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Best toners for oily acne-prone skin

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

What makes a good toner for oily acne-prone skin

Toners with niacinamide and glycerin help control oil and hydrate, while exfoliating steps with salicylic and glycolic acid clear out pores and combat breakouts.

Journal of Cosmetic and Laser Therapy, 2006European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, 2016

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. Hyaluronic acid and niacinamide hydrate your skin while controlling excess shine and clearing up blemishes.

  1. 1
    Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner SuperiorAmazon€36.00

    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.

  2. 2
    COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner SuperiorAmazon€12.00

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities to clarify your oily skin, with glycolic acid and betaine salicylate working synergistically to combat acne and blemishes.

  3. 3
    Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner SuperiorAmazon€17.50

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

  4. 4
    Pixi Glow Tonic SuperiorAmazon€34.00

    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.

  5. 5
    Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner SuperiorAmazon€19.99

    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.

  6. 6
    ma:nyo Galactomy Clearskin Toner SuperiorAmazon€20.59

    Why we picked it. This step sweeps away residual impurities while the Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate and Gluconolactone work synergistically to refine your oily skin and combat blemishes.

  7. 7
    numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner SuperiorAmazon€13.50

    Why we picked it. This toner hydrates your skin while Niacinamide and 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid work synergistically to help control oiliness and improve blemishes, making it an excellent choice for your oily skin.

  8. 8
    SKIN1004 Tea-Trica Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazon€18.62

    Why we picked it. This step sweeps away residual impurities while the Salicylic Acid and Centella Asiatica Extract work synergistically to clarify your pores and soothe your oily skin, effectively addressing your concerns with acne and blemishes.

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    Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner SuperiorAmazon€36.00
  10. 10
    Medicube Zero Pore Pad SuperiorAmazon€20.59
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    Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner HighAmazon€36.00
  12. 12
    Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner SuperiorAmazon€38.93
  13. 13
    La Mer The Tonic SuperiorAmazon€115.30
  14. 14
    Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner SuperiorAmazon€25.16
  15. 15
    TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner Light SuperiorAmazon€20.98
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    Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner HighAmazon€13.50
  17. 17
    Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Toner SuperiorAmazon€19.02
  18. 18
    Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner SuperiorAmazon€20.50
  19. 19
    ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner SuperiorAmazon€16.68
  20. 20
    The INKEY List PHA Toner SuperiorAmazon€8.41
  21. 21
    Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 HighAmazon€22.99
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    SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Tea-Trica Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazon€18.62
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    COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner HighAmazon€14.28
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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. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, 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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