Ranked by ingredients
Best Toners
The 10 highest-scoring of the 81 toners we scored, ranked on what is in the bottle rather than what is on it. Every score comes from the product's own ingredient list; no brand pays to be here.
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Byoma$15.99Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner2 high-impact actives: Gluconolactone, Beta-Glucan. Fragrance-free
Actives: Centella Asiatica Extract, Gluconolactone, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol
A91 - 2
Numbuzin$22.00Numbuzin No.4 Hydrating Glow Mineral Toner3 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Betaine Salicylate, Madecassoside, Centella Asiatica Extract
A91 - 3
Round Lab$28.00Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Toner Pad2 high-impact actives: Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA). Fragrance-free
Actives: Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
A91 - 4
Skin1004$19.80 · 120mlSkin1004 Hyalu-Cica Cloudy Mist2 high-impact actives: Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Beta-Glucan. Fragrance-free
Actives: Centella Asiatica Extract, Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate, Beta-Glucan
A91 - 5
Some By Mi$16.99Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner4 high-impact actives: Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Gluconolactone +1 more. Fragrance-free
Actives: Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide, Centella Asiatica Extract
A91 - 6
Torriden$26.00Torriden BALANCEFUL Toner Pad3 high-impact actives: Gluconolactone, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid (LHA), Lactobacillus Ferment. Fragrance-free
Actives: Gluconolactone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid
A91 - 7
TruSkin$19.99 · 4.2 fl ozTruSkin AHA BHA Toner with PHA & Vitamin C3 high-impact actives: Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Salicylic Acid. Fragrance-free
Actives: Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Ganoderma Lucidum Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Salicylic Acid
A91 - 8
Beauty of Joseon$18.00 · 150mlBeauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water1 high-impact active: Niacinamide. Fragrance-free
Actives: Niacinamide
A90 - 9
Mario Badescu$16.00Mario Badescu PDRN Milky Toner with PHA and Peptides2 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Gluconolactone. Loses points on safety: moderate comedogenic potential (avg 1.7/5)
Actives: Niacinamide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Gluconolactone, Tocopherol
A90 - 10
Mario Badescu$24.00Mario Badescu PDRN Serum Toner Pads with Niacinamide + Peptides6 high-impact actives: Niacinamide, Gluconolactone, Argireline (Acetyl Hexapeptide-3) +3 more. Loses points on safety: 1 EU 26 allergen: Linalool
Actives: Niacinamide, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Gluconolactone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1
A90
71 more toners are scored in the Formulate app.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best toner?
Byoma Hydrating Milky Toner by Byoma scores highest of the 81 toners Formulate has scored, at 91/100 (grade A). 2 high-impact actives: Gluconolactone, Beta-Glucan. Fragrance-free.
How are these toners ranked?
Each product is scored out of 100 on its formula: how well-researched its actives are, whether the label discloses their concentration, the research behind them, and how complete and well-built the formula is. Safety is checked separately — irritants, fragrance, EU-listed allergens, endocrine concerns and pore-clogging ingredients — and only costs points when it falls below 95. No brand pays to be listed.
Are these toners fragrance-free?
76 of the 81 toners scored contain no synthetic fragrance. 41 lost points on the safety check.
Best skincare by type
Educational only. Scores rate a product's formula, not how it will suit your skin. Patch-test new products, and see a dermatologist for persistent skin conditions. Some links are affiliate links; they never affect a score.