A face toner is a refreshing and hydrating skincare product that is usually in liquid form and acts as an extension to your face cleansing routine.

There are many benefits of toner for face. These liquid formulas can often help gently remove any excess oil, makeup or dirt that gets left behind after cleansing your face. They also contain soothing ingredients that help balance the skin and preserve its natural moisture.

Using toner is an easy addition to any daily skincare routine, morning and night. If you want to get the most of face toner benefits and minimize pores, apply your chosen formula to skin after cleansing your face. Make sure to follow usage instructions for your chosen formula - saturate a cotton pad with your face toner and gently sweep it across your face or apply a few drops with clean fingertips.

Treatment lotion, also known as an essence lotion, watery lotion, or skin softener in the world of skincare, is a liquid formula that gives skin extra TLC and prompts oily, dry, or sensitive skin to moisturise and exfoliate.

Facial treatment lotions are often packed with soothing, revitalizing and hydrating ingredients that moisturises skin while offering extra care benefits. Besides providing an additional dose of hydration, treatment lotions can enhance softness, help brighten and prime skin for the next steps of your skincare routine.

Wondering where treatment lotion fits into your routine? Similar to how to use face toner, treatment lotions should be applied to your face after cleansing. After cleansing, gently press a few drops of the treatment lotion product into your face with clean fingertips or sweep on with a cotton pad. Allow the product to fully absorb and moisturise the skin before following with serum, eye cream and moisturiser.

While toner and treatment lotions are often used in the same step of your skincare routine (after cleansing your face), the difference between the two is simple: Unlike toners, treatment lotions are not intended to remove residue. Treatment lotions add moisturising, softening and other skincare benefits your skin may need more of.

Both treatment lotions and toners can be used in your daily skincare up to twice a day—but be sure to use one of these formulas in your routine at a time. Our toners and treatment lotion formulas are gentle enough for daily use. If your skin does become dry or irritated, however, try limiting use to once every other day.

Whether you’re searching for the best toner for sensitive skin, combination skin, oily skin, or a watery lotion that’s proven to moisturise dry skin, we’ve got you covered. Once you identify your skin’s unique concerns and needs, you can find a perfect match with one of Estée Lauder’s expert formulas.

Searching for a hydrating treatment lotion for combination skin? Our recently upgraded Perfectly Clean Treatment Lotion formulas help attract and hold moisture in skin. Skin is left feeling refreshed, soft, comfortable, luxuriously hydrated.