Brighten Your Skin!

Who doesn't want bright skin? Especially in the winter time when our skin tends 
to be....Less radiant, shall we say? 


Instead of piling on shimmery products, highlighters, bronzers, trying to get that look of "Glowing within" we can use something pretty simple. Maybe even homemade! And honestly, the only way we can actually get the look of "glowing within" is by actually having radiating skin. But sometimes our skin doesn't look very radiant. So we can use some skin products to help with that!
Like, my very favorite Toner. I didn't use to use a toner, and it's not really something you use when you're like 10, y'know? Toner helps improve the texture and tone (theres that word again) of our skin. I'm already sold! ; )
It also helps wash away any last traces of cleanser, make up and (bad)oils. And we don't really want to sleep with those things on our skin... 
So, that's where a toner comes in handy! 

The Toner I use is the Skin Brightening Toner (Creative name, right? Haha) by Botanics. You can buy Botanics from Target in the "Boots" section.
I actually use a lot of products by this brand. Everything is natural. Natural always works better on my skin. 


It says under the name "Refresh and tone for radiant skin.
Plant extracts at levels that really work, combined and formulated for outstanding product performance. Naturally.
Even after cleansing, skin can look a little dull. This gentle toner sweeps away every last trace of cleanser and brightens your complexion while also 


working to refine pores and minimise excess oil." 


My sister, my mom and I all use this toner. We have similar skin but different variations. It works well for all of us! I think it's pretty cool when you find a product that works for lots of people ( : 
I know some people just use rose water or witch hazel. There are lots of natural things you can use to make toners of your own! Lemon is pretty cool too. It is also known to lighten dark spots. Toner is pretty awesome, but definitely an extra step and not for everyone. I really like it- I feel like it's a perfect last step before I put my moisturizer on! 


I've noticed my skin does look brighter, I break out less, I don't get oily in my T-zone at the end of the day like I use to. Sometimes I have noticed some make up left on my cotton bud! Which means I didn't get it off after scrubbing...Oh that's a terrible sign. That is the biggest reason I use toner. My skin does so much better in the summer because I don't wear any face make up. So it's really important to get it all off at the end of the night! But we all know that. Some people are more sensitive to make up than others. 


So! Point is, Toner is pretty awesome. Just find the right one for you! 
You could buy one or make one - whatever you want ( : 
The Skin Brightening Toner by Botanics is my favorite. Also easy to find because it's just at target ( : 


Hope you learned something about Toners!


XOXOX