Taking the guesswork out of skincare
Ever wondered what are the best toners for sensitive skin? If you’re asking me (and if you’re here you are), if you have sensitive skin, you’re probably better off without toner. The more products you add to your skincare routine, the more chances something will irritate your skin. Ugh. The first products to avoid are […]
Clarins Toning Lotion with Iris recently got an upgrade. It’s now called Clarins Purifying Toning Lotion and promises to be a greener version of the original. Truth be told, I wasn’t a fan of the original version. I’m not a fan of toners in general. Everyone says they’re a must in your skincare routine, but […]
I don’t use a toner. But if I did, Liz Earle Instant Boost Skin Tonic would be my top choice. Why? For starters, it’s alcohol-free. Let’s be honest here: most toners contain alcohol, more alcohol and nothing but alcohol. In those high amounts, alcohol is terribly drying and irritating for your skin. Liz Earle Instant […]
A toner by any other name is still a toner. Case in point, Estee Lauder Micro Essence Skin Activating Treatment Lotion is called a lotion, but when you look at the formula, it ticks all the toner boxes. Why can’t brands just keep it simple? *sighs* This matters to me because I usually don’t use […]
Have you heard? Purito Centella Green Level Calming Toner now comes in a fragrance-free version. Purito Centella Unscented Toner is basically the same formula, but without all the essential oils that could make sensitive skin scream in pain. I’m happy they made this switch. No one should ever get an irritation from using a toner, […]
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: toners are a nice-to-have, not must-have. But if you have dry skin, chances are it may appreciate an extra dose of moisture. If that’s the case, adding a toner to your skincare routine may make sense. But, you don’t need to spend a fortune on them. […]
