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Best toners for combination skin

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What makes a good toner for combination skin

Toners and clarifying steps with niacinamide and glycerin help control oil and hydrate dry cheeks, while exfoliating steps with salicylic acid and glycolic acid clear out pores in the T-zone.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For a ranking based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and centella asiatica hydrate dry cheeks while soothing and balancing oil in the T-zone.

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    Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner SuperiorAmazonA$42.00

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin while balancing moisture levels and minimizing pores, thanks to ingredients like Niacinamide and Glycerin, which are especially beneficial for your combination skin.

  2. 2
    Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 SuperiorAmazonA$29.90

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities while gently exfoliating and hydrating your oily skin, thanks to the synergistic action of Salicylic Acid and Panthenol.

  3. 3
    Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner SuperiorAmazonA$34.66

    Why we picked it. This product will hydrate your skin and help control oiliness, thanks to ingredients like Niacinamide and Snail Secretion Filtrate, which are excellent for combination skin.

  4. 4
    Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazonA$75.95

    Why we picked it. This toner sweeps away residual impurities, and with salicylic acid and grape water, it effectively purifies your oily skin without causing irritation.

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    Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner SuperiorAmazonA$23.99

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin with ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Panthenol, which is especially beneficial for your combination skin by soothing and balancing both oily and dry areas.

  6. 6
    Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner HighAmazonA$27.26

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities while its blend of Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid helps to manage your oily shine by providing gentle exfoliation and hydration, making it ideal for your combination skin.

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    ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner SuperiorAmazonA$31.69

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin with ingredients like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, which is particularly beneficial for your combination skin by helping to balance oil production and maintain overall skin health.

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    Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner SuperiorAmazonA$38.20

    Why we picked it. This step sweeps away residual impurities while the Chestnut BHA 0.9% helps to manage your oily shine, and Panthenol and Portulaca Oleracea Extract work synergistically to soothe and hydrate your combination skin.

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    Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner SuperiorAmazonA$42.00
  10. 10
    SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazonA$20.55
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    Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner SuperiorAmazonA$28.00
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    Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner SuperiorAmazonA$26.51
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    Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner SuperiorAmazonA$28.00
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    Pixi Clarity Tonic SuperiorAmazonA$59.95
  15. 15
    Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 90% Toner SuperiorAmazonA$43.01
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    Pixi Glow Tonic SuperiorAmazonA$59.95
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    The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution SuperiorAmazonA$14.20
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    Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner SuperiorAmazonA$70.53
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    COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner SuperiorAmazonA$37.00
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    BE THE SKIN BHA+ Pore Zero Toner SuperiorAmazonA$59.93
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    Pixi Retinol Tonic SuperiorAmazonA$43.25
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    Medicube Zero Pore Pad SuperiorAmazonA$29.90
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    MISSHA Vita C Plus Brightening Toner SuperiorAmazonA$31.98
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Behind this ranking

Lovi ranks every product by its fit score, calculated from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sof铆a Perea P茅rez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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