Don't skip these important steps in your regime, which help to to amplify the effects of the rest of your skincare – toners help remove leftover debris, while essences restore skin's pH and moisture levels, resetting skin with a host of nutrients.

Best Purifying Toner:&nbsp;Caudalie Vinopure Clear Skin Purifying Toner (S$35)

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Natural salicylic acid, grade-seed polyphenols and organic essential oils make up this fresh, citrusy toner. Dab on skin to draw out excess oil for balanced, refreshed skin.

Best Hydrating Toner: La Mer The Treatment Lotion (S$165)

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Lightweight and potent, you only need two drops of this lotion to witness results, thanks to its Revitalising Ferment &ndash; a fusion of marine algae and 73 sea minerals to revive and replenish skin.

Best Anti-ageing Toner: MT Metatron MT Essential Lotion (S$117)

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Packed with skin-nourishing ingredients to renew and hydrate, this lotion possesses a delightfully thick texture that absorbs easily into skin, leaving skin smooth and hydrated.

Best Soothing Toner: d program Balance Care Lotion (S$40.90)&nbsp;

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Works as both a toner and moisturiser to soothe, hydrate and rebalance skin, thanks to its high concentration of glycerin and a good mix of anti-inflammatory plant extracts.&nbsp;

Best Facial Mist: Chantecaille Pure Rosewater (S$117)

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No ordinary rosewater, this bottle contains 100% Rose de Mai, from petals to essential oils, which give it a divine scent and hydrating, clarifying and energising properties. Plus, it&#39;s attached to one of the best spray nozzles &ndash; dispensing with impactful yet soothing pressure.

Best Hydrating Essence: HERA Cell Essence Biome Plus&trade; (S$80 for 150ml)

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Containing prebiotics and probiotics, this essence works to balance your skin&#39;s barrier to nourish and protect against urban stimuli, making for a great all-rounder to strengthen and hydrate for smooth, dewy skin.&nbsp;

Best Anti-ageing Essence: La Prairie Skin Caviar Essence-In-Lotion (S$410)

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The transparent, liquid texture absorbs quickly into skin while its potent, proprietary caviar extract, distilled with caviar water, works to enhance skin&#39;s firmness and elasticity, reducing the look of wrinkles for baby-smooth, glowing skin.

Best Brightening Essence: SK-II GenOptics Aura Essence (S$299 for 50ml)

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With skin brightening ingredients, combined with the iconic PITERA&trade; ingredient, this essence gives a boost of brightening for dull and tired skin even upon first application. Simply spread the creamy texture over skin to experience its glowing effects.

L'Officiel Beauty Awards 2020: Best Toners and Essences

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