Lost

[pearse85]

Lost among the ocean of products, trying to have a better skincare regime.
What is the difference between:

Serums
Balms
Moisturisers
Creams
Toners

 

[Nishy]

To my knowledge toners close or shrink pores, the others generally hydrate the skin depending on specific composition of ingredients. Depending on your skin type some may or may not suit.

 

[pearse85]

To my knowledge toners close or shrink pores, the others generally hydrate the skin depending on specific composition of ingredients. Depending on your skin type some may or may not suit.

I bought barts balm and also the zingari unscented, will these act like a moisturiser even on days when im not shaving?

 

[Pattorashu]

Balms IMO are more liquid than creams, which are both moisturizers. Serum makes me think concentrated, but not thick.

Balms are a bit pricey for me to use as a daily moisturizer, so I use a daily moisturizer as an aftershave most times, lol. I really use a balm when I'm going out or want a different scent if that makes sense. My (semi) daily is Bath and Body Works men's collection moisturizing cream, and most times I use this as aftershave care as well, after a rinse with cold water, pat dry, and a splash of witch hazel if I feel my shave was rough.

A toner is really the odd one out of your list, as it's not really a moisturizer but a skin "tightener." As Nishy said, it closes or shrinks the pores, giving a tight, fresh feel to the skin. Witch hazel is a common one. I don't recommend Thayer's as it's a very low percentage of witch hazel. First ingredient is water. Second is glycerin.

 

[Koiguchi]

We like Thayers Witch Hazel with aloe for aftershave.
It takes the heat right out of Feather blades.

 

[pearse85]

Balms IMO are more liquid than creams, which are both moisturizers. Serum makes me think concentrated, but not thick.

Balms are a bit pricey for me to use as a daily moisturizer, so I use a daily moisturizer as an aftershave most times, lol. I really use a balm when I'm going out or want a different scent if that makes sense. My (semi) daily is Bath and Body Works men's collection moisturizing cream, and most times I use this as aftershave care as well, after a rinse with cold water, pat dry, and a splash of witch hazel if I feel my shave was rough.

A toner is really the odd one out of your list, as it's not really a moisturizer but a skin "tightener." As Nishy said, it closes or shrinks the pores, giving a tight, fresh feel to the skin. Witch hazel is a common one. I don't recommend Thayer's as it's a very low percentage of witch hazel. First ingredient is water. Second is glycerin.

Ive a few balms there, barts unscented and also zingari unscented.
Will just use them daily as a moisturiser as im sporting a bit of a beard at present.