: one that tones or is a source of tones: such as
a
: a substance (such as a thermoplastic powder) used especially to develop an image (such as a latent xerographic image) on a piece of paper
b
: a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
c
: a solution used to impart color to a silver photographic image
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The body milk works as a toner, serum and moisturizer and also contains organic witch hazel and shea butter.
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Good Morning Gel Face Cleanser $14 $12 AMAZON Early Prime Day Korean Toner Deals
While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing skin’s pH, the best Korean toners also flood it with hydration after cleansing with a face wash.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Unlike standard toners, milky toners serve to infuse the skin with hydration and protect it from drying out.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 16 June 2025
Furthermore, alpha hydroxy acid—citric acid, to be exact—adds a little exfoliation to the mix, sweeping away dead skin cells and excess oils while brightening the complexion and helping skin absorb other products like toners, serums, and moisturizers.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 June 2025
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Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Good Morning Gel Face Cleanser $14 $12 AMAZON Early Prime Day Korean Toner Deals
While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing skin’s pH, the best Korean toners also flood it with hydration after cleansing with a face wash.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 19 June 2025
Unlike standard toners, milky toners serve to infuse the skin with hydration and protect it from drying out.
—Gina Vaynshteyn, StyleCaster, 16 June 2025
Furthermore, alpha hydroxy acid—citric acid, to be exact—adds a little exfoliation to the mix, sweeping away dead skin cells and excess oils while brightening the complexion and helping skin absorb other products like toners, serums, and moisturizers.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 14 June 2025
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“Toner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toner. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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