Toners & Astringents

Toners are thin, water-based liquids applied after cleansing, either with a cotton pad or pressed in with your hands. Traditional astringents were formulated with alcohol or witch hazel to remove leftover oil, but most… Read more

This category includes toners, essences and astringents from brands such as Clinique, Thayers, Pixi, Mario Badescu, Paula's Choice and Dickinson's. A toner is optional rather than essential, so choose one for a reason: hydration for dry skin, or a gentle acid for rough texture or congestion. Alcohol-heavy astringents can dry out or irritate sensitive skin, and exfoliating toners are best introduced a few times a week at first, with sunscreen every day.