349. Do You Really Need a Toner in 2025? Plus, Toe Rings and Snail Mucin

In this Expert episode, Tegan is joined by producer Jas (filling in while Sadaf soaks up the Euro sun) to unpack the real role of toner in a modern skincare routine. But first, a beauty holiday debrief, featuring the best (and worst) moments from our trips to Bali and Thailand...
Then, we dive into the toner territory: from old-school stingy astringents to today’s hydrating milky lotions and acid-soaked exfoliating pads. Is toner a must-have or just a fancy water step? Plus, we settle the toner vs mist vs essence debate, recommend some bargain-to-bougie options (including the cult K-beauty pick that’s gone viral).
Also in this episode: toe rings in WBR (Win, Bin, or Recycle?), and an Adore Anonymous asking if snail mucin is skincare magic or marketing fluff.
Everything Mentioned:
• I'm From Rice Toner 150ml (adorebeauty.com.au/p/im-from/im-from-rice-tone…)
• Medik8 Daily Refresh Balancing Toner (adorebeauty.com.au/p/medik8/medik8-daily-refre…)
• tbh Skincare rebound skin milk activated cica toner 100ml (adorebeauty.com.au/p/tbh-skincare/tbh-skincare…)
• I Tried Hailey Bieber's Viral Foundation & Toner Hack (adorebeauty.com.au/beautyiq/make-up/foundation…)
• COSRX Advanced Snail 96 Mucin Power Essence (adorebeauty.com.au/p/cosrx/cosrx-advanced-snai…)
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This episode was proudly sponsored by Wella Professionals: trusted by salon pros and haircare lovers for over 140 years.
Credits:
• Hosts: Tegan Mac and Sadaf Razi
• Producer: Jasmine Riley
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