K a C ‘ orner
There are a few things that work
quite as well for a skin-pick-me up
after a long day studying or at the
office than a quick mist of cooling
facial toner. I’m a toner and mist
junkie. I’ve tried just about every
version on the market and they all
have their own unique properties.
Because spray toners have never
replaced my cleansing or mois-
turizing routines my qualifications
for them tend to be more aesthetic
than others. For me, a spray toner
must smell good, have good pack-
aging, and most importantly, have
ingredients that make me feel good
about using it. To that end, I’ve
rounded up a few of my favorites.
This list is by no means conclusive;
I tend to swap them out month-to-
month and day-to-day. The only
constant is that I will leave one or
two in the fridge to help calm and
cool my tired skin after a long hot
day.
Thayers
Witch Hazel
Alcohol Free Toner
Facial Mist in Rose
Thayers is one of those brands
that should be in everyone’s kit.
Along with being a cult classic,
the Thayers toner is an
inexpensive powerhouse for
getting clear, clean skin.
They recently added a spray
bottle container to their line
and I couldn’t be happier!
Pacifica
Coconut Essence
Hydro Mist
Part hydrating spray,
part aromatherapy
session: I love the
look and feel of this
Pacifica mist. Made
with super-hydrat-
ing coconut water,
it helps to create
a dewy, hydrated
appearance.
Shea Moisture
African Black Soap Toner
Manages oil and shine without
clogging pores; controls shine
without drying out skin. Adds
a matte finish to the skin.
Made with natural and certified
organic ingredients. African
Black Soap is a natural remedy
for blemished, troubled skin.
Tamarind extract is a nat-
ural astringent which helps
exfoliate and brighten skin. Tea
tree oil promotes healing with
naturally antiseptic properties.
Earth Science
Mist Toner
Freshen, cool, and
revitalize your skin with
help from Earth Science.
I love that this natural
toner contains the highly
effective extracts of
raspberry leaf aloe vera
calendula sea kelp
chamomile comfrey and
fennel.
86
C O S M O B I Z M A G A Z I N E