{"id":19634,"date":"2021-05-07T15:23:02","date_gmt":"2021-05-07T22:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/?p=19634"},"modified":"2023-08-07T14:38:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T21:38:17","slug":"best-toners-for-each-skin-type","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https://www.realself.com\/news\/best-toners-for-each-skin-type","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Right Toner for Your Skin Type"},"content":{"rendered":"

Toners remain a bit of an elusive skin-care category, for a couple of good reasons. First, they’re sometimes lumped in with other products,, such as essences and serums, which is naturally confusing. To remember the difference, know that toner is always the thinnest product out of all three. Essences are a more diluted version of serums, and serums are highly concentrated products with a silky slip. (Toners always go on before those products, right after cleansing.)  <\/p>

Another reason toners cause some confusion is that they’ve really<\/em> evolved since first hitting the market. Once explicitly an astringent product meant to remove soap residue (from less sophisticated cleansers) and excess oil, toners now come in many varieties, to moisturize, brighten, balance, and tone.<\/p>

“Today, toner is really a liquid application, to help with skin health and grooming, and has morphed into many different uses,” says Dr. Janet Allenby<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist based in Delray Beach, Florida. “The function of today’s toners is really dependent on what ingredients are being added to the toner liquid.”<\/p>

In that sense, it’s really about choosing a toner that’s going to work overtime, specifically for your needs. To help you find your one true match, we’ve rounded up the best toners according to skin type.<\/p>

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Dry skin<\/h2>

If you have a dry skin type, prioritize toners that increase hydration. “Moisturizing toners with aloe, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, [emulsified oils], and antioxidants such as vitamin C<\/a> are best,” advises Dr. Sonia Badreshia-Bansal<\/a>, a board-certified dermatologist in Danville, California.<\/p>

Additional ingredients to look for include ceramides and panthenol, which are two hero ingredients in Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Liquid<\/a> ($39). This fragrance-free toner deeply hydrates skin and helps soothe and seal a dry, cracked complexion. Missha Meditanical Rose Toner ($35) is another intensely hydrating toner for dry skin. It features emulsified olive oil and damask rose, to balance, soften, and moisturize.<\/p>

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Oily\/combination skin<\/h2>

Although you may be tempted to use a high-alcohol toner to blast away oily skin, this might actually backfire, notes Dr. Bansal. Instead, she recommends seeking a milder astringent or degreasing ingredient, such as witch hazel, charcoal, and\/or salicylic acid (BHA). In addition to balancing your complexion, the overall reduction of oil can help pores appear smaller, which is often a chief complaint from those with oily skin.<\/p>

Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner<\/a> ($9.99) is a cult-favorite toner for oily or combination skin types. It uses witch hazel to nix excess oil and balance skin, while rose petals and aloe vera soothe and nourish. For something with a bit more kick, you could try Farmacy Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner with Moringa + Papaya<\/a> ($28). Salicylic acid gently exfoliates and targets oil for a more balanced, clearer complexion.<\/p>

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