6/11/2012

Toner: Must have or unnecessary?

Toner is one of those skin care items that most people are in 2 camps about. Or you love it and can't be without it, or you think it's just an unnecessary step. The basic idea behind a toner is to remove any residue left over from your cleanser, refresh your skin, and help to tighten up your pores. Some have extra benefits such as helping the PH balance of your skin or fighting acne, but in general that's what they do.


I have dabbled over the years in toner, stating off as a religious believer in the cleanse,tone and moisturize method, to only using face wash and a SPF during the day.When I first stopped using toner I was surprised at how much my skin didn't seem to miss it. But then after a while my skin just didn't feel right (but it looked fine) and I reverted back to using toner. At one point when I was very very busy I would just spritz my face with a thermal water (such as the Avene thermal water spray here-  http://www.boots.com/en/Eau-Thermal-Avene-Water-Spray-150ml_1586/) but I still think, for my skin anyway you can't beat the feeling of using toner on your skin.


There is allot of controversy when it comes to toner as to weather or not it should be alcohol free. I personally believe it's very much down to your skin and how it reacts. My skin is pretty hardy and can take some pretty harsh products (not that that's good for your skin, but i'm just saying my skin can take it) but I still like to use a more natural  toner (at the moment I am loving the Liz Earle toner, read my review here-http://thesparkleicious.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/review-time-liz-earle-instant-boost.html) just because I think it's a little better for your skin. 


I think I can safely say that nowadays my skin care routine would not feel right with out a toner, but I do understand those who feel it's a little pointless, especially if you have dry skin.


What do you think? is it a yay or nay for toner, and if you love it what is your favorite toner?


-Thesparkleicious-    
Posted by at 07:26

8 comments:

  1. Anonymous11 June 2012 at 08:39

    I'm personally not a fan of toner. I have very sensitive/dry skin and all the ones I have tried make my skin feel very tight and extra dry (even without alcohol in them).
    I understand their purpose and if I could find one that my skin could handle, I would def add it to my routine, but until then just fash wash and SPF moisturizer for this girl!

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    1. thesparkleicious11 June 2012 at 08:46

      I know what you mean, have you used the Liz Earle one? that's nice for dryer skin:)

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  2. lahhhhhh11 June 2012 at 08:51

    I've never used a toner, and I'm always wondering if I'm missing out :(

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  3. Dr Samujjala11 June 2012 at 09:38

    Me too..I've never used a toner.. actually cant seem to decide on one which wud be gud for me..hopefully i'll figure out something soon lol :p

    my latest post - http://thebeautydoctorspeaks.blogspot.in/2012/06/whats-in-your-scrub-herbal-or-chemical.html

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  4. Anonymous11 June 2012 at 09:55

    I love toner and feel it really rebalances my skin. I always cleanse tone and moisturise twice a day and for my skin this can't be beaten. I used to have oily, dry and very sensitive skin until I started this routine and the best one I've found is the Gatineau nosturtium toner xx

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  5. Anonymous11 June 2012 at 13:33

    lush toners are the best... literally just water and essential oil.

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    1. thesparkleicious11 June 2012 at 13:47

      I don't love the lush ones, but they are nice x

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  6. Mai13 June 2012 at 00:40

    I'm using the SK-II facial treatment at the moment.. It's refreshing and it doesnt dry out my skin.. I also love clarins toners..

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