3 Reasons Why Your Skin Toner Isn't Working

So you've jumped on the toner bandwagon, but you're not seeing the results you were hoping for? Read on to find out why your tonerย may not be living up to your expectations!

1. You're using the wrong toner for your skin

While toners from Western brands are known for being drying and harsh, toners in Korea are a vital step in balancing and hydrating skin. There are lots of options out there, so make sure you're picking the right toner thatย will target your specific skin type or concerns. Find your perfect match below!

Dry or flaky skin:ย Look for a hydrating toner with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or beta glucan.ย You can find both of these ingredients in our best-sellingย Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner!ย This toner also has a slightly thicker-than-water consistency which is great for dry skin.

Klairs' Supple Preparation Facial Toner Nudie Glow Korean Skin Care Australia

Oily or acne-prone skin:ย Look for an exfoliatingย or acid toner that helps unclog pores. We love Benton's Aloe BHA Skin Toner, whichย contains salicylic acid and aloe veraย toย gently exfoliate pores, keep oil at bay, all while soothing and hydrating the skin.ย 

Benton Aloe BHA Skin Toner Nudie Glow Korean Skin Care Australiaย 

Combination skin:ย Try Son & Park's Beauty Water, whichย helps gently exfoliate with willow bark and papaya extract, while rose water, lavender water and orange fruit extract hydratesย and preps your skin for the next skin care steps.

Son & Park Beauty Water Nudie Glow Korean Skin Care Australiaย 

Dull or hyperpigmentation-prone skin:ย If you're looking to treat acne scars or dark spots, look for a toner that contains brightening ingredients such as vitamin C, rice or licorice extract. These ingredients will also help youย achieve a more radiant and even complexion.

Related article: 6 Bestย K-Beauty Tonerย to Brighten, Treat Hyperpigmentationย andย for Glowing Skin!

2. You're applying it wrongly

There are two ways to apply a toner, so it's important toย take your skin concerns and the formula you're using into consideration.ย Here's a mini-guide you can follow:

If you have sensitive or dry skin that's in need of hydration,ย we would recommendย pouring or spraying the hydratingย toner onto your hands, and gently patting or "pressing" it into your skinย to allow it to be completely absorbed.ย 

However, if you have oilier or acne-prone skin, or if you're using an exfoliating toner,ย the best way to apply your toner is by pouring or sprayingย it onto a cotton padย and gently wiping it across the face to help remove any leftover pore-clogging impurities.

3. Your expectations are too high

Don't expect magical results from just relying on a toner! A toner is justย a small part of your whole skin care routine. Its main job is to remove impurities from the face, while maintaining the pH balance of the skin. Sometimes, they might contain active ingredients to help you battle any specific skin concerns. However, you cannotย make skin toners carry the entire team!

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