Whats the difference between a skin lightener and a skin toner?

Question

Or are they primarily the same?

Answer 1

A skin lightener helps to even out skin tone, reduce age and sun spots and create a more uniform complexion. A skin toner helps to bring the skin's pH level back down after using a cleanser, as well as "closing" the pores.

Answer 2

A skin lightener totally lightens the entire complexion. A toner doesn't change you skins color it mearly gives you a more even tone. In other words, some people have dark spots on their skin, A toner evens that out.

Answer 3

Skin lightener prevents or reduce melanin ( dark spots or scars) from your face, it lightens or sometimes bleaches the afftected area.
Toner is used directly after your daily cleansing routine, to wipe off any or excess oil or dirt which the cleanser is not able to do so. It tones, and tightens pores. Some toners have other uses too, like oil control and so on.

Answer 4

Skin lightener gradually bleaches the skin, where toners tone your skin and reduce the size of your pores. They are two totally different products.

Answer 5

A toner will rebalance the skin after intense cleansing.

A lightener will bleach the skin (to a degree). It MUST be applied to the entire area (such as face or hands), in order for the bleach to work evenly and not result in a "patchy" complexion.

Answer 6

Skin lightener lightens your skin color. Skin toner makes your skin an even color.

Answer 7

a skin lightener will lighten the color of your skin gradually, a skin toner will enhance the skin you already have

Answer 8

I lightner will even out the visible tone of the skin, such as redness and dark spots.

A toner will tighten and soothe the skin.