How much toner?

PolieCat · Post by **PolieCat** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:27 pm

I did a search on past posts on toners. Seems like people shave, rinse their face, use a toner, then apply an aftershave or balm.

I didn't even know men should use toners, so forgive my ignorance but I have some really basic questions. The posts I read advocated using toner as a "splash." What does that mean? Do I put just a tiny bit in my hands and pat my face with it, or do I pour some into cupped hands as if I were rinsing my face with water? If it's the latter approach, do you go through toner like crazy?

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:33 pm

PC, to answer your question 'splash' means to shake some out into your hand and then splash it on your face. Any variation of how you apply it is fine. Frankly, I never use the stuff.

Coche_y_bondhu · Post by **Coche_y_bondhu** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 1:43 pm

Hello PolieCat,

I use toner everyday after shaving. I find it works better for me if I pour it into an atomizer. The kind you can get at the Container Store. Nothing fancy.

Just three or so spritzes to cover entire face and neck. Done. No fuss. No mess. No waste.

Cheers,

Richard in Plano TX

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 8:48 pm

How much toner? None is usually a good amount. Don't waste your money. The meaningful search is for an appropriate and pleasing aftershave preparation that works for you. Find that, and added 'toners' are superfluous at best.
Regards,
Gordon

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Fri Jul 04, 2008 9:36 pm

Assuming you have a toner already, try just a little at first. Start with wet skin - that helps some products to spread better so you aren't forced to waste a lot just getting it to go on.

In principle I agree that you shouldn't need two products, but one way that I can see two products making sense is if one works and doesn't smell like much, and the other doesn't do much but smells great.

I use nothing at all.

PolieCat · Post by **PolieCat** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 6:24 am

Thanks everybody. Actually, I don't use a toner and didn't know men use it until I read some SMF posts. Those posts seem to like Thayers toners before applying aftershave or an aftershave balm. It is good to know that using an atomizer is the way to go if I bother getting some Thayers.

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 7:29 am

PolieCat wrote:Thanks everybody. Actually, I don't use a toner and didn't know men use it until I read some SMF posts. Those posts seem to like Thayers toners before applying aftershave or an aftershave balm. It is good to know that using an atomizer is the way to go if I bother getting some Thayers.

Not the only way - many people just put a little into their hand and rub it on.

Don't buy or use any after-shaving product unless you have a problem that it is supposed to solve. (Assuming that "I don't smell good" counts as a problem.)

If there's nothing wrong with your face that makes you need toner, then forget it.

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 3:35 pm

PC, Using a liquid aftersahve ( or a toner, if you insist ) I would NEVER use an atomizer ( personally I avoid them even for colognes ). These products are meant to be splashed into one's palm and applied with your hands.
Regards,
Gordon

Squire · Post by **Squire** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:39 pm

And I prefer sprays for cologne but use a splash aftershave, traditional, alcohol based, and don't use toner. I've been sent some as gifts by merchants but I gave them away unopened.

Post by **Sam** » Sat Jul 05, 2008 5:43 pm

Squire wrote:And I prefer sprays for cologne but use a splash aftershave, traditional, alcohol based, and don't use toner. I've been sent some as gifts by merchants but I gave them away unopened.

Other than being given gifts by merchants, this is how I do it. However, with the Boosters, for some reason, I have taken to using a cotton ball and applying it like I did with the Thayers Witch Hazel. I have no problems with the alcohol, and after the 1st week, did not even notice it. However, the Iced Limes and Polar Ice both smell much better than the Thayers scents, and for just a couple dollars more in shipping, easily a better product for me. However, were I to get something like the Musgo aftershave, Id probably splash that on.

PolieCat · Post by **PolieCat** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:27 pm

That's an interesting point about not bothering with products unless you've have a problem that needs to be solved. Product descriptions I've seen about the need to toner are on the vague side "prepares the face for moisturizer". Maybe it's marketing hype! For now, I think I'll stick to rinsing my face after shaving and then applying a nice balm.

PolieCat · Post by **PolieCat** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 4:28 pm

Forgot to say thank you for saving me some money with the whole toner thing. Of course, I might divert the savings to buying different shaving creams.

notthesharpest · Post by **notthesharpest** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:30 pm

PolieCat wrote:Forgot to say thank you for saving me some money with the whole toner thing. Of course, I might divert the savings to buying different shaving creams.

That's the spirit!

bernards66 · Post by **bernards66** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 6:52 pm

A more productive use of your shekels to be sure ( chuckle ).
Regards,
Gordon

King-D · Post by **King-D** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 7:09 pm

I find a cold water splash to be an excellent "toner".