Toners

Toners
The refreshing step that preps, balances and boosts your skincare routine.

Toners have come a long way from the harsh, stripping formulas of the past. Today’s toners are gentle, nourishing and multi-tasking — designed to refresh and rebalance your skin after cleansing, while prepping it to absorb the products that follow. Used as the step between cleansing and serums, a good toner helps your whole routine work harder, leaving skin clean, comfortable and beautifully prepped.

What toners do for your skin

Modern toners are formulated to do far more than simply remove residue. Depending on the ingredients, they can hydrate, soothe, refine and balance — addressing a range of concerns in one quick step. Hydrating toners (with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin) replenish moisture, while exfoliating toners (with gentle acids like AHAs or BHAs) help smooth texture and clear congestion. Others are rich in antioxidants and soothing botanicals to calm and protect. Whatever your skin type, there’s a toner to suit.

Benefits of toners

• Remove any last traces of cleanser, makeup or impurities
• Rebalance and restore the skin’s natural pH after cleansing
• Hydrate and refresh for a plumper, more comfortable feel
• Gently exfoliate to smooth texture and refine the look of pores (acid toners)
• Soothe and calm the appearance of redness and irritation
• Prep the skin to better absorb serums and moisturisers
• Leave skin looking clarified, balanced and radiant

How to use a toner

After cleansing, apply your toner to clean skin — either by sweeping it on with a cotton pad or pressing it in gently with clean hands. Follow with your serums and moisturiser as usual. Hydrating toners can be used morning and night, while exfoliating acid toners are usually best limited to a few times a week and applied in the evening. If using an exfoliating toner, always follow with a broad-spectrum SPF each morning.

Not sure which toner suits your skin? Book a skin consultation and our team will help you choose.