Beauty Product of the Week: S.W. Basics
8 years ago by
Je ne suis pas une fille qui se maquille beaucoup ou qui utilise des tonnes de produits de beauté, mais j’ADORE les cosmétiques. Rien que les regarder me met en joie. Et pas forcément les trucs les plus chers. Donnez-moi 20 euros à dépenser au supermarché et je suis la plus heureuse des filles. Ceci dit, il y a un produit qui reste une énigme pour moi : les lotions toniques.
Je ne pige pas. Je ne sais toujours pas ce que c’est censé faire à ma peau. Et puis c’est une étape en plus qui me semble superflue. Bref, je ne sais pas trop.
Sauf que récemment, j’ai essayé la lotion tonique de chez S.W. Basics et que je me suis effectivement réveillée avec le teint plus clair. Je suis peut-être dingue, ou alors c’est l’odeur du vinaigre de cidre mélangée à celle du bois de santal, de la sauge et de l’hamamélis, qui m’a donné l’impression de tonifier une peau que j’avais négligée pendant des années, mais je crois que je suis convertie. Une sensation de peau ultra-propre, prête à absorber n’importe quel autre produit de mon rituel beauté ! Et vous ? Si vous êtes des adeptes des lotions toniques, lesquelles vous préférez ?
Huge fan of toner. I’ve tried them all, but always return to Kiehl’s Ultra Toner.
Thanks for the suggestion, Kate! Will definitely keep this one in mind.
x Carie
I’ve tried a bunch of different toners but I keep coming back to Thayers Rose Petal Witch Hazel toner. Simple, inexpensive, lovely.
Ah, yes! I have heard great things about the Thayers toners and always love a rose scented product. Thanks, Natalie!
x Carie
Toner is a must for radiant skin. My best choice is Santaverde toner sensitive. It really does make difference in terms of refreshment, pore reduction and general skin wellbeing.
Not truly a toner but Biologique Recherche’s Lotion (P50, P50V, P50W) is more of an exfoliating balancer and brightener. Love this product! I was never one for toners until I tried this.
Love SW Basics lip balms as well!
Thanks for all of your suggestions! I’m finally excited to explore the world of toners! x Carie
For the past few years I have been using a home made mixture of essential tea tree oil (medical grade) and water, I spritz it all over my face and décolletage whenever I get the chance, that and occasional rosewater from the store but I always go back to my tea tree mixture!
A toner is used to freshen up the skin and clean any residues of cleansers or masques. It is typically used between the cleansing and moisturising stage of your beauty regime. A toner was used to balance the skin’s pH because people used to clean their face with bar soap which is very alkaline. I personally don’t use one because I do oil cleansing but a good, natural toner (without alcohol) can be a real delight to use.
Thank you for this explanation! As I was reading the comments, I kept wondering: when would I use this?
Alteya Organics bulgarian rose toner is really good
I usually finish my beauty make up remover treatment with Clarins Lotion Tonique – Iris, it is fresh, without alcool and anti-pollution, for normal to oily skin. It is like a fresh breath on my skin.
S.W. Basics products are my holy grail!! I’ve started making my own toner using their basic ingredients, but still buy their cleanser, hisbiscus mask and exfoliant. Their cream is also amazing (started making my own of that, too!). They’re just wonderful and simple and my absolute favorite. So glad you’re using their products!! xx