Ziaja Manuka Astringent Face Tonic, 200 ml for Oily and Combination Skin

For oily or combination skin, this astringent facial tonic is intended to cleanse the skin and finish removing make-up, while preparing it for the next steps in a skincare routine. Its organic acids have a light exfoliating action, so it is aimed at those who want more than a basic cleansing step without choosing a product described as a scrub.

The 200 ml bottle is directed towards morning and evening use. It is also described as suitable for vegans, with skin benefits focused on enlarged pores and acne-prone skin.

Technical overview

Ziaja presents this as a Manuka astringent facial toner for oily and combination skin. The stated purpose is to cleanse, complete make-up removal and prepare the face for subsequent cosmetic treatments. It contains organic acids with light exfoliating activity and is described as helping to soothe acne lesions and reduce the appearance of enlarged pores. These are product claims rather than a guarantee of how it will suit every skin type.

The available product details list mandelic acid, glycerin, panthenol and zinc among the ingredients, as well as a Ziaja Manuka scent. The volume is 200 ml. One point to note when comparing listings is that the item form is recorded as gel, while the directions describe applying it as a toner with a cotton pad. The practical instructions therefore give the clearest indication of how it is intended to be used.

Buyers describe the astringent as effective and mention smoother-feeling skin in the morning, some also say it works well for oily skin. A refreshing feel in summer is another reported positive. These impressions offer a sense of how some users experience it, but they do not establish that it will address acne or pores for everyone.

Usage tips

The directions say to apply it with a cotton pad to clean, preferably dry skin, in the morning and evening. In a routine, that makes it a follow-on step after cleansing and before later cosmetic treatments. If you already use other products with exfoliating ingredients, would adding another light-acid step suit your routine? The listing does not give a recommended frequency for combining it with other active products, so keep your existing routine in mind rather than assuming more exfoliation is better.

It suits you if you are looking for a toner specifically described for oily or combination skin, and want cleansing and light exfoliation in the same step. It’s not for you if you specifically need a toner formulated for dry skin: that is not the skin type identified for this product.

Practical tips

Use the directions as the starting point: apply to clean, preferably dry skin with a cotton pad, then continue with your usual skincare. The product is intended to complete make-up removal, but the instructions still specify clean skin first, so it should not be treated as a substitute for the initial cleanse. Its stated role is preparation for subsequent treatments, rather than a moisturiser or a complete routine on its own.

If you prioritise a routine built around a targeted toner, this is a more specific choice than a basic, non-exfoliating cleansing step: it combines an astringent purpose with light exfoliating acids. In contrast, someone seeking a dedicated treatment or a richer moisturising product may prefer to compare products made specifically for that role. The listing does not provide guidance on use with other active ingredients, so avoid assuming that the toner replaces those products or that they should all be layered together.

Buying verdict

Ziaja Manuka Astringent Face Tonic is worth considering if your main criteria are oily or combination skin, a 200 ml format, and a toner that can slot into a morning or evening routine. Its appeal lies in combining cleansing, make-up removal completion and mild exfoliation, with additional claims around pores and acne lesions. The product details also identify it as suitable for vegans.

Choose it for that defined toner role rather than as a standalone acne treatment or moisturiser. The listing’s gel-form label alongside cotton-pad toner directions is a small point of ambiguity, but the instructions make the intended application clear. If your priority is a product for another skin type or a more specific treatment, the information here gives little basis for choosing it over alternatives made for that need.