How is your beauty routine? What cosmetics do you usually use? There is certainly no shortage of basic products for good skin care: cleanser, serum, eye contour, moisturizer and sunscreen. But… what about the toner? Are you also skipping this step? Well, you shouldn’t!
Applying a good toner is one of the most forgotten steps in a beauty routine. Because it is normally a liquid product, which on certain occasions looks very much like water, it doesn’t get the value it really deserves. “Toners help to balance, refresh and revitalize the skin. In many cases, the overuse of powerful cleansing products causes the skin’s pH to change. By incorporating alcohol-free toners rich in prebiotics into the routine, they help strengthen the skin’s natural defense mechanisms, condition it and make it soft and ready for the next treatment,” said Elisabeth San Gregorio, Technical Director of Medik8. Do you now understand why it can be an interesting product?
The truth is that in addition to highly concentrated serums and serums, toners are also such a type of cosmetic that can meet specific skin needs, if they are formulated with the specific active ingredients. There are some to treat and hide blemishes, to smooth out wrinkles and fine lines, to remove pimples and blemishes, to regulate sebum and control acne breakouts, to cleanse pores, to strengthen the skin barrier to strengthen, to soothe and hydrate the skin… So you should give them a try and bet on the one that suits you best!
Have we convinced you? If you are going to use toner, don’t miss it 10 high-quality options that have the ability to transform your skin for the better. You will notice the difference with them! Use it just after removing make-up and thoroughly cleansing your face, with a few drops spread over your face with a cotton pad. Then continue with your usual routine. These are our 10 favorite tonics of the moment, don’t miss them!
This effective toner with a high concentration of AHA acids (glycolic and lactic acids) reduces dark spots in just 7 days. It also acts on wrinkles and expression lines and lightens and softens the skin texture. Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner by Ole Henriksen.
This moisturizing facial toner is rich in niacinamide and alcohol-free. The advanced formula firms the skin by shrinking pores, softens and comforts the skin and removes excess sebum and impurities. It also balances pH and is complete with prebiotics to boost the skin’s defense mechanisms. Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner.
Made with microalgae and only natural ingredients, this toner stimulates cell regeneration, increases the skin’s firmness and brings a lot of light to the face. The texture is ultra-light and refreshes the skin and prepares it for better absorption of the rest of the products in your facial care routine. Plankton Revitalizing Facial Tonic from AlSkin200ml (29 euros)
With prebiotics, hibiscus vinegar, prebiotic algae and AHA lactic acid, this complete toner purifies, softens and repairs the skin, improves the appearance of the pore and provides luminosity. Facial vinegar, from Gallinée (26 euros at Very Coqueta)
The showpiece of the brand. This toner gently speeds up cell turnover for glowing skin, with 5% Glycolic Acid, which acts as a chemical facial exfoliant, reducing blemishes, resulting in firmer, more radiant skin. It also contains aloe vera, which provides hydration, and ginseng, which contributes to better circulation. Pixi Glow Tonic.
This toning solution with a concentration of 7% glycolic acid provides a light exfoliation to improve the radiance and luminosity of the skin. This formula also improves the texture of the skin in the long term. It also contains a Tasmanian pepper derivative to reduce irritation. Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution from The Ordinary (CPV)
This astringent toner helps rebalance the skin’s pH after a facial cleansing routine. In addition, it closes the pores, refreshes, removes the residues of make-up remover products and prepares the skin for the next care. The innovative formula contains Hamamelis Virginiana, a botanical extract with soothing, firming and moisturizing effects. Gisèle Denis Rebalancing Astringent Facial Toner (€9.95)
With mattifying organic rose water, this toner leaves skin feeling fresh, clear, comfortable and ready to take full advantage of skincare products. In addition, it removes the last impurities and traces of make-up, while toning the skin. CAUDALIE Vinoclean Moisturizing Toner (CPV)
Suitable for all skin types, even the most sensitive, it soothes the skin and prepares it for facial care, leaving it clean, hydrated and re-oxygenated. PHYSIOPURE TONIQUE, from SVR (11.48 euros)
This moisturizing and balancing tonic lotion, whose formula contains a large amount of hydro-ionized mineral water, composed of 6 minerals to intensify hydration, prepares the epidermis to improve the effectiveness of treatments. Birch sap works as a supplement of essential vitamins and minerals to strengthen the skin’s protective barrier, making it softer and more elastic. LANEIGE Essential Power Skin Toner Normal to Dry (CPV)
Source: Marie Claire
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