The 7 Best Drugstore Toners of 2019

This rose-water based toner (which users say also has a pleasant, light rose scent) strikes the perfect balance between absorbing unwanted oil without stripping skin. It contains moisture-attracting glycerin, coupled with astringent witch hazel (which also just happens to be certified organic and grown on a family farm). The addition of aloe vera gives it added soothing properties, too. The brand has been around since 1874, so clearly they’re doing something right.

This brand offers countless different takes on toner, but this original can’t be beat, particularly if you have oily skin. The brand has relied on the same witch hazel formula since 1866, using a unique distilled kind of witch hazel that removes impurities without diluting it. Translation? The ingredient is more effective than ever at removing excess oil. This toner is also fragrance-free, and consistently pulls in tons of five-star reviews from loyal customers. 

Time to say buh-bye to blemishes. This oil-free toner uses oil-dissolving salicylic acid to keep pores clear, warding off blackheads, whiteheads, and red pimples alike. What’s so unique is that despite its breakout-busting prowess, it’s still gentle enough that you can use it up to three times daily without irritating your skin. Bonus points for the refreshing and invigorating peppermint scent.

Okay, this may be called a mist, but for all intents and purposes, you can use it just as you would a toner (although you don’t even need a cotton pad to swipe it on, just spritz and go!).  Made with 99 percent naturally-derived ingredients (and no parabens, dyes, silicones, or sulfates), it uses aloe juice to deeply hydrate dry skin. Best of all, you can use it post-cleansing (it creates a great base for makeup), post-makeup to help set it, or anytime throughout the day when your complexion needs a quick pick-me-up.

This checks all of the important criteria to look for when choosing a product for sensitive skin. It’s free of drying alcohol and potentially-irritating fragrance, and contains soothing and good-for-your skin ingredients, namely soothing chamomile extract, softening allatonin, and restorative pro-vitamin B5. Made with triple-purified water to hydrate skin and better prep it for moisturizer, it also contains witch hazel to help absorb any excess oil. 

This toner has a cult-like following, and for good reason. Not only do you get the astringent benefits of witch hazel and the soothing benefits of aloe vera, this also has the distinction of containing a five percent concentration of glycolic acid. With continued use, that glycolic acid helps dissolve dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking brighter, radiant, more glowy…you get the picture.

Still, because the glycolic acid in here has already been partially neutralized, there’s no need to worry about the potential for any kind of unsightly irritation. Happy customers comment on how amazing and bright it makes their skin look, especially after using it for a while.