Burns a little, but definitely cleanses. [SEP] I am not a toner person...call it being lazy or just not interested. However, I noticed my pores were huge so I decided to use the Cucumber Water from Biotique. The water has more of a lemon-lime smell than cucumber. Yet it cleans my face and reduced the size of my pores. It stings going on but is refreshing once it cools down. I will continue to use this product and others from Biotique because they work for me. Give it a try!!!