I remember when toners were straight-up astringents, full of alcohol or witch hazel. I do not miss those days. The category has evolved into something I never expected. Many of the hydrating, micro-exfoliating, purifying, and glow-boosting formulas I come across are truly impressive.
I test each one on damp skin and dry skin, morning and night, before actives and instead of them, and in half a dozen other real-life scenarios.
This is where I review all of it: hydrating toners, acid toners, essences, milky toners, and facial mists.
Not sure you need both? Find out whether a milky essence beats a toner.
Want a toner that does real work? Here is the Darphin formula that won me back.
Introduced to the Mila Moursi skincare range over a decadent lunch at Fred’s in Barneys New York a few months ago, I immediately crushed on the Refining Lotion, a superb nighttime treatment. Extremely fortunate and beyond grateful, I have since…
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As my relationship status with the Glow Tonic from Pixi by Petra remains ‘married,’ I was super excited to explore some of the latest additions to this intriguing brand. Almost tailor made for yours truly, the recent launches include Quick…
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Best known for the geniusly hydrating Oasis™ range, H2O Plus has been in and out of my life since I arrived stateside over a decade ago. Recently re-introduced to the brand via the Waterwhite Advanced™ line, I am thrilled to…
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The newly launched Kiehl’s Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence is destined to become a summer must have for many. More than just on-trend, the concept of an essence came to us from Asia and has grown to become a crucial…
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Many debate the importance of using a face toner in a skincare routine, but my guess is they haven’t tried Glow Tonic by Pixi. A true unicorn in the beauty world, this fantastic formula tones, tightens, refines, and exfoliates with…
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A slave to luxury skincare and addicted to physician strength formulas, finding a product that delivers on both ends calls for a celebration. When the Goldfaden MD Fleuressence Native Botanical Cell Oil made waves online a few months back, I…
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Building on the influence achieved through their tremendous vision of color, many fashion houses have branched out to the beauty retail landscape, expanding their luxury aesthetic into the world of make up. With their wildly successful Maestro formula, Giorgio Armani…
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My very recent encounter with the BY TERRY Cellularose Cleansing Oil and Hydra-Toner exposed me to one of the most posh cleansing and toning experiences I’ve ever had. Everything in beauty begins with a freshly cleansed face and this duo…
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