The Search Is Over: These Are the 23 Best Facial Toners For Every Skin Type

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant ($34)

Ah, the exfoliating toner that put exfoliating toners on the map; meet the holy grail facial toner for many a skin type. Not only does it reduce the appearance of enlarged pores fast, but it also keeps breakouts under control and never leaves behind a gross residue on the skin — making it worth all of the hype.

Caudalie Vinopure Natural Salicylic Acid Pore Minimizing Toner ($30)

The French do a lot of things better than most, but this facial toner might be one of our favorites. For people with acneic skin, the star ingredient in tk helps gently fight off the first signs of a blemish, keeps oil at bay, and serves as the perfect post-cleanse step right before makeup.

Eve Lom Rescue Toner ($35, originally $70)

A face toner that contains a gentle blend of exfoliating alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to help target clogged pores and reveal a brighter, more clarified complexion? What's not to love?

Pixi Glow Tonic ($15)

If you looked up "too good to be true" in the dictionary, you should find this exact photo of your soon-to-be go-t- face toner. It's affordable, effective, and gentle enough to use every single day. Wipe it over skin at night before applying a serum or moisturizer, and wake up to a glowing complexion.

E.l.f. Cosmetics Supertone Toner ($10)

There are few moments in life as sweet as finding a skincare product that fits perfectly into your routine for less than $10. This huge bottle of toner from e.l.f. does exactly that and, with the help of witch hazel, fruit acid AHAs, and aloe, quickly evens out dull texture.

Farmacy Brighten Up 3% TXA Dark Spot Toner ($34)

Formulated with the beauty industry's sexiest new ingredient, tranexamic acid, this formula works overtime on sun spots and hyperpigmentation for a brighter-looking complexion.

Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner ($35)

Making dark spots disappear feels like an uphill battle, but the this hyperpigmentation-fighting face toner makes them a nonissue. Even though this it is supercharged with lactic and glycolic acids, it's compatible with all skin types, including people with dryer skin.

Thayers Witch Hazel Alcohol-Free Unscented Toner ($11)

In search of a basic, straightforward, effective toner? Look no further than this favorite facial toner with witch hazel. The unscented formula leaves skin clean and clear without drying it out.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution ($13)

The reason it went viral on TikTok as a deodorant alternative is exactly why it makes a great facial toner: the exfoliating liquid contains glycolic acid to reduce hyperpigmentation and improve skin texture. Plus, it's so well tolerated, you can use it on any skin type. For more on why we love it, read one writer's full review here.

SK-II Facial Treatment Essence ($245)

Here's a skincare splurge worth every damn cent. Its formula is packed with over 90 percent Pitera — an ingredient full of vitamins and amino acids — to encourage cell renewal. Use this face toner daily to hydrate, plump, and brighten your complexion.

Tata Harper Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Floral Essence ($76)

OK, so it's not your traditional "face toner," but this Tata Harper essence is the perfect mist to use post-cleanse and pre-moisturizer to give your skin a boost of glow — who wouldn't want that?

Dr Jart+ Ceramidin Skin Barrier Serum Toner ($39)

If you know that taut, can't-move-my-face feeling after cleansing all too well, you need to follow it with a hydrating toner — and it doesn't get much better than this one. Packed with moisturizing ceramides and soothing botanicals, one sweep of this stuff will have you back to making facial expressions in no time. It's so good, it even won itself a coveted POPSUGAR Beauty Award.

Versed Baby Cheeks All in One Hydrating Milk ($18)

Got milk? No, but really: does your skin have all the nutrients and hydration it needs? If you've tried this facial toner — which has all the above, thanks to bamboo extract and coconut water — it does.

Renee Rouleau Moisture Infusion Toner ($44)

If you're looking for a facial toner that feels like giving your face a hug anytime you bring a cotton ball to it, meet your new best friend. It's formulated with vitamins and omega-3, -6, and -9 that simultaneously soothe, hydrate, and just plain comfort your skin.

Origins Zero Oil Pore Purifying Toner ($27)

This face toner will leave your skin tingling in only the best way: it combines cooling mint with pore-clearing salicylic acid for a refreshing experience that, yes, also happens to minimize T-zone shine.

Ole Henriksen Balancing Force Oil Control Toner ($35)

This toner for oily skin is kind of the workhorse of all workhorse toners, with both BHA and AHAs (that's salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids to you, folks) that annihilate oil in one fell swoop.

Three Ships Calm Lavender Hydrosol Toner ($17)

Formulated with lavender water, aloe vera, and glycerin, this face toner helps soothe and hydrate skin while clearing pores.

Simple Soothing Facial Toner ($18)

Almost like splashing water on your face, this Simple face toner is refreshing — but not at all abrasive. It's loaded with witch hazel to tone, pro-vitamin B5 to hydrate, and chamomile to calm.

Eau Thermale Avene Gentle Toning Lotion ($20)

You already know and trust Avene for its skin-safe formulas that get the job done but without compromising your moisture barrier, and this facial toner is no exception.

Fenty Skin Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum ($34)

You'd be hard-pressed to find somebody who doesn't want skin like Rihanna, but if your face falls on the combination spectrum of things — as in, oily in the T-zone but dry everywhere else — you already do. That's why she created the Fat Water face toner. It combines hydrating niacinamide with clarifying witch hazel water for the near-perfect hybrid you've been waiting for.

Kiehl's Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner ($47)

This alcohol-free toner works especially well for those who want to cleanse, reduce oily skin, and diminish redness. In the late 1960s, the brand started hand-inserting calendula petals into the toner, and it still does this today.

Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner ($18).

This gem from Mario Badescu is another facial toner that totally lives up to the hype. It's mild but deliciously balancing postcleanse. Oh, and it's under $20.

Glossier Solution ($26)

Aptly named the "Solution," Glossier's take on the exfoliating toner genre delivers by uniquely combining three groups of acids: AHAs, BHAs, and the lesser-known PHA. Consider this formula a close alternative to that famous French — and very expensive — face toner.