Glow Recipe's New Toner Challenges Everything You Ever Thought About Toners

To be perfectly honest, I own at least 20 toners, most of which are packed with a cocktail of acids to resurface my skin. Almost all of them have the same consistency of water, which means I usually have to apply them with a cotton round, therefore potentially losing some of the actual product in the round fabric. It's also 2020, and using single-use products is hard to justify these days. But the Watermelon Glow Toner's formula is just viscous enough that when I pour it into my hand, it collects in a little puddle, which I can easily smooth onto my face and neck.

For the most part, the toner's viscosity can be credited to the cactus water. Think about how cacti typically survive: they're pros at retaining water and going days without additional hydration. That's sort of what this ingredient does for your skin. Luckily, that level of goopy-ness doesn't leave behind a sticky reside after application. That's another unique feature of this toner. Unlike even the most watery toners out there, the Watermelon Glow Toner sinks into skin almost immediately. While it's still slightly damp (not sticky), I apply my serum or moisturizer and go on with my routine.

If I'm being fair, my skin has been having a bit of a meltdown since social distancing began in March. Using this toner day and night has significantly improved the scarring that usually follows every breakout. The glowing complexion is just the cherry on top.