Toner Versus Essence: Here's The (Slight) Difference Between The Two

Toner is already quite the contested category. To add even more confusion, what are essences, and is there a difference between the two? We answer.

July 15, 2020 · 1 min · 57 words · Nancy Lane

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So let’s dive into the two solutions, shall we?

Here’s how you should incorporate each into your skin care routine:

Toners.

Withtoners, purifying and pH balancing are the main events.

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(Plus, they’re often pumped with humectants and hydrating actives likehyaluronic acid, glycerin, andceramides.)

On the other side of that same coin, we have our essences.