Korean beauty and skin care brands have risen in popularity in the United States over the past few years, and this toner from Whamisa is a great example of why they’re so popular. Olay Foaming Face Wash is designed for those who have sensitive skin but need a facial cleanser that provides them with a deep-down clean. This cleanser is part of the Olay skin care collection of products, which range from anti-aging products to cosmetics that are marketed by Olay's parent company, Proctor and Gamble. Olay Foaming Face Wash contains none of the ingredients that typically irritate sensitive or acne-prone skin, such as harsh soaps and fragrances, though it is still possible to experience an allergic reaction when using this product. But if you have been looking for a dermatologist-tested facial cleanser for your sensitive skin care kit, then this product may be a good choice. If you are under the care of a dermatologist, asking a professional opinion about whether the ingredients in Olay Foaming Face Wash are appropriate for your skin situation, will help you make a better-informed decision about this product and possible alternatives. Michelle Henry, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and Harvard-trained Mohs surgeon based in New York City. She owns the Skin & Aesthetic Surgery of Manhattan.Her areas of expertise include high-risk skin cancer treatments, aesthetic surgery, and treating skin of color, and she specializes in Mohs micrographic, reconstructive, and cosmetic surgery. Toners have a reputation of being pointless and excessively drying, but they’ve come along way. Here’s a look at what they can do and how to choose… READ MORE Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Entière Dermatology. She is a clinical assistant professor at Mount Sinai in New York City.

For people with skin that’s easily irritated, Hartman points to calming ingredients, such as niacinamide, aloe vera, and vitamin C “to reduce inflammation and ensure that the toner doesn’t dry the skin out too much.”This Olay body wash uses sugar to gently massage away dead skin cells, providing a light exfoliation that helps to reveal radiant skin. Since there's a bit of confusion surrounding what toner actually does and whether it's a necessary step in your skincare routine, let's get the latter out of the way first: Yes, it can have real benefits. Now onto the product search. When specifically looking for gentle toners for your skin, which could be acne-prone or oil-prone, look for soothing ingredients that'll balance out your skin's pH level, like rose water, jojoba oil, and other vitamins. You see, retinol is very unstable and oxidizes every time it’s exposed to light and air — like when you open the jar to use this Olay moisturizer!

There’s quite a few good ingredients in this body wash, such as niacinamide and vitamin C, but once again these work best with leave-on products. Leaving these ingredients on your skin for just a minute or two as you wash your body doesn’t give them much time to exert benefits.The formula also provides sun protection with four chemical sunscreens — avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene — that provide broad-spectrum SPF 25 protection. Olay Definity is a skin care kit that works to heal skin that has been damaged by environmental toxins, such as sun damage that has caused premature aging and dark spots. The kit contains thirteen skin treatments and a moisturizing mask. The Olay Definity kit is designed for use in stages, where the single treatments heal and revitalize the skin step by step. One reason is the higher concentrations of sunscreen ingredients providing SPF 40 protection (although this moisturizer contains the same four chemical sunscreen ingredients, which aren’t as safe as mineral sunscreens).

For oily or acne-prone skin: Look for solutions labeled 'oil free' or 'non-comedogenic," suggests Dr. Zeitany. The key ingredients to look for include alpha and beta hydroxy acids such as salicylic acid, lactic acid and glycolic acid. These ingredients help exfoliate the skin by mopping up excess oil and removing dead skin cells. "They can also help minimize the appearance of your pores and reduce breakouts," adds Dr. Zeitany. Try Kate Somerville Liquid Exfolikate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment or Ole Henriksen Balancing Force Oil Control Toner. Cindy Yoon-Soo Bae, MD is a board-certified dermatologistat the Laser & Skin Surgery Center of New York. She has made several media appearances over the years, including being featured in Byrdie. If you have oily skin, Hartman says ingredients like hydroxy acids or sulfur can help clear pores, reduce oil production, and chemically exfoliate. When you figure out what your skin type is, you can choose a toner that helps you achieve your skin care goals —whether it’s hydration, pore cleansing, or redness reduction. Regardless of your skin type, avoid toners that contain alcohol. You condition your hair, so why not condition your body? Just like you would with your strands, apply this moisturizing formula all-over your body after cleansing. Then unlike a lotion that gets rubbed in, this is rinsed off so there’s so residue left behind. Even though it’s meant to be rinsed off, it still leaves tons of moisture in your skin—so much so that you can even skip applying lotion post-shower.This oil-free anti-aging facial moisturizer has the same key ingredients as many of the other Olay moisturizers we’ve discussed. Those ingredients include glycerin, niacinamide, dimethicone, panthenol, and vitamins C and E. Sound familiar? Like all Olay skin care products, the formula includes the brand’s star ingredient niacinamide. While this is an excellent ingredient, it works better in leave-on products such as moisturizers and serums.

Francesca Fusco, MD is a board-certified dermatologist in New York City's Upper East Side. She specializes in medical and cosmetic dermatology. This affordable toner is a beauty staple, but it's also especially great for sensitive skin, thanks to soothing ingredients like aloe vera and the brand's proprietary witch hazel extract. There are also different scents to choose from, including lavender, cucumber, and rose petal. According to board-certified dermatologist Francesca Fusco, MD, witch hazel works great in a pinch or if you're on a budget. When it comes to your daily skin care routine, you probably have your main steps down: cleanser, serum, moisturizer, and SPF. What you may be missing out on, though, is an extra cleansing, pH-balancing toner.Collagen helps boost elasticity and firmness. But the collagen molecule is too large to absorb into the skin. This where peptides come in One ingredient that Olay loves to include in their formulations is niacinamide. Niacinamide is the amide form of vitamin B3 (niacin) that provides many benefits to the skin. Olay Mist Ultimate Hydration Essence is a facial mist that instantly absorbs to hydrate dull, dry, and tight skin. This microfine mist contains an energizing blend of vitamin C (ascorbyl glucoside), bergamot, and niacinamide. Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant that provides the skin with protection against free radicals, the unstable molecules that contribute to the formation of premature wrinkles and fine lines on the skin. Vitamin C also has the ability to brighten skin tone and reduce the appearance of dark spots. The bergamot in the Olay Mist Ultimate Hydration Essence functions to energize the skin with a refreshing scent.