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Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner is one of our favorites. Using Klairs, a lauded Korean brand, the first time honestly felt a little magical. It left our skin silky-smooth and perfectly moisturized—but not overly so—in a matter of seconds with no redness or irritation, very similar to Pyunkang Yul. We like that it contains no essential oils, which can often aggravate sensitive skin or put off those who don't like scented products. Also, like Pyunkang Yul, Klairs was so effective at making our skin smooth and even textured that we were able to skip wearing primer and go straight to BB cream on the days we used it. After a few days using Klairs, we probably could have even skipped the BB cream. One detail that we liked but that may be controversial for others is the texture. The Klairs toner has a viscous consistency, almost to the point of gel or liquid soap—it even lathered up like soap when the bottle was knocked over. 
While all the other toners we tested have a flip-top lid, Klairs has a screw-top cap, which can make putting it on your cotton pad or ball a little cumbersome. The plastic bottle is rigid and doesn't squeeze, so we had to shake the toner out of the bottle quite aggressively, which made us nervous about dropping the bottle since it's rather expensive. Because this Klairs product moisturizes the skin quite a bit, those who have extremely oily skin or breakouts may want to use caution—and it may not be a great choice for hot, humid weather. We recommend this toner, especially for those who avoid fragrances or who have sensitive, combination, dull, or even just occasionally dry-ish skin. 

Klairs Supple Preparation is one of our favorites. Using Klairs, a lauded Korean brand, the first time honestly felt a little magical. It left our skin silky-smooth and perfectly moisturized—but not overly so—in a matter of seconds with no redness or irritation, very similar to Pyunkang Yul. We like that it contains no essential oils, which can often aggravate sensitive skin or put off those who don't like scented products. Also, like Pyunkang Yul, Klairs was so effective at making our skin smooth and even textured that we were able to skip wearing primer and go straight to BB cream on the days we used it. After a few days using Klairs, we probably could have even skipped the BB cream. One detail that we liked but that may be controversial for others is the texture. The Klairs toner has a viscous consistency, almost to the point of gel or liquid soap—it even lathered up like soap when the bottle was knocked over. 
While all the other facial toners we tested have a flip-top lid, Klairs has a screw-top cap, which can make putting it on your cotton pad or ball a little cumbersome. The plastic bottle is rigid and doesn't squeeze, so we had to shake the toner out of the bottle quite aggressively, which made us nervous about dropping the bottle since it's rather expensive. Because this Klairs product moisturizes the skin quite a bit, those who have extremely oily skin or breakouts may want to use caution—and it may not be a great choice for hot, humid weather. We recommend this toner, especially for those who avoid fragrances or who have sensitive, combination, dull, or even just occasionally dry-ish skin. 

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Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Toner strikes a superb balance between cleaning power and gentleness; it would be ideal for someone who struggles with combination skin, such as an oily T-zone and dryness on other parts of the face. Our tests found it had an amazing ability to scrub away dirt and oil, and we were impressed by its exfoliation ability. We honestly felt a little gross about ourselves after seeing all the dirt and neglected makeup from the night before that the Kiehl's picked up on the cotton ball, but we were glad to know it was doing its job well. Kiehl's also has a subtle, pleasant scent.
This Kiehl's facial toner is geared toward those with "normal to oily" skin. We felt a slight drying effect on the first day. Since then, we experienced no subsequent dryness; it very well could have just been the sensation of pores tightening. One very minor drawback is that it comes out of the bottle quickly—and this is really only even considered a drawback because it's a more expensive product. All in all, Kiehl's is a great choice for anyone with combination skin or who needs a little T-zone oil control without a drying effect—and for those who don't mind shelling out a little extra money for a gentle, effective product from a renowned brand.

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Our skin felt slightly dewier and noticeably softer after two applications of Thayers Alcohol-Free Original Witch Hazel Facial Toner with Aloe; it also didn't dry or irritate our skin and had no noticeable scent. We really like the attractive, retro packaging and thought it looked nice on our bathroom shelves. The addition of aloe didn't seem to result in any tangible skin benefits, but it was at least psychologically comforting to know that it was in the mix.
This facial toner is extremely gentle, and we didn't notice any stinging when we got close to our eye area. However, it may be too gentle, for it didn't pick up much dirt or oil at all—even when we knew that there would be dirt on our skin. We also didn't notice much in the way of pore tightening, which was a signature of many other toners. Overall this product seemed relatively neutral to our skin. Those who need a lot of cleaning power or who wear a lot of makeup may want to choose a different product or add a dedicated makeup remover to their routine. We recommend Thayers for people who want to keep their skincare routine simple, don't require a lot of cleaning power, and who have "normal" skin. 

Our skin felt slightly dewier and noticeably softer after two applications of Thayers Alcohol-Free Original Witch Hazel; it also didn't dry or irritate our skin and had no noticeable scent. We really like the attractive, retro packaging and thought it looked nice on our bathroom shelves. The addition of aloe didn't seem to result in any tangible skin benefits, but it was at least psychologically comforting to know that it was in the mix.
This facial toner is extremely gentle, and we didn't notice any stinging when we got close to our eye area. However, it may be too gentle, for it didn't pick up much dirt or oil at all—even when we knew that there would be dirt on our skin. We also didn't notice much in the way of pore tightening, which was a signature of many other toners. Overall this product seemed relatively neutral to our skin. Those who need a lot of cleaning power or who wear a lot of makeup may want to choose a different product or add a dedicated makeup remover to their routine. We recommend Thayers for people who want to keep their skincare routine simple, don't require a lot of cleaning power, and who have "normal" skin. 

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