Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

Toning is an essential step you need to follow after using a face wash and before applying a moisturizer. It is a C-T-M process i.e cleanse, tone and moisturizer. But, what are the benefits of a toner? Earlier face cleansers used to be alkaline in nature. so, toners were used to maintain the PH balance on the skin. But, now the usage of toners for face is not just for PH balance. They are used to clean pores, remove excess oil, dirt, blackheads, makeup, reduce acne, tighten pore size,  lighten your skin tone and many more, depending on the toner you use. However, this doesn't mean you can skip using a face cleanser, face toners are an aid to your face cleanser, which give extra benefits along with your cleanser.

Are you confused which toner to use? Here is a list of best toners. Choose a toner based on your skin type or skin problems.

Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India


List of Best Face Toners In India

Best Toners For Dry Skin

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Toner, 150ml

Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrating Toner moisturizes and tones your skin immediately. Glycerine present in this toner absorbs moisture from the air. Along with Glycerine, this toner with hyaluronic acid gives a boost of moisture for your skin from within. The double-action of both these ingredients keeps your skin hydrated and soft. In addition to hydration, this toner contains antioxidant olive extracts, which will help to repair the skin barriers damaged by the environment.

Pros

  • Fresh hydration to the skin.
  • Repairs Skin barriers.
  • It doesn't leave a sticky layer on top of the skin after applying.
  • Contains Hyaluronic acid.
  • It is alcohol-free
Cons
  • None


Best Toners For Oily And Acne-Prone Skin

Plum Green Tea Alcohol-Free Toner, 200ml


Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

Green Tea, a natural astringent present in this toner removes excess oil and tightens pores. Meanwhile, this toner with glycolic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells and debris from the skin and reduces acne scars and dark spots on the skin and finally, glycerine makes your skin soft. I personally have oily and acne-prone skin, after using this toner my skin stayed oil-free for a long time and after a few days, all my acne disappeared.

Pros

  • Contains natural astringent, Green tea
  • 100% Vegan and cruelty-free
  • It is alcohol-free
Cons
  • None


Best Toners For Combination Skin

Lotus Herbals Basiltone Clarifying And Balancing Toner, 100ml

Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

Basiltone is a combination of basil leaf extract and cucumber extract, which will help to maintain the pH balance of your skin, tighten pores and also remove excess oil, dirt, makeup and other impurities from pores. Your skin will feel cool and refreshed due to the presence of cucumber. Above all basil has anti-bacterial properties to keep your skin protected from acne-causing bacteria and other pollutants. In conclusion, this balancing toner gives you a soft, clear and even tone skin.

Pros

  • Maintains pH balance of the skin.
  • Infused with basil leaf extracts and cucumber extracts.
  • Leaves skin soft and clear
  • It is alcohol-free
Cons
  • None


Best Toner For Normal Skin

Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petals With Hazel And Aloe Vera, 355ml


Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

This natural and gentle facial toner is a native American formula made up of rose petals, hazel and aloe vera. Rose Water helps to soften your skin and gives it a naturally healthy glow, Aloe Vera hydrates your skin and Witch Hazel tightens your skin pores. In short, this toner cleanses and tones your skin, to give you a soft, glowing and healthy-looking skin. 


Pros

  • It cleanses and tones your skin
  • It is alcohol-free

Cons

  • Expensive


Best Toners For Sensitive Skin

UrbanBotanics Pure And Natural Rose Water/ Skin Toner, 200ml


Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

This hydrating and refreshing UrbanBotanics Pure and Natural Rosewater made with the steam distillation process, cleanses, restores and maintains the pH balance of your skin, controls excess oil and keeps your skin moisturized. Above all, it tightens your skin pores and preps your skin for moisturization and makeup.

Pros

  • Maintains pH balance
  • Keeps skin moisturized
  • It is alcohol-free
  • Controls excess oil
  • Can be applied on fine lines.
Cons
  • None


Best Toners For Open Pores

Biotique Bio Cucumber Pore Tightening Toner, 120ml

Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India
Cucumber is known for its cooling, pore tightening and refreshing properties. It reduces skin puffiness and tiredness and leaves your skin soft and even tone. Besides cucumber, this toner is a blend of coriander, nutgalls, berberry, peppermint oil and fresh Himalayan waters. All these ingredients together maintain the pH balance of your skin and keep your skin refreshed all day.

Skin Type: Normal to Oily Skin ( Not recommended for dry skin type)

Pros

  • Affordable
  • Ayurvedic recipe
  • Tightens pores 

Cons

  • Contains alcohol


Lakme Absolute Pore Fix Toner, 60ml


Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

Lakme Absolute Pore Fix Toner removes impurities, tightens pores and makes your skin feel refreshed after applying. I'm using this toner for the last one and a half month. Mainly bought this toner for my pores. Its slowly but absolutely working. My pores have reduces in size and less noticeable. These are the words said by a purchaser on amazon. In short, it is a worthy product to reduce your pores.

Skin Type: It is suitable for all skin types.

Pros

  • Removes impurities and tightens pores
  • It is alcohol-free
  • Gives a fresh look
  • Removes excess oil
Cons
  • None


Best Toner For Skin Lightening

RE' EQUIL Vitamin C Face Toner For Hyperpigmentation Removal And Even Tone Skin, 100ml


Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

This skin lightening toner fades the dark spots on your skin and also protects your skin from sun damage. Additionally, this toner tightens and shrinks enlarged pores and thus restricting the entry of dirt, bacterial into the pores. This toner with hyaluronic acid hydrates your skin and Vitamin C present in this toner increases collagen production and reduces wrinkle formation.


Pros

  • Reduces pigmentation
  • Hydrates skin
  • It is alcohol-free
  • Non-comedogenic

Cons

  •  Expensive


Best Toner For Glowing Skin

Pilgrim Alcohol-Free Face Toner & Mist, Korean Beauty Secrets, 100ml


Best Toners To Include In Your Daily Skincare Regimen In India

This magical face toner is a blend of White Lotus, Camellia and Witch Hazel. White Lotus tightens skin pores, hydrates the skin. It has skin brightening and firming properties and also contains natural exfoliants. All these properties will make your skin look clear, youthful and glowing. Moreover, this toner contains Witch Hazel which has the ability to smooth your skin.


Pros

  • Gives an instant glow to the skin.
  • 100% vegan
  • It is alcohol-free
  • Cruelty-free
  • Affordable
Cons
  • None


Frequently Asked Questions


Q. What is Toner?

Toner is a quick-absorbing liquid that is either water-based or alcohol-based, that will prep your skin before applying a moisturizer or makeup.

Q. What are the benefits of a Toner?

  • Toner is used to
  • Maintain the pH balance of the skin.
  • Tighten skin pore.
  • Prepare your skin for moisturization and makeup.
  • Moisturize
  • Remove excess oil
  • Reduce acne

The benefits of a toner differ depending on which toner you use.

Q. When to use a toner?

A toner is used after cleansing your face and before applying moisturizer because face cleansers open your pores for deep cleaning. So, toners will help to close those pores and prep your skin for moisturization.

Q. How to Use face toner?

  • Ensure your face and neck are clean.
  • Moisten a cotton pad with toner.
  • Sweep gently over face and neck or spray directly over face and neck.
  • Wait until your face is dry and then apply your moisturizer.

Q. Toner Vs Astringent

Astringents and toners both are used to remove excess oil, residue, dirt from pores and also tighten pores, but astringents are stronger than toners and astringents contain more alcohol compared to toners which may even not contain alcohol.

Q. Is toner good for dry skin or oily skin?

Yes, toner is important no matter whats skin type you have.

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