While a toner has the texture and feel of water, each is uniquely formulated with different types of active and balancing ingredients. If you have yet to make an exfoliating toner a constant in your skincare regimen, now is the time to consider it! An exfoliating toner is usually made with a combination of acids, humectants and pH-balancing ingredients to do a little bit of everything for your skin! Regular exfoliation is key to reduce texture and refine the skin’s surface for a smoother, glowing complexion. In addition, it helps to purify the pores and remove excess oil to leave the skin clear and luminous instantly.

Best Cult-Classic Exfoliating Toner

Biologique Recherche
Lotion P50 1970

The cult favorite formula is known for its ability to clarify and purify the skin. Containing phenol, niacinamide, salicylic acid and sulfur it has many acne-clearing benefits as well as hydrating, brightening and balancing effects with its blend of acids. This is a product that you will continue coming back to. 

Best Clean-Beauty Exfoliating Toner

Danucera
D22 Tonic

D22 Tonic stands out as a versatile multi-tasking toner that goes beyond your typical toner. Beyond its role of prepping the skin for subsequent skincare steps, the tonic delivers deep nourishment, gentle exfoliation, and effective tightening to the skin. Understanding the ingredients that go on your skin matters; birch water extract the grape flower cell extract are standouts in the tonic, which offer nourishment and a reduction of redness in the skin. 

Best Exfoliating Toner for Sensitive Skin

Augustinus Bader
The Essence

This 3-in-1 formula combines the properties of a gentle exfoliant, a purifying toner and a refreshing, hydrating essence. Its natural active ingredients nourish, hydrate and protect the skin from environmental aggressors while gently removing impurities. Additionally, its clean formula helps to soothe redness and balance the complexion. The Essence is an easy way to streamline your post-cleanse routine due to its multi-tasking formula! 

Best Exfoliating Toner for Texture

Environ
Concentrated Alpha Hydroxy Toner

This toner contains a high concentration of glycolic acid which helps replenish the natural acid mantle of the skin. It encourages gentle exfoliating to help refine the texture of the skin, resulting in skin that feels smoother and looks radiantly healthy. Recommended to be applied using a cotton-wool swab to face, neck and decollete in the morning and evening. 

Best Exfoliating Toner for Dry Skin

Forlle’d
Hyalogy P-Effect PEELING Lotion

This mild peeling lotion triggers the recovery process to strengthen, protect and leave the skin wonderfully soft and supple.

Best Exfoliating Toner for All Skin Types 

Future 5 Elements
Floral Lotion No.2

Floral Lotion No. 2 is a hydrating and balancing toner, rich in fruit and plant extracts, natural moisturizers, antioxidants, alpha and beta hydroxy acids as well as naturally sourced vitamins and minerals. For those with dry skin, experience deep hydration that replenishes and balances your skin’s moisture levels. 

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