Whether you have dry, combination, or the most blemished skin on the block, finding—and using—the right toner is essential for all of us. Here are our top toner picks for every skin type.
Sensitive Skin
Merle Norman Gentle Solutions Toner: Formulated without skin irritants like colorants, drying alcohols, dyes, formaldehyde, fragrances, oils, parabens or phthalates, this peptide-enriched, soothing toner is a sensitive face’s dream come true. $15, merlenorman.com
Simple Skincare Soothing Facial Toner: This 100-percent alcohol-free toner uses triple-purified water to gently remove impurities from skin while ingredients like chamomile and witch hazel work to soften skin and tighten pores. $7, simpleskincare.com
Aging Skin
VMV Hypoallergenics Re-Everything Treatment Toner: This facial toner improves tone and texture while 5-percent glycolic acid exfoliates, promotes cell rejuvenation and stimulates collagen and elastin in your skin. $44, vmvhypoallergenics.com
Peter Thomas Roth Glycolic Acid 10% Toning Complex: Formulated with 10-percent glycolic acid, lactic acid, citric acid and witch hazel, this toner helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, leaving a healthier, younger-looking complexion behind. $40, sephora.com
Normal Skin
ReVive Soothing Skin Refresher: Formulated with chamomile flower extract, this toner cleanses skin while restoring it back to its healthy pH level and soothing skin simultaneously. $65, reviveskincare.com
H2O+ Face Oasis Sea Foam Toner: This alcohol-free, foam formula is enriched with marine ingredients such as sea kelp, sea fennel and sea lettuce to help soothe, soften and condition skin without drying it out. $22, h2oplus.com
Oily Skin
Lancôme Tonique Pure Focus: This mattifying toner features zinc gluconate to help minimize the skin’s surface sebum level while diminishing the appearance of pores and shine. $25, lancome-usa.com
belif Eucalyptus Herbal Extract Toner: The eucalyptus and apple mint found in this toner work to minimize the appearance of sebum and surface shine while leaving skin toned, balanced and hydrated. Over time, pores are said to be clarified and skin texture is smoothed. $28, sephora.com
Dry Skin
Josie Maran Nirvana Hydrating Treatment Mist: Formulated with ingredients such as 100-percent pure argan oil and coconut water, this post-cleanse elixir works to leave your skin soft, supple and hydrated. $38, sephora.com
Caudalie Moisturizing Toner: This paraben- and sulfate-free softening formula rids skin of impurities while providing deep hydration and toning effects. $28, us.caudalie.com
Combination Skin
SkinCeuticals Equalizing Toner: Perfect for combination skin, this fragrance- and oil-free toner aids in balancing, refreshing and restoring skin’s optimal pH level. Hydroxy acids help exfoliate while botanical extracts such as witch hazel, rosemary, chamomile and aloe soothe, soften and tone skin. $34, skinceuticals.com
Meow Meow Tweet Face Toner: This daily facial toner is formulated with pure, organic-based ingredients as well as antioxidants and nutrients that will leave your combination skin fresh, balanced and toned. Even better, it can double as a makeup setter or a scalp spray. $24, meowmeowtweet.myshopify.com
Uneven Skin
Proactiv+ Re-Texturizing Toner: This alcohol-free toner is formulated with glycolic acid and designed to aid in smoothing skin’s texture by resurfacing it and promoting healthy cell turnover. Over time, pores should appear smaller, skin should appear brighter and your complexion should look much more even. $40, proactiv.com
Clé de Peau Beauté Essential Correcting Refiner: This cooling serum boasts ingredients like chamomile extract and hyaluronic acid that work to transform the tone of your skin by refining its surface for a more even complexion. $95, cledepeaubeaute.com
Acne-Prone Skin
Glytone Acne Cleansing Toner: This 2-percent salicylic acid astringent penetrates pores to effectively remove surface oil and control acne blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads while keeping skin clear of new breakouts. $24, dermstore.com
Jan Marini Benzoyl Peroxide Lotion 10%: The high concentration of benzoyl peroxide in this skin-clearing lotion works to effectively prevent future breakouts while also clearing the appearance of existing acne scarring without any dryness or irritation. $33, janmarini.com