What best describes a toner in skincare?

• A. An oil-based treatment that seals moisture
• B. A water-based product with skin-repairing substances, hydrating ingredients, and antioxidants
• C. A thick night-time moisturizer
• D. A scrub with gritty particles

Answer: (B)

Toner is a lightweight, water-based skincare step used after cleansing to rebalance the skin and prep it for serums and moisturizer. It typically delivers hydration and beneficial ingredients—like skin-repairing substances and antioxidants—to support the skin’s barrier without adding heaviness. This makes it distinct from oil-based treatments (which seal moisture), thick night creams, or physical scrubs with gritty particles.