Facial toner: what is it and what is it for - the effect after washing the skin

What kind of products are these?

This is a liquid created on the basis of cleansing and mattifying ingredients. It helps rid the skin of impurities such as dust and dirt.

As a rule, you will need the product after using the usual products: scrubs and foams. It also helps remove remnants of masks from clay or other components.

It is convenient to use it on the road when classic epidermal care is not yet possible. And in the summer season, when it gets too hot and your face starts to shine with sweat, this becomes a life-saving remedy to freshen up.

Why do you need facial toners after washing?

The skin care process includes three steps: cleansing, toning and moisturizing. But due to haste, laziness or ignorance, the last stage is often ignored. And this is a big mistake, because the product performs several important actions:

• It is the final point in cleaning. Even after thoroughly removing makeup with micellar water or milk and washing with gel on a cotton pad with this liquid, most likely, contamination will still remain. After all, he is the one who finishes the makeup removal.
• Preparing the epidermis for cream placement. The product is considered a kind of intermediary, allowing the active substances in the serum to do their job much more effectively.
• Restores pH. Some cleansing products, as well as hard moisture, disrupt the acid-base balance. Of course, this is a temporary phenomenon, but it is unpleasant because, in turn, the skin loses its function of protection from negative environmental influences. But a facial toner instantly solves this problem.
• Refreshing effect. Dullness, dry areas or enlarged pores are all products that cannot be completely corrected, but can be easily minimized.

Try an experiment and use the liquid regularly for 14 days. You will see that during this period the color of the epidermis has evened out, and it has become fresh and clean.

Micellar water Eau Micellaire

Harsh ingredients and over-cleansing can aggravate sensitivity, so if you're experiencing redness, try cleansing your face with Yon-Ka's Eau Micellaire Micellar Water . It doesn't require rinsing, so it not only gently cleanses the face, but is also ideal after workouts. Its formula is enriched with sea lavender extracts and rose and chamomile essential oils, which soothe the skin and fight free radicals, while also gently cleansing the skin.

Varieties

Before you go to the store, you need to do a little preparation and understand what types of products there are. And, in fact, there are a huge number of them, so it won’t be difficult to get confused in them. We present a small educational program on tonic cosmetics so that you can choose the right one for yourself.

Functions

First, let's decide why we need this tool and what we want to fix with its help. Accordingly, here's what facial toner is used for:

• matting and narrowing pores - salvation for oily types;
• moisturizing - for dry;
• calming - relieves redness and irritation in sensitive individuals;
• destruction of bacteria - suitable for problematic epidermis. The product dries and removes rashes;
• nutrition - suitable for off-season use, when the immune system is weakened and the skin lacks vitamins;
• tones - relieves fatigue, gives energy;
• whitens - necessary for girls with a high level of pigmentation;
• refreshes - useful in the summer, when the skin dries out and is exposed to sunlight;
• cleanses - gets rid of blackheads, especially in combination with other versions from the same line;
• improves complexion.

But there are also bottles that have “Face Tonic” printed on them. This means that they are intended for those who do not have significant problems and primarily need care.

Consistency

The classic version is a liquid that has no tint or odor, but you can also find other formats of this product that adapt to a specific skin type:

• Cream. Softened, light emulsion with a bright tonic effect. Suitable for those who spend most of their time outdoors. After all, then the epidermis is more exposed to the action of an environment that does not benefit it.
• Serum. This is a unique variety, differing from others in its huge concentration of active particles.
• Gel. Application is a little more difficult as it has a viscous texture. Because of this, the product is not completely absorbed into the skin, so excess must be removed.
• Spray. It is convenient to apply because the liquid is distributed in doses. But during operation, splashes may get into your eyes.

Anti-redness cream Sensitive Creme Anti-Rougeurs

The soothing cream can be applied in the morning or evening. It provides both immediate and long-term redness correction. After application, you will immediately notice an improvement in skin tone thanks to natural green pigments that hide visible redness. The powerful botanicals in Sensitive Creme Anti-Rougeurs reduce the appearance of capillaries and reduce skin redness over time. Use it morning and evening to protect against redness and to soothe, hydrate and restore skin.

Compound

High-quality products include the following components:

• matting components;
• sea ​​minerals;
• vitamin complex;
• plant extracts;
• oils;
• surfactants;
• urea;
• salicylic (dries out acne) and hyaluronic (rejuvenates) acids;
• panthenol - promotes the healing of microcracks.

Previously, manufacturers used alcohol as a basis. But this ingredient is very drying to the skin, so over time, most brands abandoned it. It is also not recommended to purchase options containing acetone, mint, citrus or flavorings, as there is a risk of allergic reactions.

Application: how to apply tonic

The product must be used twice a day: after makeup removal and before applying cream. It is advisable to avoid areas around the eyes unless otherwise stated in the product description. There are several methods themselves.

Cotton pad

The most popular way to properly apply cosmetics. Moisten cotton wool with liquid and move it in the following directions:

• from the central area of ​​the forehead to the temples;
• from nose to ears;
• from the center of the chin to the ears;
• from the eyebrow area to the end of the nose.

A cloth napkin

Suitable for sensitive dermis. Soak the towel and leave it on your face like a mask, pressing lightly with your palm.

Rules for using tonic

Makeup artists advise including tonic in your mandatory day and night care.

Before using a toner, make sure to thoroughly cleanse your skin and remove makeup. To do this, use your usual product - foam cleanser, two-phase solution or gel. After the cleansing stage, proceed to the toning stage.

Apply tonic in one of the convenient ways:

• Take a cotton pad, saturate it with a small amount of water-based product and gently wipe your entire face, then repeat the procedure again;

• You can pour the toner into a spray bottle and spray the product on your face, neck and décolleté;

• Or apply the toner directly to your face using your fingertips. At the same time, gently pat so that the product is completely absorbed.

After applying the tonic, start using cosmetic products focused on hydration, nutrition, etc. If you have day or night care, then simply apply the desired cream and leave it until dry. Before going outside after toning, do not forget to apply sunscreen. In the case of applying makeup, a toner is also necessary: ​​first cleanse, then tone, then use a makeup base and only then apply cosmetics.

Don't forget to apply the product to the neck and décolleté area. Usually girls forget about these parts of the body, but they need the same care as their face.

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Review of tonic products

We offer several variations for different skin types from the most famous brands.

Cleansing:

• Weleda - has a natural composition;
• Natura Siberica - suitable for oily skin.

Moisturizing:

• Secretkey - soothes sensitive skin;
• Aravia AHA Glycolic - contains acids that have an active effect.

Budget:

• "Rose water" from Garnier - calming effect;
• One hundred beauty recipes - the best price.

Description

This is an almost transparent care solution enriched with active ingredients. At first glance, it looks like ordinary water, but it contains a variety of acids, antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and nutritional elements. Liquid moisturizer deeply cleanses pores, moisturizes, refreshes and tones. Even a small amount will remove dead cells and saturate every cell with useful elements.

The main ingredients may vary depending on the type and shade chosen:

• pale pink - has a calming effect;
• sky blue is refreshing;
• light green will help deal with problem areas.

How many times a day can you use tonic for the best effect?

For oily epidermis, the best option is to use the liquid twice a day - before bed and in the morning. Apply it immediately after washing and before applying cream.

For dry types, wipe your face only at night. This way you will get rid of impurities accumulated during the day and promote cell renewal at night.

It is not recommended to overuse it, as it will dry out the skin and the pores will secrete oil at an increased rate.

Experts' Choice: 33 Best Facial Toners

Experts have chosen the best products with extracts of monastery herbs and rose water that do not tighten the face, moisturize, refresh and tone the skin, making it velvety.

Ksenia Vagner

BeautyHack Creative Director Selection

Balance-tonic for the face Perfect Balancing Toner, 3Lab

As Kylie Minogue sang, it’s love at first... not a breath, but a sniff - the tonic smells indescribably wonderful. Indescribable - because these are not flowers, or fruits, or grandma’s first aid kit, or chemistry. And something special and very tasty (the same smell is found in many other products of the brand, which, by the way, has never personally disappointed me). The tonic does not tighten, does not cause redness and does not leave a film - good for those who like light, “watery” formulas. The refreshing effect is 10 out of 10, moisturizing too, after toning with a cotton pad, I personally have the blush of a high school student, and the mood of a graduate.

Price: 7,400 rub.

Instant refreshing spray Ibuki, Shiseido

If there is an ideal tonic spray for an airplane, the height of a Moscow traffic jam, or a deadline when the boss turns into the Terminator, this is it, a good wizard, relieving any tension with blissful freshness. The effect of an invigorating, but comfortable, non-prickly, chill is immediate - and the coolest thing is that it lasts not just a few seconds, but another 10 minutes. The feeling that you have been resurrected, rejuvenated, teleported to the Norwegian fjords - all at once.

The consistency is not quite water, but rather a gel dispersed into tiny particles - that’s why the effect is long-lasting. I can’t wait to take it on vacation at the seaside - after three hours on the beach, you can’t think of a better express facial spa.

Price: about 2,600 rub.

Karina Andreeva

BeautyHack Editor-in-Chief's Choice

Lotion Tonique, Eisenberg

I use this toner in the morning - I wipe my skin with a cotton pad and refresh it. In the evening this is my final stage of cleansing. Extracts of licorice, rose water and witch hazel together provide a tonic and softening effect. I like that the tonic does not have a strong smell, but, on the contrary, has a soothing herbal scent. It also contains lemon and orange essential oils, which fight natural and premature aging of the skin, and also refresh it.

Although the product is not intended for this purpose, it has come to my rescue a couple of times and, when there was no alternative at hand, it helped remove makeup with a cotton pad. Great!

Price: 2,599 rub.

Tonic Tonico Per La Pelle, Santa Maria Novella

The Florentine Perfume and Pharmaceutical House Officina Profumo-Farmaceutica di Santa Maria Novella is over 400 years old! In 1221, the Dominican monarchs began to grow medicinal herbs in the garden of one of the famous monasteries. They were used to create healing balms and essences. 200 years later in Florence, few people knew about remedies based on these herbs, and in 1612 the Santa Maria Novella pharmacy appeared. This lemon-colored toner refreshes and hydrates the face. Apply to clean skin. Copes well with peeling. It is not drying at all, gives a feeling of freshness, and lovers of perfume fragrances will certainly appreciate the subtle aroma.

Price: 3,840 rub.

Tonic Rose Toner, Ausganica

The Australian organic cosmetics brand is just under ten years old - it was founded by Maureen Liao, who has long studied aromatherapy. The product with an oily texture consists of 90% fresh extracts (rose flowers, hibiscus, large-fruited beak, European olive, calendula officinalis) and aloe leaf juice. Its aroma is magical - it smells like rose petals. Copes with flaking and smoothes the skin. If it weren't for winter, I would use it without cream.

Price: 4,140 rub.

Lotion Vaxi'in Detox Water City Skin Solution, Givenchy

I love the entire line of Vax'in For Youth products - indispensable for living in a big city. A couple of drops of lotion on a cotton pad, and after use you can see how much the skin needs cleansing, even if I didn’t do makeup that day. Used it morning and evening. Improves complexion.

Price: 2,865 rub.

Yulia Petkevich-Sochnova

Selected by BeButterfly blog author and BeautyHack columnist

Concentrated facial water Immortelle, L'Occitane

The product is an unusual thick tonic that not only perfectly tones after washing, but also significantly moisturizes and even nourishes. Therefore, it seems to me that it will be suitable for those who always have “not enough” and want to add another level of care. In addition, it simply smells amazing of immortelle (immortelle) - however, like all the products in this line.

Price: 1,890 rub.

Energy lotion-spray based on herbs Herbal Drop Mist, Erborian

I liked the product from the first use, because... not only tones the skin, but also moisturizes it and makes it velvety. The texture is light and almost unnoticeable, but the effect can be understood immediately. It contains medicinal Korean plants - six-year-old ginseng root, ginkgo biloba and ginger, which in the long term stimulate the process of skin renewal.

Price: 2,250 rub.

Tonic for oily skin Pore Solution, RejudiCare

The cosmeceutical brand RejudiCare just managed to appear in Russia, but just a couple of months later some products became people's favorites and bestsellers - for example, this exfoliating tonic with salicylic acid. So, this is an effective remedy for regular gentle exfoliation of the skin with a noticeable cumulative effect, i.e. The effect in three months will be more noticeable than in a month. When using it, the oiliness of the skin decreases, at the same time the pores narrow, the number of comedones decreases, and the overall tone becomes smoother. Magic? I think yes!

Price: 1,890 rub.

Cleansing toner Blemish&Age Solution, Skinceuticals

The product is an alcohol product and has a rather specific application - it is used to treat individual areas of the skin during severe exacerbations of acne, when pustules form. It disinfects and provides additional exfoliation due to the acids in the composition, and also prepares problematic skin for further care.

Price: 2,800 rub.

Cleansing lotion for skin beauty Sisu Urban Antidotes Urban Defense Lumenessence Anti-Pollution Beauty Lotion, Lumene

It contains northern pine extract, rich in antioxidants - in fact, it also smells like spruce, which is very cool! In addition, there is hyaluronic acid, which promotes hydration, and instead of ordinary water, Arctic spring water is used.

Price: about 1,000 rubles.

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Editor's Choice

Facial toner Vital Falls, Valmont

We have already tested one of the products in the Valmont cleansing line - Water Falls thermal water - on BeautyHack (read the review here). Very briefly: removes light makeup and soothes the skin. Vital Falls tonic has a slightly different task - it moisturizes the skin, removes dull shade and prepares it for application of cream. I personally recommend using the product if you feel that your skin needs nourishment, express rehabilitation, and you need rest (or, conversely, a cheerful mood for the day). You can apply the product with your hands or a napkin. If you choose the first method, you can do a light massage at the same time. It will help if there are minor inflammations on the skin - after use the tone is definitely smoother!

Price: 4,970 rub.

Cleansing lotion Skin Oxygen Anti-Pollution Oxygenating Lotion, Biotherm

I have sensitive skin that needs very gentle cleansing. Biotherm lotion is ideal in every way: it does not irritate and softens, removing micelles and makeup residues, and delicately prepares the skin for applying the cream. The composition contains a lot of oxygen, which is so lacking in everyday life: after use, I feel that the skin begins to breathe, and the complexion becomes smoother. And Chlorella algae extract works as a natural antioxidant. After regularly using the lotion, I reduced the number of layers of highlighter on my face: it had a natural glow that even the best illuminator could not provide.

Price: about 1,800 rub.

Refreshing jelly lotion WASO Fresh Jelly Lotion, Shiseido

The Japanese brand Shiseido dedicated the WASO collection to millennials - all products are produced for those in their early twenties. Here you will find the latest technologies, excellent protective properties, and simple but stylish packaging. Jelly lotion is suitable not only for young people - its moisturizing properties are ideal for dry and dehydrated skin of all ages.

The new product fills and moisturizes the top layer of skin from the inside, and also has an anti-inflammatory effect and neutralizes redness caused by acne and rashes. Among the ingredients is a mysterious ingredient called “snow ear.” In fact, it is an ice mushroom that is highly prized in Japan as an ingredient that maintains beautiful skin. It absorbs water like a sponge - and dehydrated skin becomes instantly hydrated after applying the gel.

Price: 1,646 rub.

Tonic spray Pivoine Sublime Perfecting Mist, L'Occitane

I use the spray from L'Occitane with the magical spring aroma of a blooming garden not only as a refreshing and moisturizing product, but also when applying makeup: after the cream, I spray the spray on my face and then use the foundation, which lies on the face in a thin layer and completely merges with the skin .

The product contains no alcohol, and peony extract perfectly evens out and smoothes the skin. The spraying also deserves all praise - a special dispenser turns the tonic into “dust”, which helps to evenly irrigate the entire face.

For those with dry skin, I advise you to use the spray throughout the day to refresh your face and renew your makeup.

Price: 1,090 rub.

Clear Lotion Beauty-pro Series, Cefine

I would recommend this product with a light floral scent for oily skin. Tightens pores - the result is visible after 10 minutes. It is good to use in the morning before applying foundation - it evens out the complexion. Contains extracts of fruits and seeds of malpighia, chamomile, rosemary, peony root and witch hazel.

Price: 3,700 rub.

Refreshing and soothing tonic Remedy Toner, [Comfort.Zone]

Spray toner for the face and neck instantly gives the skin hydration, freshness and comfort.

An unobtrusive refreshing aroma combined with the lightest texture is suitable for sensitive skin that is prone to irritation and redness.

The formula consists of 98% ingredients of natural origin and does not contain silicones, which is especially valuable - the product does not clog pores, but rather, on the contrary, tightens them and makes the skin smooth.

I apply the product morning and evening on a cotton pad and gently spread it over the face, avoiding the area under the eyes. During the first 10 minutes you feel a light film on your face, but the sensations do not cause discomfort. The spray does not provoke inflammation on the skin and eliminates flaking - just what the skin needs during the onset of heat.

Price: 2,772 rub.

Yuja Water Toner, Skinfood

The brand has only recently appeared in Russia, but funds are already in great demand - and not by chance. All of them are created on the basis of extracts of fruits and vegetables, flowers, medicinal herbs and other edible ingredients: in the composition you will find Brazilian black sugar, royal honey, and even organic tomatoes and cucumbers.

And you could evaluate the toner in action at the presentation of the brand - then Elena Krygina showed on a model how toners can be used as a mask (simply by applying a cotton pad to the problem area) and what, in principle, is the difference between toners and toners. The latter are thicker and more concentrated. Yuja Water is just like that; with regular use, the product fills the skin with radiance and makes it smoother due to its exfoliating effect. The toner also has brightening properties due to its high content of vitamin C and yuzu citrus extract, which contains this same vitamin in greater concentration than the well-known lemon. Those with age spots – take note!

Price: 1,593 rub.

Lotion Tonique Reveil, Payot

Packaging with dispenser - dispenses light foam. Contains raspberry and pineapple extracts, as well as hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. I liked the light berry aroma - completely unobtrusive. The product cleanses well and gives the skin radiance. The only downside is that the dispenser leaks, so don’t make my mistake and don’t put it in your gym bag. It would be better if it stood on the shelf at home!

Price: about 1,000 rubles.

Revitalizing facial tonic, Weleda

Weleda is a Swiss pharmaceutical concern that has been producing 100% natural cosmetics since 1921. Rub a couple of drops in your hands and apply to your face. After 5 minutes, a natural glow appears and the skin becomes very soft. The herbaceous smell fills the entire bathroom. The product is made based on extracts of rose and witch hazel leaves, as well as lemon juice and natural essential oils. The texture resembles water.

Price: 860 rub.

Moisturizing Toner, Caudalie

Cleansing my skin has long been a three-step routine: I remove makeup with hydrophilic oil, wash with gel and apply toner. The product from Caudalie promises to cope with both the first and the last part - removing makeup (or what’s left of it) and refreshing the skin, preparing it for further care. It contains mysterious wine yeast, which moisturizes and strengthens the skin, as well as mint, cumin and galbanum, which help to invigorate (you feel as if you have washed your face with water from a spring). But thank you very much for the absence of Caudalie alcohol - the toner does not tighten the skin, but, on the contrary, leaves it moisturized, but not at all sticky.

Price: 1,500 rub.

Orange blossom water Acqua di Fiori d'Arancio, Santa Maria Novella

“This is not a tonic, but a time machine,” I thought when I first tried the product from Santa Maria Novella. Applying orange blossom water from a large glass bottle onto a cotton pad, you feel like a lady from the century before last. It’s not surprising - a long time ago, monks used exactly the same water to soothe the skin and even cure colds. Now the brand offers using the product to tone the skin of the face, add it to the bath to relax muscles, and apply it to the body as a light perfume. And to understand what water smells like, just imagine the blooming gardens of Sicily.

Price: 2,128 rub.

Lotion-tonic “Rose Petals” for dry and sensitive skin, Clean Line

Pure Line, as always, pleases with its honest natural composition - in the tonic lotion, the main “heroes” are a decoction of herbs and an extract of rose petals. However, the aroma does not look like a herbal one - it is rather a mix of a bouquet of roses and some kind of baby product with a candy aroma. The toner is ideal for dry and sensitive skin - it does not irritate or dry out, leaving it moisturized and fresh (after it you just want to touch your face). It is impossible not to note the convenient size of the bottle - the volume of 100 ml just begs to be “settled” in a cosmetic bag for travel.

Price: 71 rub.

Active Pureness Tonic, [comfort zone]

The toner is stated for problematic, oily and acne-prone skin - I’m just one of the “lucky” ones! The wow effect of the product is its mattifying effect. After washing my face, I always wipe my face with it, and I have never felt any discomfort in the form of tightness.

The main task of the tonic is to restore the pH level. I'll tell you how it works using my own example. A few weeks ago I did a skin hydration test. He showed 34%. Since then, there has been only one change in my beauty routine: it added toner. Two weeks later, the result is completely different – ​​78%. I would venture to suggest that the same result can be achieved using any other tonic. But I fell in love with the comfort zone, which I wouldn’t trade for anything else!

Price: 2,420 rub.

Toning lotion with iris extract, Clarins

I am actively testing this tonic and plan not to part with it until the summer heat sets in. Let's see how the skin reacts to the product. Now I apply it 2-3 times a day after washing my face and before applying moisturizer. Two important facts: there is less inflammation on the skin, the pores in the T-zone seem to be less noticeable.

The tonic has a very light floral aroma - a mix of iris and sage (the main components of the product). But there is no alcohol in it, so it does not dry out the skin. I highly recommend this toner if you have combination to oily skin!

Price: 1,950 rub.

Multi Active Toner, Dermalogica

I should immediately note that this is a toner (not a tonic!), so it must be applied at the end of cleansing. My regimen: micellar water, toner and then toner for hydration. The product is in the form of a spray, so it can be used instead of thermal water during the day if you want to refresh and moisturize your skin. This is an excellent anti-stress: one press and you are immersed in a berry-floral haze made from extracts of lavender, elderberry, lemon balm and arnica. And if you have sensitive skin, then the toner will also soothe it, thanks to the aloe vera concentrate in the composition!

Price: 2,500 rub.

Toner Balancing & Refreshing, Nairian

The first eco-brand from Armenia, Nairian, appeared in Russia last year. This is a family company. Its founders are former Silicon Valley programmers Ara and Anahit Markosyan. The family has its own farm on 5.5 hectares - this is where most of the components of Nairian products are grown.

I got the Balancing & Refreshing toner to test and at the first application I found myself (no, not in the Armenian highlands), but in my grandmother’s garden with roses. The main component of the product is Damask rose distillate. Together with cucumber extract and allantoin, they greatly moisturize and refresh my sensitive skin. Plus, there is no alcohol in the composition, so the toner cannot dry out!

Price: 950 rub.

Toner for dry and sensitive skin Bioregene Fluide, Methode Cholley

Bioregene Fluide is not a classic liquid toner. Methode Cholley's consistency is more like a gel. It is instantly absorbed, moisturizing and slightly tightening the skin. Bioregene Fluide is a nutritious “cocktail” of amino acids, hyaluronic acid, bearberry extract, riboflavin and other beneficial substances. After using it, a nourishing cream is optional - it easily solves the problem of both toning and nutrition for those with oily skin. Bioregene Fluid has no odor at all: hypersensitive noses will thank you. During the day I apply the product instead of a makeup base and the foundation applies perfectly.

Price: 5,300 rub.

Calming toner with rose water, Garnier

I have a long-standing love affair with Garnier toners. In high school and college, I generously doused myself with the blue bottle of Clear Skin toner. It promised to get rid of blackheads and oily shine and always (always!) helped: it mattified, dried out inflammation and perfectly removed the remnants of makeup. Even the obvious alcohol smell didn't bother me. But now the skin has become less grateful to such an aggressive attack (and priorities have changed: instead of a mattifying effect - a refreshing one, instead of removing makeup with one product - multi-step care and restoration of pH levels), so I had to switch to a soothing tonic with rose water. I apply it after washing, it doesn’t tighten the skin (there is no alcohol in the composition), it’s great refreshing (I recommend taking it on vacation), it doesn’t leave a sticky layer, but it prepares the skin for applying moisturizer and it just smells great like spring!

Price: 185 rub.

Botanical kinetic toning mist, Aveda

Avene's refreshing and invigorating facial toner restores balance and controls sebum production. The spray is very light with a pleasant herbal aroma. The texture is similar to regular water, but very refreshing. Does not leave a sticky layer and is absorbed in just a few seconds. I use it before applying cream or just to refresh my facial skin during the day. It is important that it does not provoke rashes, does not tighten the skin, leaving it soft and moisturized.

Price: about 1,500 rub.

Yves Rocher Hydra Vegetal Hydrating Toner

Hydra Végétal facial toner is part of the Yves Rocher moisturizer line of the same name. It contains 9 bottles, the main task of which is to moisturize the skin not even for 24, but for 48 hours! The main component of the series is Edulis cell water extract. The company's researchers chose it for its ability to accumulate and retain moisture in all layers of the skin. The products in this line do not contain mineral oils, dyes or parabens.

I use toner to remove makeup in the evening and refresh my skin in the morning. I apply it before using cream (night and day). My conclusions after using the product for two weeks: the flaking and tightness are gone!

Price: 370 rub.

Botanical Beauty Balancing Toner Rose, Ginger and Chamomile, Grown Alchemist

Grown Alchemist is another Australian brand that has recently appeared in Russia. First, of course, I was attracted by the minimalistic bottle (which already decorates the bathroom), and then by the origin of the brand. In addition to the classic story about organic ingredients, the brothers Keston and Jeremy Mujis, the creators of the brand, focused on their own developments. Behind the sophisticated composition of the products is a team of chemists who come up with ways to obtain peptides, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid that are safe for the environment. For example, the tonic that I tested contains extracts of olive oil and chamomile, ginseng and aloe vera, vitamin C. The latter is designed to fight free radicals, but I will report on this after a couple of months of use. What can I say now: after use, the skin is smoother (even smoothed), redness is not visible, the tone is more even. Applying makeup on such a “blank canvas” is a pleasure!

Price: 2,100 rub.

Lotion Facial Toner, Karin Herzog

Product from a Swiss oxygen cosmetics brand. The lotion in plastic packaging is easy to carry with you - it will not break or leak in your bag. Experts recommend applying it to a cotton pad, but I spray it on my palms and then massage it onto my face. The odorless product cleans well and does not strip. It foams a little when sprayed. It contains salicylic acid, so it is not suitable for dry skin.

Price: 2,275 rub.

Subtleties of choice and content

Professional cosmetologists advise purchasing cleansing and toning products from one manufacturer. This way their action will be much more effective.

However, if you purchase diverse options, then take into account your skin type and the problems you want to solve.

For fatty

Such a tonic should contain the following components:

• An alcohol base (nowadays less common, more often water-based) - it will dry the epidermis and destroy bacteria. But you shouldn't use them excessively. The effect also depends on the percentage of alcohol content. As a rule, this is 20%, but for those who are sensitive it is better to stop at 10.
• Salicylic acid.
• Matting agents prevent shine.
• Peach oil, grape seed oil, olive oil, cocoa oil.
• Plant extracts.

The most effective formulas will take control of the release of fatty components and sebum instead of removing them, and also normalize the process of cellular repair.

For dry

These facial toners have moisturizing properties. But you should not choose those that are based on alcohol. Otherwise, severe drying cannot be avoided. The products contain glycerin and hyaluronic acid.

For hydration

In addition to the glycerin component, it includes witch hazel and chestnut extract, as well as vitamin complex A and E. But there should absolutely be no ethyl alcohol.

It is recommended to purchase for those with sensitive and dry skin, since, in addition to the cleansing and moisturizing effect, the toner saves from redness.

Exfoliating

With constant use for 3 or 4 weeks, it will significantly improve the tone of the face, and also remove dead skin cells and “erase” blemishes from rashes like an eraser.

Bottles are often labeled “for radiant skin.” This is achieved due to the presence of fruit and salicylic acids.

Matting

Contains essential components in the form of an alcohol base, as well as plant extracts. The tonic removes oily shine, heals pimple spots, and also dries and removes acne itself.

If the purchased product contains 20% alcohol, then it should be applied topically, that is, directly on the acne. Because when the face is too dry, sebum begins to be produced in double volume.

Anti-aging

It has a rejuvenating effect, promotes cell renewal and tightens the epidermis. Contains peptides, collagen and elastin.

Types of toners: how to choose a product for your skin type

When answering the question: “what types of tonics are there?”, keep in mind that a good tonic should be selected according to the type and needs of the skin, on which the direction of the formula’s action depends:

• For dry skin types
  , choose moisturizing facial tonics with powerful hydrofixing agents in the formula (glycerin, amino acids, aloe, hyaluronic acid).
• For sensitive types,
  products with a soft, slightly oily structure that have a soothing and softening effect are suitable. The formulas of such tonics should not contain alcohol, fragrances, parabens and dyes.
• For a normal type,
  choose a universal product based on hyaluronic acid, which helps moisturize and strengthen the protective properties of the skin.
• For a combination type
  , use multi-toning (using two tonics for different skin types): moisturizing in the cheek area and mattifying in the T-zone. Or use a 2-in-1 product labeled “for combination type.”
• For aging skin,
  choose products with an anti-age effect: lifting, increasing elasticity and density, deep hydration and smoothing wrinkles. Anti-aging toner formulas often include hyaluronic and glycolic acids and antioxidants (vitamins C and E, resveratrol).

What is the difference between lotion, toner and toner

The first type is distinguished by the fact that it is a water-alcohol solution containing a large number of active particles. And this is necessary to maintain skin hygiene. While a tonic is the final step of the cleanse and involves a small amount of alcohol.

The difference between the second type is consistency. This is a semi-cream that is designed specifically for moisturizing. It should be applied immediately after washing and left until completely absorbed.

Which toner is suitable for oily and combination skin?

• For acne-prone skin, choose an alcohol-free toner with Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). This will leave your skin clean and glowing without flaking. A gentle tingling sensation for a few seconds will let you know that it has just the right amount of pH solution. This form of acid is gentle even on sensitive skin, unlike irritating ingredients like retinoids. Consider the rating of the best toners for oily skin.
• Salicylic acid is often recommended in a facial toner for oily skin. However, this ingredient can be harsh, especially for sensitive skin.
• Other ingredients for normal to combination skin may include coenzyme Q10, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and vitamin C.