toner with exfoliate effect needs to use cotton, so that the dead skin can be wipe off

hada labo is moiturising effect...so patting is more appropriate

toner that i am using is usually for hydration purpose; hence i am using the patting method. but i didn't pat just once.. i patted twice to thrice depending on my skin's needs. in japan, most toners are patting method instead of soaking it on cotton ball/ pad.

if you can't make up your mind, i would recommend you to use toner for hydration purpose instead. with the weather, air condition and etc.. hydration is important to our skin no matter what type of skin we are having.