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Best toners for oily acne-prone skin

What makes a good toner for oily acne-prone skin

Toners and exfoliating steps with salicylic acid and glycolic acid help combat breakouts and clear out pores. Other steps with niacinamide and glycerin help control oil and manage shine.

European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2016Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. 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.

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Why we picked these. Salicylic acid and niacinamide clear clogged pores and balance oil production to help keep breakouts and shine under control.

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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 Niacinamide and Ceramides work to minimize pores and blemishes, making it an excellent choice for your oily skin.

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    Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Tonic SuperiorAmazonA$82.91

    Why we picked it. This step sweeps away residual impurities while the Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid work synergistically to combat your acne and breakouts, leaving your oily skin feeling refreshed and balanced.

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    Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner SuperiorAmazonA$28.00

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin with ingredients like Sodium Hyaluronate and Beta-Glucan, which are beneficial for managing oiliness.

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    Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazonA$75.95

    Why we picked it. This step in your PM routine sweeps away residual impurities, with Salicylic Acid and Grape Water working synergistically to purify your oily skin and combat blemishes.

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    Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner SuperiorAmazonA$34.66

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin and helps to control oiliness with ingredients like Niacinamide and Snail Secretion Filtrate, while also addressing acne and blemishes.

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    Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner SuperiorAmazonA$38.20

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities while its Betaine Salicylate helps to manage your acne and blemishes by exfoliating within the pores, complemented by Panthenol to soothe your oily skin.

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    Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner SuperiorAmazonA$23.99

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin and helps calm breakouts with ingredients like Willow Bark Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract, which are beneficial for your oily skin.

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    Pixi Glow Tonic SuperiorAmazonA$59.95

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities to enhance your skin's radiance and texture, with Aloe and Witch Hazel providing soothing benefits that are particularly helpful for your oily skin.

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    SNP Prep Peptaronic Toner SuperiorAmazonA$36.01
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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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    Proactiv Revitalizing Toner SuperiorAmazonA$41.83
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    Isntree Clear Skin BHA Toner SuperiorAmazonA$38.62
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    Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner HighAmazonA$27.26
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    Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 HighAmazonA$29.90
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Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for oily acne-prone skin

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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.

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