Body toner

Body toner: toning and refreshing body care

A body toner is a light, toning body care product applied to skin after the shower. It gives skin a fresh, cared-for feel and works as a step between shower gel and body cream, or as a quick refresh during the day.

A body toner is an easy addition to a routine: it does not replace body cream, but suits summer when you want a light feel, and winter when you want to prepare skin before moisturising.

The range suits anyone who enjoys body care and wants to add a small, quick and pleasant step. This category also includes Vita Liberata toning products, which give the skin a light tone and a polished look.

Toning products in our range

Vita Liberata is a brand of self-tanning and toning products that give the skin a light tone. Our range has the Beauty Blur self-tanning face primer 30 ml, which is applied before makeup or for the day and gives a light self-tanning tone.

A finisher and toner for face and body is the Vita Liberata Body Blur 100 ml. The Sunless Glow is also made for both face and body. These products are convenient for those who want a cared-for skin tone without lengthy preparation.

If you want two small helpers for your care set, see the applicator mitt, which helps apply the product evenly, and the Invisi clear self-tanning foam. For more choice see the self-tanning products category as well.

How to choose a body toner

Look at the scent: a scented product gives a pleasant finish to your care.

• Before cream: a body toner prepares skin and complements the effect of body lotion.
• With oils: a toner and a body oil go well together.
• After exfoliating: a refresh after using a body scrub.

Why a body toner fits a routine

Body care is often three steps: washing, exfoliating and moisturising. A body toner adds a fourth, light and quick step that takes no time but gives the skin a fresh, cared-for feeling. It is a good habit for people who enjoy small rituals and want their skin to feel comfortable and fresh straight after the shower, even before the cream.

Scent

Scent is part of the care: a fresh and clean scent suits summer, a soft and warm one winter. Choose a product whose scent you like, because you will notice it every day.

A body toner in your body care routine

A body toner is a light step that fits in without making the routine more complicated. Here is a simple order:

• Step 1: wash with a shower gel and pat the skin lightly dry.
• Step 2: apply the body toner to clean skin.
• Step 3: finish with a body cream, such as the Elizabeth Arden Green Tea body cream 500 ml, or a body oil.

That way the skin gets moisture and freshness in layers. If you prefer a quick morning, skip the toner or use it only in places where the skin wants freshness.

When should I use a body toner?

Apply it to clean skin after the shower, before body cream. During the day a toner suits a quick refresh after a workout or in the middle of a hot day, when you want to pamper yourself for a moment.

Morning and evening care

In the morning a toner is a quick refresh before you get dressed: after the shower, take a moment, apply the toner and let it absorb. In the evening it is part of a calmer routine in which the toner is followed by body cream or oil and a quick massage. Either way, a small habit helps you feel cared for.

A home spa day

A home spa day needs little: a warm bath or shower, a body scrub, a toner, body cream and your favourite music. To make the care a little more festive, light a scented candle and set out a clean towel. That turns an ordinary evening into a small holiday, and the skin is soft, fresh and ready for the next day afterwards. Such a ritual also suits a birthday, Mother’s Day or simply a weekend when you want to do something good for yourself.

Preparing the skin before a toning product

Smooth skin takes up a toning product more evenly. Use a body scrub first, for example the Collistar Talasso firming body scrub with cherry, and moisturise the skin afterwards. That way the skin is soft and ready for the toning product. With self-tanning products it is a good idea to apply them to smooth, dry skin and to use the applicator mitt, so the tone stays even.

A body toner all year round

In summer a light refresh after a beach day or a hot working day is especially pleasant. In winter, when the skin wants more care, a toner suits between the shower and a rich cream. In autumn and spring a toner helps keep the routine fresh as the season changes. All year round a toner is a small moment for yourself.

Popular brands

The products in this category come from Vita Liberata, known for its self-tanning and toning products. For additional body care see the products of Collistar and Elizabeth Arden too.

As a gift and for yourself

Toning products and body care make a good gift for a woman who enjoys care days. Give a toner together with a body scrub and body cream, and the recipient gets a ready-made care ritual. Toning products together with applicator mitts also make a good present, since they are convenient and ready to use. For yourself, it is worth keeping the toner on the bathroom shelf, where it is easy to pick up after the shower. You will find more body care products in the body care category.

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