Jun. 18, 2020

What is a good tonic for your face?

Once you have found the right skincare products, it is often still a hellish search for good (mild) cleaning products. We are happy to guide you in this and who knows, those cleaning products may be in your bathroom sooner than you expected.

Good facial cleansing products

In the blog 'What is a good facial cleanser?' you will find your ideal cleanser, so let's delve into the world of tonics. Or is it a toner?

TONIC, TONER OR MICELLAR WATER?

There is sometimes some confusion about ' tonic ' and ' toner '. Both terms are used interchangeably and both describe a watery liquid that is intended to further cleanse the skin, remove any dead skin cells, and soothe and prepare your skin for the cream you apply afterwards. A good tonic allows other active ingredients to be better absorbed. So to be clear: only the name is different, a tonic or toner usually have the same purpose.

And then there is micellar water , a watery liquid with small cleansing particles (micelles). Micelles have a complex structure. They have a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and a hydrophobic (water-repellent) tail, which gives them a cleansing effect. And this is exactly the big difference with a tonic. Read all about a micellar cleanser here.

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Before you start with your night products, you will need to thoroughly cleanse your skin. This cleansing starts with a cleanser that thoroughly removes all dirt and make-up, after which the tonic tackles the remaining dirt residue. In addition, the exfoliating effect of the tonic (in the case of the Nomige tonic ) for a fresh and radiant look. And if that's not enough: it guarantees better effectiveness of your night products.

Please note: not all tonics are the same. Some contain alcohol and are therefore too drying and irritating. Ideally, tonics are calming for your skin and have an exfoliating (peeling) effect. The exfoliating tonic from Nomige is an enzymatic peeling, which keeps the skin barrier intact, unlike a scrub.

All the benefits of a good tonic in a row:

Removes the last traces of make-up
Removes dead skin cells for an even look
Increases the effectiveness of active ingredients
Soothes, protects and hydrates the skin

Cleansers

Exfoliating tonic

€24.99

A refreshing solution of exfoliating ingredients. Mild peeling (with galactoarabinan). Gives your skin a fresh look! Suitable for all skin types

50 ml

2-in-1 cleanser

€29.99

A milky cleansing lotion that is very mild for the skin. Cleanses thoroughly and does not dry out the skin. Make-up remover & cleanser in 1. Suitable for all skin types

50ml