Q: What does a toner do?
A: A toner helps remove any remaining traces of dirt, oil, or cleanser residue after washing, It helps support the skin barrier and can leave the complexion feeling clean, refreshed, and balanced. It also helps prepare the skin for optimal absorption of follow on products.

Q: Why do I need a toner?
A: A toner preps your skin to better absorb corrective serums and moisturizers. It helps remove residual impurities, balance pH, refine pores, and deliver key nutrients for faster, more visible results.

Q: How does toner improve my skincare results?
A: Toner acts as a catalyst—enhancing circulation, promoting cell renewal, and allowing active ingredients from your serums to penetrate more efficiently. It helps your skincare work smarter, not harder.

Q: What makes Vivant toners different?
A: Vivant toners are dermatologist-developed and formulated with clinical-grade ingredients like mandelic acid, glycolic acid, niacinamide, and antioxidants to exfoliate, balance, and nourish the skin—without stripping or irritation.

Q: Can I use toner if my skin is sensitive?
A: Yes. Vivant offers gentle, barrier-supportive formulas such as Skin Nourishing Toner, which includes Clinical Mandelic Acid, Niacinamide, and Rosehip Oil to calm.

Q: How often should I use toner?
A: Most skin types benefit from using toner twice daily—morning and evening—after cleansing and before applying serums. If your skin is new to actives, start once daily and increase as tolerated.

Q: Do toners dry out the skin?
A: Not Vivant toners. Modern toner formulas balance exfoliation with hydration and antioxidants to maintain skin comfort and barrier integrity.

Q: How do I choose the right Vivant toner for my skin type?
A:

• Dry or dull skin: 3% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Toner
• Oily or combination skin: Normalizing Tonic
• Skin easily irritated or prone to redness: Skin Nourishing Toner
• Acne-prone or unevenly pigmented skin: 9% Mandelic Acid 3-in-1 Toner or Daily Repair Pads
  

Q: Can I use toner with other active ingredients?
A: Yes. Vivant toners are formulated to complement other actives without irritation. They prepare the skin for optimal absorption of Vivant serums and moisturizers.

Q: What’s the best way to apply toner?
A: After cleansing, saturate a cotton pad and sweep gently across the face and neck, avoiding the eye area. Follow immediately with your Vivant corrective serum and moisturizer.