The best winter face tonics
Pixi Glow Tonic, £14
RAVED about by beauty bloggers, Pixi Glow Tonic is fast becoming our hero toner.
This contains five per cent glycolic acid – an alpha-hydroxy acid which helps in the removal of dead skin cells – as well as aloe vera to soothe and refresh irritated skin.
Skin feels tighter, looks brighter and the size of pores are reduced in an instant.
Simply sweep over the skin before applying makeup or after cleansing in the evening for a refreshed and revitalised complexion.
YourGoodSkin Pore Minimizing Tonic, £3.99
YOU can almost feel this toner getting to work after the first sweep.
Although it slightly tingles once applied to the skin, this works to thorougly clean and clear clogged pores.
Formulated without parabens and fragrance-free, this is the ideal skin tonic for combination skins.
Pores are shrunk quickly after the first use and my skin felt tighter and cleaner.
Botanics All Bright Cleansing Toner, £5.49
TO revive dull skin on a budget, opt for this radiance boosting toner from Boots.
With Hibiscus, known for its brightening properties and exfoliating flower acids, this toner also improves skin’s texture and radiance.
One sweep of this energising toner to freshly cleansed skin leaves it feeling revitalised and squeaky clean without feeling too dry.
It helpfully removes any last traces of makeup without stripping the skin.
Proto-col launch hydrating toning mist, £13.95
TO fight acne and wrinkles with just a toner, look to one that contains blemish fighting hyaluronic acid.
Collagen experts proto-col have launched their latest innovation, hydrating collagen toning mist, a multi- purpose mist for the face, neck and body.
This refreshing mist is a restorative product to be used daily as a toner, facial mist or body mist, for those with dry, unbalanced and even sun burn skin.
Perfect for using post workout, this toning mist includes plant-based collagen, regarded as a smaller molecule, compared to animal collagen, that penetrates the skin for anti-ageing benefits.
The extract is blended with red algae, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera, which helps to add essential moisture and repair the skin at the same time.
Proto-col hydrating collagen toning mist is available from proto-col.com and on Amazon.
Eucerin DermatoClean Clarifying Toner, £9
THIS three in one toner is the ultimate convenience cleanser, toner and eyemakeup remover in one.
Suitable for all skin types, this gentle skin tonic contains an extra mild cleansing complex and nature-derived actives to leave skin clean, supple and soft.
As well as being completely alcohol-free, it allows the skin to breathe while removing makeup without stripping the skin.
The complexion looks perceptibly clear after just a few days of using this.
Available from Boots stores or https://www.feelunique.com/brands/eucerin
Sanctuary Spa Daily Glow Radiance Tonic, £9.99
BOOST your glow up regime by using this amazing skin tonic after Sanctuary Spa’s one minute mask.
This is the perfect antidote to hungover or pallid skin during the festive season.
Containing highly effective, re-texturising toner with 5 per cent glycolic acid, brightening vitamin B3 and skin conditioning witch hazel, this is the ultimate radiance-boosting toner.
Skin feels conditioned after using this gentle formula and looks brighter with just one simple sweep.
Available at Boots and Superdrug stores.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Lotion, £12
BLACKHEADS be gone with this gentle, micro-exfoliant, astringent toner lotion for oily skin.
Perfect for those who are prone to imperfections and large pores, this is one of the best of the bunch.
Specifically formulated for sensitive skin that is oily and prone to spots, imperfections and enlarged pores, this will leave your skin far less oily and blemish-free.
Used after cleansing, this product helps to eliminate excess oil, unblock pores and visibly reduce their appearance. Perfectly finishes make-up removal. Suitable for those prone to allergic reactions.
Buy from Boots stores.