Benefits of using toner at night

When many of us think of toners, we have traumatic flashbacks to the drugstore aisle in the early aughts.

Toners were all the rage—but the astringent formulas weren't exactly friends to the skin barrier. Luckily skincare—and toner, specifically—has come a long way.

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Gone are the drying toners of our teen years, replaced with hydrating, ingredient-focused formulas that actually enhance our routines, whether you're looking for something to address dark spots or blackheads.

To find out more about what toners do, and why they can be a valuable skincare step, we tapped Nazanin Saedi, board certified dermatologist at Plymouth Meeting Dermatology, to share insights—and product picks.

What Is Toner?

Applied after you wash your face and before serums and moisturizer, toner is a thin, watery skincare product that sets the, well, tone of the rest of your routine.

"Toner is an in-between step that preps your skin after you wash it," says Saedi. "Think of it as a step that will help clean off any impurities w

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