Toner is a super important step of a Korean skincare routine and should be used right after cleansing the face. But what benefits exactly does a toner provide?
When you cleanse your face, the skin’s pH becomes slightly unbalanced. Additionally, cleansers strip moisture away from the skin in order to clean the pores and control oil production.
What a toner does is first it re-balance the skin’s pH. Secondly, it hydrates the skin and prepares it for the rest of the routine. If your skin is lightly hydrated from a toner, it will better absorb the other products you’re about to layer on.
And finally, a toner removes any impurities remaining after cleansing. On top of that, a good toner will also pack a punch with antioxidants, micro-exfoliators, and other helpful ingredients to balance and nourish the skin. This way, your skin is balanced and hydrated before the rest of your skincare routine steps.
Here are some of the best Korean toners worth incorporating in your beauty regime!
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I’m from – Rice Toner
Get the Korean “Glass Skin” with this rice toner!
In the past, Korean women used rice water for facial cleansing to achieve radiant and bright skin. This toner is infused with rice (goami) extract and revitalizes skin and deliveres intense moisture. Goami is the type of rice that is rich in essential amino acids which promote smooth and supple skin. It contains y-oryzanol and twice as much dietary fiber as other rice to remove skin impurities for clear skin.
What I love about this brand is that their products are made from naturally derived, non-GMO ingredients directly from farms so that only the freshest ingredients are used in their products. The brand is cruelty-free.
Haruharu WONDER – Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Original
Contains fermented black rice extracts which improve skin’s elasticity and boost hydration. Black rice is rich in polypenols and flavonoids which have a powerful antioxidant effect. Fermentation process helps enhance the effect of natural ingredients twice! The toner also contains hyaluronic acid for intense skin hydration.
The product uses a patended Ultra Deep Technology which enables fast delivery of the products deep into the skin.
Cruelty-free. Free of parabens and other harmful ingredients.
Dear, Klairs – Supple Preparation Facial Toner
Botanical extracts balance skin’s PH and nourishe the skin. Hyaluronic acid and Beta-Glucan provide deep hydration and help prepare the skin to absorb following products better, as well as boost their effectiveness.
Cruelty-free, vegan and free of artificial colors and fragrances.
COSRX – AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
This toner contains mineral water rich in natural AHA and BHA, thus removing dead skin cells and providing hydration. The benefits of this toner:
- Provides daily exfoliation
- Helps maintain clear skin by removing dead skin cells and makeup residue after using a facial wash
- Enhances skin vitality (mineral water is rich in vitamins)
- Boosts absorption for following skincare products, and improves skin elasticity.
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