Face toner completes cleansing by removing the last traces of cleanser and make-up, refreshes the skin and prepares it for serum and cream. It is applied morning and evening after cleansing, with a cotton pad or your hands, and isn’t rinsed off. For daily use, a gentle, soothing formula is best.
Face toner is the step many people skip, because it isn’t clear what it’s for. In fact, it has a specific role: it completes cleansing and prepares the skin for treatments. Let’s look at what it is, how to choose it and how to use it.
What is face toner?
Face toner is a light, water-based lotion. Depending on the formula, it can contain hydrating, soothing, exfoliating or purifying ingredients.
Face toner: what it’s for
- It completes cleansing: it removes the last traces of cleanser and make-up left on the skin.
- It refreshes: it gives a feeling of freshness and comfort from the very first application.
- It prepares the skin for treatments: serum and cream spread more evenly.
- It hydrates and soothes: gentle formulas give the skin a first boost of hydration and a calming action.
Types of toner and how to choose
- A hydrating and soothing toner contains emollient ingredients and plant extracts such as calendula and chamomile. It’s suitable for all skin types, especially dry and sensitive skin.
- An exfoliating toner contains acids that smooth the surface of the skin, which is why it’s used only a few times a week.
- A purifying toner, often also astringent, is designed for combination and oily skin. If it contains a lot of alcohol, though, it can be drying.
For your everyday routine, the safest choice is a gentle toner that also suits sensitive skin.
How to use face toner
- Cleanse your face and pat it dry.
- Apply the toner with a cotton pad, sweeping it over the skin without rubbing, or directly with your hands, patting the product onto the skin.
- Don’t rinse it off.
- Follow with serum and cream.
A cotton pad helps remove residue; your hands avoid waste and are gentler on sensitive skin. Both methods are fine.
When to use it
Morning and evening, always after cleansing. In the morning it refreshes the skin and prepares it for cream and sun protection; in the evening it completes cleansing after you’ve removed your make-up. You’ll find the full order in our guide to the skincare routine.
Toner, micellar water and essence: the differences
- Micellar water is a cleanser: it removes make-up and is used before toner.
- Toner completes cleansing and prepares the skin.
- Essence, typical of Korean skincare, is a light treatment applied after toner.
Frequently asked questions
Is toner essential?
It isn’t compulsory, but it’s a quick step that improves the ones that follow: your skin is cleaner, fresher and ready for treatments.
Can you use it every day?
Yes, if it’s a gentle toner. Exfoliating ones should be used less often.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, if you choose a soothing formula and apply it with your hands, without rubbing.
The Mialica Face Toner
The Mialica Face Toner is a fresh, emollient lotion with calendula and chamomile, ingredients known in cosmetics for their soothing and emollient properties. It’s applied after the Cleansing Face Mousse and leaves your face soft, fresh and pleasantly soothed. It’s the second step of the Linea Viso.
In summary
After cleansing, face toner removes the last traces, refreshes the skin and prepares it for serum and cream. Just apply it morning and evening, with a cotton pad or your hands, without rinsing. For everyday use, it’s best to go for a gentle, soothing formula.
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