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Is facial toner necessary or is it a marketing gimmick?
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"Today most dermatologists agree toner isn't necessary. Its main purpose is to remove traces of makeup and residual cleanser, but a high-quality cleanser, even a creamy one, should rinse off easily with water alone. Some women like the fact that toner leaves their face tight and smooth. But that taut, tingly sensation actually indicates dryness." - InStyle
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"Often sold as a must-use step, toners are truly optional." -- Bobbi Brown in "Bobbi Brown Beauty"
From a personal perspective, I agree with the experts above. I have oily skin, and if I skip toner, I can tell a huge difference. If you have normal skin, toner may be too drying and actually make skin conditions worse.
Bottom line: toner is a good product for those who need it, otherwise, it's just a gimmick. Do what works best for *your* skin.
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M$Regular lotion does just a good a job at removing eye make up.
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I prefer to just use a cleanser that prevents acne and blackheads does the same thing as toner and I have to cleanse anyways. BTW, you were totally right, toner I used to have had alcohol in it. Stupid Avon. =p
Look at the bottle and I'm 90% sure it'll say it contains some form of alcohol. That's why it makes your skin worse. But yeah it's definitely not required especially if you already have good skin. Why fix something that's not broken?
I have sensitive skin prone to redness, I use an alcohol free toner with soothing ingredients and I find it reduces redness.
I think the alcohol has a lot to do with it. Most toners contain alcohol.
I also use witch hazel when I'm breaking out. But never conventional alcohol toner and I have pretty good skin.