When it comes to skincare, the Kardashians are the gurus on what works and what doesn’t. As trendsetters in the industry, many of us have come to take inspiration from their vivacious makeup looks and glisteningly clear skin. The nation always want to know: what’s their secret to this glass-like skin?
In a candid video interview with Allure, Kim Kardashian revealed one step she underestimated, but now never skips if she can help it.
“I wish I had started using a toner earlier,” said the Skims founder. “I always thought toners were just bullshit and I thought that they were just like water on your face. I never understood it. I realised that it helps balance out your skin and even out your skin tone so I do wish I started using a toner earlier in life.”
What Does A Toner Even Do?
A toner is usually a water-based liquid that may be infused with skin-loving ingredients like rice water, aloe vera or salicylic acid. It has a myriad of benefits, from refreshing your skin to preparing it for the next step of your skincare routine. It works especially well in reducing the appearance of pores and balancing out excess sebum.
The ideal time you apply it is after your cleanser but before your serums and moisturisers.
What Type Of Toner Should You Use?
Now, ideally, everyone should use toner but if you have oily or acne-prone skin – it’s especially beneficial for you! Here are a few gentle, budget-friendly toners that you can incorporate into your everyday routine for that Kardashian-like glow!
You can never go wrong with Cetaphil, in my opinion. This toner is infused with niacinamide which has skin-brightening properties and is super gentle so works wonderfully on sensitive, acne-prone skin.
This toner from the Chemist At Play is a hydrating one that also works to restore your skin’s pH balance. Infused with 0.5% hyaluronic acid and 0.5% pentavitin, it works tirelessly to relieve dry skin.
The Minimalist is another brand that offers high-performance products at budget-friendly prices. Their 3% PHA Alcohol-Free Toner For Oily Skin is ideal for oily skin and really works to balance your skin’s sebum levels.
Something that works really well for most Indian skin tones is rose water. This rose water toner by Deyga has the goodness and nourishment your skin needs after a rigorous cleansing.
The Sirona Refreshing Vitamin C Face Toner is another good pick for the price. It is infused with Vitamin C which has anti-pigmentation properties and works to help with acne scars as well as brighten your skin from the inside out.
Next up, the MyGlamm Iridescent Brightening Toner is another great product to add to your arsenal. Powered with rosehip oil which a multivitamin this toner acts like a brightening and moisturising elixir.
And last, we have the StBotanica Bulgarian Rose Otto Glow Deep Hydration Facial Toner which is a refreshing and detoxifying toner supercharged with Bulgarian rose otto, vitamins and botanical extracts that work to restore the moisture and pH balance of the skin.
Often overlooked, toners play a critical role in skin health, particularly for those with oily or acne-prone skin. By incorporating the right toner into your routine, you’ll be able to achieve that much-desired glass-like skin!
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