Korean Dictionary
How to say "Facial Toner" in Korean
“Facial Toner” in Korean is 스킨 토너 (pronounced "Seukin Toneo").
스킨 토너
Seukin Toneo
Usage & Context
A facial toner balances the skin pH after cleansing and prepares it for subsequent skincare steps. It is a crucial first step in Korean skincare.
Example Sentence
세안 후에 스킨 토너로 피부 결을 정돈해요.
After cleansing, I use facial toner to refine the skin texture.
How to use 스킨 토너 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Facial Toner” is 스킨 토너, romanized as Seukin Toneo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
'스킨' (Seukin) sounds like 'soo-kin', with 'soo' as in 'suit' and 'kin' as in 'king'. '토너' (Toneo) is like 'toe-nuh', with 'toe' as in your foot and 'nuh' like 'no' without the 'o' sound.
More Example Sentences
A skincare expert giving advice.
세안 후에는 스킨 토너로 피부를 진정시켜 주세요.
After cleansing, please soothe your skin with facial toner.
Someone describing their toner application method.
저는 화장솜에 스킨 토너를 묻혀서 닦아내요.
I soak a cotton pad with facial toner and wipe my face.
A friend recommending a product.
이 스킨 토너는 보습력이 좋아서 건성 피부에 딱이에요.
This facial toner has great moisturizing power, perfect for dry skin.
Cultural Context
In Korean skincare, '스킨 토너' (facial toner) is often the very first step after cleansing, sometimes referred to as '닦토' (dakto) if used with a cotton pad to wipe the skin. Unlike Western toners that historically focused on astringency, K-beauty toners are primarily about hydration, balancing pH, and preparing the skin to absorb subsequent products, reflecting the emphasis on layering and moisture.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
스킨 토너로 닦아내다
To wipe with toner
스킨 토너 바르다
To apply toner
보습 스킨 토너
Hydrating facial toner
Related Expressions
에센스
Eseunseu
Essence
로션
Rosyeon
Lotion
세럼
Seoreom
Serum
닦토
Dakto
Wiping toner (short for 닦아내는 토너)
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