These Toners Keep Acne In Check *And* Make Your Skin Glow

If you find yourself regularly fighting breakouts or controlling your acne-prone skin, you’d likely benefit from adding a toner to your skincare lineup.

While there continues to be some confusion over what defines a toner, it’s best understood as a water-based liquid that delivers deep and fast hydration and primes skin for the rest of your routine. Even so, “there is still no uniform definition across the beauty industry of what a toner actually does as their functions vary from brand to brand,” explains Shereene Idriss, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City. “Depending on what it contains, it may also deliver a boost of antioxidants or even serve as an exfoliating step to get rid of dead skin cells and unnecessary build up.”

Meet Our Experts: Shereene Idriss, MD, a board-certified dermatologist in New York City

Because most people with acne have some combination of these skin types or have different needs at different times, here are the best toners for acne-prone skin so you can find the best option for you.