100% Natural Toner: Makanai Pure Botanical Charge Lotion Toner Morning Zen

About Makanai:

Makanai is a 100% natural skincare line created in Japan with meticulous attention to detail and scientifically supported ingredients selected for visible results. Developed by YA-MAN, Makanai brings together the brand’s expertise in science, skincare, and innovation to deliver high-performance formulas with a clean, natural approach.

WHY WE LOVE IT: 

Feels like skincare and a reset for the skin. 

• 100% natural ingredients: This is a big reason I reached for it in the first place. It feels clean, intentional, and gentle—like it’s supporting your skin barrier instead of overwhelming it.

• Instantly hydrating + balancing: The biggest benefit I noticed is how quickly it brings my skin back to “neutral.” My face feels hydrated and comfortable (not tight), and it helps my skin look more even and calm.

• Preps skin for the rest of my routine: It makes whatever I apply next—serum or moisturizer—go on smoother and absorb better. My skin feels more receptive, not like product is just sitting on top.

Ingredient highlights

What makes this toner feel different is the way it combines a clean, natural formula with ingredients that are clearly chosen for skin-softening, hydration support, and overall resilience.

Exclusive KaESS /kae-ihs/ Complex (Makanai's signature secret)

KaESS was discovered at the Yoshitaka Gold Leaf Foundry in Japan, where elderly women who soaked their hands in a naturally fermented paste (used to make the paper placed between gold leaves) had wrinkled faces but unexpectedly beautiful hands.

In use, this translates to a toner that feels like it’s doing more than just “wetting the skin”—it supports a smoother, softer, more renewed look over time.

Persimmon ‘Kaki’ Leaves

• Noted for containing 30x more rejuvenating Vitamin C than tangerines, plus Vitamins A, D, E and tannins

• Benefits: Helps support a brighter, more energized look, while antioxidant vitamins can help defend against everyday stressors that make skin look dull.

Eggshell Membranes

• Contains 18 types of tissue-fortifying amino acids, plus hyaluronic acid and collagen (bio-compatible with human skin)

• Benefits: This is the “plump + cushion” ingredient group for me—skin feels more hydrated and bouncy, and it supports that smoother, healthier-looking texture.

Soybeans

• Contains lecithin (moisture retention), plus B-vitamins and Vitamin E

• Benefits: Helps the skin hold onto hydration and feel more comfortable and balanced—especially helpful if your skin tends to feel tight after cleansing.

Texture + experience

It has that lightweight, watery-lotion feel that sinks in quickly. It gives a fresh, plumped sensation without feeling sticky. I can use it in the morning without worrying it’ll pill under sunscreen or makeup.

Benefits noticed with consistent use

• Softer, smoother skin

• More hydrated, less “tight” feeling after cleansing

• A calmer look overall, especially when my skin feels stressed or a little dull

• Better layering with the rest of my skincare

Who it's best for

• Anyone who wants a 100% natural toning/hydrating step

• Skin that tends to feel dry, tight, or unbalanced after cleansing

• People who want a toner that feels nourishing, not stripping

• People who want results with REAL ingredients 

Final thoughts

If you want a toner that feels clean, natural, and genuinely beneficial—especially for hydration and overall balance—this one is a great daily staple. It’s one of those products that quietly improves your routine because your skin just feels better when you use it consistently.