Korean Dictionary
How to say "Toner" in Korean
“Toner” in Korean is 토너 (pronounced "toneo").
토너
toneo
Usage & Context
토너 is the first step in the Korean skincare routine applied after cleansing to hydrate and prepare the skin for subsequent products. Korean 토너 are typically gentler and more hydrating than Western toners which can be astringent. The patting method of applying 토너 is a signature Korean skincare technique.
Example Sentence
세안 후 토너를 손으로 가볍게 두드려 바르세요.
After washing your face lightly pat toner onto your skin with your hands.
How to use 토너 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Toner” is 토너, romanized as toneo.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'to-neo' — loanword. 'to' like 'toh', 'neo' like 'nuh'. Two light syllables.
Formal & Casual Forms
Formal (존댓말)
스킨
seukin
older/alternate Korean term for toner, still widely seen on product labels
More Example Sentences
describing technique
토너를 솜에 묻혀서 닦아내요.
I soak a cotton pad with toner and wipe.
adjusting routine
각질이 많을 땐 토너를 더 써요.
When I have more dead skin I use more toner.
product review
이 토너는 순해서 매일 써요.
This toner is gentle so I use it daily.
Cultural Context
토너 in Korean skincare is very different from Western astringent toners — Korean 토너 are typically hydrating, gentle, and pH-balancing. The classic Korean application technique is '7스킨법' (7-skin method), where you layer toner 7 times. Older products are labeled '스킨' while newer products use '토너', often interchangeably on shelves at 올리브영.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
토너 바르세요.
Apply toner.
토너 샀어요.
I bought a toner.
토너가 촉촉해요.
The toner is hydrating.
Related Expressions
스킨
seukin
toner (older term)
화장솜
hwajangsom
cotton pad
7스킨법
chilseukinbeop
7-skin method
보습
boseup
moisturizing
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