Toners are liquid skin care products that can be used to remove residual dirt or makeup; they are applied after cleansing and before the rest of your skincare routine. While toners were originally thought to be harsh, alcohol-based solutions, they have since changed to offer a wide range of benefits. In this review, you will learn all about toners and their importance in Korean skincare!
Here's why toners hold such an esteemed place in Korean skincare and why it should in yours too.
Why your skin needs toner?
You might think of using a toner as a revitalising wake-up call for your skin. Here’s why your skin craves a toner:
- HYDRATION BOOST: Korean skincare is synonymous with hydration. It's not just about cleansing and moisturizing; it's about infusing your skin with moisture at every step. Toners play a pivotal role here. Unlike the harsh, astringent toners, modern Korean toners are formulated to be gentle, hydrating elixirs that prepare your skin to absorb the subsequent layers of skincare products more effectively.
- Balancing pH levels: Your skin's pH levels could become unbalanced after cleaning. Toners aid in bringing the skin back to its ideal pH, which promotes good skin function. Korean toners, often formulated with slightly acidic ingredients, help to restore the skin’s natural pH, ensuring that it remains in the optimal pH range of 4.5 to 5.5. This balance is essential for keeping the skin's barrier intact and functioning properly.
- Enhanced absorption: Think of toners as the primer for your skincare routine. Just as a good primer helps your makeup adhere better, toner preps your skin to soak in the benefits of serums, essences, ampoules and moisturizers. The hydration provided by toner helps to plump up your skin, making it more receptive to the active ingredients that follow. In order to maximise the effectiveness of serums and moisturisers, toners serve as a preparation for later skin care products.
- Gentle exfoliation: Exfoliation is key to achieving that coveted glass skin look. Many Korean toners include gentle exfoliating ingredients like AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) and BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acids), which help to remove dead skin cells and unclog pores without the abrasive effects of physical scrubs. This gentle, daily exfoliation promotes a smoother, more radiant complexion over time.
Types of toners popular in Korean skincare and product recommendations:
Hydrating Toners include chemicals such as hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or plant extracts to provide the skin with significant hydration. They are ideal for re-establishing the proper balance of moisture and fighting dryness.
Exfoliating toners include alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta hydroxy acids (BHAs) which are mild exfoliating acids used their formulation to help remove dead skin cells, clear clogged pores, and encourage cell turnover for smoother, more radiant skin.
Soothing Toners are Ideal for sensitive or irritated skin, calming toners contain soothing ingredients such as centella asiatica, green tea extract, or chamomile. They help reduce redness, inflammation, and discomfort, leaving your skin feeling calm and comforted.
Brightening toners address pigmentation, black spots, and uneven skin tone, revealing a luminous, radiant complexion. They are formulated with skin-brightening components such as vitamin C, niacinamide, or liquorice extract.
We hope you now have a better understanding of toners and their importance in Korean skincare!
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Mixsoon Glacier Water Sérum à l'Acide Hyaluronique 300 ml
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I'm From Rice Toner 150ml
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