UNTIL recently, I thought toners were a waste of time, but a new breed of lightweight, hydrating heroes have completely changed my opinion. Here’s three of the best , at every price point. THE ORDINARY Saccharomyces Ferment 30% Milky Toner (£12.
40 for 100ml, lookfantastic.com ) : For a while, I’d got a bit tired with The Ordinary , but it’s back and better than ever. All of the products launched recently have been smash hits, so I wasn’t surprised that I loved this too.
It combines hydration and exfoliation, so you get nourished skin instantly and smoother skin over time. It definitely boosts radiance , although I did find that I ended up with a couple of whiteheads around my nose from where it had blocked my pores – so if you’re acne prone, it’s probably one to skip. Otherwise, it would be a great addition to any routine.
FARMACY Honey Milk Hydrating Essence, (£31 for 120ml, cultbeauty.co.uk) : I’ve not tried a product that I didn’t like from Farmacy – everything they launch is really considered – so I had high hopes for this one.
Thankfully, I wasn’t disappointed. There’s not a hint of stickiness, so you can easily layer it under other skincare products without any interference or having to wait between steps. It feels instantly soothing, and I could really feel a difference when I used it, which is exactly what I want from a skincare product.
If I could only pick one, it would be this. OMOROVICZA Queen Essence (£75 for 100ml, spacenk.com ) : As.
