Toners have experienced a renaissance over the past few years, transforming from alcohol-laden harsh, stripping formulas into a skincare step that clarifies, hydrates, or brightens your skin. While toners are often touted as a way to remove residual debris after washing your face, a good cleanser or face wash should already be doing that. We see toners as an additional way to target specific skin concerns.
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Although toner isn’t a necessary skincare step, it can complement your existing skincare routine. For those with dry or dehydrated skin, a hydrating or moisturising toner can help alleviate redness, itchy patches, and dull skin tone. A hydrating or moisturising toner can also be beneficial for those with acne-prone or oily skin types, as it can help balance your skin’s oil level, resulting in fewer breakouts.
These are the best hydrating and moisturising toners to buy in 2022.
1. Paula’s Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner
Ideal for dry, dehydrated, and mature skin types, the Paula’s Choice Resist Advanced Replenishing Toner is laden with nourishing and hydrating ingredients. Hyaluronic acid promotes hydration and plumps fine lines while essential fatty acids and evening primrose oil restore dry skin and strengthen the skin’s barrier.
2. fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner
Powered by hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and rosewater, the fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner injects skin with much-needed hydration while providing a luxurious sensory experience. Infused with rose petals, it smells beautiful and leaves skin feeling soft.
3. First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner
Designed with sensitive skin in mind, this alcohol-free toner combines soothing oat milk, colloidal oatmeal, and wild oats with honey and hyaluronic acid to relieve redness and hydrate the skin.
4. Fenty Skin Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence
A hybrid toner-essence product, the Fenty Skin Fat Water Hydrating Milky Toner Essence is ideal for dehydrated yet oily skin (yes, it’s possible to have both!). A trio of hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and tamarind support hydration while mineral PCAs bind moisture and strengthen the skin barrier. Niacinamide works to refine pores and help even out skin tone over time.
5. NIOD Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist
This product is rather insistent that it’s not a toner. Regardless, it’s a saviour for dehydrated skin. The NIOD Superoxide Dismutase Saccharide Mist helps prevent transepidermal water loss and fight oxidative stress. The hero ingredient, yeast-derived superoxide dismutase, is an essential component that helps the body fight oxidation, contributing to better skin quality over time. Marine polysaccharides help preserve water content in the skin while four o’clock flower extract aids in reducing the appearance of inflammation.
6. Indie Lee CoQ-10 Toner
Antioxidant-rich CoQ10 helps prevent oxidative damage while cucumber, aloe vera, papaya, sage, and hyaluronic acid lend their hydrating and cooling properties to this formula. With continued use, this toner not only hydrates the skin but works to improve skin elasticity and firmness.
7. Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturiser
Another hybrid formula, the Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturiser covers a toner and moisturser in one easy-to-apply formula. Glycerin and meadowfoam seed oil hydrate and moisturise the skin while amino acids support a healthy skin barrier.
8. Clarins Soothing Toning Lotion
The Clarins Soothing Toning Lotion is well-suited to sensitive skin types. Extracts of chamomile and purple coneflower soothe and comfort the skin while a botanical complex helps balance the skin microbiota. Glycerin and castor oil help plump and hydrate the skin, preparing it to better absorb forthcoming serums and moisturiser.
9. Youth To The People Adaptogen Soothe + Hydrate Activated Mist
A fragrance-free formula, this face mist harnesses the benefits of antioxidant-rich adaptogens, hyaluronic acid, and peptides to soothe the skin and lock in hydration. The ultra-fine mist applicator makes it easy to apply before skincare and during the day to refresh the complexion without disrupting your skincare or makeup.
Words by Arabella Johnson
