Toner vs. Moisturizer — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Toner and Moisturizer
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Definitions
Toner
Toner is a powder mixture used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the printed text and images on the paper, in general through a toner cartridge. Mostly granulated plastic, early mixtures only added carbon powder and iron oxide, however, mixtures have since been developed containing polypropylene, fumed silica, and various minerals for triboelectrification.
Moisturizer
Moisturizer, or emollient, is a cosmetic preparation used for protecting, moisturizing, and lubricating the skin. These functions are normally performed by sebum produced by healthy skin.
Toner
A chemical bath used to change the color of a photographic print or to preserve black-and-white prints or movie film.
Moisturizer
A cosmetic lotion or cream applied to the skin to counter dryness.
Toner
A powdery ink used dry or suspended in a liquid to produce a document by means of a photocopier or laser printer.
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Moisturizer
Something that causes moisture or a a condition of wetness; something that makes things moist.
The oil acts as a moisturizer to the wood.
Toner
A lotion used to refresh the skin.
Moisturizer
Moisturising cream, emollient.
Toner
Powder used in laser printers and photocopiers to form the text and images on the printed paper.
Toner
Cosmetic lotion designed to cleanse the skin and shrink pores, usually used on the face.
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Toner
A musician, particularly one that plays a wind instrument.
Toner
A hair product used to reduce brassiness and increase shine in bleached and dyed hair.
Toner
A solution containing chemicals that can change the color of a photographic print
Toner
A substance used in a printer to develop a xerographic image
Toner
A lotion for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores