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Details & care
What it is: A refreshing, deep-cleaning astringent that clarifies and disinfects skin after cleansing.
Who it's for: Ideal for those with combination or oily skin types.
What it does: This toner is effective for drying up existing acne blemishes and preventing new eruptions, too. Soothing cucumber and acne-fighting ingredients work together to make this lotion nondrying and non-irritating.
How to use: Saturate a cotton pad with toning lotion and apply to skin daily after cleansing.
- 8 oz.
- Cruelty-free
- Item #176013
Ingredients
Deionized Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Sulfate, Cucumber Extract, Nonoxynol-9, Boric Acid.
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging
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Mario Badescu
Offering simple, gentle and effective skin care is the mission of Mario Badescu, who began his career in his native Romania. Then, nearly 50 years ago, he rose to fame in Manhattan, where he served an elite and demanding clientele. The brand's focus is on formulations for individual skin types and needs—from powerful acne solutions to potent treatments that counter the effects of aging.
Most helpful positive review
Mar 10, 2026
I absolutely love this toner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this toner - the smell, the efficacy, and the way my skin feels afterwards. I use it at night, and then apply both a serum and a moisturizer and by morning my skin is so soft, plumper and ready for a great day.
Melissa C.
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Most helpful critical review
Dec 21, 2023
Not impressed
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product was not what I was hoping for. It did nothing for my skin but left it feeling kind of sticky
Diane K.
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tae27
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June 13, 2026
Feels really good
I’m still relearning everything about the whole “beauty care” thing and a special cucumber lotion is actually a toner. This is what I knew as a toner as a kid! This is a really pretty yellow color with a nice fresh scent - I’m not really getting a cucumber scent but definitely fresh! It’s super easy to apply, I just squirted some on a cotton ball and wiped it over my face. I love how tingly it feels on my skin. Using this after the foaming cleanser left me feeling very refreshed.
Melissa C.
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Mar 10, 2026
I absolutely love this toner
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I absolutely love this toner - the smell, the efficacy, and the way my skin feels afterwards. I use it at night, and then apply both a serum and a moisturizer and by morning my skin is so soft, plumper and ready for a great day.
Maria J.
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Jan 19, 2026
I alternate the special cucumber
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I alternate the special cucumber lotion with lotion C. I usually use it during the fall and winter months. I love the product and I have been using it since about 1993.
Valerie C.
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Oct 20, 2025
I love the Special Cumber
I love the Special Cumber Lotion toner. I have very large pores and it helps prevent breakouts and oiliness without over-stripping my skin.
Charles G.
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Oct 11, 2025
Great but too much for me.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very drying toner, too much for me to use every day. It would be great for very oily teenage skin, but I have oily skin as a senior, and it is too much. It produces a burning sensation in some places.
Janee D.
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Oct 4, 2025
This toner makes my face
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This toner makes my face feel so fresh and clean. The beautiful clean scent brings me back to the place and time when I first experienced the magic of Mario Badescu many years ago. The quality of Mario Badescu is timeless. I am a longtime customer and will continue to buy the Special Cucumber Lotion.