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Best toners for skin with dark spots

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What makes a good toner for skin with dark spots

Toners with niacinamide and polyhydroxy acid help refine skin texture and fade dark spots for a more even complexion, while exfoliating steps with lactic and glycolic acid sweep away impurities to reveal brighter skin.

The British Journal of Dermatology, 2002Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021

Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with dark spots: hyperpigmentation, sun spots, and uneven skin tone. 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 salicylic acid hydrate the skin and gently exfoliate to help fade dark spots and even out skin tone.

  1. 1
    ma:nyo Bifida Biome Ampoule Toner SuperiorAmazonS$36.16

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin with ingredients like Glycerin and Sodium Hyaluronate, while also supporting your normal skin type with probiotics like Bifida Ferment Filtrate to maintain its natural balance.

  2. 2
    Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 HighAmazonS$36.48

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities while gently exfoliating your skin to help with pigmentation concerns, thanks to the inclusion of Lactic Acid and Salicylic Acid, and also soothes your skin with Panthenol.

  3. 3
    COSRX Full Fit Propolis Synergy Toner SuperiorAmazonS$41.07

    Why we picked it. This product will hydrate your normal skin with ingredients like Propolis Extract and Honey Extract, enhancing its overall health and radiance.

  4. 4
    Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner SuperiorAmazonS$26.26

    Why we picked it. This step sweeps away residual impurities while gently exfoliating and hydrating your normal skin, thanks to ingredients like Gluconolactone and Watermelon Fruit Extract, which also help to improve skin texture.

  5. 5
    Nature Republic Soothing & Moisture Aloe Vera 90% Toner SuperiorAmazonS$32.26

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice and Glycerin, which is beneficial for your normal skin type.

  6. 6
    The INKEY List PHA Toner SuperiorAmazonS$26.18

    Why we picked it. This step sweeps away residual impurities while PHA and Niacinamide work synergistically to refine your skin texture and address pigmentation concerns, making it an excellent choice for your normal skin.

  7. 7
    Pixi Retinol Tonic SuperiorAmazonS$34.28

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin and helps to fade pigmentation with ingredients like Retinol and Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, making it an excellent choice for your pigmentation goals.

  8. 8
    Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner HighAmazonS$50.83

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities while providing hydration and exfoliation for your normal skin, thanks to ingredients like Squalane and Betaine Salicylate.

  9. 9
    Sulwhasoo Essential Balancing Water SuperiorAmazonS$98.30
  10. 10
    Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner HighAmazonS$30.60
  11. 11
    Whamisa Organic Flowers Toner Deep Rich SuperiorAmazonS$64.81
  12. 12
    Isntree Clear Skin BHA Toner HighAmazonS$30.60
  13. 13
    Fresh Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner SuperiorAmazonS$69.00
  14. 14
    Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner HighAmazonS$23.89
  15. 15
    Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Toner HighAmazonS$44.21
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    LANEIGE Water Bank Blue Hyaluronic Exfoliating Toner HighAmazonS$39.23
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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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