Toner is one of those skin care products that can feel both familiar and confusing. Some people swear it changed their skin. Others remember the old-school versions that smelled like alcohol and left the face tight, shiny, and irritated. The truth sits somewhere in the middle. You do not need a toner for healthy skin, but the right one can be very useful. A well-chosen toner can add hydration, calm redness, gently exfoliate, or help balance oily areas. The wrong one can dry y