Essences, toners & astringents: What's the difference?

Unique enough to warrant individual brackets but similar enough to cause confusion, the crowded crop of post-cleanse topical options can make the selection process a complex one.
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What are astringents and how do they work?
What ingredients should you look for in an astringent?
Which skin types are astringents best suited to?

What are toners and how do they work?
What ingredients should you look for in a toner?
Which skin types are toners best suited to?

What are essences and how do they work?
What ingredients should you look for in an essence?
Which skin types are essences best suited to?

Do you use an essence, toner or astringent in your routine? Which would you most like to try?
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Thank you for a very interesting read and some great info.
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Essences are something I'm getting into now
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Very useful information! I will defs need to look into adding an essence into my skincare routine.
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Added to favourites thank you BH!
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I only use K-Beauty toners and essences as they don't cost the earth and their formulations are far superior.
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The Tatcha Essence sounds interesting. Great information
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Good read. Very informative. I didn't know these are essentials. I gotta stock up on my beauty products now.
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I love a toner that can also be used around my eyes area - like an antiaging one. Using a nice one at the moment that is made in france.
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I usually look for one for sensitive skin so it isn't too harsh. :)
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This looks amazing!
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Great information to know
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Love reading articles like this as sometimes I struggle with my multi-step routine. A clear order of when to use what is always helpful.
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Yes, it's good to know
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I find essences essential for my routine, some nights I swap it for an acid toner
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thanks for the information
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I'd like to try a skin essence. I usually use Miceller Water.
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I use a toner. I used to incorporate an essence, but found that just using a serum was enough
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Interesting article, not products which I use. I used to use a toner but found it didn't do anything for my skin.
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Very informative article. Thanks BH.
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Interesting read. I think I might look into getting an astringent.
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