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Use a cleanser with some warm water and a soft washcloth to cleanse your face. Gently massage the cleanser into your skin to remove makeup, dirt, and impurities.  Rinse well with warm water, then splash some cold water on your face when you finish. Then, blot your face dry with a clean towel. Pour some toner on the pad until it feels damp but not overly soaked. You could also use a cotton ball for this step if it’s all you have on hand. However, cotton pads will soak up less product than cotton balls, which will help conserve your toner. Use the cotton pad to gently wipe the product over your face, neck, and décolletage. Avoid the eye area and be careful not to get product on your lips. Pay particular attention to crevasses and difficult-to-reach areas including the brows, sides of the nose, near the ears, and hairline. The toner will help remove the impurities that the cleanser couldn’t reach, as well as any cleanser residue or salt, chlorine, or chemicals found in tap water. Because a spray application can only dilute impurities, not remove them, you should always use a wiping toner first. However, if you like the refreshing feeling of a misted toner, you can make it an additional toning step after using a wipe toner. Since most toners are water-based, they absorb into the skin fairly quickly. Make sure to let the toner sink in completely before applying other products--this will help your skin retain moisture and protect against impurities. If you use any acne treatments, such as benzoyl peroxide, or additional moisturizers, make sure to apply those to your face after toning. Using the toner beforehand will cleanse the skin fully and allow the acne and moisturizer products to sink more deeply into the skin. Generally, you should apply toner once in the morning and once at night. In the morning, the toner will help remove any sebum produced during the night and balance your skin’s pH. At night, the toner will help complete your cleansing routine by removing any dust, makeup, or impurities that the cleanser missed, as well as any oily residue left over from your cleanser. If your skin is especially dry, you may want to start by using toner only once a day at night. Excessive use of toner may dry your skin out more. If you find your skin getting particularly dry, consider investing in a formula for dry skin to minimize dehydration.
Wash your face first. Put toner on a cotton pad. Lightly spread the toner over your face and neck. Mist or spritz a second toner product for extra moisture. Wait a minute for the toner to dry. Finish by applying any treatment products and moisturizer. Use toner twice daily.