: one that tones or is a source of tones: such as
a
: a substance (such as a thermoplastic powder) used especially to develop an image (such as a latent xerographic image) on a piece of paper
b
: a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
c
: a solution used to impart color to a silver photographic image
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Pre-soaked toner pads are infused with active ingredients to help smooth skin and enhance hydration, while the anti-aging moisturizer combines NAD+ and hyaluronic acid for a firmer, more radiant look.
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
These toner pads are an integral part of my skincare wind down every evening.
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Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The left is reserved for Mediheal, the Korean brand behind the viral Madecassoside Blemish toner pads, with a larger-than-life replica of the cyan box sitting next to the window.
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Shanna Shipin,
Allure,
29 June 2026
These days, the talk of the skin care world is serums and toners, from niacinamide to shrink pores to retinol to erase wrinkles.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
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ABC News,
2 July 2026
These toner pads are an integral part of my skincare wind down every evening.
—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
The left is reserved for Mediheal, the Korean brand behind the viral Madecassoside Blemish toner pads, with a larger-than-life replica of the cyan box sitting next to the window.
—
Shanna Shipin,
Allure,
29 June 2026
These days, the talk of the skin care world is serums and toners, from niacinamide to shrink pores to retinol to erase wrinkles.
—
Genevieve Cepeda,
InStyle,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for toner
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“Toner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toner. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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