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Best toners for 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 acne-prone skin

Toners and clarifying steps with salicylic acid and betaine salicylate help clear out pores and reduce breakouts, while exfoliating acids like glycolic and lactic acid sweep away residual impurities and smooth skin texture. Additional steps with niacinamide, centella asiatica extract, and hyaluronic acid help soothe irritation, hydrate, and fade post-acne marks.

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Products are ranked for the concerns frequently associated with acne-prone skin: breakouts, blackheads, and post-acne marks. 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 Extract help hydrate your skin while soothing inflammation and calming blemishes.

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    Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner SuperiorAmazon£13.98

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin and helps to soothe inflammation and improve texture, thanks to ingredients like Niacinamide and Centella Asiatica Extract, making it exceptionally beneficial for your acne concerns.

  2. 2
    REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic SuperiorAmazon£30.99

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities while gently exfoliating and brightening your skin, thanks to ingredients like Lactic Acid and Willow Bark Extract, which are particularly beneficial for managing your combination skin and addressing acne concerns.

  3. 3
    Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner SuperiorAmazon£11.65

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin with ingredients like Panthenol and Willow Bark Extract, which also help calm and soothe your combination skin to manage blemishes.

  4. 4
    Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazon£29.00

    Why we picked it. This toner sweeps away residual impurities, with Salicylic Acid effectively purifying your combination skin by targeting blemishes and breakouts, while Grape Water provides a refreshing and clarifying effect.

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    Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner HighAmazon£29.00

    Why we picked it. This product hydrates your skin and helps to calm blemishes and breakouts with ingredients like Glycerin and Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, making it an excellent choice for your combination skin.

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    Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner SuperiorAmazon£16.99

    Why we picked it. This toner sweeps away residual impurities, with Betaine Salicylate to help clarify your combination skin by reducing breakouts and Willow Bark Extract to soothe and hydrate.

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    belif Aqua Bomb Hydrating Toner SuperiorAmazon£21.00

    Why we picked it. This step in your routine will hydrate your skin, balancing both dry and oily areas with ingredients like Glycerin and Betaine, while also soothing your combination skin.

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    COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner SuperiorAmazon£12.99

    Why we picked it. This step sweeps away residual impurities and helps clarify your combination skin by utilizing Glycolic Acid and Betaine Salicylate to effectively manage breakouts and blemishes.

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    ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner SuperiorAmazon£13.72
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    The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution SuperiorAmazon£9.52
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    Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner SuperiorAmazon£30.37
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    Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner SuperiorAmazon£17.95
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    Etude House Soon Jung pH 5.5 Relief Toner SuperiorAmazon£14.29
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    Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner HighAmazon£15.99
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    TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner Light SuperiorAmazon£19.91
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    First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads SuperiorAmazon£20.00
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    SNP Prep Peptaronic Toner SuperiorAmazon£15.99
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    Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner HighAmazon£18.00
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    Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Toner SuperiorAmazon£33.70
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    Missha Skin Peeling Pad HighAmazon£24.45
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    Pixi Retinol Tonic SuperiorAmazon£14.05
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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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