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Is a Toner Suppose to Sting When You Use It

luvdoodles — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:00:32 GMT

Got a free sample of Cliniques Toner. I have used it for a few days and it stings my skin when ever I use it. Is that normal.

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suzyQ3 — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:04:31 GMT

I wouldn't use a toner that stings, not on my sensitive skin. Did you check for any culprits in the ingredient list? Alcohol, perhaps? Something menthol-ish?

When I was a teen, I used astringents, and they did sting.

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myshell624 — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 23:24:23 GMT

I'm pretty sure clinique' s toners contain alcohol. Alcohol not only stings it is very drying.

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Blahblahvampemer — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 00:34:03 GMT

If you use a good cleanser, there's no need whatsoever for a toner. The skin's pH will return to normal within minutes anyway, and it's just an expensive product that literally costs pennies to make. Most cosmetics/skin care have packaging that costlier than what goes inside, and that's especially true with toner.

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NickNack — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 01:09:41 GMT

I agree that there's no need for a toner. Use a good cleanser that removes all of your make-up and you won't need a toner. I use Simple facial cleanser that I buy at Wal-Mart. To answer your question, though, a toner is supposed to soothe, not sting.

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piperbay — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 01:18:39 GMT

wouldn't use a toner that stings. I do like using a toner after I wash my face in the evening and my favorites are Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe or Alba brand toner.

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Feline Fine — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 02:39:44 GMT

Rave reviews everywhere, including mine... refreshing and soothing, and have dry-ish skin:

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June2020 — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 03:03:02 GMT

Should not sting.....try Witch Hazel or Rose Water. I'm addicted to toning after cleansing so to say to go without is not an option for me.

I take it you don't use the glycolic pads for stinging reasons which is too bad because it makes such a difference in pumping up your skin routine. I use these after toning.

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Quinny — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:25:07 GMT

Reminds me of when I was a little kid and my Mom would put that "red antiseptic" on our skinned knees. We'd always bawl and say "that stings!" She'd say, "that's how you know it's working!"

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Andreatoo — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:30:23 GMT

generally no but mine does after I exfoliate because it has some vitamin C in it.

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Irishrose136 — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:32:08 GMT

On 6/7/2014 Feline Fine said:
Rave reviews everywhere, including mine... refreshing and soothing, and have dry-ish skin:

I agree. L'Oreal makes an excellent alcohol free toner. I know there are 2 camps which differ on the need for a toner or not.

Based on my personal experience, I've found that a toner helps to remove any remnants of dirt/MU left behind by the cleanser............as well as removing traces of the cleanser itself.

I think it leaves a light, fresh feeling. I use one appropriate for my oily skin. But there are toners meant for dry and/or sensitive skin also.

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Irishrose136 — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:39:48 GMT

On 6/7/2014 Andreatoo said: generally no but mine does after I exfoliate because it has some vitamin C in it.

Andreatoo, are you familiar with Paula Begoun (Paula's Choice)?

When I was re-doing my skin regimen, I used her guidelines:

1. Cleanse

2. Tone

3. Exfoliate

4. Serums

5. Moisturize

She recommends toning BEFORE exfoliating. And THEN she has a serum with VitaminC+.

fyiw

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kutira — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:44:51 GMT

It shouldn't sting. But I hate that L'Oreal Hydrofresh toner; it's for dry skin; gives me zits!

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Andreatoo — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:56:07 GMT

On 6/7/2014 Irishrose136 said:
On 6/7/2014 Andreatoo said: generally no but mine does after I exfoliate because it has some vitamin C in it.

Andreatoo, are you familiar with Paula Begoun (Paula's Choice)?

When I was re-doing my skin regimen, I used her guidelines:

1. Cleanse

2. Tone

3. Exfoliate

4. Serums

5. Moisturize

She recommends toning BEFORE exfoliating. And THEN she has a serum with VitaminC+.

fyiw

I do follow her guidelines actually I'm referring to the exfoliating from the day before. to be honest I don't get the sting when I use her vitamin C. I get the stingwith others'

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Irishrose136 — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 05:08:26 GMT

On 6/7/2014 kutira said:
It shouldn't sting. But I hate that L'Oreal Hydrofresh toner; it's for dry skin; gives me zits!

I have combo/oily skin and I use the L'Oreal when I want to user a toner but I don't want the alcohol to dry my face (if I'm also using Perricone's Intensive Pore Minimizer).

I've never broken out from the hydrofresh.

This is how the company describes their product:

HydraFresh Toner’s gentle, nondrying formula refreshes and softens skin in a splash, revealing a smoother, brighter complexion and leaving skin smooth and supple.

Beta Hydroxy Acid gently sweeps away dull, tired skin while Pro-Vitamin B5 helps protect against moisture loss.
99% alcohol free.
Dermatologist tested for gentleness.

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Wackers3 — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 05:14:45 GMT

Your skin is telling you it doesn't like something in the ingredients. I've never been convinced that we need toners either unless using those with AHA's which are really for a different purpose than just toning.

It is stings, you also have to consider how it is affecting the ph of your skin. Decades ago, I tried a Clinique toner and it felt more like it was burning my skin so I never used it again.

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morning glory — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 05:34:12 GMT

I used Clinique toner from a small sample bottle and it does sting. I only used it once because I didn't like it. I went to a L'Cocitane store and the sales associate told me that toner should not sting.

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Irishrose136 — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 05:41:08 GMT

On 6/7/2014 luvpoos said:
Got a free sample of Cliniques Toner. I have used it for a few days and it stings my skin when ever I use it. Is that normal.

There should be a number on the bottle. 1=weakest 4=strongest

And no, it shouldn't sting. But if you know what number stings, you might be able to go back to Clinique and say "This stings! What do you have that won't?"

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knmt — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 05:50:32 GMT

If there is salicylic acid in the toner, that probably is the offender. They're putting that in all sorts of products. I had a bad skin reaction from a shampoo: problem was they were now putting salicylic acid in it. And it burned big time. After that if I purchase anything like that I read the ingredients in the store with magnifying glass handy. I won't go near any product that has that as an ingredient

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Feline Fine — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 07:37:12 GMT

On 6/7/2014 Irishrose136 said:
On 6/7/2014 Feline Fine said:
Rave reviews everywhere, including mine... refreshing and soothing, and have dry-ish skin:

I agree. L'Oreal makes an excellent alcohol free toner. I know there are 2 camps which differ on the need for a toner or not.

Based on my personal experience, I've found that a toner helps to remove any remnants of dirt/MU left behind by the cleanser............as well as removing traces of the cleanser itself.

I think it leaves a light, fresh feeling. I use one appropriate for my oily skin. But there are toners meant for dry and/or sensitive skin also.

ITA, and I consider this to be one. 8)