How to choose the correct toner for your skin type

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We review the best toners to get great looking skin

Over the years many ladies have dropped the toning stage from their routines and I was one of them!

Although not always essential, the introduction of a toner will see the skin benefit.  Your toner is not designed to 'remove the last traces of cleanser' as today's cleanser formulations should not leave behind any residue.  Today you can select your toner to have an action that will support the rest of your routine and answer many skin concerns.

One purpose of a toner can be to add an extra layer of hydration into your routine and so should not be alcohol based as this will have the opposite effect and dry out the skin.  Toners can also have a freshening and even a mild exfoliating action.

You can watch the video above about the different types of toner available and how to choose the correct one for you.  Click through to YouTube to find out more about each particular product.

Here are some of our top picks and which skin type they are best suited to:

Astalift Priming Lotion

This is a toning lotion from Japan that hydrates the skin to enable subsequent products such as serum and moisturiser to work better on the skin.  This lotion helps to plump and smooth the skin.  Perfect for normal to dry skin.  Do not be confused by the name of this product - in Asia all toner style products are called lotions.
Astalift Priming Lotion 150ml £38.93 Watch the video here

Bodhi and Birch Rosa Rosa Hydrating Toner

This beautiful facial spray contains floral waters of damask Rose, camomile and orange blossom.  Perfect for adding hydration into your skincare routine, it can be used after cleansing and prior to moisturiser also perfect for freshening during the day.  The size is 100ml so can also be taken in your cabin bag to refresh during long haul flights.  Ideal for all skin types including sensitive.

Bodhi and Birch Rosa Rosa Hydrating Toner 100ml £28 watch the video here

Caudalie Beauty Elixir

This facial spray is inspired by an old recipe of the elixir of youth used by Isabelle - the Queen of Hungary.  This spray brings immediate radiance and hydration to the skin with ingredients including orange blossom, rose and organic balm mint.  As with all the Caudalie range this product contains grapeseed extract which has an anti- oxidant action on the skin.  An amazing pick me up spray - also available in 30ml which is perfect for travel.
Remember to shake before use!  Perfect for all skin types and fantastic if you are experiencing hot flushes!

Caudalie Beauty Elixir 100ml £32 watch the video here

L'Oreal Age Perfect Refreshing Toner

This high street toner is from L'Oreal's Age Perfect range which is designed for mature skins.  As the name suggests it refreshes the skin with vitamin C which helps to combat the signs of fatigue.

L'Oreal Age Perfect Refreshing Toner 200ml £4.49 watch the video here

Pixi Glow Tonic

This is a great everyday exfoliating tonic.  It helps to brighten skin tone by gently removing dull dead skin cells. The tonic contains ginseng to energise the skin and aloe vera to soothe.  If anyone finds Alpha H Liquid Gold a little too much for the skin then try this product as a milder alternative.  Great for all skin types

Pixi Glow Tonic 250ml £18 watch the video here

VMV Hypoallergenics Illuminates+ Treatment Toner

This treatment toner is a serious skincare product that will lighten and brighten the skin using seven Swiss Alpine botanical actives.  These actives are proven to inhibit the production of tyrosinase which is the enzyme responsible for the production of melanin.  This will help to clarify pigmentation patches and also scarring on the skin from breakouts or acne.  Please always follow the instructions and introduce gradually into your routine.  Always wear a high SPF daily as any pigmentation will return.  I would not recommend this product during the high summer months or when experiencing sun exposure.
Perfect for sun damaged or marked skin.  Avoid this product if you have sensitive skin.