{"title":"Toners","description":"\u003cp\u003eA toner rebalances your skin after cleansing and makes the subsequent steps a bit more effective. Some primarily refresh, while others contain active ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply it to slightly damp skin and then move straight on to your serum.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"acu-mist-trial","title":"DMK Acu Mist trial facial spray 60 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly upon advice.\u003c\/strong\u003e I provide this product following a consultation to ensure it matches what your skin needs. Feel free to send me a message or book a free intake, and we can look at it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small 60 ml size of the refreshing spray for oily, troubled skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSalicylic acid helps loosen dead cells on the surface, leaving your skin feeling smoother. The essential oils of tea tree, rosemary, thyme, and bitter orange peel provide its herbal, refreshing character and the matte finish after spraying. The mist is water-thin and dries quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleansing, spray three to five times and let it absorb, then apply your cream. During the day, feel free to spray again, even over makeup. Never let the mist just dry without applying something over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat I’d like to share with you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size fits in your handbag, which is exactly what makes it so convenient. I often give it to people who have the regular bottle at home and want something for work or their gym bag. If you want to test whether your skin tolerates the essential oils well, this is also the right place to start. If you like it, you can switch to the regular size, which is more economical per milliliter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this spray is right for you? Feel free to send me a message, and we can look at it together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997424832847,"sku":null,"price":30.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/9a0f06ce77da34f193a4c4a635b2a026_9e2bf26b-3e2f-4f5b-8217-273e781df260.jpg?v=1789852248"},{"product_id":"herb-mineral-mist-trial","title":"DMK Herb \u0026 Mineral Mist Trial 60 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly after consultation.\u003c\/strong\u003e I provide this product after a consultation, to ensure it suits your skin's specific needs. Feel free to send me a message or book a free intake, and we can look at it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe small 60 ml size of the herbal mist that you spray over your cream or oil and press in, allowing your skincare to spread evenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water base with kelp, alfalfa, sarsaparilla, black cohosh, saw palmetto, licorice, and sage. The water helps spread and absorb your cream or oil, while the plant extracts help promote a calmer-looking complexion. The mist is fine, cooling, and leaves no sticky residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter your cream or oil, not before. Four to five pumps, massage and press in together until everything is absorbed. You may repeat this during the day, even over makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat I would like to share\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis size is intended for trying out or for travel. If you work with DMK creams or oils, this mist is not an optional extra but a standard part of how you apply them, so you will go through it faster than you think. If you like it, choose the regular size; it is more cost-effective per milliliter and you won't have to reorder as often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about whether this is the right choice for your skin? Feel free to send me a message, and we can check it together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997417328975,"sku":null,"price":32.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/0623e3b6dde5be75abc3ffb689907c55_381a3e4f-91ca-4843-a75d-94cdeadc9c93.jpg?v=1789852249"},{"product_id":"acu-mist","title":"DMK Acu Mist face spray 120 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly after consultation.\u003c\/strong\u003e I provide this product following a consultation to ensure it suits what your skin needs. Feel free to send me a message or book a free intake, and we can look at it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eA refreshing 120 ml spray for oily, troubled skin: the step between your cleanser and your cream, and the bottle you carry with you to use halfway through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe base is salicylic acid, which helps loosen dead cells on the surface so that your skin feels smoother and pores are less likely to clog. It also contains essential oils that you’ll notice immediately: tea tree, rosemary, thyme, and bitter orange peel. These provide the fresh, herbal character and the calm, matte feeling after spraying. It contains moisture, which is the point people often miss: oily skin is very often dehydrated skin that is overcompensating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe texture is a fine mist, as thin as water. It dries quickly without leaving a sticky film.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor oily and congested skin, and for those who easily flush or get hot. Also suitable if your skin is undergoing intensive treatment with acids or vitamin A and needs something refreshing in between. Avoid if your skin is very sensitive to essential oils.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter cleansing, spray three to five times onto the skin. If you are using an oil, spray it on and work both in together. Then spray again and massage in your cream. You can safely spray again during the day, even over makeup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat often goes wrong: spraying and letting it air dry. If you just let the mist evaporate, it draws moisture out of your skin. Always work it into the skin, or apply something over it immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I would like to share\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor many clients, this is the product that convinces them to stick with the rest of their routine, precisely because you feel the effect immediately. But don't be misled by that: the freshness is comfort, while the real work happens over weeks. What I like most about this spray is something practical: it gives people with oily skin something to do at the moment they would otherwise reach for a blotting paper or their fingers. That alone makes a difference in how their skin looks after a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--en--\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurious if this spray fits into your routine? Feel free to send me a message, and we can look at it together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997408842063,"sku":null,"price":54.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/beaa06b92eb1531658cb1cc533a4a5bc_b0882c14-25cd-42e8-9d71-757c24a062b3.jpg?v=1745792048"},{"product_id":"herb-mineral","title":"DMK Herb \u0026 Mineral Mist 120 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly upon advice.\u003c\/strong\u003e I provide this product after a consultation to ensure it suits what your skin needs. Feel free to send me a message or book a free intake, and we can look at it together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 120 ml herbal mist that you spray over your cream or oil and press in. It ensures your skincare spreads evenly instead of leaving streaks on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe water base contains kelp, alfalfa, sarsaparilla, black cohosh, saw palmetto, licorice, and sage. DMK formulated the mist to mimic the moisture film your skin produces itself: a mixture of water, minerals, and salts. The water does the practical work; it helps spread and absorb your cream or oil. The plant extracts, with licorice in the lead, help promote a calmer-looking complexion; this is most visible in those prone to redness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mist is very fine, feels cool, and leaves no sticky residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\nFor every skin type, and especially if you use DMK creams and oils, as they are designed to be applied together with this mist. Also usable as a refresher during the day, even over makeup.\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply your cream or oil first. Then mist four to five pumps over it, massage it together with your fingers, and press it in until everything is absorbed. You are welcome to repeat this during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA tip from me\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is where almost everyone goes wrong, and it is a small adjustment that makes a big difference. With most brands, a lotion is something you use after cleansing and then forget about. Not here: the mist comes after your cream or oil, not before. This way, it thins your skincare just enough to spread it evenly over your face, neck, and décolleté, and you also need less product. Try it this way for a week; you will immediately feel the difference in how your cream spreads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about whether this is the right choice for your skin? Feel free to send me a message, and we can check it together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DMK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54997433319759,"sku":null,"price":57.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/e76cc8351015bf6cca8108e66877169a.jpg?v=1745792672"},{"product_id":"nu-derm-toner","title":"Obagi Medical - Nu-Derm Toner","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe step that is most often skipped, yet it makes your skin calmer and better prepares it for everything that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToner has developed a bad reputation from the bottles of the past, which were full of alcohol and left your skin feeling tight and dry. This one works differently. It is alcohol-free and restores the pH balance of your skin after cleansing. That sounds technical, but it is the reason your skin sometimes feels tight after washing: water and cleansers push the pH level up, and it takes time for your skin to correct that on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWitch hazel absorbs excess sebum and has a soothing effect, while aloe and panthenol lock in moisture. The texture is watery and fresh, more of a refresher than a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor just about every skin type, from normal to oily and from normal to dry. Even if your skin reacts easily: precisely because it contains no alcohol, this is one of the gentler toners. If you have distinctly oily skin, the C-Balancing Toner from the same range might be a slightly better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning and evening, immediately after cleansing. Pour some onto a cotton pad and gently wipe it over your face and neck. Do not rinse. Apply your serum while your skin is still slightly damp, as it will absorb better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA tip from me\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA toner should not sting. That is the misunderstanding I address most often: people think that tingling sensation means it's working. It usually means there is alcohol in it and that your skin barrier is taking a hit. If your skin feels fresh after toning and not tight, you're on the right track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd don't expect visible results from a toner on its own. What you will notice, after a few weeks, is that your face feels tight less often after washing and that your cream absorbs more evenly. It is a step that makes the rest work better, not a step that steals the show itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about whether this is the right toner for your skin? Feel free to send me a message and we'll look into it together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obagi Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55149771096399,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/unnamed_fb117d1e-38ec-4525-85cd-608ab8f739c6.jpg?v=1789858590"},{"product_id":"c-balancing-toner","title":"Obagi Medical - C-Balancing Toner","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn alcohol-free toner for skin that is prone to shine, but should not be dried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith oily skin, the reflex is to degrease: the harsher the product, the better. That works against you. If you remove too much sebum, your skin simply produces it again, and usually more than before. This toner does the opposite. Witch hazel absorbs excess sebum and has a soothing effect, aloe vera binds moisture and has antioxidant properties, and the formula restores the pH balance of your skin after cleansing, without alcohol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is watery and fresh, and it leaves no residue on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor normal to oily skin, skin with visible pores, or combination skin that is shiny, especially in the T-zone. Also great in the summer, when your skin is more active than usual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your skin is more normal or tends to be dry, choose the Nu-Derm Toner from the same brand: it has a slightly gentler composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning and evening, immediately after cleansing. Apply to a cotton pad and gently swipe over your face, neck, and décolleté. Do not rinse off. Follow with your serum while your skin is still slightly damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOily skin and hydrated skin are two different things, and that distinction often makes the difference in the salon. I regularly see people with shiny skin that is simultaneously dehydrated: they are shiny and their skin feels tight. This combination almost always arises from using products that are too harsh. If you stop using those and simply provide your skin with moisture and rest, sebum production often calms down on its own, although it takes about six weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, stop trying to scrub it away. One gentle cleanser, this toner, light hydration, and sun protection in the morning. That is usually all oily skin needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about which steps your skin really needs? Feel free to send me a message.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obagi Medical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55149777912143,"sku":null,"price":51.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/unnamed_57383d87-66e4-4264-a1d9-6559dcd3248a.jpg?v=1789858354"},{"product_id":"hyal-balancing-lotion","title":"Emmagen - Hyal Balancing Lotion","description":"\u003cp\u003eA lotion that you apply after cleansing to instantly soothe your skin. The first step of the Hydra and Glow routine, and the product upon which the rest is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleansing, your skin is momentarily open and vulnerable. What you apply next determines how the rest of your routine is absorbed. This lotion is formulated with three humectants that each work in a different way: glycerin draws moisture to the upper layers, hyaluronic acid locks it in, and sorbitol and lactic acid soften the skin. Melatonin completes the formula. Sucrose esters and phosphatidylcholine form tiny spheres that distribute the active ingredients effectively, while together they strengthen the lipid barrier on the surface of your skin. This is exactly why a lotion does so much more after cleansing than people realize: you replenish what cleansing has stripped away, before your skin has a chance to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is watery and absorbs immediately, leaving no sticky residue. The formula is 99 percent of natural origin and contains no perfume or parabens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all skin types, and especially for sensitive, irritated, or redness-prone skin. It is gentle enough for the eye area and for chapped lips. And even though the lotion feels lightweight, it is just as valuable for oily skin, as it is often dehydrated and oily at the same time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleansing, on a dry face, using a cotton pad. Apply it as soon as possible after patting your skin dry, because the first few minutes are when your skin loses the most moisture. Follow with the Hyal Serum and finally the Hyal C-Glow. That is the order of the line, and it is not random: from thin to thick, from water to cream.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat I would like to share\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lotion is the first step to be skipped when people are in a hurry, and that is exactly where things go wrong. I see it with clients who say their serum isn't working: nine times out of ten, they apply it to bone-dry skin, meaning the hyaluronic acid simply has no moisture to bind to. Do this just before your serum and you will feel the difference within a week. It is also a great emergency solution for those who really cannot manage a full routine in the evening: just a quick swipe with a cotton pad, and your skin has received some care after all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould you like to know how to combine this lotion with the products you already use? Feel free to send me a message, and we can look at your routine together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emmagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55387649671503,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/2019ED1-1_c2c3a160-c178-4601-adf2-80e90c486e50.jpg?v=1789856879"},{"product_id":"obagi-suzan-obagi-balancing-toner","title":"Obagi Medical - Suzan Obagi Balancing Toner","description":"\u003cp\u003eA toner that rebalances your skin after cleansing and tempers shine. Designed for those who start to get shiny again halfway through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCleansing temporarily disrupts your skin's pH balance. A toner restores it, and that is more than just a detail: at the right pH, the products you apply afterward work better, and your skin feels calmer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe active ingredient here is hamamelis, also known as witch hazel. It removes excess sebum and has a soothing and antioxidant effect. The result is skin that looks matte and where pores are less visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is watery and light. It dries immediately and leaves no film behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor oily and combination skin, and for those who have a T-zone that shines faster than the rest of the face. If your skin is on the drier side or easily irritated, choose a milder toner; you don't need this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter cleansing, morning and evening. Apply it to a cotton pad or with your hands, then immediately move on to your serum while your skin is still slightly damp. The latter is the part most people skip, and that is exactly where the benefit lies. Avoid the eye area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat I'd like to share with you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA toner is not a mandatory step. For dry skin, it can easily be left out. But for skin that produces a lot of sebum, it is precisely the step that keeps your routine lighter: you will need less cream afterward, and that makes a difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat you shouldn't do is use it to get your skin \"degreased\" clean. If your skin feels tight or stinging after the toner, use it only on your T-zone and not on your entire face. A 200 ml bottle will last much longer that way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnsure if this is right for your skin? Feel free to send me a message.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obagi Medical","offers":[{"title":"200 ml","offer_id":58818634514767,"sku":null,"price":50.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/364.jpg?v=1789808709"},{"product_id":"phformula-p-o-w-e-r-essence-tonic-75-ml","title":"pHformula P.O.W.E.R. essence tonic - 75 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eA refreshing spray to use after cleansing that makes your skin feel instantly more hydrated and supple. A seemingly small intermediate step that makes a world of difference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eToners were once used to degrease the skin, and many people still associate them with that. This is something else entirely: not an alcohol-based product that strips the skin, but an essence that infuses moisture into several layers of the skin simultaneously, using a specialized hydration complex. It also contains complexes that brighten the complexion, protect the skin against external stressors, and make signs of aging less visible. Its true benefit lies in the sequence: slightly damp skin absorbs the subsequent serum better than dry skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe texture is watery and light. It absorbs almost instantly and leaves no sticky residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor anyone who experiences a dry, tight feeling after cleansing, or feels their complexion looks duller than it used to. Also great in dry office air or on an airplane. And unexpectedly: even for oily skin, because this toner does not degrease, which is exactly what that skin type needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMorning and evening after cleansing, and whenever you feel the need in between. Spray two pumps into your palm, rub your hands together, and gently press the essence onto your face, neck, and décolleté. You can also spray it directly onto the skin. Follow with your serum and moisturizer. The detail that often goes wrong: waiting until everything is dry before moving on. Instead, apply your next step while your skin is still slightly damp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat I'd like to share with you\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the first step people skip when in a hurry in the morning, and it is also the most affordable way to make the rest of your routine work better. I notice the difference especially in people who have heating or air conditioning at home: their skin literally drinks it up. Do not expect visible changes after a week, as that is not what a toner does. What you will notice is that your skin feels more comfortable throughout the day and your cream lasts longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sure if this is right for your skin? Feel free to send me a message, and we can check it together.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"pHformula","offers":[{"title":"75 ml","offer_id":58823557284175,"sku":null,"price":53.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0935\/0014\/5999\/files\/75ml-P.O.W.E.R.-essence-tonic_box.jpg?v=1789857786"},{"product_id":"obagi-medical-nu-derm-toner-reisformaat-60-ml","title":"Obagi Medical - Nu-Derm Toner travel size (60 ml)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e60 ml travel size: convenient for discovering whether it suits your skin, or for taking with you on your travels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe step that is skipped most often, yet makes your skin calmer and better prepares it for everything that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToner has a bad reputation from the bottles of the past, which were full of alcohol and left your skin feeling tight and dry. This one works differently. It is alcohol-free and restores the pH balance of your skin after cleansing. That sounds technical, but it is the reason why your skin sometimes feels tight after cleansing: water and cleanser push that pH level up, and it takes time for your skin to correct that itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWitch hazel absorbs excess sebum and has a soothing effect, while aloe and panthenol bind moisture. The texture is watery and fresh, more of a refreshment than a treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor just about every skin type, from normal to oily and from normal to dry. Even if your skin reacts easily: precisely because it contains no alcohol, this is one of the gentler toners. If you have distinctly oily skin, the C-Balancing Toner from the same range might be an even better fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMorning and evening, immediately after cleansing. Pour some onto a cotton pad and gently wipe it over your face and neck. Do not rinse off. Apply your serum while your skin is still slightly damp, so it absorbs better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMy advice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA toner should not sting. That is the misconception I address most often: people think that tingling sensation means it is working. It usually means it contains alcohol and that your skin barrier is taking a hit. If your skin feels fresh and not tight after toning, you are on the right track.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd do not expect visible results from a toner on its own. What you will notice, after a few weeks, is that your face less often feels tight after washing and that your cream absorbs more evenly. It is a step that makes the rest work better, not a step that steals the show itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about whether this is the right toner for your skin? 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Chamomile extract provides a soothing effect. This is therefore not a toner that simply balances your skin like the C-Balancing or Nu-Derm Toner, but a treatment step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe texture is thin as water and feels cool and tingling. It absorbs quickly and you do not rinse it off. To be honest: it contains alcohol and fragrance. That provides a fresh sensation, but makes it less suitable for dry skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor normal to oily and combination skin: blackheads on the nose and chin, visible pores, recurring breakouts. Not for dry or sensitive skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle. After cleansing, press the pump two to three times with a cotton pad on top and apply a thin layer over the area where you get impurities. Let it dry, do not rinse. Start once a day, preferably in the evening, and only increase frequency if your skin tolerates it well. If it starts to feel tight or flake, go back to every other day. Use sun protection during the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note from me\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest pitfall: people use this like a regular toner, morning and evening, on top of a peel and a retinoid. That will lead to skin that is both oily and dry. Start once a day and give it a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother honest point: pores don't actually get smaller; no product can do that. However, they become much less visible when they are no longer clogged. And do not use it on the same evening as the Peel Pads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot sure if your skin can handle this? 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