I don’t have a 10-step skincare routine; I have a three-step routine at best. That said, there are some products I don’t compromise on, and Liz Earle’s Smooth & Glow Tonic is one of them. I’ve used mine for the last year, and it’s something I put on every morning before heading out to work.

Liz Earle Smooth & Glow Tonic

This gentle toner is the perfect base for your moisturizer and works well for all skin types. It’s a personal favorite and leaves my skin feeling hydrated and flowy all day long. One bottle will also last you for almost a year, in my experience.

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I’ve always been skeptical of skincare products that promise “glowing” skin, but this Liz Earle serum does exactly that. I put a small amount on my skin each morning, quickly massaging it in till I have a dewy, glowy look that lasts all day. I usually pour the toner into my hand before massaging it into my skin, but the brand suggests putting it onto a cotton pad first, as the toner itself is a little sticky — and it will feel sticky on your hands if you do it my way.

I wake up with a lot of dry skin around my eyebrows, and this toner is the only thing that helps me prep my skin and makes my moisturizer absorb into my skin better. The toner also helps with redness around my skin. Funny story, my dad applied a little bit to his skin after a rash broke out, and the toner actually calmed it down. It really is the vitamin C infusion that helps brighten skin quickly.

Other ingredients include sea buckthorn, acerola cherry, and prickly pear, all of which are antioxidant-rich botanicals that help hydrate your skin and make it look more energized.

The Liz Earle Smooth & Glow Tonic also works for all kinds of skin types. I have combination skin, while my boyfriend has oilier skin — and we both found that this toner works well for our morning prep. The bergamot scent is subtle, too, and immediately dissipates once the toner is on your skin, so it won’t irritate sensitive noses.

In the past few months that I’ve used this toner, I’ve also noticed my cheeks, in particular, feeling softer and pinker. I usually pair the toner with its companion moisturizer for a fresh, youthful look.

If you’re looking for a toner that actually works with your skincare routine (not against it), this $30 option from Liz Earle is a great choice. I’ve used mine for close to a year, and I still have a quarter of the bottle left, and its effectiveness has been just as powerful over time.

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