Skin
12 Treatment Toners That Actually DO SomethingThey won't overstrip your skin, either |
Maybe it's because toners haven't been able to shake their bad reputation as astringents that dry skin. Or perhaps it's because they've long been viewed as an optional skin care step that's just a precursor to nutrient-rich serums. But whatever the case, even in a landscape in which we carefully assemble 16-step skin care routines, it's admittedly hard to get excited about swiping our faces with what's essentially zhuzhed up water...
Or so we thought: As it happens, the newest toner formulations are geared to do a lot more than their Sea Breeze-era predecessors. With active-loaded options made to resurface like a peel, hydrate or brighten like a serum and even serve as a makeup remover, these toners have us doing a double-take for their ability to do double duty. (Oh, and about that idea that toners leave skin feeling tight and dry? Ancient history.)
Ahead, see how this unsung hero has re-emerged as a powerful skin care treatment in and of itself — and get ready for toners to take center stage in your skin care routine. Really!
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SEE NEXT PAGE: Acaderma Equilibria Stabilizing Toner, $30
Or so we thought: As it happens, the newest toner formulations are geared to do a lot more than their Sea Breeze-era predecessors. With active-loaded options made to resurface like a peel, hydrate or brighten like a serum and even serve as a makeup remover, these toners have us doing a double-take for their ability to do double duty. (Oh, and about that idea that toners leave skin feeling tight and dry? Ancient history.)
Ahead, see how this unsung hero has re-emerged as a powerful skin care treatment in and of itself — and get ready for toners to take center stage in your skin care routine. Really!
Image via Imaxtree
SEE NEXT PAGE: Acaderma Equilibria Stabilizing Toner, $30