Rating of the best tonics for the face

Facial care is a whole range of activities that includes at least three steps. First, the skin needs to be cleaned, then toned, after which the turn of moisturizing comes. It is necessary to cleanse the face not only from makeup, but also from impurities that remain on the skin, sebum, and epidermis residues. If this is not done, then the remaining steps will be in vain.

At the stage of toning, tonics are used - liquid products that support the Ph-balance of the skin. The tonic is applied using a cotton pad, on the face it is almost not noticeable. Most of these products should also normalize the functioning of the sebaceous glands, especially the part that is intended for oily or combination skin.

This tool is popular with both domestic beauty bloggers and ordinary women. The absence of alcohol in the composition makes it possible to use it even for people with the most sensitive skin, because at the heart of the tonic – thermal water. At the same time, the pores are not cleansed superficially, but deep enough, which makes it possible to use the tonic as an independent product for cleansing the skin. After using the product there is no feeling of tightening, the tonic gives the skin softness and radiance.

Weleda - eco-friendly brand that does not use either sulfates or parabens. The brand’s products contain only natural ingredients. “Revitalizing tonic” contains extracts of witch hazel and wild rose leaves, so that the skin calms after its use, the pores are narrowed. Due to the essential oils in the composition of the product, the skin receives additional hydration. For a stronger effect, it is recommended to use the tonic twice a day - in the morning, before applying makeup, and in the evening, after removing it. The tonic is universal, can be used by girls with any type of skin.

The composition of this tonic includes not only cleansing, but also soothing components - extracts of sage, green tea, as well as chamomile. The tonic helps to narrow the pores and matte the skin, in addition, it contains antioxidants, which slows down the aging process of cells. It is not suitable for dry and sensitive skin, but oily or combination skin looks much healthier after using it.

Although the tonic itself is called cleansing, Does not perform the full function of cleaning the skin. Before using it, more powerful cleansers are needed - foam, mousse or gel. The tonic will remove the remnants of makeup and the products used to remove it, preparing the skin for applying a moisturizing gel or cream.

The tool perfectly eliminates oily sheen of the skin. Despite the low cost, it contains mainly natural components. With systematic use, evens out skin tone. Users respond about him very well.

The brand is very popular in beauty salons. Aravia. Her AHA Glycolic tonic, containing a very large amount of acids in its composition, is highly effective. Thanks to lactic acid, exfoliation occurs and collagen production is increased. Due to glycolic acid, skin problems go away - black spots, inflammations and rashes. It also helps to narrow the pores and give a healthy glow to the skin. Those who do not want to lighten the skin should be careful - citric acid in the composition has whitening properties.

The refreshing tonic “Recipes of Grandmother Agafia” is perhaps one of the most budgetary. At the same time, its composition is very good - it is based on thermal water, among the components of hyaluronic acid, as well as white lily, Kuril tea and Baikal swertia in the form of extracts. It cleanses the pores well and quickly moisturizes the skin, eliminating the feeling of tightness. The tonic is universal and, according to the manufacturer, is suitable for women with any type of skin.

Today on the market for face care products there is a great variety of tonic agents - both expensive, low-cost, completely natural, and containing hydrolytes and sulfates. It is impossible to make one rating from all, since the means are very different.

In the mass market segment, one of the leaders in tonic products is Garnier and his tonics from the Basic Care series. For dry and sensitive skin, one that contains rose water and castor oil is suitable, for normal and mixed skin - with grape extract. As for problem skin, it’s suitable "Clean skin asset." This tool copes with the increased formation of sebum and cleansing the face of impurities, and also in the pores, as well as thanks to the activated carbon in the composition, it perfectly matts the skin.

The Russian cosmetic brand Librederm also has in its lineup one of the leaders in tonic products. This is a tonic with sodium hyaluronate, which means that the product is moisturizing. The product is hypoallergenic, does not contain fragrances. It contains not only moisturizing, but also cleansing components, for example, urea and betaine. The product also contains potassium lactic acid, therefore, has light exfoliating properties. After using this product, creams or gels containing antioxidants will be especially well received by the skin.

Belarusian brands of cosmetics are very popular in Russia. This is due to both the affordable price of products and excellent quality. “Belita”, “Vitex”, “Liv Delano”, “BelKosmeks” and other brands produce both care products and decorative cosmetics. Of the so-called mastheads you can try moisturizing toner for normal and combination skin from Liv Delano or toner No. 58 based on rose hydrolyte from Sativa brand.

Among Russian women is very popular asian makeup, especially Korean and Japanese. The first, in addition to high efficiency, is relatively inexpensive. As for the Japanese funds, they are often much more effective than luxury - expensive French and American brands. However, the cheapness of truly high-quality Japanese products can not boast.

Korean cosmetics in Russia is available in huge quantities.. Brands such as Mizon, Holika Holika, Missha, Skinfood, Erborian, Nature Republic familiar to every girl who is more or less interested in the latest in cosmetic products. Each company produces a line of care for each skin type. You should know that Asian skin care does not include three steps, as in Europe, but more.

Morning care includes cleansing with foam or gel, then scrub or peeling, toning with toner, moisturizing in several stages - applying an emulsion, then essence or serum, then eye cream and face cream. After that, makeup is applied. In the evening, a cleansing oil is applied before the foam, the function of which is to dissolve the makeup. After emulsion or serum, a night cream or sleeping pack (night mask) is applied to the face.

The main thing in the process of choosing a tonic is a guide to your skin type. Do not buy a tonic that is not suitable for you by type of skin. This will either reduce the effectiveness of using the tool, or completely reduce it to zero. Study the composition of the product that you plan to purchase, as well as the instructions for it.

• If you have dry skin, you will find suitable products that contain powerful moisturizing ingredients - glycerin, hyaluronic acid, aloe, various types of amino acids. Do not neglect the use of tonic twice a day, and if necessary, more often.
• Sensitive skin women delicate products are required, perhaps a little oily. Be sure to pay attention to the composition - it should have soothing components, mainly cornflower, chamomile or rose in the form of extracts. Avoid products with strong fragrance and dyes, and try to choose the most natural compounds.
• Those who suffer from oily sheen and excess sebum, suitable tonics, which include zinc. Try to alternate seboregulatory and matting agents with moisturizers, as oily skin can also be overdried and often needs hydration more than matting.
• Problem skin, prone to the formation of black spots, rashes and inflammations, causes many difficulties to its owners.Tools that include astringent and exfoliating ingredients, such as tea tree oil, green tea extract and salicylic acid, can help control the situation.
• Lucky women with normal skin enough tonic with good cleansing and moisturizing properties. If the composition contains minerals and vitamins - even better. Avoid alcohol products so as not to dry your skin.
• Combination skin Needs simultaneous matting and seoregulation in the T-zone, and moisturizing and nourishment in the rest of the face. Since now there are no tonics that would perform all these functions effectively (and those that are are not worth the budget at all), it is better to use two different means.
• Age skin needs lifting and tightening. She is very suitable means, which contain hyaluronic and glycolic acids. It is better if you combine the morning and evening care procedure with a massage using a special brush or apparatus. The more antioxidants in the tonic (and your entire care range), the better. Vitamins C and E, resveratrol, astaxanthin will help minimize the effects of harmful urban air.

Using a properly selected tonic, you will consolidate the effect of a cleanser and significantly increase the absorption of useful components by your skin in day and night creams. After all, after competent cleansing and toning, the skin perceives vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are contained in moisturizers much better.

Do not assume that your skin type has been given to you forever. With age, normal skin may well “migrate” to dry, this happens after 40 years. Overdried oily skin may well become sensitive and even problematic. And this is found not only in adolescents, but also in quite adult girls before and after 30 years.

Beauticians (in any case, real doctors and nurses), as a rule, do not work either on luxury cosmetics or on the middle market, or even less on the mass market. In their work, they use professional cosmetics with a higher concentration of active substances. For the introduction of these funds is often used ultrasound, microcurrents, injections.

Such tools differ in composition and requirements for use. That is why they are not available for purchase by persons who are not certified cosmetologists. These products are primarily designed to perform procedures in the cabin.

However, now almost every trademark has acquired rulers for self-care at home. True, these lines can still be bought only in salons, and the products are often very expensive. But you can maintain the salon effect at home.

The brands that cosmetologists work on include, for example:

• Holy Land
• Algologie;
• Christina;
• Janssen;
• Ahava;
• Biodroga and others.

See how to choose a face tonic in the next video.