Korean Toners
In a Korean skincare routine, toner isn’t a quick cleansing step but the first layer of hydration. Korean toners are usually watery and gentle, alcohol-free and packed with nourishing extracts such as heartleaf, rice, ginseng and centella. They leave skin supple and help the following steps absorb better. Looking for a Korean skincare toner for your first K-beauty routine, or want to restock a cult favourite? Here you’ll find every Korean toner at Boozyshop.
Korean toners: the foundation of your K-beauty routine
Popular Korean toners
- Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner: with 77% heartleaf, suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
- Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water: a toner as rich as an essence, for dry and sensitive skin.
- I'm From Rice Toner: milky rice toner, fragrance-free.
- Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner Fragrance Free: with black rice and hyaluronic acid, fragrance-free.
- COSRX Bha/Aha Clarifying Treatment Toner: gentle exfoliation for blemish-prone skin.
Layering: the 7 skin method
In Korea, toner is often applied in several thin layers, known as the 7 skin method. Pat a few drops into your skin, let it absorb and repeat until your skin feels plump and supple. It works best with a hydrating toner without acids. Follow with a Korean essence, serum and moisturiser.
Choose your Korean toner by skin need
For hydration, pick a hydrating toner; for redness, a soothing toner; and for dull skin, a brightening toner. Prefer a creamier texture? Go for a milky toner. To tackle pores and blackheads, exfoliating toners and Korean toner pads with AHA, BHA or PHA are the best choice.
More toners
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Discover K-beauty toners at Boozyshop
New to Korean skincare? Start with one hydrating toner you use morning and evening, and only add an exfoliating toner or pads later.