Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic 200ml
About this toner
Please note: this is a reformulated version of the Instant Boost Skin Tonic that, after listening to your valuable feedback, we discontinued in 2022 in favour of our original formula. If you’re looking for our award-winning, bestselling original formula, shop here now.
Was
£18.00
, is
£12.60
(£0.06 per ml)
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Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic 200ml
Was
£18.00
, is
£12.60
(£0.06 per ml)
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Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic is the second step of your daily routine. Apply after Cleanse & Polish™, morning and night. Follow with your choice of moisturiser.
ALOE VERA
(Aloe barbadensis)
Featuring formidable hydrating, soothing and cooling properties, our aloe vera is harvested in the morning to maximise the amount of juice the sword-shaped fronds yield, before being freeze-dried to create a powder.
CALENDULA EXTRACT
(Calendula officinalis)
Well-known for its calming and soothing effect on skin, we source our calendula from Egypt, where our ingredient is solvent extracted from the petals of the flower.
CHAMOMILE EXTRACT
(Anthemis nobilis)
Legendary for its skin-soothing properties, the flowers of this aromatic perennial are harvested in England in the summer, before the ingredient is solvent extracted from the fragrant flower.
CUCUMBER EXTRACT
(Cucumis sativus)
Loved for its intensely soothing, cooling and hydrating properties, we source our cucumber from within the UK, where our ingredient is produced from the fresh, green flesh of the vegetable.
Aqua (water), Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10-caprylate, Decyl glucoside, Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, Cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, Anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower extract, Calendula officinalis (calendula) flower extract, Humulus lupulus (hops) extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Allantoin, Parfum (fragrance), Benzoic acid, Tocopherol (vitamin E), Dehydroacetic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Coumarin, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Glycine soja (soybean) oil.
UK (INC CHANNEL ISLANDS)
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Rated 5 out of
5
by
Bluebell5 from
Calming.
Have been using this for years, its a refreshing tonic with a pleasant smell.
Date published: 2022-02-13
Rated 4 out of
5
by
Sha61 from
Refreshing
Wakes up my skin! Preferred as a spray in the past especially in the summer to refresh warm face
Date published: 2022-02-11
Rated 5 out of
5
by
GillyB33 from
Love it
I use this product twice a day as part of my routine, I love it.
Date published: 2022-02-10
Rated 5 out of
5
by
AGibbo from
Refreshing!
Doesn't leave skin feeling tight like some other toners.
Date published: 2022-02-09
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Andriya from
Instant Boost Skin Tonic
I usually buy this product in multiple packs so I have a good supply to keep me going. I have only just opened and tried your new look Instant Boost Skin Tonic, my initial reaction was that it is quite different. At first I thought it was just me so decided to look into it and read some of your more recent reviews on the new product and I see that it is not just me after all. The new one is slightly foamy and feels thicker on my skin, it doesn't have that amazing 'wake me up' aroma any more, I wouldn't say it dried my skin out as others have reported. I will continue to use this new one, I don't absolutely hate it but give me the old one any day. As another reviewer commented, I will look into suppliers who still have the original tonic in stock and bulk buy
Date published: 2022-02-04
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Nosey11 from
Good Product
I use on a regular basis after C&P, my skin feels fresh and it does not feel tight like some other toners can do.
Date published: 2022-02-01
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Hobbett from
Different tonic
I ran out of my Liz Earl tonic so ordered some more online. I have to say it does seem a bit different this time. I’m not sure if that is a good thing or not. I did read some other reviews that mentioned the product had changed and was now a bit foamy.
Date published: 2022-01-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Lilly1204 from
The best toner ever!
I’ve used Liz Earle for years and quite frankly I could not live without this toner. It’s gentle on the skin but works as the powerful ingredients do their job! Just beautiful!
Date published: 2022-01-17
Rated 1 out of
5
by
ShellyP from
Dreadful reformulation
The new formulation of this product stung my skin on application and left it feeling dry, whereas the original formulation always felt wonderfully cooling and soothing. Despite having been a customer for many years, the experience of this reformulation, on top of other reformulations and changes, have left me feeling I can no longer trust this company's products on my sensitive skin. Such a shame.
Date published: 2022-01-12
Rated 1 out of
5
by
jinsky from
Nothing like the original product
I've just used the new formulation skin tonic and I'm afraid that it'll be the last time. I've been using the original product for many years and I loved it but the new version is horrible. My skin was left feeling tight but with a greasy residue of the product left on the surface and I had to rinse it off. A great product has now been ruined.
Date published: 2022-01-06
Rated 2 out of
5
by
Finny123 from
Always been 5 stars until now ….
I love everything about instant boost skin tonic and have used twice a day every day for the last 20 years (I think!). Recent delivery was as usual but the new shaped bottles - nice change. Used for the first time two days ago. Has the formulation changed? Slightly different fragrance and felt different on my skin. Went slightly soapy on application on my usual cotton pads, a bit like a micellar cleanser. Once dried it left my skin sticky and not the usual fresh, slightly moisturised feeling I’m so used to. Now A few spots have appeared! I’ve not had spots for years!!! Is there a change in ingredients? I’m persevering as I order three at a time but really do not like this last batch. So disappointed. This was always my hero product.
Date published: 2021-12-31
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Somersetcidergirl from
Instant cooling!
I’ve used this product for a few years now after being recommended it by the Liz Earle sales assistant in John Lewis, as I was experiencing some hot flushes she suggested keeping it in the fridge & spritzing when needed!
I use it morning & night before applying the moisturising cream, it’s a good base for keeping skin supple I find.
Definitely one of my must have items, I love it!
Date published: 2021-12-31
Rated 1 out of
5
by
R MP from
New formula. Arghhhhhh
I wish I’d read the reviews before purchasing a new stock of my favourite spray. Feels sticky & not at all the same. Appreciate it’s more natural, but there was nothing to warn us that it is a different formula & therefore different. What a waste of an order.
Date published: 2021-12-31
Rated 1 out of
5
by
LauraL from
Horrible since it’s changed. Will no longer use
I was really upset that you’ve changed a product that I was using for 10+ years and made it completely different. It no longer has the beautiful rose scented geranium smell, it’s now has a plasticky scent. Aside from that, the liquid itself has a sort of foamy/sticky feel when applied to the skin, and doesn’t compare to the old formula at all. Notice how all the older reviews for the original formula are great but the new reviews are terrible. I will no longer be using this product. Please change it back.
Date published: 2021-12-27
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Hil xx from
Toner - this is awful
I too have been a faithful long term user of this toner. This revised formula is unusable. Clearly and hopelessly wrong. Soapy, frothy, sticky slimy and similar to neat, cheap washing up liquid on the skin. I also used to love the previous formula face moisturising creams until they were altered. Can’t use the new versions either. Leave your products alone or you will lose your customers. Don’t buy this toner it’s really awful now.
Date published: 2021-12-27
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Rea2350 from
Healthy clean skin
I use this product after my Liz Earle cleanser. A little goes a long way. It has a llovely light scent. My face feels and looks softer and brighter.
Date published: 2021-12-27
Rated 1 out of
5
by
CATHYC from
Changed formula
Such a shame that you have changed this product. I loved using it but now it leaves my eyes red and itchy. I bought when on offer a while ago so no longer have the receipt to get a refund. I will need to try alternative skincare next time. I have used your products for many years and am very disappointed that it wasn’t made clear the product had changed.
Date published: 2021-12-24
Rated 1 out of
5
by
wisteria from
Absolutely aweful
I cannot believe that Liz Earle has now change the Instant Boost Skin Tonic as well as
the Skin Repair Moisturiser. It is horrible and tacky and made my whole face and eyes
itch like mad. I will never be using these products again after having used them for so many since since the very day they came out. These products do not relate to the products that Liz Earle sold to us years ago. A disgrace
Date published: 2021-12-23
Rated 1 out of
5
by
411m from
Changed Formula ! Can’t use
Have been using Liz Earle products for 4 years now, was wonderful to find something that suited my skin perfectly, however.. new toner makes my eye lids sore, red & itchy. As other reviewers i found the new formula to be foamy on my cotton pad. Sorry LE. you’ve just lost a very loyal customer & annoyed that i’ve just purchased a new bottle that i can’t use !
Date published: 2021-12-21
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Medz from
Terrible
Been using this product for about 20 years, oh dear what have you done feels like soapy water with no fragrance and Leaves skin sticky, unfortunately I will no longer be using this product and will change my daily routine to another brand . such a shame as I have always recommend to friends.
Date published: 2021-12-20
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Smithy50 from
Not happy
Just bought 3 bottles from Booths chemist. very disappointed. i have used instant boost for years and was very happy with it, Don't like this new consistency it leaves my face feeling very sticky. do you have any of the old stock left i would really like to exchange
Date published: 2021-12-18
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Beaubridges from
Why fix what is not broken
I am a qualified Beauty Therapist and have been using Liz Earle Toner for many years. I regularly stock up and have bottles in my fridge. I have seen some of the recent reviews for the toner when they changed the ingredients to make it more plant based. I thought that perhaps it was just a few disgruntled customers. Well I tried the new formula last night and this morning ( just to be sure) and it stings the eyes, feels sticky, and irritates the skin. My husband also said it stung his skin! As we all know , plant based products can cause inflammation as well as and infact more than some less " natural" ingredients. So now I will be moving on to find another brand, along with other long standing customers. Ok Change the packaging , although most prefer the old style. Will liz Earle be listening to it's customers and bringing back the original formula- I doubt it. If they do I suggest a relaunch - perhaps an advert saying YOU SPOKE - WE LISTENED- LIZ EARLE THE BRAND THAT CARES. So come on listen to your customers .
Date published: 2021-12-18
Rated 1 out of
5
by
BucksGirl from
What have you done!
Why change a winning formula? I have used this for years but have just used the new version. Horrible, soapy and very drying. Will not use again. It is also misleading to leave all the 5* reviews of the previous toner on the site.
Date published: 2021-12-16
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Flob from
What have you done to the Toner!??
Unless the formula reverts back to the lovely Toner that I had used and loved for years and years, I will not buy again.
Date published: 2021-12-15
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Vonny42 from
So fresh and lovely scent
I have been buying your cleansing products
Since I first watched you on QVC and I introduced them to two daughter in laws.
Date published: 2021-12-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Prim from
Gentle
Absolutely love this toner, it’s so gentle while still so effective, smells good too.
Date published: 2021-12-14
Rated 5 out of
5
by
Kimberley99 from
Love Liz Earle really suits my skin
Since using Liz Earle my skin is amazing smooth and clear
Date published: 2021-12-13
Rated 1 out of
5
by
tl_22 from
Emulsifies and smells like washing up liquid
I was very disappointed to discover that once again LE had reformulated another product. The old toner was lovely and fresh and had a great botanical scent. This formulation smells like washing up liquid and bubbles and emulsifies leaving a weird white residue that you have to wipe away. I've had to throw this away because it was so bad. Total waste of money. Will be switching to another brand unfortunately after being a loyal customer for years.
Date published: 2021-12-12
Rated 1 out of
5
by
Shar52 from
Change of ingredients
Have used this product for 15+ years as part of my cleansing regime & stopped my skin from being over sensitive over the years. This as now changed for the worst as the product soaps up / irritates my skin & eyes . I’m now looking for a new brand which is a disappointment as has love/use & always highly recommended LE.
Date published: 2021-12-11
Rated 3 out of
5
by
Annette W from
Not only the formular ......
I have been using Liz Earle since the beginning and have to agree with the reviews here : You have changed it. It is also annoying that the bottle has changed. The rectangular bottle was so much more useful with regards to open and close it / screw the top. Now the opening is too big, too much comes out, that little lid is unsafe in a washkit, I guess by letting more fluid come out you can sell more, it does not go so far, I am totally unhappy with that and will be looking around for an other option. Why this change ? Bring back the rectangular bottle.
Date published: 2021-12-10
Should this liquid be a brown colour ?
I have used IBST for years except when it was reformulated. I then went back to the tonic when it was reverted back to the original and I have never known it to be brown?
Please note this style of bottle contains the reformulated tonic.
Date published: 2024-04-16
Is the new packaging?
This type of bottle contains the reformulated tonic that everyone, including myself disliked.
Thank goodness it was changed back to the original formula in the original packaging. Unfortunately I would not recommend this tonic in this bottle.
Date published: 2024-04-16
Can this be used as a spritz?
Yes, I have used this as a spritz but use at arms length to do that. Usually just one spray is enough.
Date published: 2023-06-26
I would also like to know whether LE is doing anything about the change in formula given all the negative reviews. It doesn’t look like anything has progressed in the last 2 months when you said you were working on a solution ….
You can buy the skin tonic in the original formula if you look on the website..the cleanse and polish is the same as it always was, it still has that lovely smell and it’s thick and creamy and to me hasn’t changed
Date published: 2023-05-16
Have used this for years, can you please tell me why it now comes in a spray bottle ,I didn't order it as such and it is very wasteful, as far as website is concerned I ordered bottles as shown
I love the spritzer bottles especially in summer. Are these coming out again?
Date published: 2023-07-12
The 50ml new look bottle states underneath, ‘new look, same product’, however I have one of the new look bottles in the 200ml size and comparing the ingredients with the old bottle there are clearly 2 new added ingredients listed 3rd and 4th. Not as good.
We really value your feedback and thought you’d like to hear some good news… our original, much-loved Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic formula is back, alongside the classic twist-up cap bottle. It’s now available to buy here: https://www.lizearle.com/skincare/our-range/toner/F33472.html.
Date published: 2022-06-15
is the product suitable for teenage acne? is the product non-comedogenic? how often should I use the product?
Original formula would have been great but not the new formula as it now tacky, foamy and stinging on the skin.
Date published: 2023-08-25
Why can’t I buy the pump action version of face wash, I really don’t like the squeezy tube. Fortunately I am still able to buy it n a high street store.
Thank you for your question. Our Cleanse & Polish is still available in a pump, you can find it here: https://www.lizearle.com/skincare/our-range/cleanser/F01113.html . We hope this information is helpful, but please do not hesitate to contact our customer centre team on 01983 813913 if we can be of any further assistance. – Liz Earle Beauty Co.
Date published: 2022-05-03