I Followed a K-Beauty Skin-Care Routine For a Month — and Let's Just Say I'm a Fan

Toners and I haven't historically made the world's best duo. I've trial tested a number of options that have only seemed to irritate my skin. But the fact of the matter is, toner is an essential step in a K-beauty routine, prepping your skin to effectively absorb all the hydrating products to come. That said, would it be dramatic of me to say that the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA +BHA Pore-Tight Toner ($34) came into my life like a literal angel? Potentially, but that's just where I am with it. Where many western toners are often formulated to work like an astringent (using ingredients such as alcohol or witch hazel), Korean toners tend to instead emphasize hydrating, skin-soothing ingredients. Basically, it's the sensitive skin's champion.