Refine, rebalance and prep your skin with professional toners — from gentle pH-balancing to leave-on exfoliating formulas.
Not sure whether your toner should exfoliate or simply rebalance? The Academy guide to AHAs and BHAs sets out which acid suits which skin type and how often to use one, while the glycolic acid entry explains what to expect from a leave-on exfoliating toner.
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SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Solution | Exfoliating Toner | 200ml
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SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Mist | Hydrating Facial Mist | 50ml
£66.00Unit price /Unavailable -
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Obagi
Obagi Nu-Derm 2 Toner | Alcohol-Free pH Balancing Toner | 200ml
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SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator | Exfoliating Serum | 30ml
£114.00Unit price /Unavailable -
SkinCeuticals
SkinCeuticals Equalizing Toner | pH Balancing Toner | 200ml
£48.00Unit price /Unavailable -
Exuviance
Exuviance HydraSoothe Refresh Toner | Gentle PHA Toner | 200ml
£34.00Unit price /Unavailable -
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Frequently asked questions
Which toner should I choose for my skin?
Which toner should I choose for my skin?
For a gentle daily exfoliating toner, start with Medik8 Press & Glow, whose PHA smooths the look of texture without stinging. Blemish-prone skin should step up to Medik8 Press & Clear with 2% salicylic acid or SkinCeuticals Blemish + Age Solution. If you want hydration rather than acids, Medik8 Daily Refresh or Exuviance HydraSoothe rebalance without exfoliating.
How do I use an exfoliating toner?
How do I use an exfoliating toner?
After cleansing, sweep Press & Glow or SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator across dry skin with a cotton pad or clean hands, then follow with serum and moisturiser. Start every other evening and build to nightly once your skin adjusts. Leave a night in between if you are also using a retinal.
What is the difference between a PHA, BHA and glycolic toner?
What is the difference between a PHA, BHA and glycolic toner?
PHA toners like Press & Glow and Exuviance HydraSoothe use large gluconolactone molecules that exfoliate the surface gently — the softest starting point. BHA toners such as Press & Clear carry salicylic acid down into the pore, which suits blemish-prone and congested skin. SkinCeuticals Retexturing Activator leans on a glycolic-style resurfacing for a stronger smoothing effect on the look of texture.
Can I use a toner if my skin is sensitive or dry?
Can I use a toner if my skin is sensitive or dry?
Yes — skip the acids and reach for an alcohol-free balancing toner. Obagi Nu-Derm 2 Toner and Obagi-C Balancing Toner restore pH after cleansing without stripping, while SkinCeuticals Phyto Corrective Essence Mist adds a burst of calming hydration you can spritz any time. These keep redness-prone skin comfortable where an exfoliating toner would be too much.
I have oily, congested skin — which toner do I pick?
I have oily, congested skin — which toner do I pick?
NeoStrata Clarify Oily Skin Solution Toner mops up excess oil and refines the look of pores, and Medik8 Blemish Control Pads give you a pre-soaked salicylic pad for the back, chest or on-the-go use. Use them once daily to start. Keep them off dry patches so you do not over-strip the skin.
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