It took me a while to shift from standard toners that work more like a final cleansing step (but leave the skin slightly dry and stripped) to this kind of toner that you leave on to prep your skin for serums and moisturizer. I've been using Maple Essence Toner for a few years, and now I can't imagine my routine without it! It plumps and hydrates my skin and is the perfect foundation for subsequent steps. I switch up my serums and creams with the seasons, but this toner is always the base.

My spouse hates anything on his skin. However, when his hormones started to flare up his acne and texture in a new way we needed to do something. This is one of the only products he will put on his face and it has done WONDERS for his cystic acne and texture. We go through it faster because we both use it....but it's worth it and a cute spa moment every morning.

Mermaid jelly is magical! It is a cool, lovely delight on the skin. It refreshes, feel hydrating, and cooling all at the same time! I’m so happy I bought the larger size!

This stuff is fantastic. I'm not sure how a liquid can feel soft, but it does. It is deeply hydrating without being at all heavy, and just makes my skin happy. I know this was limited edition, but please please make more!

I bought this just to try as a 2nd cleanser in my double cleansing routine. While I don’t have any of the issues this is designed to tackle, I find it’s leaving my skin super plump, soft, and supple. It’s silky going on, too. Definitely loving the results!

My girlfriend is an OG SB girlie. She introduced me to the company, and not gonna lie, I had doubts. But you know, the things we do for love, so I started using a few products in February (2026) to appease her. Then, I started using more products because hot damn, this is the first time I’ve actually noticed a difference in my skin because of a product line! In about 4 months, I’ve gone from a hesitant user to second tier reward program that can’t stop talking about it — an SB disciple.

I’m in perimenopause, almost fully menopausal, and the first thing I noticed was my soft, supple skin. I know it’s not good to constantly touch your face, but I couldn’t help it. It’s gotten better but sometimes I just want to feel the smoothness. THEN I saw my pores get smaller. Pores I didn’t realize I even had until perimenopause. My skin was blotchy, reactive, and … (whispered) gritty. Not in a Flyers mascot, eff off way either. Just some lunch lady vibes and given up on life exhaustion.

Now I do an 8-step routine every morning. EIGHT STEPS. Plus sunblock. It’s like suddenly I care about feeling good and protecting my skin.

Anyway, the cucumber & mint cleanser — I gave this a go because honestly, the smell interested me. And as with all the products, I try them and am immediately glad I did. This smells so lovely. Like a little spa day each morning. It foams up, relaxes me, and does the job. My skin feels less puffy and much calmer afterward. So is my mood, making it easier to solo parent and deal with Septa. Basically preventing rage and homicidal behavior.

Invest in yourself. Protect society and your loved ones. Use this product and any other SB items.

PS. In case you’re curious, I use the following: vacuum cleanser, cucumber & mint cleanser, mugwort beauty water, Chang e serum, red wine serum (I was using cherry-pressed serum but I ran out of the travel size and it’s sold out and my heart is shattered), eye gel, camellia gold, and calm cream. I do the caphê roaster mask once a week-ish (mind-blowing). I rotate in the kombucha vinegar cleanser occasionally. You’re welcome.

The rose and hyaluronic acid serum is really something special. My skin seems to crave it. The feel, the smell, everything about it is amazing. I love and highly recommend. Wish you had on the regular!

I love how bouncy this is AND how bouncy it makes my skin. I got a little more sun than I would like yesterday so slathered it on before bed. Look how happy my skin looks this morning 💕

I purchased this product by accident, as I was wanting to try sake bomb. But when it arrived, what the heck. It turned out to be the best product I’ve tried in a long time. I am going through menopause and my skin has been feeling bone dry and stretched. I started using this at night under a generous application of European Nivea cream. After about three weeks, I noticed my skin tone was less red and patchy. Some old scars seem to be less noticeable. I am still experimenting to find a way to get my skin better moisturized but this has been a great find.

I have MCAS and very bad excema, due to this I have tried everything on my skin to get it to settle down. Oil, lip balm, bag balm, nothing would help my "alligator lips" but this clears them up. It feels like quenching your thirst after being out in the sun. I love this product.

I am so glad I purchased this seasonal product. I loved it so much and am so sad that I’m almost out. Even though it says it’s a serum, it felt like a soft, smooth and delicious smelling moisturizer and I believe it’s meant for both. How can you go wrong?! It has a beautiful and light subtle cherry smell. I love it!

I had some pores I couldn’t clear no matter what I tried. For months. I had those hard, little white bumps that I thought would be with me forever. Within two weeks of using Vacuum Cleaning Oil they were gone, my skin looks and feels amazing, and I’m a fan for life.

I am an OG Sabbatical Beauty and I loved this cleanser Back in the Day. However, it did sometimes separate and it was very thick. When I saw this new formulation I jumped and bought a full size the very same day because I loved it then. I have since received it and AK did it again: the formula is thinner, but still wonderfully thick and foams up, and the same great fresh scent for spring into summer. If you find the other cleansers a bit too heavy as we go into the summer months, do yourself a favor and get this. Your skin will thank you for this refreshing dunk!

I have been using the Maple Toner for a while, and decided to try the cleanser. I'm glad I did. It smells great, has a lovely consistency, and leaves my skin soft.

I'm so glad this is back! Oh, Cucumber Mint Foaming Vegan Cleanser, I have missed you! It smells great, treats my skin well, and is refreshing in warmer weather. The fact that it's vegan is a big plus.