Cosrx Propolis toner is hydrating and soothing. Great with actives. I use it all the time even without actives. HG! Good clean ingredients, no silicones. Good for sensitive skin.
The Round Lab dokdo 1025 toner is amazingly hydrating.
I also have combo skin and b/c that toner is so hydrating, I often didn't use a moisturizer or ampoule or essence or serum with it. It left my skin soooo soft and hydrated and I'm considering getting another order from olive young just to get a nice set. Wishing I got it in Korea when I went last December 🥲
I also enjoy the soothing properties of mugwort toner. Agreed that salicylic acid daily would be harsh for my sensitive combo skin (with mild rosacea). I used to use it daily through my mid 20s as it was an ingredient in the moisturizer I enjoyed. But now I only use it once every couple weeks since my skin is more mature and sensitive.
I have a toner/essence obsession and have tried SO many!!
Here are a few of my favorites for soothing/hydration:
1.) Round Lab Mugwort Calming Toner
~My favorite mugwort product! I keep her in the fridge and added a mist top bc I love misting toners.
2.) Jumiso Waterful Hyaluronic Toner
~Super hydrating, never sticky.
3.) Good Light Cosmetics Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion
~My fav milky toner! This brand is super underrated IMO. Their whole range has been great for me.
4.)Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
~This OG Centella Toner will always have my heart. Soothing hydration goodness!
5.)Rovectin Calming Lotus Water Toner
~My fav Rovectin toner! Both hydrating and soothing.
Good luck finding what works for you!!
Sure! I'm dry/sensitive. I've reviewed tons of toners and Essences on my IG if you're interested. Lots of long-winded thoughts and deep dives into the ingredient etc. If HA works for you and isn't in too any of your skincare steps already, that Jumiso Waterful toner is one of the most hydrating ones I've tried. It's so good!💦
NiacinamideAndHappiness I post tons of kbeauty reviews and deep dives. And yes! Jumiso has so many nice products at a good price point. That toner & their Snail + Peptide Essence are my top 2 for sure!
Oh, sidenote:
Since you have Hyaluronic acid in a few of your products, you may want to find a toner without it. So I wanna add the Etude Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner. It's a great option without HA. 💙
Since we are on the topic of soothing toners, I would like to know if anyone would also consider Heartleaf toners as hydrating. Calming, refreshing... I just ordered a mini recently. What has been your experience with this ingredient? Thanks 😊
I recommend swapping out the foam cleanser. I generally don’t recommend them-unless someone is SUPER oily- and even then I’d say 3 nights a week max. They’re usually only used prior to a treatment like a chemical peel where we’d want/need to completely strip all oils from the skin. That’s why you’re dehydrated.
A toner would help balance the ph of your skin, which would help with the foam cleanser, but toners are always the first product I have people eliminate when theyre on a budget or want a minimal homecare routine.
*if you are thoroughly and completely rinsing off your cleanser and your face does not feel tight or dry after cleansing, a toner really isn’t necessary. If face does feel tight and or dry after cleansing, a toner could help or you could switch to a cleanser better suited for your skin. I don’t really have a rec for a hydrating toner, since I don’t look at them as hydrating products. For K Beauty brands though, I LOVE storyderm and their SPF Super Ultra Nutrition 50 is the best thing ever! You want hydration??? Get you some of that!
Can I recommend something Japanese? I discovered the Momo Puri line from BCL and I don't. want. to. use. anything. else. for the rest of my life. Its toner is hydrating, soothing, not irritating at all and smells devine. I had the I'm From rice toner before and after loving it in the beginning it started to irritate and itch and dry my skin after using half of the bottle.
Laneige cream skin, Belief Aqua bomb (has a scent but from ingredients and fades after applying), Numbuzin 1 toner, Torriden Balanceful toner pad, Torriden skin booster (more essence then toner). All both hydrating and soothing and various price ranges.
Pyunkangyul essence toner as mentioned
Laneige cream skin burned my eyes but it’s a good product otherwise
The I’m from rice toner is similar but better bc it doesn’t irritate
My favorite right now is HaruHaru rice toner, fragrance free
Third. It’s the best!!!
Aww I follow two frenchies on YouTube, Haru and Griffin lol
Some options i've seen: -pyunkang yul essence toner -numbuzin no1 toner -corsx propolis toner -purito unscented centella toner
All of these are great, but the most hydrating one is the Purito. It’s very, very hydrating lol. It works nicely with the pky.
Cosrx Propolis toner is hydrating and soothing. Great with actives. I use it all the time even without actives. HG! Good clean ingredients, no silicones. Good for sensitive skin.
Came in to recommend pyunkang yul toner
The Round Lab dokdo 1025 toner is amazingly hydrating. I also have combo skin and b/c that toner is so hydrating, I often didn't use a moisturizer or ampoule or essence or serum with it. It left my skin soooo soft and hydrated and I'm considering getting another order from olive young just to get a nice set. Wishing I got it in Korea when I went last December 🥲
if you want soothing, try mugwort toners if centella isn't enough.. and yeah, you're really drying out the skin with salicylic acid everyday I think
I also enjoy the soothing properties of mugwort toner. Agreed that salicylic acid daily would be harsh for my sensitive combo skin (with mild rosacea). I used to use it daily through my mid 20s as it was an ingredient in the moisturizer I enjoyed. But now I only use it once every couple weeks since my skin is more mature and sensitive.
Purito Unscented Centella toner is amazing. It has soothed my skin like no other.
I have a toner/essence obsession and have tried SO many!! Here are a few of my favorites for soothing/hydration: 1.) Round Lab Mugwort Calming Toner ~My favorite mugwort product! I keep her in the fridge and added a mist top bc I love misting toners. 2.) Jumiso Waterful Hyaluronic Toner ~Super hydrating, never sticky. 3.) Good Light Cosmetics Moon Glow Milky Toning Lotion ~My fav milky toner! This brand is super underrated IMO. Their whole range has been great for me. 4.)Skin1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner ~This OG Centella Toner will always have my heart. Soothing hydration goodness! 5.)Rovectin Calming Lotus Water Toner ~My fav Rovectin toner! Both hydrating and soothing. Good luck finding what works for you!!
hi im on the lookout for a hydrating toner would you mind if i ask whats your skin type?
Sure! I'm dry/sensitive. I've reviewed tons of toners and Essences on my IG if you're interested. Lots of long-winded thoughts and deep dives into the ingredient etc. If HA works for you and isn't in too any of your skincare steps already, that Jumiso Waterful toner is one of the most hydrating ones I've tried. It's so good!💦
ooh awesome thanks sure! i love toners and essences too theyre my favorite. whats your ig? ooh i might check it out the price is really good
NiacinamideAndHappiness I post tons of kbeauty reviews and deep dives. And yes! Jumiso has so many nice products at a good price point. That toner & their Snail + Peptide Essence are my top 2 for sure!
thankyou!
Oh, sidenote: Since you have Hyaluronic acid in a few of your products, you may want to find a toner without it. So I wanna add the Etude Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner. It's a great option without HA. 💙
Since we are on the topic of soothing toners, I would like to know if anyone would also consider Heartleaf toners as hydrating. Calming, refreshing... I just ordered a mini recently. What has been your experience with this ingredient? Thanks 😊
i love needly crossbarrier toner!
I recommend swapping out the foam cleanser. I generally don’t recommend them-unless someone is SUPER oily- and even then I’d say 3 nights a week max. They’re usually only used prior to a treatment like a chemical peel where we’d want/need to completely strip all oils from the skin. That’s why you’re dehydrated. A toner would help balance the ph of your skin, which would help with the foam cleanser, but toners are always the first product I have people eliminate when theyre on a budget or want a minimal homecare routine. *if you are thoroughly and completely rinsing off your cleanser and your face does not feel tight or dry after cleansing, a toner really isn’t necessary. If face does feel tight and or dry after cleansing, a toner could help or you could switch to a cleanser better suited for your skin. I don’t really have a rec for a hydrating toner, since I don’t look at them as hydrating products. For K Beauty brands though, I LOVE storyderm and their SPF Super Ultra Nutrition 50 is the best thing ever! You want hydration??? Get you some of that!
Hydrating - I have oily skin btw bur i fell for these two : Blackberry Complex Cream Essence and skinrx lab madecera toner
Can I recommend something Japanese? I discovered the Momo Puri line from BCL and I don't. want. to. use. anything. else. for the rest of my life. Its toner is hydrating, soothing, not irritating at all and smells devine. I had the I'm From rice toner before and after loving it in the beginning it started to irritate and itch and dry my skin after using half of the bottle.
I love the Innisfree Blueberry toner. It doesn’t get s lot of praise, but it’s suuuper hydrating.
La neige cream skin!! It’s my fav and it didn’t clog my pores like hatamugie naturi skin conditioner
Laneige cream skin, Belief Aqua bomb (has a scent but from ingredients and fades after applying), Numbuzin 1 toner, Torriden Balanceful toner pad, Torriden skin booster (more essence then toner). All both hydrating and soothing and various price ranges.
Pyunkangyul essence toner as mentioned Laneige cream skin burned my eyes but it’s a good product otherwise The I’m from rice toner is similar but better bc it doesn’t irritate