The Internet Agrees: These Are the Best Toners Based on Your Skin Type
I'm going to go ahead and say it: Toner might be the most misunderstood skincare product of all time. After doing an informal poll of family and friends, I've come to the conclusion that many people have a rather murky understanding of it. If they use it, they only do so because they feel like they should. If they don't use it, it's because they associate it with the stripping, alcohol-filled formulas of past adolescent acne struggles. According to NYC cosmetic dermatologist Sejal Shah, MD, founder of SmarterSkin Dermatology, that mistrust of modern toners is common.
"Traditionally, a toner's function was to completely cleanse the skin and often they were formulated to be very astringent to remove any traces of oil and debris," Shah said. "While the newer generation of toners may still remove traces of debris, they're really meant to nourish and replenish the skin after cleansing and act a primer for the rest of your skincare products. There are toners on the market to address a range of skin concerns."
In other words, modern toners are gentler, more effective, and more nourishing than those of the past. Plus, they target all kinds of different skin concerns. Keep scrolling to see the best toners for every single skin type.
This toner is unique because it's not just a toner. It's a toner-serum hybrid, which means you can accomplish two different skincare steps in one. It's from the buzzy K-beauty retailer Glow Recipe, and it happens to be one of Target's highest-rated toners. Green tea, along with other superfoods like kale and broccoli, balance, hydrate, and nourish skin. It also has high concentrations of vitamins A and C, which provide antioxidant and brightening benefits. Positive reviews abound. "I have found this toner to be more effective in preventing my combo/acne-prone skin from drying out," writes one reviewer, "but not making it oily either!"
