Generally the second step of any skin care regimen, toning is often overlooked as an essential part of complexion maintenance. Like the strength training you do at the gym (I say “you” because, well frankly I don’t do gyms), to make your muscles stronger, toning does the same thing to your skin. A good toner doesn’t rid your face of excess dirt or oils, your cleanser should do that, nor does it strip your face of the essential oils it needs to stay hydrated. Toners help to strengthen and balance your skin so it looks as good as it should and readies it for your next step, be it serum or moisturizer.
Before I “reveal” today’s recommended product I will stress that an alcohol free toner is always the way to go. Alcohol doesn’t penetrate below the skin’s service and does nothing more than dry your skin from the outside, leaving your skin deceivingly matte, when in fact the oils below are still very much there and planning a revolution on your face. Toners should balance your skin’s ph levels leaving yours skin healthy and well…toned. So today I offer another two-fer, simply because I use 2 different toners. (You do not have to, I am merely a crazy person.) The first is my morning wake up call, Origin’s A Perfect World Age Defense Treatment Lotion, if the scent doesn’t win you over, its gentle, non sticky texture absolutely will. Not too oily, not too drying (it’s alcohol free), its pure bliss on your skin and at $22 it’s very affordable. My number 2 choice is my evening toner, Amore Pacific Treatment Toner, another aromatically pleasing scent. This too is just toning perfection, it balances my skin and leaves it moisturized without feeling oily or sticky (again, alcohol free). It costs a bit more at $40/bottle, but I assure you it is money well spent. My face is smooth and dewy fresh when I wake up the next morning. Both toners are available at sephora.com.
So with winter coming, take good care of your skin…and don’t forget step 2 in your skin care regimen, whichever one you chose.
Happy Shopping…xo Elisa
TRUTHisBEAUT-E 
I didn’t give much thought to toning before your blog. Do you write for any magazines..?
Suzie
Thanks for the tips’!!!!!
Madison
Love the recommendation and I love the price and I love the look of the origins toner! You are like a one woman broadway show and you truly deserve your own TONY! Can’t wait to get my toner! You should really get your blog published in a magazine!
great suggestions. i will give it a try. keep on blogging
Another great one! and I agree with the previous postings – you should be blogging for a magazine! you are awesome! xox