If you're new to the world of skincare or simply looking for ways to enhance your current approach, you may wonder if a facial toner is necessary. Toners are a popular skincare product used to clean and hydrate the skin. They are typically formulated with hydrating ingredients and are great for reducing redness and eliminating excess oil on the face.
Many people use toners to soothe, clean, and protect the skin, but is it always needed? In this article, we'll explore the function of toner and how to use a toner in a skincare routine. Here's everything you need to know:
What Is the Function of a Toner?
A toner is a water-based skincare product formulated to cleanse and hydrate the skin. It's best used after your everyday gentle cleanser but before you apply your serums and moisturizer. You can also use a toner after you double cleanse your skin to ensure your skin’s pH levels are balanced.
Think of your everyday toner as a primer for the rest of the products you use in your routine. The toner will help prep the skin and ensure your skin fully absorbs the ingredients in your serums and moisturizers. Some toners also double as gentle exfoliants and contain ingredients that can help balance your natural pH levels and calm the skin.
The Science Behind Toner: Do You Really Need It?
So, what is the function of a toner? A toner is a versatile skincare product that helps protect, replenish, and clean the skin. It's a great everyday essential, containing hydrating ingredients that soothe dry, sensitive skin and improve your skin's integrity. Toners can also help reduce redness, hyperpigmentation, and reduce discoloration.
Anyone can benefit from incorporating a toner into their routine. However, not every toner is created equally. Some toners are used more for hydrating the skin, while others are used to protect. When exploring the benefits, find one that complements your skin type and delivers the best results for your unique needs. It's also best to consider the ingredients in the formula.
When to Use Toner in Your Skincare Routine
Toners are typically used after a cleaner but before your serums and moisturizers. Toners help remove dirt, grime, and bacteria your cleanser didn't get. They also help prime and prep the skin. Some also have exfoliating properties that help improve your skin's ability to attract and retain moisture. This helps improve the efficiency of other skincare products in your routine. Toners can be used twice daily, during your daytime and nighttime routine.
How to Use Toner in Your Skincare Routine
After cleaning your face and patting it dry with a washcloth, you'll want to apply your toner with a cotton pad or your hand. Some can also be sprayed directly onto the skin. You'll want to pat the toner onto the face, neck, and décolleté using your finger or cotton pad. Allow the toner to completely penetrate the skin before you move on to the next step. Once the toner is fully absorbed, you can move on to the next part of your routine.
A great everyday option to consider is The Face Mist. This is a hydrating mist formulated with soothing rose water and hydrating hyaluronic acid to help gently tone and hydrate while protecting the skin from environmental stressors. During our clinical trials, 86% of participants agreed their skin looks and feels instantly hydrated. To use this toner in your skincare routine, spray it generously on the face and neck.*
Choosing the Right Toner for Your Skin Type
When exploring different toners, it's best to consider your unique needs, skincare concerns, and skin type. You'll want to avoid products that contain harsh ingredients like fragrance, parabens, alcohol, and phthalates. These ingredients can dry out the skin and lead to irritation and inflammation.
Instead, look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, white peony extract, or phytic acid. These ingredients are gentle on the skin and help cleanse, purify, and tone without causing irritation.
The Essence is a great everyday essential that delivers results. This formula is part gentle exfoliant, part toner, and part hydrating essence. It works to purify, tone, and exfoliate the skin with every use. It's also fast-absorbing and works well with different skin types.
Our formula is gentle enough to use daily and is powered by TFC8® to deliver next-level results. During our 12-week clinical trials, 96% of participants agreed their skin’s texture looks and feels more even, while 90% of participants agreed their skin looks clear and free from blemishes.*
*Based on a 12-week Consumer Perception Study of 107 participants.
Elevate Your Skincare With Augustinus Bader Toners
Toners are a great everyday essential to consider adding to your daily skincare routine. Whether you struggle with excessive sebum secretion, redness, or discoloration, a toner can deliver the results you need for a refreshed appearance. When exploring different products, consider what your skin can benefit from and find a formula that will help you protect and replenish your unique skin type.
At Augustinus Bader, we develop high-performing formulas that deliver results. All of our toners are powered by TFC8® and tested in various clinical trials. With our luxury toners and cleansers, you can address your unique concerns while maintaining a cleansed, replenished appearance.
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FAQ: Common Questions About Toner
Can you use toner every day?
Yes, a gentle hydrating toner like The Essence can be used daily. You can apply toner twice daily during your daytime and nighttime routine.
Should you rinse off the toner?
No, a toner should not be rinsed off. After you pat the toner on your face using your fingers or a cotton pad, you'll want to give the toner time to penetrate the skin. Once it dries, you can apply your everyday serums and moisturizers. The toner works as a primer for the rest of your products, ensuring your skin is cleansed, protected, and hydrated before moving on to the next step of your routine.
What’s the difference between toner, micellar water, and astringents?
While all three products are water-based, they offer different benefits for the skin. Astringents are made to tighten the pores and are ideal for acne-prone skin. Toners are gentler than an astringent and more hydrating. This skincare product is also best for dry skin, while micellar water is a gentle cleaner that can be used in place of your cleanser.
Do I put toner on a dry or wet face?
Toners should be applied to a clean, dry face. For the best results with a daily toner, apply it after cleansing your skin with your everyday gentle cleanser.
