Natural facial toners & facial mists
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A facial toner or facial mist to refresh skin after cleansing, with organic rose water, witch hazel, cucumber and hydrating botanicals.A facial toner or facial mist to refresh skin after cleansing, with organic rose water, witch hazel, cucumber and hydrating botanicals. A rose water toner suits dry or sensitive skin, while witch hazel suits oily skin that likes a lighter, fresher feel.
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Choosing a facial toner
A facial toner takes off the last traces of cleanser and leaves skin feeling fresh and ready for serum. Tap water and a good cleanser cover the basics, so a toner earns its place on how it feels and what it adds. Look for floral waters and gentle botanicals rather than high levels of alcohol, which can leave skin tight. Wild Rising Skincare makes most of the range here, including an organic rose water facial toner and a wild flower witch hazel toner, and Douvalls makes a hydrating corrective argan toner. Every toner here met our standard on ingredients and transparency.
Rose water toner and natural toner
A rose water toner is one of the gentlest options, because rose water is soft, lightly scented and suits most skin types. SKNFED makes an organic rose water, Wild Rising Skincare makes a wild rose organic rose water toner with minis for travel, and Flawless makes a rose and lavender hydrating toner. A natural toner like these can be swept on with a cotton pad or pressed in with your hands. A hydrating toner suits dry skin in winter, when central heating dries the air.
Facial mist for a quick refresh
A facial mist sprays a fine layer of hydration over skin, and it works over makeup as well as bare skin. Bouclé makes a garden mint toner mist and a tea tree and witch hazel facial mist, Dalia Botanique makes a cucumber and chamomile calming mist and an orange blossom, rhubarb and pea flower mist, and Maysama makes a green rooibos hydrating atomiser. Keep one on your desk or in your bag for long days and flights.
Toner for oily, dry and combination skin
A facial toner for oily skin can include witch hazel, which feels clarifying, while dry skin is happier with rose water or a hydrating mist. For combination skin, use a gentle toner all over and a little witch hazel only where you shine. Apply toner after Cleansers, then follow with Serums and a moisturiser from Face Creams. Healthy Skin brings the routine together.
Common questions
Do you need to use a toner?
No, but a toner is a pleasant way to finish cleansing and add a layer of hydration. Choose a gentle, alcohol-light formula.
What is the difference between a toner and a facial mist?
A toner is applied after cleansing, usually with a pad or your hands, while a mist is sprayed on and can be used through the day. Many products work as both.
Is rose water good as a toner?
Yes. Rose water is gentle, lightly scented and suits most skin types, especially dry or sensitive skin.
Is witch hazel toner good for oily skin?
Witch hazel feels clarifying, which many people with oily skin like. Choose an alcohol-free version if your skin is also sensitive.
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