10 Best toner for acne (2025)

10 best toner for acne in 2025 offer effective solutions for those struggling with breakouts and blemishes. These toners are formulated with powerful ingredients like salicylic acid, witch hazel, and tea tree oil, which help to unclog pores, reduce inflammation, and balance oil production. Brands like Neutrogena, Paula's Choice, and Thayers have gained popularity for their gentle yet effective formulations. Additionally, many of these toners are alcohol-free, ensuring they won't dry out the skin. Incorporating one of these top-rated toners into your skincare routine can significantly improve your complexion and promote clearer, healthier skin.

Bestseller No. 1

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution Acne Toner with Salicylic Acid and Glycolic Acid, Pore Refining Oily Skin Toner, Gentle Exfoliant to Unclog Pores and Remove Dead Skin Cells

This exfoliating acne toner with salicylic acid and glycolic acid helps remove pore-clogging debris and smooth skin texture. It removes excess dirt and dead skin cells to leave skin feeling refreshed and even.
Removes excess dirt and dead skin cells to leave skin feeling refreshed and even
Treats skin concerns like Red, raised pimples, Blackheads, Whiteheads, clogged pores, Enlarged pores, Uneven skin texture, Sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid: An Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) often considered the gold standard in dermatology for skin exfoliation. Within our formulas, it is recognized for its ability to increase skin surface cell turnover and help visibly improve skin tone and texture.
0.5% Salicylic Acid: Known for its effective exfoliating properties to help clear and refine the appearance of pores. An ideal choice for those concerned with clogged pores and oily skin.

SaleBestseller No. 2

Thayers Blemish Clearing Salicylic Acid Toner, Acne Treatment Face Toner with 2% Salicylic Acid, Soothing and Non-Stripping Skin Care, 12 Fl Oz

Alcohol-Free Blemish Toner For Face: Thayers Alcohol-Free and Fragrance-Free Blemish Acne Toner clears acne blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads, while actively preventing new breakouts all without wrecking your skin's moisture barrier
Soothing & Clearing Formula: This Thayers facial toner formula immediately soothes skin while removing oil, sweat, and dirt for a refreshing, renewed sensation. After just 1 week, skin looks clearer from acne blemishes and texture looks smoother- 92.5% agree
Salicylic Acid Toner: This acne treatment toner features derm active maximum strength 2% Salicylic Acid and plant extracts Witch Hazel + Lemon Grass + Aloe to immediately soothe skin
Alcohol-Free & Non-Stripping: This alcohol-free face toner gently penetrates pores to control acne without stripping skin. Fragrance and paraben free and non-comedogenic facial toner
Dermatologist-Tested Skin Care: For generations, Thayers has been the go-to choice in medicine cabinets. Thayers facial skin care products are dermatologist tested for safety and backed by science to level up your skin—for real results

SaleBestseller No. 3

Clean & Clear Essentials Oil-Free Deep Cleaning Face Astringent with 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Medication for All Skin Types, Facial Astringent to Treat & Help Prevent Pimples, 8 fl. oz

Specially formulated for acne-prone skin, this deep cleaning face astringent instantly removes surface oil to unclog pores and to help fight acne
Its oil-free formula can be used on all skin types, including normal, oily and combination skin
Formulated to treat and help prevent pimples
Fights oil and deep cleans pores

SaleBestseller No. 4

PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid, BHA Liquid Exfoliant for Face, Unclogs and Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Blue Algae & Antioxidants Help Calm Redness, For Acne Prone Skin, 4 fl oz

Dermatologist recommended brand – From the makers of the dermatologist-recommended PanOxyl Acne Wash
Clears and helps prevent acne for smoother, breakout-free skin
Unclogs and minimizes the appearance of pores, giving you clearer, brighter-looking skin
Gentle Alcohol-free formula that is pH-balanced can be used daily to treat acne-prone skin
Blue Algae and Antioxidants help calm irritation and redness

Bestseller No. 5

Thayers Blemish Clearing Acne Pads, Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment for Face, Pore Reducing, Exfoliating, and Soothing Skincare, Witch Hazel Toner Pads, 60 Ct

Alcohol-Free Blemish Toner Pads for Face: Thayers Alcohol-Free Blemish Toner Acne Pads clear acne blemishes, blackheads and whiteheads, while actively preventing new breakouts. Clear acne-prone skin without wrecking your skin's moisture barrier
Skin Looks Clearer: These softly textured toner pads are a game changer for clearing acne without stripping your skin’s moisture barrier. After just 1 week, skin looks clearer from acne blemishes and texture looks smoother- 92.5% agree
Salicylic Acid Pads: These acne face pads are formulated with maximum OTC strength 2% Salicylic Acid fused with plant extracts Witch Hazel + Lemon Grass + Aloe to immediately soothe skin while removing oil, sweat and dirt for a refreshing, renewed sensation
Alcohol-Free & Non-Stripping: These alcohol-free acne treatment pads gently penetrate pores to control acne without stripping skin. Fragrance and paraben free and non-comedogenic facial toner pads
Dermatologist-Tested Skin Care: For generations, Thayers has been the go-to choice in medicine cabinets. Thayers facial skin care products are dermatologist tested for safety and backed by science to level up your skin—for real results

SaleBestseller No. 6

Take Care of Your Skin: Gentle yet effective acne toner helps tone, exfoliate and balance skin’s natural oils for skin that's visibly clear, smooth, and calm. Leaves your skin hydrated - hydrated skin is a healthy skin!
2% Salicylic Acid: Rapid-action 2% salicylic acid formula helps to clear and prevent breakouts. It's a gentle formula that is designed to exfoliate the skin, decongest pores, smooth textural irregularities, and reduce redness and uneven skin tone. Ideal for all skin types!
Clarify & Refine Pores: Clarify stubborn pores with glycolic acid and lactic acid while cica and allantoin help soothe and reduce signs of redness. Reduce signs of external stress with antioxidant-rich acerola and refreshing cucumber.
3-Step Acne Regimen: Use our Acne Exfoliating Toner as Step 2 in your daily face wash routine. Start with our Acne Clarifying Cleaner, move to the Acne Exfoliating Toner, and finish with our Acne Oil-Free Moisturizer. Follow this daily routine for beautiful, clear and confident skin.
Clean Formula: Our plant-based toner is sulfate-free, alcohol-free, fragrance-free, paraben-free, gluten-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and Leaping Bunny certified.

SaleBestseller No. 7

SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Toner - 5.07Oz, 150ml - Mild Exfoliating Skin Prep Korean Toner for All Skin Types - Daily Blackhead Removing Pore Minimizer for Face Texture - Korean Skin Care

SOME BY MI : SOME BY MI is a compound word of ‘SOMETHING’ and ‘BY A MIRACLE’. Our brand mission is to make products that stick to the essentials of cosmetics, with safe and clean ingredients with proven efficacy. Through our Skincare products, we hope to bring some positive changes and ‘MIRACLES’ to your skin
MIRACLE TONER : The Korean toner helps to refine skin texture in the first step of skincare, ensuring a smooth base for makeup application. This AHA BHA toner is particularly effective due to its inclusion of AHA/BHA/PHA ingredients, which gently exfoliate dead skin cells and impurities, leaving the skin clear and smooth. Additionally, the high concentration of tea tree extract in this pore care toner soothes and treats troubled skin, making it an essential part of any Korean skincare routine
KEY INGREDIENTS : AHA exfoliates the surface of the skin and can help to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and improve the skin texture and tone. BHA exfoliates the inside of the pores, help to clear out impurities and excess sebum. PHA is a gentle exfoliator which help to hydrate the skin, brighten the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and improve the overall texture of the skin
MIRACLE LINE : MIRACLE Lines are suitable for sensitive skin, containing high amounts of Tea Tree Leaf to improve the skin. This line has optimally mixed AHA, BHA, PHA to refine dead skin cells and impurities, and Truecica, an exclusive calming agent, that maintains healthy-looking skin and refines sebum and skin troubles through pH balance care. Free of 20 harmful ingredients and passed irritation test for sensitive skin
SOME BY US : We make products with proven efficacy only by undergoing strict testing from the planning & developing stages to product launch, in collaboration with various dermatology experts. If you have any questions about our products, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your satisfaction is the ‘First Priority Goal’ of SOME BY MI

Bestseller No. 8

Thayers Alcohol-Free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner for Glowing Skin, Soothing, Hydrating, Refreshing Toner for Normal and Combination Skin, 12oz

Gentle Face Toner: Alcohol-free and formulated to soothe, tone, hydrate, and balance the pH level of skin; This face toner helps reduce the look of pores, balance oily skin, and maintain the skin's moisture barrier; Improves skin texture by 22%
Proven Results: In just one use of this face toner, skin feels nourished, healthier, skin tone appears even, and skin is hydrated all day long. After one week of use, pores look reduced, skin looks clarified, and skin texture looks smoother. Non-comedogenic.
All-Over Usage: Countless uses to hydrate from head to toe; This toner soothes skin after shaving and waxing, preps skin for makeup, cleanses nails pre-manicure, and calms irritation from sunburns, bug bites, and fresh tattoos.
98 Percent Natural Origin Ingredients: Made with certified organic Witch Hazel grown and harvested exclusively for Thayers on a family farm in Connecticut, and certified organic Aloe Vera
Unique Formulation: Thayers Witch Hazel extract is farm-to-bottle. It's picked by hand and made the old-fashioned way (via maceration) using water only and NEVER touching alcohol; Dermatologist tested for safety and 100 Percent cruelty free

Bestseller No. 9

Anua Heartleaf 77 Soothing Toner I pH 5.5 Trouble Care, Calming Skin, Refreshing, Hydrating, Purifying, Cruelty Free, Vegan,(250ml / 8.45 fl.oz.)

SOOTHING FACE TONER : Infused with the highest concentration of Heartleaf Extract, known best for it's calming effects, this toner is designed to soothe, tone, hydrate, and balance the skin's pH level.
FORMULATED WITH NATURAL INGREDIENTS : Contains 77% Heartleaf Extract grown and haversted in Korea. Cruely free, Vegan, Paraben Free.
FOR ALL SKIN TYPES : Free from irritating ingredients, provides clear and even skin tone as well as hydrating the skin, making it suitable for all skin types.
PERFECT CHOICE FOR YOUR SKINCARE REGIMEN : Enhances the absorption of serums, ampoules and moisturizers as the first step of your skincare routine, perfectlly prepping your skin before make-up to achieve glowy glass skin look.
VIRAL ITEM IN KOREAN H&B STORES : Ranked #1 in Olive Young & Lalavla, Raved on Tiktok too!

SaleBestseller No. 10

Differin Witch Hazel Toner for Face, Pore-Minimizing Skin Toner by the makers of Differin Gel, Gentle Skin Care for Acne Prone Sensitive Skin, 8 oz (Packaging May Vary)

MAINTAINS SKIN'S MOISTURE: Formulated to reduce excess surface oil with less irritation and prep skin for Differin Gel
PORE CONTROL: Reduces pore-clogging impurities while minimizing the appearance of pores
KEY INGREDIENTS: Features witch hazel to reduce excess surface oil, vitamin B, rosehip extract and aloe to condition skin, and chamomile to soothe skin
HOW TO USE: Apply after cleansing to remove any remaining impurities and prepare the skin for Differin Gel
SOOTHES & CONDITIONS: Suitable for all skin types and gentle enough for daily use, morning and night

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