Who doesn’t like a glass of cool water infused with the invigorating bite of fresh ginger? – My time-tested favourite is a quite luxurious skin mist, a Switzerland import called Ananné Tonicum.

A Brief Intro

INCI: Aqua, Zingiber Officinale (Water), Sorbitol, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Hydrolyzed Algin, Menyanthes Trifoliata Extract,  Sodium Benzoate,  Calcium Gluconate, Papaya Carica (Papaya) Leaf Extract,  Sodium Hydroxide.

The product has an all-green rating on Codecheck.
Certified: BDIH, Vegan Society.

The Ananné TONICUM is your jam if:
Your skin can handle the active ingredients;
you swear by enzyme peelings;
you don’t mind spending 58€ on a 125 ml bottle (!).”

A Detailed Review

I love enzyme peelings (like those by Dr Alkaitis, reviewed here, and Josh Rosebrook), so my skin can handle an occasional active ingredient feast.

The TONICUM does not only feel refreshing (it’s not like “another face tonic slapped on”, it leaves skin moisturised, baby-smooth, and worn overnight, looking well-rested – like a light serum) it’s also completely up my alley with the following BDIH-certified, vegan actives:

– Ginger water: a natural adstringent that tightens pores and boosts microcirculation
– Buckbean: anti-oxidative power
– Papaya leaf: skin-softening and rejuvenating effects

The formula is beneficial for dry and tired skin, as well as for acne-prone skin. Men-friendly, neutral packaging.

Worth the €€€?

The 125 ml bottle lasts me for a year right now. The packaging says its past its shelf life but I haven’t noticed any change and keep using it. So I’d say that the cost-per-use ratio is rather excellent.

The Swiss company produces small batches making sure the products are always fresh. It’s definitely a top shelf product range but also has excellent quality and great skin-loving ingredients. So if you have a mother, a sister, a colleague who adore their tox-filled but highly priced and (over)rated brands called La This and La That – tell them to give Ananné a try.”

When to use:
– tone your skin prior to applying make-up;
– refresh in between on a hot summer day;
– moisturise your skin after make-up removal and skip the night cream altogether (summer and winter)

Where to buy:
Ananné web shop (switch to English version)

What is Your favourite skin tonic, Adventurer?
Is it a pure mineral water spray or do you prefer an active ingredients packed product?
Share in the comments!