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Best toners for combination skin

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What makes a good toner for combination skin

Toners and cleansing steps with niacinamide and glycerin help control oil on the T-zone while hydrating dry cheeks. Exfoliating steps and toners with salicylic and glycolic acid clear out pores and manage oily shine.

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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 and glycerin hydrate dry cheeks while balancing your T-zone for an even, comfortable finish.

  1. 1
    Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$37.60

    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 SuperiorAmazonCA$31.99

    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
    Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water SuperiorAmazonCA$95.00

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin, helping to balance oiliness with ingredients like Betaine and Glycerin, which is particularly beneficial for your combination skin.

  4. 4
    Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$40.00

    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.

  5. 5
    Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$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 HighAmazonCA$25.00

    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.

  7. 7
    ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$31.98

    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.

  8. 8
    Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$65.99

    Why we picked it. This step in your PM routine will sweep away residual impurities while balancing your combination skin with exfoliating acids like Salicylic Acid and Citric Acid, and also help to control oiliness.

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    Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Facial Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$29.00
  10. 10
    SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$27.42
  11. 11
    Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner HighAmazonCA$41.00
  12. 12
    Pixi Glow Tonic SuperiorAmazonCA$28.90
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    A膿sop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$55.00
  14. 14
    The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution SuperiorAmazonCA$15.80
  15. 15
    belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$40.50
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    Medicube Zero Pore Pad SuperiorAmazonCA$33.99
  17. 17
    Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 90% Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$39.90
  18. 18
    MISSHA Vita C Plus Brightening Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$27.49
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    Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$27.99
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    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$26.97
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    COSRX Propolis Synergy Toner SuperiorAmazonCA$31.98
Where it goes in the routine: the full routine for combination 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.

  • 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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