Facial toner

Face toner is used after skin cleansing as an additional step for refreshing, removing remaining impurities and preparing the skin for serum, cream or other care. A properly selected toner can make the routine more pleasant, especially when the skin needs extra freshness, balance or gentle support after washing.

Within the Face cleansing category, face toner is used as the final cleansing step or as preparation for the next products. It is important to choose toner according to skin type, because oily, combination, dry, sensitive and problematic skin do not need the same formulas.

For skin prone to redness, stinging or irritation, a mild toner is recommended, without aggressive rubbing with a cotton pad. If redness often appears or worsens after cleansing, the guide How to reduce facial redness can be useful.

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Who is face toner for?

• People who want an additional step after facial cleansing
• Skin that needs freshness and preparation for serum or cream
• Oily and combination skin that enjoys a clean and fresh feeling
• Sensitive skin, with a mild formula and gentle application
• People who want to complete the cleansing routine without aggressive skin drying

How to choose face toner?

For oily, combination and problematic skin, Uriage Hyseac face toner 250 ml can be selected, especially when the goal is a fresh feeling and additional support in a routine for blemish-prone skin.

For daily refreshing and a milder routine after cleansing, Afrodita Clean Phase Tonik Soft can be used, especially when the skin does not tolerate aggressive steps and strong drying.

For facial cleansing and refreshing as part of a regular care routine, Bocassy face cleansing toner can be considered, with use according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

How to use face toner properly?

Face toner is most often applied after cleansing, with a cotton pad or directly with the palms, depending on the formula and manufacturer’s instructions. If a cotton pad is used, it should be applied with gentle movements, without strong pressure or rubbing.

After toner, serum, cream or another care product is usually applied. During the morning routine, SPF protection is also recommended, especially for skin prone to spots, redness, acne or sensitivity. If toner causes stinging, tightness or increased redness, use should be reduced or stopped.

Face toner, redness and sensitive skin

With sensitive skin, toner should be mild and comfortable, without burning or aggressive drying. Too frequent use of strong toners or rough rubbing with a cotton pad can further disturb the skin barrier and increase redness.

If the skin is prone to redness, the routine should be simplified and products that preserve skin comfort should be chosen. Read more advice about caring for redness-prone skin in the blog article How to reduce facial redness.

Pharmacist’s advice

Face toner is not a mandatory step for every skin type, but it can be useful if properly selected. For sensitive, dry or red skin, avoid toners that cause stinging, tightness or flaking. For oily and problematic skin, toner can help make the routine more complete, but excessive drying should be avoided. If you have persistent redness, stinging, itching, acne, rosacea, eczema or irritation that worsens, advice from a dermatologist or pharmacist is recommended.

Ljubica Barbulović, Master of Pharmacy

Tips and useful guides

• Face cleansing
• How to reduce facial redness