Did you know that a toner is a vital addition to your skincare routine?
But what does it do? Why would you use it? And how? Here’s an in-depth look at the vital role that toning lotions play in achieving healthy, radiant skin.
A lotion with a thousand and one uses…
Instead of asking what toners can do, it would be easier to ask what they don't do! These super-versatile products are ideal for...
Complete cleansing and make-up removal
In addition to ridding your epidermis of built-up impurities, toning lotions provide gentle exfoliation, which makes your skin even more receptive to care products. Toning lotions also help rebalance your skin's pH, which can often be affected by something as ordinary as tap water.
Toning lotions should be applied morning and night, right after you wash your face.
Target specific problems
Dehydration, sensitivity, excess natural oil, minor imperfections, dark spots... There are toning lotions for every type of need, making them the perfect complement to the other products in your targeted skincare routine.
Apply the right toning lotion whenever you feel the need—either all over your face or only to specific areas, like the ones that are prone to shine or redness, for example.
Help set makeup
Toner lotions moisturize and purify your skin, providing both an excellent base and a fresh look that lasts for hours.
Apply your toning lotion before and after your makeup application, then as needed throughout the day.
How to apply a toning lotion…
The answer depends on the type.
- Containers with a pouring cap: place a few drops in the palm of your hand or on a reusable cotton pad, then dab your skin gently, working from the inside outwards.
- Spray bottles: apply two or three spritzes to your face and neck, making sure you cover the entire area.
Toning lotions are designed to be left on your skin. So, there's no need to rinse or wipe them off.
Micellar water or tonic lotion?
Micellar water and tonic lotion are both skincare products with complementary roles.
Micellar water is a gentle water-based cleanser that contains tiny particles (micelles) that attract and trap impurities, residual makeup and sebum from your skin.
Toning lotion, on the other hand, is used after you wash to restore your skin's pH balance, to refresh, moisturize and prepare your skin for your other skincare products.
Choosing your toning lotion
Most toners are gentle enough to suit any skin type. But certain properties are of greater importance than others, depending on your skin type or the problems you’re dealing with.
Sensitive skin...
Choose a soothing formula that tones without drying out your skin, and reinforces your skin’s protective barrier.
Mixed or oily skin...
Choose products with mattifying ingredients to help regulate your sebum production.
Skin prone to imperfections or dark spots...
Choose a clarifying lotion that features a gentle exfoliant.
Dark, lifeless skin…
Choose a formula that’s enriched with antioxidants and energizing active ingredients to help reoxygenate and regenerate your skin.