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Vegan Toners I Actually Love 🌿
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Judith Chetwood
I went fully vegan with my skincare two years ago and honestly the toner step was the hardest to figure out. Tried so many that broke me out or did nothing. These are the ones that earned a permanent spot on my shelf.
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Hydrating Toners 💧
 
Exfoliating Picks
 
Best for Oily Skin 🫧
 
Sensitive Skin Faves
 
Pre-Makeup Prep 💄
 
Budget-Friendly Wins

Hydrating Toners 💧

My skin used to feel tight after cleansing no matter what I did. These fixed that completely. I layer them under makeup and my foundation actually stays put now.

 
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I spray this between every skincare step. my skin drinks it up 💧
SOS Save.Our.Skin Daily Rescue Facial Spray - Tower 28 Beauty
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smells like a spa day. genuinely calming on irritated skin after a long week.
Herbivore Botanicals Jasmine Green Tea Balancing Toner
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this one surprised me. I bought it on a whim and now I panic when it runs low lol
Youth To The People Kombucha Toner - 0.5oz
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lightweight but does so much. pores look smaller within a week.
Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner - Biossance
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technically micellar but I use it as a hydrating toner step and it works perfectly
E-Rase™ Milki Micellar Water - Drunk Elephant
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Exfoliating Picks

I over-exfoliated once and wrecked my skin for a month. These are gentle enough that even my sensitive face can handle them 2-3 times a week.

 
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the PHA in this is so gentle. my texture improved without any peeling or redness.
Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA+BHA Pore-Tight Toner
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BHA toner that doesn't sting 🙌
Farmacy Mini Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner
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old school pick but it works. I keep coming back to it every winter.
Calendula Herbal-Extract Alcohol-Free Toner
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super affordable for what you get. great if you're starting out with acids.
CLEAR & PURIFY - Balancing Dual-Layer Toner
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tingling is real but in a good way. use it at night, wake up with smooth skin.
tarte Knockout Tingling Treatment Reviews
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Best for Oily Skin 🫧

I have an oily T-zone that could fry an egg by noon. These toners actually control shine without drying me out before I apply makeup.

 
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this keeps my oil in check all day. foundation doesn't slide off anymore.
OLEHENRIKSEN Toners
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salicylic acid but gentle. I use it on breakout days only.
Murad Clarifying Toner
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French pharmacy vibes. mattifies without making my cheeks feel like paper.
Vinopure Purifying Toner | Caudalie ≡ SEPHORA
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lightweight and absorbs in seconds. great under SPF
innisfree Green Tea PDRN™ Retinol Korean Toner
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I mist this right before primer and my makeup sits SO much better
Saie Slip Tint Dewy Tinted Moisturizer
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Sensitive Skin Faves

My cheeks turn red if I even look at fragrance wrong. These are the ones that never irritated me, not even once.

 
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saved my moisture barrier when I destroyed it with retinol. not even exaggerating.
Ceramidin™ Skin Barrier Korean Serum Milky Toner
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FAB never lets me down. this one is like a comfort blanket for angry skin 🤍
Ultra Repair Wild Oat Hydrating Toner - First Aid Beauty
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real rose petals floating in there. feels fancy and actually works.
Fresh Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Toner
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creamy texture that confused me at first but now I get the hype
LANEIGE Cream Skin Milky Toner with Ceramides
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a splurge but my dry patches vanished after three days
Luminous Dewy Skin Mist - Tatcha
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Pre-Makeup Prep 💄

I spent years wondering why my makeup looked cakey. Turns out the toner step was the missing link. These prep my skin perfectly before foundation.

 
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technically primer territory but the toner-like texture makes it perfect for layering
Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Gripping Primer
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hyaluronic acid mist. one spritz and my skin looks plump enough to skip concealer sometimes.
Peter Thomas Roth Water Drench® Ice-Facial Cooling Mist
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Selena knew what she was doing. sets and preps. I use it for both.
Always An Optimist 4-In-1 Mist | Rare Beauty ≡ SEPHORA
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pricey but the glow is REAL. my friend asked if I got a facial 😂
Charlotte Tilbury Daily Glow Toner with Niacinamide
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vegan, clean, and keeps everything locked in for 10+ hours
Kosas Cloud Set Airy Setting Spray + Smoothing Mist
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Budget-Friendly Wins

Not everything needs to cost $50. I rotate these in regularly and they honestly perform just as well as the expensive stuff.

 
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seven dollars. SEVEN. and it outperforms toners triple the price.
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toning Solution - The Ordinary
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finally a drugstore-priced toner at Sephora that actually hydrates
Korean Jeju Green Tea Ceramide Refillable Milk Toner
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so gentle I can use it daily. no irritation, just smoother skin over time.
The INKEY List PHA Toner 100ml
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boring bottle, incredible formula. ceramides do the heavy lifting here.
Hydrating Toner
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simple ingredients, does exactly what it promises. nothing more nothing less 🌹
Rosewater Facial Toner
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