Typically used at routine step 3.
A Korean toner is not the astringent wipe-down that the word implies in Western routines. It is a thin hydrating layer applied to damp skin to raise water content at the surface and make the following steps spread and absorb more evenly. Formulas are usually built on humectants such as glycerin, hyaluronic acid or panthenol, sometimes with soothing botanical extracts. Pat it in with hands; a cotton pad wastes most of it and adds friction.
Editorial research reviewA watery, fragrance-free heartleaf toner designed to add light hydration after cleansing. It layers easily and is more suitable as a comfort and hydration step than as a treatment for a medical skin condition.
Editorial research reviewA watery hydrating toner combining salmon-derived sodium DNA with humectants, panthenol and hyaluronic-acid/collagen components. It is intended to remove post-cleansing tightness and prepare the skin for later layers.
Editorial research reviewDual-textured, essence-soaked toner pads designed for quick hydration and glow-focused skin preparation. They are primarily a hydrating convenience format rather than an exfoliating treatment.
Editorial research reviewVT COSMETICS
A watery plant-PDRN toner with glycerin, niacinamide, betaine, panthenol, centella and ceramide NP. It offers a straightforward hydrating first layer without the richness of the VT PDRN essence.
Editorial research reviewI'm From
A bi-phase, milky toner containing rice extracts and niacinamide. It offers more emollience than a water-thin toner and is best suited to normal, dry or dehydrated-feeling skin seeking a soft glow.
Editorial research reviewA two-part collagen gel-pad treatment containing salmon-derived sodium DNA, niacinamide, capryloyl salicylic acid and retinol. It is more active than a basic hydrating toner pad and should be introduced cautiously.
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