9 Toners That Won't Further Irritate Acne-Prone Skin

Worried about breaking out even more? This gentle toner promises to do away with your spots while balancing the skin's pH levels which is crucial to maintaining a stable skin condition.

Not needing too much of it, the lotion-like consistency absorbs quickly into the skin and leaves your skin feeling moisturised after. Also, the toner promises 20% better absorption and control of oil secretion too!

If you’re dealing with acne and clogged pores, exfoliation is the key to clear skin. The Cosrx’s AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner is the perfect daily gentle exfoliator that’s suitable even for dry skin types. It contains willow bark water and apple water to gently lift up dead skin cells and sebum to promote clear and smooth skin.

Although Thayers Witch Hazel with Aloe Vera is labelled as an astringent, but trust me, it will not irritate your skin! Formulated with organic, non-distilled witch hazel extract and aloe vera, this toner will soothe and clarify your skin, and it’s all thanks to the antioxidants and antibacterial properties.

It’s that time of the month and paired with stress and external pollution, your skin isn’t happy. Maintain and improve your skin’s clarity with Hada Labo’s Blemish & Oil Control Hydrating Lotion. It’s made with Hatomugi extract and hyaluronic acid to impart moisture and tackle acne.

No matter how tempting it is, remember to never pick, squeeze or pop your acne as it will damage your skin’s elasticity and cause scarring. But don’t worry, your scars will fade very soon with Melano CC’s Vitamin C Brightening Lotion. This toner uses pure vitamin C to lighten acne scars, dark spots and fight free radicals.

Beauty junkies already know the healing and anti-aging benefits of snail mucin. If you haven’t incorporated snail mucin into your beauty routine, what are you waiting for? The Benton Snail Bee High Content Skin is made with snail mucin, bee venom and niacinamide to repair damaged skin, heal acne and combat aging all at the same time.

Do you go through sheets and sheets of blotting paper on a daily basis? It’s time to give Sunday Riley’s Martian Mattifying Melting Water-Gel Toner a try. 

Formulated with bentonite clay, marshmallow extract, green tea and Manuka honey, this potent toner can control and mattify the skin’s excess oil while tightening enlarged pores. This unique toner has a cooling gel texture which will slowly melt into a lightweight treatment solution as you apply it on your skin.

Redness? Irritation? Broken skin? Have no fear, the Soon Jung Relief Toner is here! With an ideal pH of 5.5, this gentle and soothing toner uses Panthenol and Madecassoside to repair and protect your moisture barrier. The formula is hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic and suitable for skin that is prone to sensitivity and irritation.

Swissvita’s Acne Solution Skin Balancing Toner is formulated with organic willow herb extract, zinc lactate, penitential and other plant extracts to help combat acne while retaining your skin’s moisture levels. The alcohol-free toner can soothe and improve redness, blemishes and clogged pores.