Toners(II)

When finding a toner for oily or acne prone skin don't look for the ones which provide a mattifying affect or the ones the are present as " oil-free " as they are the general cause to why your skin feels/looks so much oily after a period of time.

Toners for oily/acne prone skin:

1. Etude House wonder pore freshener, $11

It balances your skin's pH level.....and reduces the size of your pores which is a great benefit for oily skin...so it doesn't make your skin so oily and just a bottle lasts for so long ...I've had a very positive experience with this one.

2. MISSHA time revolution clear toner,$18

It evens out your skin tone and helps fade acne scars over a period of time...this is the second product which I've tested and had a good experience with

3. Belif pore cleanser moisturizer, $22

It does say its a moisturizer but its like a really thin film of toner....if you want to use it just as a moisturizer it doesn't really work but when combined with a thin layer of moisturizer/ oil it works wonders.

4. Benton Aloe BHA skin toner, $17

It contains aloe with natural anti oxidants and anti inflammatory properties and does contain salicylic acid on very small concentrations(0.5--2)% so it doesn't make your skin too dry....I think it's good for oily, not too dry skin....so it's good for hydration as well. It's been on my list for too long ....but I still haven't tried it ...so if you do please share your experience

Toners for sensitive/combination skin

1. Etude House soonjung pH 5.5 relief toner, $11

It's a really good product for sensitive skin.....it doesn't contain any irritants or extra ingredients....so it's a great product for espl. teenagers

2. Muji sensitive skin lotion, $13

This is another great product with less price ....but it can be a little extra for oily skin types ...so you could probably use it in winter months....but it's perfect for dry skin people another thing...this brand is specifically designed for people with sensitive skin and they're doing a great job at it...so do give it a try.

3. Mizon intensive skin barrier toner , $15

It actually contains ceramides so it's great for skin barrier and it is hydrating

4. Secret key aloe moist toner, $10

This toner is particularly very light so if you're using it in the day then it's perfect, but at night you need to layer it...so oily-sensitive skin its perfect for you.

5. Olivarrier pH 5.5 dual moist toning lotion, $28

This provides a lot of hydration and it also contains squalane(contains high amount of antioxidants) which is great for skin barrier ...it relieves skin from the stress

6. Earth's recipe energy boosting toner, $34

Another great product that provides intense hydration, contains loads of antioxidants.....it may feel a bit heavy for oily skin( use in winter)...but great for dry skin.

Toners for normal skin:

I think people with normal skin should consider using products which provide more hydration.....if they don't have any skin problems so the range from sensitive skin(unless specified) should be okay to use (according to the places they live in) as I think climate is a huge deciding factor when it comes to skincare.....like people who live in drier/cooler areas should use toners that have heavy consistency .....and people in hot places should use watery consistency toners(otherwise it may feel cakey)

Please note that the products I've mentioned in the toners section are specifically for hydration(they do not contain AHA's and BHA's) and do not provide the cleansing effect that exfoliating toners do and these hydrating toners can be layered to an extent but please "DO NOT LAYER ACID TONERS" i.e exfoliating toners as it can be damaging to your skin over a period of time.

For teenagers (13---23) I think using a Cleanser, Toner, Moisturizer and SUNSCREEN is more than enough....unless there are some diagnosed skin conditions.....using essences, serum, ampoules is not really necessary for this age group.