Splurge vs. Save: Watery Essence Toners for Trendy Dumpling Skin

After cleansing comes the important part—patting our toners on! It doesn’t only help our skin recover from the surfactants of foam; it also preps our skin to absorb the other skin care products upon layering. In Philippine weather, we always have two non-negotiables with the formulation: it’s either we use a watery one or lightweight one, preventing oil buildup when we’re outdoors.

Good thing, there are plenty of watery essence products in the market nowadays. Each has its formula developed depending on your skin concern. Here, we list down toners that aren’t only lightweight but also hydrating, using hyaluronic acid as one of their main ingredients, yet leaving no heavy residue when applied. 

These watery essences don’t amp up the hydration alone. They target skin concerns such as early signs of aging with their patented formulas and clinically tested beauty bottles. Splurge on these deluxe lightweight skin lotions for trusty skin health payoff:

La Prairie White Caviar Light Infusion Essence, Php 19,781. Shop here

La Mer Balancing Treatment Lotion, Php 10,000. Shop here

Dior Prestige La Lotion Essence de Rose, Php 8,355. Shop here

These bottles are accessible enough to be bought from drugstores and e-commerce platforms. They don’t only prep your skin for the next steps but also level up much-needed hydration at an affordable price. These are the watery toners that won’t break the bank:

Hada Labo Premium Whitening Lotion, Php 220. Shop here

Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner, Php 799. Shop here

Formulogic: Hydrating Soothing Toner, Php 179. Shop here