The role of softening water

Putting on makeup is something that many modern women must do every day. Although putting on makeup is a very common thing nowadays, it is not easy to put on a good makeup look, especially with the wide variety of cosmetics nowadays. Some female friends may not fully understand the functions and uses of some cosmetics. For example, some friends do not know the role of lotion.

Toner is a very commonly used cosmetic when we make up. It is usually used after we wash our face to help our face soften quickly, making it easier for us to apply various makeup later. If we don’t understand the role of toner, the makeup that many friends apply will not be so ideal.

1. Rapid moisturizing

Gently patting toner on your face is enough to instantly feed your thirsty skin. Toner containing ingredients such as aloe vera, GLYCOLIC ACID, amino acids, sorbitol, etc. can moisturize the skin more effectively and instantly without making the skin feel tight.

*Toner or lotion?*

Regarding water-based skin care products used to moisturize the skin immediately after cleansing, Hong Kong's beauty brands and beauty magazines are accustomed to calling them "skin softeners"; while Taiwan and the Mainland like to call them "toners", "beauty serums" and "beauty lotions", which actually refer to the same kind of skin care products.

Toner is usually used after cleanser, but some brands of water-based skin care products have their own unique usage procedures, so remember to ask clearly before purchasing.

2. Moisturize the eyes and lips

The skin around the eyes and lips is thinner than other parts of the body. If you apply skin care products with too high a concentration, oil particles will easily appear. This is when toner comes in handy, providing instant moisturizing benefits to the skin. Due to its light texture, it is easy to penetrate and will not clog the pores around the eyes and lips.

3. First aid mask moisturizing mask

Pour the toner onto the mask paper and apply it for 10 to 15 minutes. The toner will instantly turn into a moisturizing mask. And because of its soft texture, it is easier for the skin to absorb, and its effect is faster and more effective than a moisturizing mask. It also saves the process of washing it off with clean water, allowing the toner to fully penetrate into the skin, which is convenient and quick enough.

*Is it necessary to apply toner?*

According to dermatologists, if the purpose of using toner is to shrink the pores that dilate during cleansing, then the toner step can actually be skipped and replaced with cold water, which can also shrink the pores.

But nowadays, lotions have many functions, such as moisturizing, whitening, firming, oil control and even anti-wrinkle, and are no longer limited to shrinking pores. The watery texture allows the skin to be quickly absorbed and the epidermis is instantly moisturized. Whether it is necessary to apply it depends on your needs.

*Do you pat it on with your hands or apply it with a cotton pad?*

Hands: Wash your hands and gently pat on toner. This will allow the cold toner to be closer in temperature to the skin, making it easier for the skin to absorb and more effective.

Cosmetic cotton pads: Cosmetic cotton pads can be used to wipe off the cleansing products remaining on the skin and some dust and dirt that have not been thoroughly washed off during cleansing. It can also prevent dirt from getting on the face due to unclean hands, so using cosmetic cotton pads is more hygienic.

4. Shrink pores instantly

When you wake up in the morning and find that the pores on the sides of your nose are open one by one, this is because the pores are enlarged due to excessive oil secretion. So every morning after cleansing your face thoroughly, apply a cotton pad soaked with oil-control toner to the sides of your nose and T-zone for about 10 minutes. This will absorb excess oil secretion, shrink pores, and make powder application more adherent.

When putting on makeup, we need to first understand the functions and usage of various makeup products. Only when we are familiar with the functions of various cosmetics can we easily put on a good makeup. Our friends can communicate more with some of their friends in this regard, and perhaps they will gain some knowledge that is not known to ordinary people.