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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 ceramides help manage oiliness and minimize pores, while formulas with salicylic acid and glycolic acid help combat breakouts and clear out impurities.

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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.

Lovi's ranking

Why we picked these. Hyaluronic Acid and salicylic acid hydrate your skin while gently clearing out pores to help keep excess shine and breakouts under control.

  1. 1
    Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner SuperiorAmazon£30.37

    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
    Rodial Vitamin C Brightening Tonic SuperiorAmazon£29.99

    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.

  3. 3
    Dear, Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner SuperiorAmazon£11.49

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

    Why we picked it. This product sweeps away residual impurities to help you manage oiliness, with lactic acid and willow bark extract working to exfoliate and clarify your skin.

  5. 5
    Some By Mi Snail Truecica Miracle Repair Toner SuperiorAmazon£13.98

    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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    Caudalie Vinopure Purifying Toner SuperiorAmazon£29.00

    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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    Pyunkang Yul Calming Deep Moisture Toner SuperiorAmazon£11.65

    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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    Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner SuperiorAmazon£16.99

    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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    COSRX Hydrium Watery Toner SuperiorAmazon£16.89
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    COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner SuperiorAmazon£12.99
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    numbuzin No.5 Vitamin Boosting Essential Toner SuperiorAmazon£13.60
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    Medicube Zero Pore Pad SuperiorAmazon£15.30
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    SNP Prep Peptaronic Toner SuperiorAmazon£15.99
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    Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner SuperiorAmazon£17.95
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    Pixi Retinol Tonic SuperiorAmazon£14.05
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    Proactiv Revitalizing Toner SuperiorAmazon£20.57
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    Paula's Choice Advanced Replenishing Toner HighAmazon£29.00
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    Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner HighAmazon£15.99
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    Paula's Choice Resist Weightless Advanced Repairing Toner SuperiorAmazon£29.00
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    Anua BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner SuperiorAmazon£18.00
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    Some By Mi AHA-BHA-PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner SuperiorAmazon£11.70
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    Mizon Snail Repair Intensive Toner SuperiorAmazon£33.70
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    TIRTIR Milk Skin Toner Light SuperiorAmazon£19.91
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    ROUND LAB Birch Juice Moisturizing Toner SuperiorAmazon£13.72
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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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