Amy’s Recommendations – Skincare - Toners

Ratings:

Love it!!

Impressive

I like it

It’s ok

Uh…….

Brand:

CLARINS Paris

Name of Product:

Toning Lotion for Combination / Oily Skin

Rating:

This is a nice refreshing toner.  It takes off residues of cleansers to prepare the skin for moisturizer.  I particularly like the fact that it has no alcohol.  This is a good refreshing toner for a girl with combination / oily skin because not only it tones the skin and prepares it for moisturizer, but also it provides a smoothing effect and prevents the skin from drying after cleansing.  All of Clarins’ products are made from pure plant extracts.  

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Brand:

CLARINS Paris

Name of Product:

Extra Comfort Toning Lotion

Rating:

It can be tricky to find a toner for sensitive skin, actually it is tricky to find a good skincare product / cosmetics for people with sensitive skin.  During cleansing, scrubbing can irritate sensitive skin; a gentle alcohol free toner would be an ideal calming agent.  This is a nice gentle toner for people with sensitive skin.  Not only does it gently lifts residues of cleanser and prepares the skin for moisturizer, but it calms and smooth irritated skin.  It also helps aid in the absorption of moisturizer.   This toner is alcohol free and it leaves dry or rough skin soft and supple.

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Brand:

CLARINS Paris

Name of Product:

Purifying toning lotion for oily or shiny skin

Rating:

I really like this toning lotion because it contains ultra-fine silicium powders in it to absorb excess oil and diminished the shine in the oily areas.  It also tightens pores and prepares the skin for oil-free moisturizers.  It is a great toner for those who are constantly combating with the shiny areas on their face.  Just shake to activate the English White Clay Powder on the bottom, or use without shaking if you only wants to use the toner.  Be careful not to use this product around the eyes because the English White Clay Powder is not suitable for the delicate skin around the eyes.  This formula not only mattifies, but it also contains a plant extract call Sebopur Complex that kills the bacteria on the face that cause breakouts.  

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Brand:

Clinique

Name of Product:

Clarifying lotion 2, 3

Rating:

I started out using Clarifying lotion 2.  I really like this toner at the beginning.  It takes off dead skin cells and removes traces of cleansers to prepare the skin for moisturizer.  But after using it for about two months, my skin starts to peel from dryness.  I went back and spoke with a beauty consultant at Clinique, she let me try Clarifying lotion 3, which is for oilier skin (I don’t understand why she would put me on a toner that is even more drying than the one I have used before).   The result is, the alcohol in both of these toners is stripping the moisture off my skin.   Although I really like the clean feeling it leaves my skin, I gave up on this product and switched to a alcohol free toner.   Two flowers deducted from its alcohol content.

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Brand:

Kiehl’s

Name of Product:

Herbal Toner with Mixed Berries and Extracts

Rating:

A nice refreshing toner with actually mix berries inside the bottle.  The thing I like about Kiehl’s is they are fragrance free (most of the products) and the natural ingredients they use in their products.  This toner does not cause break out or allergic reactions to me, and it leaves the skin soft and hydrated.  It is alcohol free so that is always a plus for people with sensitive / dry skin.

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Brand:

Kiehl’s

Name of Product:

Tea Tree Oil Toner

Rating:

Tea Tree Oil is known for its antibacterial properties. This toner is packed with essential oil (including tea tree oil, of course) and other smoothly ingredients such as Aloe, Coriander, Rosemary, Patchouli, Sandalwood and lavender. It is great for those with oily / breakout prone skin.

Alcohol-Free

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Brand:

L’Oreal

Name of Product:

Dermo-Expertise, Clarify-A Clarifying Toner

Rating:

This is a toner for all skin types.  It contains a Tri Alpha-Hydroxy Fruit Acids that gently remove lackluster cells from the surface of the skin.  It is also a hydrating toner that softens the skin.  I don’t think this toner contains alcohol.  It is a gentle and smoothing toner but I don’t know if it really did remove the lackluster cells from the surface of my skin.  I don’t see much of a difference and I used it mostly in winter when my skin is prone to irritations.

Brand:

Nivea

Name of Product:

Alcohol free smoothing toner with moisturizing agents

Rating:

I quiet like this toner, it does not leave any residue on the face and it does moisturize a bit.  I forgot how many times I repurchase this toner already.  It is a keeper my kit.

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Brand:

OptaDerm

Name of Product:

pH Balancing Soothing Skin Rinse

Rating:

Great toner, it smooths & hydrates.  In combination with the double action cleanser (see review on cleansers), it really helps bring down my skin irritations.  I am really drawn to its natural ingredients.  It is definitely a keeper in my kit. 

**Image courtesy of www.Optaderm.com