Skin Care
Glow Tonic: The Skin Care Product You Never Knew You NeededThese 9 acid toners take minimal effort and give maximum results |
Best for combination skin: Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid, $29 Glow factor: 3/5
Burn factor: 2/5
What it does: "This product has the most minimal ingredients of [the products on] the list, but it does not necessarily mean it is not as effective," says Mitan. "It uses a much higher concentration of salicylic acid (2 percent) combined with one of the most powerful antioxidants, green tea, that has calming properties."
TotalBeauty's take: This is like a grown-up version of my favorite acne-fighting drugstore astringent — just as powerful but way more soothing. It feels less like a toner and more like a light facial oil. Just be careful using it with other anti-acne products, which may lead to skin dryness.
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Burn factor: 2/5
What it does: "This product has the most minimal ingredients of [the products on] the list, but it does not necessarily mean it is not as effective," says Mitan. "It uses a much higher concentration of salicylic acid (2 percent) combined with one of the most powerful antioxidants, green tea, that has calming properties."
TotalBeauty's take: This is like a grown-up version of my favorite acne-fighting drugstore astringent — just as powerful but way more soothing. It feels less like a toner and more like a light facial oil. Just be careful using it with other anti-acne products, which may lead to skin dryness.
Buy now
SEE NEXT PAGE: Best for treating hyperpigmentation: Biologique Recherche Lotion P50, $67