NBR: Your skin care routine

MissLauraQ · April 2011

So I was at Origins because I had time (wow) and a coupon.

And I wanted to try a new facial lotion - so I opted for the free facial - where of course you get the sales pitch at the end.

I still only bought the lotion.

But they tell me all about facial toner in my skin care routine- and although it sounds fab 1) I don't have time for a lot of steps and 2) Do I really need it?

I always thought toner was like putting rubbing alcohol on your face. What are the benefits?

Do you use toner>?

WatchPot · April 2011

I've gotten a total of 2 facials ever in my life and both times have been told I need to use toner. Something about the harsh washes (I always use a harsh wash. I have horrible skin) strips so much out of your skin that toner replaces. Idealy I'd use it but I have the same problem shopping for toner as I do lotion: I can't desipher between the truth and the BS on what I really actually need. It stressed me out so I stop looking and stick with Trader Joes! (and they don't sell toner)

keri1013 · April 2011

I have used it in the past, more because I like the way my skin feels after than anything else. When I saw a dermatologist she basically said, "Use it if you want to, but it doesn't make a difference."

doublem · April 2011

I used to use one in college, but didn't find it to make any difference, and now it just seems like a waste of time and money!

MrsH_08 · April 2011

My skin care routine is to wash it every night before bed. I throw cold water on my face in the morning, pat dry, and then usually apply moisturizer. That's about it.

In my teens and 20's, I used facial scrubs and stuff, but haven't in a pretty long time. I have never used toner. ETA: I've also never had a facial, but that's mostly b/c I'm kind of creeped out by salon/spa/mani-pedi/massage treatments.

Brynnie2010 · April 2011

I used toner as a part of the Clinique 3 step skin care. It was the best thing for my skin before I got pregnant, and now almost 1 year PP I'm trying to figure out what to use now, as the 3 step system is no longer as effective. I'm switching to the Clinique Acne system, but so far only have the face wash. I will probably try the toner the next time I need face wash.

KNemo · April 2011

Brynnie2010:
I used toner as a part of the Clinique 3 step skin care. It was the best thing for my skin before I got pregnant, and now almost 1 year PP I'm trying to figure out what to use now, as the 3 step system is no longer as effective.

This was me too, but now Clinique doesn't work too well. I have teenage skin in my 30's. I use a high concentrated benzole peroxide face wash and oil free moisturizer. I am told that all this oil production will mean no wrinkles, but in the meantime, I have to suffer the acne. Toner just makes me produce way too much oil now.

preston18 · April 2011

I used to use a toner that was spritzed on. It was like a base for moisturizer. I definitley noticed a difference. I had to get over the Sea Breeze toner mindset of 1988.

Now I don't use toner and my skin is worse. I blame N.

Ciaram22 · April 2011

What skin care routine? I was my face with an actual face wash about once a week and apply moisturizer about ever 3 days. I'm terrible when it comes to my face. Plus I never like getting my wet let alone putting soap on it. It drives me crazy.

JRS72206 · April 2011

Acne face wash, toner and cream. I think I need to switch it up though. I'm starting to look old.

WatchPot · April 2011

KNemo:

Brynnie2010:
I used toner as a part of the Clinique 3 step skin care. It was the best thing for my skin before I got pregnant, and now almost 1 year PP I'm trying to figure out what to use now, as the 3 step system is no longer as effective.

This was me too, but now Clinique doesn't work too well. I have teenage skin in my 30's. I use a high concentrated benzole peroxide face wash and oil free moisturizer. I am told that all this oil production will mean no wrinkles, but in the meantime, I have to suffer the acne. Toner just makes me produce way too much oil now.

So this is me too. I look like a teenager and the girl(s) who did my facials both said the same thing: Toner will even out our skin because the benzoly strips the skin and the toner adds back in what's needed so you don't over produce the oils that are stripped out by the wash.

It coudl be a bunch of BS: I still haven't bought a toner, but if I do I will let you know what the outcome is!!

ChubbyCheekiesMom · April 2011

I use proactiv, which is a 3 step system and toner is #2. I don't always use it, lately I don't use any of it except the wash. My face is very unhappy with me lately! I also use an oil free sensitive moisturizer as well.

breebree13 · April 2011

I was a long time users of clinques 3 step system too and after having Sydney things quickly went down hill. I just purchased bare minerals face wash and lotion and the gal told me I did not need a toner because there was nothing in their face wash that was stripping my skin. I'm hopefully that this will improve my skin. I'm also contemplating getting the mia everyone has been talking about.

KNemo · April 2011

WatchPot:
KNemo:

Brynnie2010:
I used toner as a part of the Clinique 3 step skin care. It was the best thing for my skin before I got pregnant, and now almost 1 year PP I'm trying to figure out what to use now, as the 3 step system is no longer as effective.

This was me too, but now Clinique doesn't work too well. I have teenage skin in my 30's. I use a high concentrated benzole peroxide face wash and oil free moisturizer. I am told that all this oil production will mean no wrinkles, but in the meantime, I have to suffer the acne. Toner just makes me produce way too much oil now.

So this is me too. I look like a teenager and the girl(s) who did my facials both said the same thing: Toner will even out our skin because the benzoly strips the skin and the toner adds back in what's needed so you don't over produce the oils that are stripped out by the wash.

It coudl be a bunch of BS: I still haven't bought a toner, but if I do I will let you know what the outcome is!!

I bought into this. It doesn't work. It's a bunch of bs. My derm told me no toner, just cleanser and oil free moisterizer, so that's what I do.

FutureFung · April 2011

I use witch hazel, which is a natural astringent. I think it definitely makes a difference in my skin - my face doesn't feel so tight/dry afterwards. I love it.

kaskade · April 2011

I use Dermalogica Multi Active Toner in the morning. It's a spray. It has made a huge difference; gives moisture but doesn't effect oil levels as I can get mucho greasy. I thought it was just another sale when my esthetician recommended it post-facial, but I've stuck with it for a few years now and still love it.

I wash my face with Cetaphil in the shower; at night I use pond's wipes if I wore makeup, just water if I didn't.

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