Lotion | toner | mist
You use a lotion, toner or mist after cleansing and before your serum. It balances your skin, adds light hydration and gives your serum and cream a better base. Read more
Ellen’s advice
How to choose
You use a lotion, toner or mist after cleansing and before your serum. It balances your skin, adds light hydration and gives your serum and cream a better base.
How to choose:
- Dry or dehydrated skin: the PCA skin hydrating toner or the Institut Esthederm lotion fraîche hydra-ressourçante.
- Sensitive skin: the Institut Esthederm lotion désensibilisant sans alcool or the Mokosh toning and soothing essence mint and aloe vera.
- Blemishes: the Institut Esthederm Intensive propolis+ lotion.
- Young skin: the Mokosh young soothing and refreshing facial tonic.
- A refresh during the day: the Institut Esthederm brume eau cellulaire mist.
Pat your toner in with your hands instead of a cotton pad, so less product is wasted. Not sure which suits your skin? Take the free skin analysis.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you want to know
Do I need a toner?
It's not essential, but it's a nice step. A toner gives your serum and cream a better base and adds light hydration, a bonus for dry skin.
How do I apply a toner?
Gently pat it in with your fingertips or a cotton pad, never rub hard. Wait a moment before applying your serum.
What is the difference between a toner and an essence?
A toner is lighter and more balancing, an essence is richer and almost a light serum. Both go on after cleansing and before your serum.
