The 10 Best Drugstore Toners for Every Skin Type (2025)

Shah recommends this liquid exfoliant, which features two percent salicylic acid to unclog pores and keep skin feeling smooth and soft.

Skin Types: acne-prone
Key Ingredients: salicylic acid, blue algae

Customer Review:

"I have been having issues with small bumps on my forehead, however after using this with two uses it’s been clearing them up!" —alyanna

Infused with hyaluronic acid and niacinamide, this toner is more essence-based than astringent. Put it on before your moisturizer, and you'll be amazed at how hydrated and dewy your skin is when you wake up.

Skin Types: sensitive

Key Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides

Customer Review:

"Love this toner! Doesn’t burn like other ones I have tried, feels hydrating, and my skin looks better after I use! You get a lot in the bottle for the price." —Kristent136

Yes, it's the formula you know from the light blue bottle—it just has a new look. Without alcohol and with hydrating glycerin, it helps protect the skin barrier rather than strip it.

Skin Types: Sensitive, Normal, Dry, Combination, Acne-Prone, Oily
Key Ingredients: glycerin, panthenol

Customer Review:

"Gentle formula. Gives you a clean facial surface to apply your favorite serum and moisturizer. A must for your skin care" —TheOriginalJRod

Formulated for oily skin, this gentle toner has a derivative of salicylic acid to mop up oil and exfoliate skin but isn't overly harsh.

Skin Types: Oily
Key Ingredients: LHA, a derivative of salicylic acid; La Roche-Posay thermal spring water

Customer Review:

"I have oily/acne-prone skin with large pores, and honestly, after a few uses, my skin appears smoother, and my pores look smaller. I will continue to incorporate this into my routine." –CC

Thayers is famous for its toner with witch hazel, containing tannins that soothe and have antioxidants. This bottle also boasts balancing rosewater and aloe for added coddling.

Skin Types: All skin types
Key Ingredients: certified organic witch hazel, rose water, aloe vera

Customer Review:

"I'm 65 now and have been using this toner for at least 10+ years. Not drying, never had any breakouts. The rose scent is lovely and realistic, it does fade quickly. Feels great on the neck and décolleté as well. Great product." —JinWL

If you don't want to waste cotton pads (or aren't into the reusable ones), consider a toning mist like this one from Byoma. With skin-barrier-boosting ingredients like ceramides and allantoin, it's a great addition before moisturizer or whenever you need a refresh

Skin Types: All skin types
Key Ingredients: Tri-ceramide complex, probiotic ferment, allantoin

Customer Review:

"Very good! My favorite part of my skin care routine. My skin is oily but it craves moisture after I wash it. I spray this after I cleanse and put on serum after and moisturizer, I’ve definitely noticed a difference." —hellosunshine

This milky toner seemingly does the impossible: Although the consistency is more like moisturizer-lite for your routine, but it won't leave a weird residue or sticky feel. It's a must in winter months or for those with serious dryness.

Skin Types: Dry, Combination, Very Dry
Key Ingredients: algae extract, bamboo extract, coconut water

Customer Review:

"Love this toner!! My skin is so dry and this stuff works great before my serums, face oil and moisturizers." —Natalie H

Rosewater has been used in beauty for generations, and skincare pros still swear by it. This $14 bottle has minimal ingredients to let the Damask rose oil shine—including water that "has been vortexed and magnetized to raise the energy to a higher vibration," if you're into that sort of thing.

Skin Types: Dry, combination
Key Ingredients: Damask rose oil, hyaluronic acid

Customer Review:

"This is my must have toner. If smells great and leave my skin feeling so soft and hydrated. I had stopped using it for a while because i wanted to see if it was really making a difference in my makeup and skin care routine and i noticed a big difference. I wont go without this again." —J

These pre-soaked pads are extremely convenient, and the toner is no joke: With 5 percent glycolic acid, they leave skin glowing and exfoliated. We recommend using two to three times a week and using a hydrating formula on the off days.

Skin Types: All skin types
Key Ingredients: 5 percent glycolic acid

Customer Review:

"I have been using Pixi products for years and they never disappoint! I have tried more expensive products and always go back to Pixi. This tonic leaves my skin feeling fresh, clean and looking amazing." —Mandi R

Reviewers are obsessed with the refreshing feel of this $8 toner from e.l.f., with some saying they even keep it in the fridge for added cooling benefits.

Skin Types: Dry, oily, combination
Key Ingredients: Hyaluronic acid, aloe, witch hazel

Customer Review:

"This stuff works wonders. My combination skin was driving my crazy. No matter what cream or lotion I would use it wouldn't help the dry areas of my skin. I use this right after cleaning my face and follow up with my face cream. It works wonders. No weird rashes either. 10/10"

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• Dr. Muneeb Shah is a board-certified dermatologist and Mohs surgeon. He is also the founder of Remedy Science.