Face toner is a secret skincare weapon. It comes in a water-based liquid form that may be infused with skin-soothing ingredients like eucalyptus, peppermint and aloe. You can often find different formulas made especially for your skin type. A toner’s job is meant to gently refresh your skin without stripping it of its natural moisture. This means toner won’t irritate sensitive skin or cause excessive dryness. Toner also prepares the skin to drink up your post-cleansing moisturizer and any other skin treatments that you may apply.

Now, you may have seen or heard of products that are labeled “astringent” instead of toner. Astringent is commonly mistaken for toner, but they’re two slightly different products. The main difference is that astringent typically contains alcohol, which is an ideal ingredient for those with oily skin. Astringents are especially good at helping to control oil.

Toner removes any last traces of dirt, grime and impurities stuck in your pores after you wash your face.