Thank you for addressing this! I don't think many people know why they use toner or why it was originally used in skincare. It's just something we've always been told we should use. There are so many products out now with various ingredients that do very different things, but they're all called "toners", which certainly adds to the confusion regarding what they're for and if using one is necessary. Toners are no longer one type of product (the pH balancing, astringent kind), and more a type of delivery system for various ingredients like acids, bontanical extracts, humectants, etc. I do enjoy the newer iteration of toners that are meant for hydration. My skin gets dehydrated pretty easily and I noticed that I could apply all the heavy moisturizer in the world and it wasn't making my skin feel much better. Once I started adding a few layers of a hydrating toner (alcohol and fragrance free), I noticed a significant difference in the plumpness and hydration of my skin. It no longer feels tight and I'm able to use less moisturizer. I prefer these kinds of toners over hydrating serums because they feel less sticky and I'd rather not "waste" my serum step on humectants.
Just want to say thank you! Ever since I saw your review of Altruist sunscreen I’ve been wearing it all day, everyday no matter what. I’m only 22, so glad I started early. Nothing looks better in your 50s than sunscreen in your 20s
all lovely facts I’ve tried both and I love them both. For body I like SPF 30 more as the 200 ml bottled will last longer. It’s also lighter in consistensy, which makes it easier to apply to the body, even if you have alot of body hair. I like the SPF 50 more for the face, neck, ears, head. It’s a bit shinier on the face than the SPF 30, but I feel the SPF 30 is a bit too «watery» for the face. Just my preferance. That is not a negative thing, I just prefer the SPF 50 as it’s easier for me to apply. Both SPF 30 and 50 are extremely cheap, so you can might aswell buy both and try then out. SPF 30 also comes in a 1L bottle which is really nice too
Danial Mohammed thank you so much I really appreciate your input and will be purchasing both! Did you ever have an piling with either the 30 or 50 formulas?
Happy Tuesday Dr. Dray. I stopped using toners about two years now- it added another step to my facial routine. I need a simple routine- this is why I love Dr Dray; she gives us the truth without complicated routines.
Thank you, Dr.Dray, for your consideration & meticulous committmemt in providing links to products & content mentioned in your videos. Its incredibably helpful for viewers & time consuming on your part. Big thankful appreciation!
Last year I broke my arm. Needless to say my skin care routine became very minimal. Gentle cleansing Cerave hydrating cleanser then Cerave moisturizer. That's it. Lo and behold my skin never looked better in years. So now that's all I do. I'm not fixing what's not broken... no pun intended lol.
People experience the same when they are on anti inflammatories or IV fluids. When you stop taking these there's a chance your skin will go back to the state it was before,so you might end up having to go back to your old routine.
Nesmée O’Hara I currently have an injured right arm so I’m going to guess that the two are related in the sense that she has lost 50% of her mobility therefore has to make some adjustments to make her life easier. Trying to simply brush my teeth left handed is pretty hilarious. 😊
That’s interesting. I always wondered if the piano tapping method of application was actually effective or just silly. It’s good to know that the traditional circular motion way has science to back it up.
K M if you’re from Europe try the brand Declarè Switzerland!! I’ve recently stumbled upon it and I tried their tonifying lotion and loved it! I’ve search for ingredients in other products and as an esthetician I think this brand is awesome! Perfect - no, but not even one brand is perfect or suitable for all people. Just keep that in mind when buying products. Declarè is a great brand and you should try their toner :) another great brand is Sans Soucis, not a lot of people talk about it though it’s too underrated 😕
Toner I always think of in different categories: an astringent one like witch hazel, an exfoliating one like an aha or bha and a hydrating one that, for me, does not contain drying alcohols, fragrance or essentials oils and is typically Korean/Japanese and hyaluronic acid-based. I'm personally a fan of the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid toner (I apply one or two layers directly after cleansing), the Pyungkang Yul one, the Missha Time Revolution Essence and looking forward to trying out the Hado Labo "Premium" Hyaluronic acid lotion for the harsh winter months. I find it makes a huge difference in the plumpness and glow factor of my skin. Definitely into the Asian formulas and personally avoid the Western ones. :)
@@lonevoyager6026 it depends if you wear makeup and/or a water-resistant sunscreen or not. If you wear those, you might want to use a balm cleanser first on your face to remove those, such as Elf Cosmetics Holy Hydration Melting Cleansing Balm, Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original or Physician's Formula The Perfect Match Melting Cleansing Balm- following instructions. The follow with something like Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser Fragrance-Free (it's non-foaming and super gentle). I would apply this to a dry face and gently massage in for several seconds, then rinse well. I'm a huge believer of non-foaming cleansers for all skin types, personally- they don't strip the skin barrier of moisture. Follow immediately with the rest of your skincare.
I use the Hada Labo hyaluronic acid lotion toner you held up about 2x a week depending on my skin’s hydration. I discovered it from your channel and it has helped with occasional dryness primarily caused by Tretinoin.
Hi Dr. Dray! I absolutely love your videos and I learn so much! I’m an esthetician and I would love to see a video on things you wish estheticians knew and told their clients! Thank you so much! You are the best!
I find that to be the best toner that works great when using of acids aha or bha or bezoyl peroxide for acne/oily skin. Allowed me to use lighter moisturizers and take care or my skin without congesting, and takes care or the hyaluronic acid right there without heavy formulations.
Peach & Lily has a great video on the difference between toners, Essences, Serums & Ampoules. Some of these can be be necessary if you have a high PH Water or hard water that you rinse your face with. I’m 59, have been using these for years & don’t regret it one bit.
Hi Dr. Dray, thank you for helping me realize that the more minimalistic my skin care routine the better! Your videos are so helpful. Don’t know what I’d do without them! ♥️ Happy Tuesday.
I use Japanese "lotions" (usually containing Urea) as toners bc they are the same texture and so hydrating. I use the Cosrx snail essence as a humectant. I follow up with Cereve Moisturizer Cream. I have extremely dry skin without those things. I personally feel toners in the United States and Asia are two completely different products. In the west they seem so drying and the east it's all about hydrating. Thank you so much for another informative video. 👍
I’ve been using the Pyunkang yul one for the past month and have really enjoyed it! No irritation, seems very gentle. Has been great under a thicker moisturizer.
CeraVe is my holy Grail fr fr like if I could only have 2 products on a desert island.... CeraVe moisturizer in the tub would be my first and last choice...
@@noname-of2yl I tap in the essence, makes it soak in alot quicker. After it has soaked in (5 min) I apply the cerave cream. Maybe it depends on skin type how long it will take to soak into the skin. Or you could use a toner instead, maybe it will soak in better since its more liquid.
I completely agree that they are not necessary Since watching your channel I eliminated toner from my routine and my redness has gone away, even though that Toner was fragrance free and alcohol free it still made my skin red and I didn’t know it was that🤷🏻♀️
I have learned so much from you and saved so much money because of you as well. As soon as your lessons started really sinking in, toner was one of the first things I cut out of my routine. My skin is so much less irritated!
Dr Dray-it is now almost my 2 year anniversary of watching your videos (although I have seen every single one of them since you started your channel by binge watching my weekends away) and you continue to amaze me. I learn something new every day and try to pass on that knowledge to others. You are changing so many lives. Thank you always :)
Even after double cleansed, I use Son and Park beauty water with a cotton pad. The cotton pad turn dark each time I use. It is an extra step of getting rid of dirt and pollution for me. After that I use essence. So I use both toner and essence.
Thank you for saying "botanic extracts that are poorly studied". So many companies hyping up random plants, fruits or vegetables as their active ingredient and so many gullible consumers falling for it.
"Botanic extracts are poorly studied" and jumping to conclusion that 'it's never better' is just as dumb as concluding 'it's not necessarily better', so vice versa. That's the loophole most of these dermatologists or those who blindly follow them are missing out. In western side, sure it seems to be poorly studied but not in eastern. Both 'more derivative/science' base skincare and 'more natural/raw ingredients' base skincare have pros & cons, period.
Can you do a skin care on a budget video? what is everything you need for a skincare routine using only affordable products from the drugstore. Thanks.
Try the ordinary. Everything they have is around $10-$20 sephora or ulta is the best places to go. The ordinary pretty much covers all the bases and if u search on TH-cam it'll give u videos on what works for whatever your problem areas are
kiki T: There are MANY videos on this topic. To easily find some, type “dr dray drugstore skincare” and “dr dray drugstore” in the TH-cam search bar. As well, Dr Dray has a channel Playlist titled, “Drugstore Skin Care Reviews” which includes 35 videos.
I love the Missha artemisia (mugwort) essence. I also love i'm from's mugwort washoff mask (have not tried their sheet mask yet). Can you talk about mugwort in skincare?
Personally I find the use of a toner very beneficial, it brings hydration and smooths my skin. Ofc you need to choose your toner (soothing, no fragrance and no essential oils) like Dr. Dray recommended. In my case with hormonal acne I find that it soothes my acne.
Thank you! I've been finally getting into a good skincare routine and was wondering about this, especially with my sensitive skin. Sounds like the simpler, the better.
Personally, I love spray mineral water for your face😍😍 my fave is the vichy thermal water spray. I use it before my hyaluronic acid serum or my HA moisturizer.
I love the Klairs unscented. Didn’t realize the couple problem ingredients but I love that it’s hydrating AND has all those other helpful brightening and calming ingredients. Seems like the pyunkang yul and soon jung 5.5 have minimal ingredients and are just there for hydration. Klairs almost seems like a 2-fer. I used a bottle and then didn’t re-purchase. Then I recently re-incorporated it into my routine and realized what I was missing!
Aimee W. “Dear Klairs” has a black sugar cleansing soap. I haven’t tried that particular one but other products of the “black sugar” series are quite nice so maybe you want to look into it. The packaging is also plain paper.
I'm in my 40s. Have used toner since high school. I have always had extremely oily skin, breakouts, large pores. (the worst skin) Still do. Toner is a must for me. Usually use one with salicylic acid in it. Never dries me out. It helps remove last traces of dirt/oil/make up after cleansing. Yes I clean my skin very well. Usually twice. Once with a mild cleanser and once with one with a gentle scrub. Then the toner. Thanks for the info.
I just started using I’m From rice toner. I saw significant brightening in less than a week. It was very surprising. It also adds moisture on my skin while it’s still damp. I’m actually surprised they call it a toner. I see it as more of an essence. Thanks for the tip on how to apply! I don’t usually do essences but I ordered the Misha essence because my skin has been so dry this winter. I saw it mentioned in a video as a good dupe for the fermented essence from Amore Pacific. It’s pricey but hopefully it will help with dryness. Heavier moisturizers cause break outs for me so this is my game plan.
Try CeraVe i had the same issues and the ONLY moisturizer I've found that doesn't break me out is the plain ol CeraVe moisturizer not even the face one and I am 30 just for reference. It is also my chapstick I've never had softer lips too. All this because Dr. Dray set me up for success 👍👏 I also just started a vit c serum and moisturizer that is Korean skincare and i am not breaking out (yet) but also finding that my closed comodones are disappearing and scars are actually lighter 🤯 the line is by "I Dew Care" they have a lip mask I love too called plush party
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray and everyone . Toners bring back memories of Sea Breeze and 10.0.6 by Bonne Belle . I don't use one anymore .Keeping it simple now thanks to you but I did get a sample ofPyunkang yul essence toner in the IHerb sample pack will give it a try . Have a great day !!!
10.0.6! I used that until I couldn’t find it anymore. Then I switched to Seabreeze! I’m embarrassed to say I used it until recently when micellar water became popular and I switched to that! I do use cleansing balms too!
Happy Tuesday! It's not essential so I've never tried toner and essence. Very good tutorial! I don't ask too many questions about it because I have sensitive skin. But I see youtubers who have rosacea and use toner every day. I watch beauty youtubers for makeup! But when it comes to skin products, I prefer to trust a dermatologist. We have to be very careful, youtubers often talk to us about their routine and it's not good for our skin type. There are a few exceptions but in general the recommended products are not very safe!
@@mwoods4608 yes it helps absorb other products and helps for less irritation. I use a whole Asian skincare routine and I have pretty dry skin and rosacea and live in a dry state. It's definitely helped expecially the ceramides with the redness and dryness on my cheeks.
@@britnysnyder4991 the one I'm using now is from the face shop but it does have fragrance I'm going to try to find a different one when I finish this bottle. It doesn't seem to bother my face though.
These are the ingredients for the Klairs. I think it is the best moisturizing toner I have ever used, it’s fabulous: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Betaine, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aqua(Water), Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP
There one person mentioned I am from Rice Toner, and I agree with that. It is so nourishing and moisturizing. It has a high percentage of Niacinamide, and I love this ingredient! I usually use it after cleansing and then just apply DRMTLG sunscreen after that, which has niacinamide, too, but it does not irritate my skin. Less visible pores, breakouts, smooth skin
As unknown as root and botanical ingredients are, the Pyungkang Yul is developed by a Korean medical center for burn victims. I don't use toners or essences, until I tried this one. It made my skin less oily and was awesome.
I have used so many toners and essences ever since I got on the Korean skin care bandwagon... 😄 For toners, currently I'm using the Son & Park Beauty Water in the AM and the Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleaning Toner in the PM. I know it's so "extra" to have different toners but I just want to get through all my non-cruelty free products as soon as possible... As for the essence, I'm currently using the COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. I did go through two bottles of the Missha Time Revolution Essence... Korean skin care products are really good... 👍🏼
Hi Dr Dray! I hope you can please shed light and your expertise on an article written by Dr.Loren Pickart. In a recent article she mentions the risk of cancer when using hyaluronic acid. This is concerning since that ingredient is in most skincare products. Can you please comment on this? Thank you!
Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! I stopped using toners a few years ago because they were drying my skin out too much. About 6 months ago I decided to try the glycolic toner from The Ordinary but quite frankly I didn't see any noticeable difference so I stopped using it. Thanks for the info! Have a wonderful evening. 🏞
I bought the pyunkang yul essence/toner about 6 months ago or so when i first watched this video. Let me tell you, it completely fixed my skin texture and really made a difference in my regime as someone with oily/combination skin. thanks heaps for the advice!!
I have oily skin and I’ve been using the hada labo toner for about two years now, and i could say it doesn’t make your skin more oily and makes my skin looks more dewy (not oily)! Plus it’s very cheap, it’s a great product... thanks again for the great insight!
ironically, once I've eliminated toners from my routine (and skipped washing my face in the AM), my once super oily skin has really become more normal! still definitely on the shiny side but not nearly as bad as before but let's see this upcoming summer how this lasts haha ;)
I use Tatcha Essence (love it) right after double cleansing, and then actives and moisturizer. I use a toner a few nights a week to keep blemishes at bay. For toner I use Clinique Clarifying Lotion.
I stopped using toners because of you and today I had a facial and she asked me if I used a toner and I simply said no. I use CeraVe Hydrating Wash and Drunk Elephant for my first cleanse to take off my eye makeup. Why would I need a toner? She proceeded to tell me I had good skin. No texture, enlarged pores or discoloration. So, I'm not sure why I would need a toner.
I'm going to provide another opinion here. I have normal to dry skin ... The other day I rubbed the crap out of my eye because it had gotten irritated. The next a.m. woke up to extremely leathery and dry skin around my eye, skin wasn't moving, deep wrinkles, very scary. Skin had gotten lichenified (like eczema). As I was healing, I noticed that spraying with hydrating and healing toner (I was using ELF toner with oatmeal, aloe, niacinimide) ... The area began plumping and coming back to normal/life. I did add the lotion but the lotion on its own did nothing to help my skin heal. And the skin just kept wanting to drink the toner (spray form). It's now almost back to normal, to my relief, after about 72 hours ... I am SO RELIEVED. I am also now sold on the importance of vegan toners/essences for my dry skin or whenever it's extra dry.
I can recommend Rovectin Skin Activating Treatment Lotion, which is fragrance free and contains a bunch of great ingredients and no bull crap, except it contains caffeine if one is sensitive. As well, I’m from‘s Mugwort Essence, a single extract essence extracted in 1-2 hexanediol, and their Rice Toner, fragrance free and contains rice and niacinimide!
Thank you for all the knowledge that you've kindly been giving to us! I recently adopted a simple routine (just sunscreen, moisturiser and cleanser) and my skin have never felt so good! Greetings from Brazil!
Thanks for explaining toners and essences. I use Monat Essence water. I didn't like it at first because i wasn't using enough. Now its ok since i use 3 drops.
I have very dry and sensitive skin and I find that (alcohol free and fragrance free) toners make all of the difference. I personally apply a toner(dr Belmeur’s salt toner) followed by an essence(Cosrx Snail Mucin essence).
Another TH-cam blogger highly recommend Klairs Essence toner due to hydrating and calming qualities. I’m glad that I decided to give it a try as it adds a little soothing moisture. My skin usually get irritated if products have fragrance or are too scented and this doesn’t irritate my skin at all. Based on your suggestions, I also bought Klairs calming cream ( it’s very soothing and great for Irritated skin) and the Pyunkang Yul essence, for brightening purposes and I also like it. I always use an essence and moisturizer before I reapply sunscreen as I have very dry skin.
I also think culturally, we Asians use toner and essence ever since we start a skin care routine as a teenager. We use it everyday and it's an unnecessary necessity for majority of us I guess:)
I'm Canadian and they're an absolute necessity for my skin! I added toners and essences that hydrate, help other products absorb better and keep my skin barrier strong and soothed. I don't get nearly as many eczema flares when I use them. I also love the way they feel, especially fermented ingredients and green tea. 😁
I have quite sensitive skin and creams and thicker serums really don't get absorbed by my skin that much and so hydrating toners with lower concentration of actives and other good ingredients works really well for my skin. Plus because of its watery consistency, my skin absorbs toners pretty quickly :)
i use a toner in the morning with a cotton pad to clean my skin right before sunscreen... i also use it after shaving lol and i always go back to either isntree green tea or the acwell licorice...
How do u like the isntree green tea one? I have used the isntree hyaluronic acid toner and quite liked it but its a bit too moisturizing for my combo skin in summer.
As an esthetician I swear toners are crucial! Also because they balance your skin’s pH and they hydrate the skin and they shrink pores! Especially if they have ingredients in it that close pores (witch hazel for example), or they can have hyaluronic acid in it so that way a toner hydrates your skin. Also make redness less visible, if they are made for sensitive skin they can calm irritation. Idk but toners are great products if they’re done correctly. There are SO many different kinds in the store so be careful! Choose one without alcohol and one that’s suitable for your skin type. Esthetician can help you with that if she has enough knowledge, which many don’t, unfortunately so 😞
I really love toner, where I live the water is drying my skin and when I use toner after washing my face it just feels way better. When my skin is oily in summertime I even skip moisturising and use only toner instead.
Some toners I like that you didn't mention that are fragrance-free, hydrating and contain beneficial ingredients: - Paula's Choice: Calm Soothing Toner (Normal to dry) - Hada Labo: Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion - Isntree: Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus - Cosrx: Propolis Synergy Toner - Graymelin: Centella 50 Regeneration Natural Toner
I’m wondering if you could do a video on skin care during pregnancy? What should be avoided? Thanks! I love your videos! Wonderful, informative and useful.
Good, i was wondering so i typed "Dr Dray toner" and voilà! it's all new to me, although i'm 44 . I started recently to take car of my skin and so far i've seen huge improvement but the more i dig into the subject the more information i get and Dr Dray is so informative ! (i can understand easily what she says even though english is not my language.) I've just bought a gentil face cleanser (cerave) as advised on another video of her because i'm using my body soap and i think it's too harsh.
I was using the Missha Time Revolution essence, but I noticed that the active ingredients in it prevented me from using it with my Retin-A Micro. I live in Colorado, so I wanted a light moisturizer to layer under my Retin-A to reduce irritation. I've switched to the Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence, and so far it has been working well. I also use the CORSRX Two in One Poreless Power Liquid as an AM toner about three times a week. I apply 3-4 pumps on a cotton pad and gently sweep it over my face. I find it to be less drying than most toners, and it helps to sweep away the flaky skin left behind by the Retin-A.
I was just commenting on this in a FB group, how these are “in” in 2020 but will be “out” by 2023 or so...I’m enjoying your videos (though I do love my fragrance in my skin products, fortunately they don’t irritate my skin)
I haven't washed toner or essence in 2 years. My skin feels better than ever. If you cleanse your face correctly, use a lotion, sunscreen and a serum then you'll be fine
I use Pond's salicylic acid toner twice a week for exfoliation and HadaLabo essence every day before moisturiser and sunblock ,and only Hadalabo essence at night and my skin is thanking me so much!
I was hoping you would do a video on toners and essences! 👍🎈🎊🎉 I'm so RELIEVED you didn't poo poo them, because my older, dehydrated, eczema and dermatitis prone skin ❤❤❤ LOVES them! 😁 I live in a rural area, and our well water is very hard, despite using a water softening system. A guy with a hairy chest once showered here and it looked like someone sprayed his chest white! 🤣 We heat with wood, so it can get really dry, in spite of having humidifiers. Since I started using these 2 extra steps, the number of eczema flare ups I've had have dramatically decreased and I just love how they make my skin feel. I go for products that are hydrating and help strengthen my skin barrier. These are the products I have and repurchased. I don't use them all at the same time, though 😁: TONERS: FIRST AID BEAUTY Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner YOUVA Balance Canadian Glacial Water Toner Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist *IT COSMETICS Miracle Water ESSENCES: ROVECTIN Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion *COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence *COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence * I mix these together and add the IT Cosmetics Miracle Water to thin it out.
Happy Tuesday Everyone!🌸 I recently incorporated The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% toning solution in my skincare routine. I feel as if it deep cleans my skin after removing makeup and cleansing my skin. I don’t use this everyday but when I do I use cotton rounds for application. I agree with Dr. Dray, you definitely need to follow up with a heavy moisturizer.
I use toner for a couple of reasons and that is - If I'm looking for a spesific ingredient, green tea etc - I find that the toner stays on my skin longer than water. I don't always get to the moisturizer right out of the shower, so I put on some thicker water/toner before moisturizer - I don't put AHA/BHA on wet skin, so after cleansing a use a hydrating toner, let it dry and then chemical exfoliation - When my cream isn't thick enought and I need something extra, I'm from rice toner is AMAZING I don't use it everyday though :)
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"Is this really even necessary and the short answer is NO!" Dr. Dray, you are on fire this week.
Last night I was wondering how necessary a toner was for me and thought I would look through Dr. Dray’s older videos and then this 🙌
Jessica Robichaud thanks for watching
same though
The only reason I use a toner is just to make sure all makeup and residue is off my face. It just makes me feel better
Jessica, I was just thinking of this last night.
Dr Dray , what do you think about facial massage?
Thank you for addressing this! I don't think many people know why they use toner or why it was originally used in skincare. It's just something we've always been told we should use. There are so many products out now with various ingredients that do very different things, but they're all called "toners", which certainly adds to the confusion regarding what they're for and if using one is necessary. Toners are no longer one type of product (the pH balancing, astringent kind), and more a type of delivery system for various ingredients like acids, bontanical extracts, humectants, etc.
I do enjoy the newer iteration of toners that are meant for hydration. My skin gets dehydrated pretty easily and I noticed that I could apply all the heavy moisturizer in the world and it wasn't making my skin feel much better. Once I started adding a few layers of a hydrating toner (alcohol and fragrance free), I noticed a significant difference in the plumpness and hydration of my skin. It no longer feels tight and I'm able to use less moisturizer. I prefer these kinds of toners over hydrating serums because they feel less sticky and I'd rather not "waste" my serum step on humectants.
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Just want to say thank you! Ever since I saw your review of Altruist sunscreen I’ve been wearing it all day, everyday no matter what. I’m only 22, so glad I started early.
Nothing looks better in your 50s than sunscreen in your 20s
Danial Mohammed glad you like it 👍🏼👍🏼
I started wearing sunscreen everyday because of Dr.Dray too! My skin and I are so grateful for her!!
Did you purchase the altruist spf 30 or 50 lotions?? I’m 22 as well!!
all lovely facts I’ve tried both and I love them both. For body I like SPF 30 more as the 200 ml bottled will last longer. It’s also lighter in consistensy, which makes it easier to apply to the body, even if you have alot of body hair. I like the SPF 50 more for the face, neck, ears, head. It’s a bit shinier on the face than the SPF 30, but I feel the SPF 30 is a bit too «watery» for the face. Just my preferance. That is not a negative thing, I just prefer the SPF 50 as it’s easier for me to apply. Both SPF 30 and 50 are extremely cheap, so you can might aswell buy both and try then out. SPF 30 also comes in a 1L bottle which is really nice too
Danial Mohammed thank you so much I really appreciate your input and will be purchasing both! Did you ever have an piling with either the 30 or 50 formulas?
I use toner and essences I like the way my skin feels when I use it. Both are Korean brands. Very hydrating.
@@trishmendoza2470 Probiotic Skin Essence Signature by First Lab Ildong and Snail Bee High Content Skin by Benton
Happy Tuesday Dr. Dray. I stopped using toners about two years now- it added another step to my facial routine. I need a simple routine- this is why I love Dr Dray; she gives us the truth without complicated routines.
Thank you, Dr.Dray, for your consideration & meticulous committmemt in providing links to products & content mentioned in your videos. Its incredibably helpful for viewers & time consuming on your part. Big thankful appreciation!
GR CinqMars thanks for watching
Last year I broke my arm. Needless to say my skin care routine became very minimal. Gentle cleansing Cerave hydrating cleanser then Cerave moisturizer. That's it. Lo and behold my skin never looked better in years. So now that's all I do. I'm not fixing what's not broken... no pun intended lol.
Hi. Do you have oily or dry skin?
People experience the same when they are on anti inflammatories or IV fluids. When you stop taking these there's a chance your skin will go back to the state it was before,so you might end up having to go back to your old routine.
Wendy D What does breaking your arm and you skincare routine have to do with each other?😂
Nesmée O’Hara so you regularly wash your face/apply ALL of your products with only your non dominant hand?
Nesmée O’Hara I currently have an injured right arm so I’m going to guess that the two are related in the sense that she has lost 50% of her mobility therefore has to make some adjustments to make her life easier. Trying to simply brush my teeth left handed is pretty hilarious. 😊
That’s interesting. I always wondered if the piano tapping method of application was actually effective or just silly. It’s good to know that the traditional circular motion way has science to back it up.
LocaChoca 💙
I've been endlessly scanning for a good toner recently. So happy you posted some recommendations.
K M 💙
K M if you’re from Europe try the brand Declarè Switzerland!! I’ve recently stumbled upon it and I tried their tonifying lotion and loved it! I’ve search for ingredients in other products and as an esthetician I think this brand is awesome! Perfect - no, but not even one brand is perfect or suitable for all people. Just keep that in mind when buying products. Declarè is a great brand and you should try their toner :) another great brand is Sans Soucis, not a lot of people talk about it though it’s too underrated 😕
I’m surprised - I thought the answer was going to be toners are a waste of time! I will continue to use. Thanks always for the information!
Toner I always think of in different categories: an astringent one like witch hazel, an exfoliating one like an aha or bha and a hydrating one that, for me, does not contain drying alcohols, fragrance or essentials oils and is typically Korean/Japanese and hyaluronic acid-based. I'm personally a fan of the Isntree Hyaluronic Acid toner (I apply one or two layers directly after cleansing), the Pyungkang Yul one, the Missha Time Revolution Essence and looking forward to trying out the Hado Labo "Premium" Hyaluronic acid lotion for the harsh winter months. I find it makes a huge difference in the plumpness and glow factor of my skin. Definitely into the Asian formulas and personally avoid the Western ones. :)
What cleanser u use
@@lonevoyager6026 it depends if you wear makeup and/or a water-resistant sunscreen or not. If you wear those, you might want to use a balm cleanser first on your face to remove those, such as Elf Cosmetics Holy Hydration Melting Cleansing Balm, Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm Original or Physician's Formula The Perfect Match Melting Cleansing Balm- following instructions. The follow with something like Aveeno Calm + Restore Nourishing Oat Cleanser Fragrance-Free (it's non-foaming and super gentle). I would apply this to a dry face and gently massage in for several seconds, then rinse well. I'm a huge believer of non-foaming cleansers for all skin types, personally- they don't strip the skin barrier of moisture. Follow immediately with the rest of your skincare.
Personally I never bother with toner or essences I need a simple skin routine that I can maintain 🙏😁
Michelle S happy Tuesday
I use the Hada Labo hyaluronic acid lotion toner you held up about 2x a week depending on my skin’s hydration. I discovered it from your channel and it has helped with occasional dryness primarily caused by Tretinoin.
Michelle 👍🏼😊
Sounds great! Ineed all the moisture I can get.
I won't live without this!😀
Hi Dr. Dray! I absolutely love your videos and I learn so much! I’m an esthetician and I would love to see a video on things you wish estheticians knew and told their clients! Thank you so much! You are the best!
Carey Carter I was going to ask the same thing! Hopefully a video comes sometime soon 🤞🏼
Carey Carter I second this! I’m an esthetician as well :)
The Klairs supple preparation unscented toner is great! Also highly recommend the Cosrx galactomysis essence. ❤️😍
Marianne 💙
I find that to be the best toner that works great when using of acids aha or bha or bezoyl peroxide for acne/oily skin. Allowed me to use lighter moisturizers and take care or my skin without congesting, and takes care or the hyaluronic acid right there without heavy formulations.
@@Anycas Yes! I can't use heavy moisturizers either, and layering with this gives a hydration boost!
Peach & Lily has a great video on the difference between toners, Essences, Serums & Ampoules. Some of these can be be necessary if you have a high PH Water or hard water that you rinse your face with. I’m 59, have been using these for years & don’t regret it one bit.
Hi Dr. Dray, thank you for helping me realize that the more minimalistic my skin care routine the better! Your videos are so helpful. Don’t know what I’d do without them! ♥️ Happy Tuesday.
Shaina Nicholson happy Tuesday
I use that Klairs toner, it is my first toner ever and I find it really hydrate my skin and I have not irritation from using it.
same here 👍👐
Hi, do you cleanse your face twice a day? And with a milk cleaner? Many thanks
I’ve been using an essence for about a month and I was very surprised with how much I enjoy how my skin feels.
I use Japanese "lotions" (usually containing Urea) as toners bc they are the same texture and so hydrating. I use the Cosrx snail essence as a humectant. I follow up with Cereve Moisturizer Cream. I have extremely dry skin without those things. I personally feel toners in the United States and Asia are two completely different products. In the west they seem so drying and the east it's all about hydrating. Thank you so much for another informative video. 👍
I really like the Etude House Soon Jung toner - I like it better than the Klairs unscented.
May I ask why? :)
@Audrey Smith
Can you tell us why ?
I’ve been using the Pyunkang yul one for the past month and have really enjoyed it! No irritation, seems very gentle. Has been great under a thicker moisturizer.
I use the cosrx snail mucin essence and the cerave cream in a tub on top. Perfect for winter! ❄ Happy Tuesday everyone 🌻
That's exactly what I use, and I'm loving the results!!
Do you wait for the snail essence to dry before using the cerave? The cerave doesnt mix well with the essence for me and wont go on my skin well
CeraVe is my holy Grail fr fr like if I could only have 2 products on a desert island.... CeraVe moisturizer in the tub would be my first and last choice...
@@noname-of2yl I tap in the essence, makes it soak in alot quicker. After it has soaked in (5 min) I apply the cerave cream. Maybe it depends on skin type how long it will take to soak into the skin. Or you could use a toner instead, maybe it will soak in better since its more liquid.
@@britfofana4060 Me to! Love the results 🙂
I completely agree that they are not necessary
Since watching your channel I eliminated toner from my routine and my redness has gone away, even though that Toner was fragrance free and alcohol free it still made my skin red and I didn’t know it was that🤷🏻♀️
Which brand of toner did you use?
I have learned so much from you and saved so much money because of you as well. As soon as your lessons started really sinking in, toner was one of the first things I cut out of my routine. My skin is so much less irritated!
Dr Dray-it is now almost my 2 year anniversary of watching your videos (although I have seen every single one of them since you started your channel by binge watching my weekends away) and you continue to amaze me. I learn something new every day and try to pass on that knowledge to others. You are changing so many lives. Thank you always :)
Reed Berger-Fleishman: 🎉 👏
Thank god for Tretinoin my skincare routine is now simplified. No more toners and serums. A cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen is all I splurge on.
Even after double cleansed, I use Son and Park beauty water with a cotton pad. The cotton pad turn dark each time I use. It is an extra step of getting rid of dirt and pollution for me. After that I use essence. So I use both toner and essence.
Thank you for saying "botanic extracts that are poorly studied". So many companies hyping up random plants, fruits or vegetables as their active ingredient and so many gullible consumers falling for it.
@saying the truth Every single thing on earth is a chemical sis
@saying the truth somewhere out there you can hear hyram screaming " NATURAL DOES NOT MEAN BETTER "
@saying the truth and what exactly are these "synthetic chemicals" you are talking about? Genuine question
They may be poorly studied in America but not in the Eastern world.
"Botanic extracts are poorly studied" and jumping to conclusion that 'it's never better' is just as dumb as concluding 'it's not necessarily better', so vice versa. That's the loophole most of these dermatologists or those who blindly follow them are missing out. In western side, sure it seems to be poorly studied but not in eastern. Both 'more derivative/science' base skincare and 'more natural/raw ingredients' base skincare have pros & cons, period.
Can you do a skin care on a budget video? what is everything you need for a skincare routine using only affordable products from the drugstore. Thanks.
I think she did a few videos like that already
@@TheOwl3r I think that's what she does every single video...
Try the ordinary. Everything they have is around $10-$20 sephora or ulta is the best places to go. The ordinary pretty much covers all the bases and if u search on TH-cam it'll give u videos on what works for whatever your problem areas are
kiki T: There are MANY videos on this topic. To easily find some, type “dr dray drugstore skincare” and “dr dray drugstore” in the TH-cam search bar. As well, Dr Dray has a channel Playlist titled, “Drugstore Skin Care Reviews” which includes 35 videos.
Loving your glistening skin lately 🖤
I love the Missha artemisia (mugwort) essence. I also love i'm from's mugwort washoff mask (have not tried their sheet mask yet). Can you talk about mugwort in skincare?
Personally I find the use of a toner very beneficial, it brings hydration and smooths my skin. Ofc you need to choose your toner (soothing, no fragrance and no essential oils) like Dr. Dray recommended. In my case with hormonal acne I find that it soothes my acne.
Thank you! I've been finally getting into a good skincare routine and was wondering about this, especially with my sensitive skin. Sounds like the simpler, the better.
You're skin looks so healthy and firm!!
Personally, I love spray mineral water for your face😍😍 my fave is the vichy thermal water spray. I use it before my hyaluronic acid serum or my HA moisturizer.
I love the Klairs unscented. Didn’t realize the couple problem ingredients but I love that it’s hydrating AND has all those other helpful brightening and calming ingredients. Seems like the pyunkang yul and soon jung 5.5 have minimal ingredients and are just there for hydration. Klairs almost seems like a 2-fer. I used a bottle and then didn’t re-purchase. Then I recently re-incorporated it into my routine and realized what I was missing!
Missha Time Evolution mist, I carry that around in my purse and spritz it on throughout the day when I need to freshen up, it's amazing!
Do you think you could do a video on cleansing bars that are good for the face? I’m trying to cut back on plastic packaging
Aimee W. “Dear Klairs” has a black sugar cleansing soap. I haven’t tried that particular one but other products of the “black sugar” series are quite nice so maybe you want to look into it. The packaging is also plain paper.
YES PLEASE
just recycle them
Cerave has a bar version of their hydrating cleanser that’s cardboard packaging. It’s great!
@@xursssulaxx Not all of us have recycling options. Most multi-housing (i.e., apartments) does not offer recycling.
I'm in my 40s. Have used toner since high school. I have always had extremely oily skin, breakouts, large pores. (the worst skin) Still do. Toner is a must for me. Usually use one with salicylic acid in it. Never dries me out. It helps remove last traces of dirt/oil/make up after cleansing. Yes I clean my skin very well. Usually twice. Once with a mild cleanser and once with one with a gentle scrub. Then the toner. Thanks for the info.
I just started using I’m From rice toner. I saw significant brightening in less than a week. It was very surprising. It also adds moisture on my skin while it’s still damp. I’m actually surprised they call it a toner. I see it as more of an essence. Thanks for the tip on how to apply! I don’t usually do essences but I ordered the Misha essence because my skin has been so dry this winter. I saw it mentioned in a video as a good dupe for the fermented essence from Amore Pacific. It’s pricey but hopefully it will help with dryness. Heavier moisturizers cause break outs for me so this is my game plan.
Becky C. 👍🏼
I use this too
Try CeraVe i had the same issues and the ONLY moisturizer I've found that doesn't break me out is the plain ol CeraVe moisturizer not even the face one and I am 30 just for reference. It is also my chapstick I've never had softer lips too. All this because Dr. Dray set me up for success 👍👏 I also just started a vit c serum and moisturizer that is Korean skincare and i am not breaking out (yet) but also finding that my closed comodones are disappearing and scars are actually lighter 🤯 the line is by "I Dew Care" they have a lip mask I love too called plush party
Because there is niacinamide! That's why it works.
Becky C. I gotta try that one wonder if it’s good for oily skin.
Happy Tuesday Dr Dray and everyone . Toners bring back memories of Sea Breeze and 10.0.6 by Bonne Belle . I don't use one anymore .Keeping it simple now thanks to you but I did get a sample ofPyunkang yul essence toner in the IHerb sample pack will give it a try . Have a great day !!!
I remember those..lol..they both were beauty staples when I was a teenager.
mary ann Gonzalez “oh Sea Breeze” Lol.. felt so good but so drying lol Our age is showing!! Lol
Thank a you Sooo Much Mary Ann!! I Hope Your Having a Beautiful Day!!
@@jackiemarsh2470 enjoy !!!!!
10.0.6! I used that until I couldn’t find it anymore. Then I switched to Seabreeze! I’m embarrassed to say I used it until recently when micellar water became popular and I switched to that! I do use cleansing balms too!
Maybe it depends on the person using it if they need it or not, but I love Dr. Dray and her videos helped my sister's skin
I agree, you really don’t need them. They are much fun to use though!
Happy Tuesday! It's not essential so I've never tried toner and essence. Very good tutorial! I don't ask too many questions about it because I have sensitive skin. But I see youtubers who have rosacea and use toner every day. I watch beauty youtubers for makeup! But when it comes to skin products, I prefer to trust a dermatologist. We have to be very careful, youtubers often talk to us about their routine and it's not good for our skin type. There are a few exceptions but in general the recommended products are not very safe!
I use fermented essences from neogen and Benton and a ceramide toner.
Sara Pollock 💙
Does it help?
@@mwoods4608 yes it helps absorb other products and helps for less irritation. I use a whole Asian skincare routine and I have pretty dry skin and rosacea and live in a dry state. It's definitely helped expecially the ceramides with the redness and dryness on my cheeks.
What brand of ceramide toner?
@@britnysnyder4991 the one I'm using now is from the face shop but it does have fragrance I'm going to try to find a different one when I finish this bottle. It doesn't seem to bother my face though.
Right on time! I was wondering if I should incorporate a toner in my routine, and I was searching for a fragrance free alcohol free one😂
If u do, Thayer's has a nice witch hazel one that is alcohol free but I'm not sure about fragrance
Mary Lep 💙 thanks for watching
Cosrx toners 🙌
Mary Lep Etude House Soon Jung Toners are amazinggg
Vichy Purete is a pretty good one that I used for a while
the klairs toner has an unscented version that is wonderful for adding hydration and brightening!! any chance you would do a review on that?
Gisela Rosa love that toner too!
Gisela Rosa isn’t that the one she just showed us? Or is there one without rose?
These are the ingredients for the Klairs. I think it is the best moisturizing toner I have ever used, it’s fabulous: Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Betaine, Trehalose, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aqua(Water), Artemisia Vulgaris Extract, Panthenol, Sorbitol, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Laminaria Japonica Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Disodium EDTA, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide NP
M K that’s interesting. The ingredient list of yours seems to differ from the one in the provided link. I wonder if the formula changed.
Anita Hadley Hmm- That was directly from the SOKO website🤔
There one person mentioned I am from Rice Toner, and I agree with that. It is so nourishing and moisturizing. It has a high percentage of Niacinamide, and I love this ingredient! I usually use it after cleansing and then just apply DRMTLG sunscreen after that, which has niacinamide, too, but it does not irritate my skin. Less visible pores, breakouts, smooth skin
As unknown as root and botanical ingredients are, the Pyungkang Yul is developed by a Korean medical center for burn victims. I don't use toners or essences, until I tried this one. It made my skin less oily and was awesome.
Perfect ! I hate toner or the toners I have use. I actually dont need it :) thanks good doc xo
Carrie Kernel 👍🏼
@@DrDrayzday , Yes !!! I was hoping I was doing something right ! LOL
@@DrDrayzday They do nothing but dry my skin out ever worse than it is. Cerave SA with toner is HE** !
I have used so many toners and essences ever since I got on the Korean skin care bandwagon... 😄 For toners, currently I'm using the Son & Park Beauty Water in the AM and the Acwell Licorice pH Balancing Cleaning Toner in the PM. I know it's so "extra" to have different toners but I just want to get through all my non-cruelty free products as soon as possible... As for the essence, I'm currently using the COSRX Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence. I did go through two bottles of the Missha Time Revolution Essence... Korean skin care products are really good... 👍🏼
I stopped using Korean products I don't think they're effective for me. I'm more into Japanese products because I find them really effective.
@@emptylikebox which japanese products do you use?
I’ve tried dozens of toners & in my opinion Paula’s Choice makes the best ones!
Absolutely. I use the Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner and it is amazing. I always repurchase when they run 20% off sales on their site
Hi Dr Dray! I hope you can please shed light and your expertise on an article written by Dr.Loren Pickart.
In a recent article she mentions the risk of cancer when using hyaluronic acid. This is concerning since that ingredient is in most skincare products. Can you please comment on this? Thank you!
I'm interested in Dr. Dray's response too.
Sandy Myer
It would probably be helpful, if you added a link to that article.
Sounds like a very outlandish claim to me, though.
Isnt hyaluronic acid present naturally in the skin? So it seems confusing to me that it would cause cancer. But yes, agree. Please show us a link!
Since you haven't replied back, I assume it's safe?? Your opinion matters greatly to me. :)
Sandy Myer this is not a “consultation” site. With so many questions the Doc might not be inclined to answer. Just my two cents 😏. Have a great day!
Happy Tuesday, Dr Dray! I stopped using toners a few years ago because they were drying my skin out too much. About 6 months ago I decided to try the glycolic toner from The Ordinary but quite frankly I didn't see any noticeable difference so I stopped using it. Thanks for the info! Have a wonderful evening. 🏞
I’ve said it before, your skin is radiant and gorgeous! I always look forward to new recommendations!
Love that you added comments to the video when editing to make sure we got that info. You're the best!
I bought the pyunkang yul essence/toner about 6 months ago or so when i first watched this video. Let me tell you, it completely fixed my skin texture and really made a difference in my regime as someone with oily/combination skin. thanks heaps for the advice!!
You are glowing today 😃
Could you please do a video on facial and neck exercises to help slow down the sagging process?
Nikhila: Type “dr dray facial exercises” in the TH-cam search bar for videos on this topic.
J T hey thanks a lot 😊
Thank you Dr. Dray. I am with you. Simple is best.
I have oily skin and I’ve been using the hada labo toner for about two years now, and i could say it doesn’t make your skin more oily and makes my skin looks more dewy (not oily)! Plus it’s very cheap, it’s a great product... thanks again for the great insight!
I think most Asian is oily skin, I also is oily skin and also use this Hada Labo toner, so fas use this toner is good for me
I use natural rose water as a toner and i feel like it made some good changes to my skin. I now know it's because we have hard water. Thank you ❤️
Same here
ironically, once I've eliminated toners from my routine (and skipped washing my face in the AM), my once super oily skin has really become more normal! still definitely on the shiny side but not nearly as bad as before
but let's see this upcoming summer how this lasts haha ;)
I use Tatcha Essence (love it) right after double cleansing, and then actives and moisturizer. I use a toner a few nights a week to keep blemishes at bay. For toner I use Clinique Clarifying Lotion.
I had one of the clinique clarifying lotions but I didn't buy the one without alcohol or menthol so I threw it out.
I stopped using toners because of you and today I had a facial and she asked me if I used a toner and I simply said no. I use CeraVe Hydrating Wash and Drunk Elephant for my first cleanse to take off my eye makeup. Why would I need a toner? She proceeded to tell me I had good skin. No texture, enlarged pores or discoloration. So, I'm not sure why I would need a toner.
I'm going to provide another opinion here. I have normal to dry skin ... The other day I rubbed the crap out of my eye because it had gotten irritated. The next a.m. woke up to extremely leathery and dry skin around my eye, skin wasn't moving, deep wrinkles, very scary. Skin had gotten lichenified (like eczema). As I was healing, I noticed that spraying with hydrating and healing toner (I was using ELF toner with oatmeal, aloe, niacinimide) ... The area began plumping and coming back to normal/life. I did add the lotion but the lotion on its own did nothing to help my skin heal. And the skin just kept wanting to drink the toner (spray form). It's now almost back to normal, to my relief, after about 72 hours ... I am SO RELIEVED. I am also now sold on the importance of vegan toners/essences for my dry skin or whenever it's extra dry.
I can recommend Rovectin Skin Activating Treatment Lotion, which is fragrance free and contains a bunch of great ingredients and no bull crap, except it contains caffeine if one is sensitive. As well, I’m from‘s Mugwort Essence, a single extract essence extracted in 1-2 hexanediol, and their Rice Toner, fragrance free and contains rice and niacinimide!
Also I’m looking to try Bentons Deep Green Tea Toner and Isntree Green tea toners. Both fragrance free and non offending as far as I can see
I love myself a hydrating toner with skin barrier repair ingredients.
my favorite toner so far: Balea MED Ultra Sensitive (German brand)
ingredients: AQUA, GLYCERIN, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE, PANTHENOL, CUCUMIS SATIVUS FRUIT EXTRACT, SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL BETAGLUCAN, CITRIC ACID.
Thank you for all the knowledge that you've kindly been giving to us! I recently adopted a simple routine (just sunscreen, moisturiser and cleanser) and my skin have never felt so good! Greetings from Brazil!
Iara Lopes thanks for watching
Thanks for explaining toners and essences. I use Monat Essence water. I didn't like it at first because i wasn't using enough. Now its ok since i use 3 drops.
I have very dry and sensitive skin and I find that (alcohol free and fragrance free) toners make all of the difference.
I personally apply a toner(dr Belmeur’s salt toner) followed by an essence(Cosrx Snail Mucin essence).
Dr. Dray 👋
Can you please do a video about CBD in skincare? Is it worthwhile?
Thank you!! Xoxo from Detroit 💗
Another TH-cam blogger highly recommend Klairs Essence toner due to hydrating and calming qualities. I’m glad that I decided to give it a try as it adds a little soothing moisture. My skin usually get irritated if products have fragrance or are too scented and this doesn’t irritate my skin at all. Based on your suggestions, I also bought Klairs calming cream ( it’s very soothing and great for Irritated skin) and the Pyunkang Yul essence, for brightening purposes and I also like it. I always use an essence and moisturizer before I reapply sunscreen as I have very dry skin.
I also think culturally, we Asians use toner and essence ever since we start a skin care routine as a teenager. We use it everyday and it's an unnecessary necessity for majority of us I guess:)
I'm Canadian and they're an absolute necessity for my skin! I added toners and essences that hydrate, help other products absorb better and keep my skin barrier strong and soothed. I don't get nearly as many eczema flares when I use them. I also love the way they feel, especially fermented ingredients and green tea. 😁
I have quite sensitive skin and creams and thicker serums really don't get absorbed by my skin that much and so hydrating toners with lower concentration of actives and other good ingredients works really well for my skin. Plus because of its watery consistency, my skin absorbs toners pretty quickly :)
i use a toner in the morning with a cotton pad to clean my skin right before sunscreen... i also use it after shaving lol and i always go back to either isntree green tea or the acwell licorice...
How do u like the isntree green tea one? I have used the isntree hyaluronic acid toner and quite liked it but its a bit too moisturizing for my combo skin in summer.
Toner is something I can't live without no matter what 😁
Same😀
Interesting. I find that my skin looks best without toner, essence, all the unnecessary shit. Lol
U have been heavily brainwashed
As an esthetician I swear toners are crucial! Also because they balance your skin’s pH and they hydrate the skin and they shrink pores! Especially if they have ingredients in it that close pores (witch hazel for example), or they can have hyaluronic acid in it so that way a toner hydrates your skin. Also make redness less visible, if they are made for sensitive skin they can calm irritation. Idk but toners are great products if they’re done correctly. There are SO many different kinds in the store so be careful! Choose one without alcohol and one that’s suitable for your skin type. Esthetician can help you with that if she has enough knowledge, which many don’t, unfortunately so 😞
Can u recommend one? I kinda wanna start adding toner to my routine
I really love toner, where I live the water is drying my skin and when I use toner after washing my face it just feels way better. When my skin is oily in summertime I even skip moisturising and use only toner instead.
Same goes for me!
Dr dray, can you please make a video on ulta's 21 days of love your skin event? That would be very helpful!
I believe she has a video on that
@@estrellakc it is going on right now, with different skincare products.
For anyone who wants to try the Klairs toner they have an unscented version of it now too
I stopped using toner and my redness improved. Thank you for all the advice!
Some toners I like that you didn't mention that are fragrance-free, hydrating and contain beneficial ingredients:
- Paula's Choice: Calm Soothing Toner (Normal to dry)
- Hada Labo: Shirojyun Premium Whitening Lotion
- Isntree: Hyaluronic Acid Toner Plus
- Cosrx: Propolis Synergy Toner
- Graymelin: Centella 50 Regeneration Natural Toner
Robert Hall I use the Paula Choice Resist line and love the Calming Soothing toner
You should do a video on problematic ingredients that do pose health/beauty benefits!
I’m wondering if you could do a video on skin care during pregnancy? What should be avoided? Thanks! I love your videos! Wonderful, informative and useful.
Dr Dray mentioned she has a whole playlist of this, just click on Playlists and you should find it.
Good, i was wondering so i typed "Dr Dray toner" and voilà! it's all new to me, although i'm 44 . I started recently to take car of my skin and so far i've seen huge improvement but the more i dig into the subject the more information i get and Dr Dray is so informative ! (i can understand easily what she says even though english is not my language.) I've just bought a gentil face cleanser (cerave) as advised on another video of her because i'm using my body soap and i think it's too harsh.
I was using the Missha Time Revolution essence, but I noticed that the active ingredients in it prevented me from using it with my Retin-A Micro. I live in Colorado, so I wanted a light moisturizer to layer under my Retin-A to reduce irritation. I've switched to the Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence, and so far it has been working well. I also use the CORSRX Two in One Poreless Power Liquid as an AM toner about three times a week. I apply 3-4 pumps on a cotton pad and gently sweep it over my face. I find it to be less drying than most toners, and it helps to sweep away the flaky skin left behind by the Retin-A.
I was just commenting on this in a FB group, how these are “in” in 2020 but will be “out” by 2023 or so...I’m enjoying your videos (though I do love my fragrance in my skin products, fortunately they don’t irritate my skin)
I haven't washed toner or essence in 2 years. My skin feels better than ever. If you cleanse your face correctly, use a lotion, sunscreen and a serum then you'll be fine
Thank you!! I have been using toner on and off for my oily skin for years and I thought about going back but I watched your video first.
Dr. Dray your skin looks healthy in this video.
I love the hada labo lotion under cerave cream and tret. I also recently received my cosrx galactomyces and I’m excited to start using it 🥺
That's what I use too! Can you give us updates on the cosrx? I haven't tried it but I've been eyeing it for a while.
I use Pond's salicylic acid toner twice a week for exfoliation and HadaLabo essence every day before moisturiser and sunblock ,and only Hadalabo essence at night and my skin is thanking me so much!
I love, love love, Thayers Facial Toner its alcohol free with a Shieido cotton pad then COSRX Hyaluronic Acid Hydra Power Essence.
The intelligence of this Dr is fanominal
I was hoping you would do a video on toners and essences! 👍🎈🎊🎉 I'm so RELIEVED you didn't poo poo them, because my older, dehydrated, eczema and dermatitis prone skin ❤❤❤ LOVES them! 😁 I live in a rural area, and our well water is very hard, despite using a water softening system. A guy with a hairy chest once showered here and it looked like someone sprayed his chest white! 🤣
We heat with wood, so it can get really dry, in spite of having humidifiers. Since I started using these 2 extra steps, the number of eczema flare ups I've had have dramatically decreased and I just love how they make my skin feel. I go for products that are hydrating and help strengthen my skin barrier. These are the products I have and repurchased. I don't use them all at the same time, though 😁:
TONERS:
FIRST AID BEAUTY Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner
YOUVA Balance Canadian Glacial Water Toner
Mad Hippie Hydrating Nutrient Mist
*IT COSMETICS Miracle Water
ESSENCES:
ROVECTIN Skin Essentials Activating Treatment Lotion
*COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence
*COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence
* I mix these together and add the IT Cosmetics Miracle Water to thin it out.
Happy Tuesday Everyone!🌸
I recently incorporated The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% toning solution in my skincare routine. I feel as if it deep cleans my skin after removing makeup and cleansing my skin. I don’t use this everyday but when I do I use cotton rounds for application. I agree with Dr. Dray, you definitely need to follow up with a heavy moisturizer.
Thank You Sooo Much!! Happy Tuesday To You Too!! Hope Your Having a Remarkable Day!
Latricia Mendoza 💙
I got that toner as well. But i felt like it was too strong. Made my skin turn red
I like this one 1-2x a week as well. :)
For my skin, using a moisturizer only doesn't do anything for my skin. It's still remains dull and dehydrated as if I am not applying anything at all.
I use toner for a couple of reasons and that is
- If I'm looking for a spesific ingredient, green tea etc
- I find that the toner stays on my skin longer than water. I don't always get to the moisturizer right out of the shower, so I put on some thicker water/toner before moisturizer
- I don't put AHA/BHA on wet skin, so after cleansing a use a hydrating toner, let it dry and then chemical exfoliation
- When my cream isn't thick enought and I need something extra, I'm from rice toner is AMAZING
I don't use it everyday though :)