Best of
The best toners
Forget the old idea of a toner as a stripping, alcohol-soaked step. A modern toner is a first layer of hydration or gentle exfoliation, and the right one depends entirely on what your skin needs.
Here are the ones worth the shelf space, sorted by job. None of these are the tight, burning toners of the past. Prices route to whichever store ships to you.
Picked on what each toner actually does for a skin need, not on marketing. No stripping astringents here.
1
Best for redness
Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner
The viral one, and deservedly so: 77% heartleaf to calm redness and reactive skin, with a light hydrating finish. Gentle enough for daily use and lovely as a quick toner-mask on angry days.
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2
Best for hydration
Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner
Multiple weights of hyaluronic acid in a watery, non-sticky base, so it floods dry skin with moisture as a first layer. The one to press in before serums when your skin feels tight.
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3
Best for breakouts
Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner
A gentle daily exfoliating toner with a low dose of acids and tea tree, aimed at congestion and blackheads. Effective without the harshness of a strong peel, but still exfoliating, so pair with SPF.
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4
Best all-rounder
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
Centella and a touch of PHA for skin that wants light exfoliation and soothing in one calm step. A safe, do-no-harm pick if you're not sure what your skin needs.
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