To have a beautiful, healthy skin free of imperfections or signs of aging, a good cleansing routine is essential. There is a lot of talk about cleansing balms and soap-free cleansers (two fail-safes). However, the toner remains one of the most underrated skincare products, and it shouldn’t be.
Primarily, because it is the one responsible for balancing your skin’s pH. Therefore, it can regulate sebum if you have oily skin, calm if you have sensitive or reddened skin, and hydrate those who need an extra boost against dryness. However, not all are the same. It is essential to know what type of skin you have and what you expect from them, be it correcting imperfections, adding radiance, or reinforcing the skin barrier.
Additionally, something that plays in its favor is that the new generation of toners does not contain alcohols (or shouldn’t). That means you can apply them directly with your hands, without needing to use a cotton pad. Ideally, use them morning and night, right after cleansing and before the eye contour.
In my ranking: toners for dewy skin recommended
Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner.
Charlotte Tilbury Glow Toner. It is one of the favorites for achieving dewy, radiant skin that looks visibly smoother. Without the need for exfoliating acids, its revitalizing formula works daily to improve texture, blur pores, and provide an immediate glow effect. Additionally, its hydrating and plumping action evens out the tone and returns that youthful, fresh, healthy look.
Pixi Glow Tonic.
Pixi Glow Tonic. It is a cult classic that transforms the skin thanks to its combination of exfoliating and soothing ingredients. It contains 5% glycolic acid that gently eliminates dead skin cells; ginseng to stimulate circulation and revitalize the skin, and aloe vera to calm and hydrate, preventing irritation.
Yves Rocher Loción Esencial Renovadora de Luminosidad.
Yves Rocher Loción Esencial Renovadora de Luminosidad. It is one of my staples for achieving dewy, smooth, and luminous skin. Its formula combines botanical actives with a gentle AHA effect that stimulates cellular renewal, visibly improving skin texture. It contains golden yarrow (which helps to plump, hydrate, and illuminate) and, with continued use, delivers a natural, very flattering glow.
Anua Heartleaf 77 + Hyaluron Toner.
Anua Heartleaf 77 + Hyaluron Toner. This Korean toner is perfect for achieving hydrated, balanced, and visibly plumper skin. Its formula combines heartleaf extract with hyaluronic acid to calm, hydrate, and reinforce the skin barrier. Additionally, it is very lightweight and absorbs in seconds.
Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner.
Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner. This iconic toner soothes, refreshes, and balances the skin without drying it. Its alcohol-free formula contains calendula to reduce redness and allantoin and burdock root for greater comfort and balance. It also regulates excess oil, keeping the skin fresh and clean from the first use.
Haruharu Black Rice Hyaluron Toner.
Haruharu Black Rice Hyaluron Toner. Its hydrating action combines fermented ingredients and antioxidants (such as black rice, hyaluronic acid, and betaglucans) to bring brightness and softness to the skin. In addition, its lightweight formula penetrates quickly, leaving an immediate feeling of hydration.
