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10 Gentle Toners for Sensitive Skin
Toners are the quiet achievers of skincare—soothing sensitivity, calming redness, and helping to keep your skin’s moisture barrier in check.
Text Ebru Kabacık
Many of us skip toners, believing that our trusty serums and moisturizers have it all covered. But a barrier-repairing toner can be a game-changer, especially if your routine includes actives like retinol or AHAs. As the weather cools, dryness and redness often creep in, making a hydrating and calming toner even more essential. These multitaskers don’t just prep your skin for the next steps—they also help reduce inflammation and redness, leaving your complexion glowing with regular use. Whether you apply them with a cotton pad or your hands, these 10 gentle toners deliver results your skin will love.
Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Lotion, $22
Lightweight and fast-absorbing, this toner provides instant hydration. With redness-reducing centella asiatica and chamomile extracts, plus a blend of squalane, glycerin, panthenol, and three types of hyaluronic acid, it’s a soothing powerhouse.
Torriden DIVE-IN Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner, $23
Looking for hydration without the greasiness? Torriden’s toner features five types of hyaluronic acid for intense moisture, allantoin to brighten and fade spots, and panthenol to soften fine lines.
Dr. Barbara Sturm Balancing Toner, $80
This toner’s standout feature is its ability to remove excess sebum. Beta-glucan strengthens the skin barrier and provides hydration, while citric acid, a gentle AHA, minimizes pores and helps fade dark spots.
Laneige Cream Skin Toner & Moisturizer, $36
When your skin’s feeling dry, red, or irritated, this green tea and tocopherol-infused formula steps up. It’s the perfect morning companion before SPF for all-day hydration and comfort.
Caudalie Vinoclean Moisturizing Toner, $30
With rose water, a treasured ingredient in Turkish beauty traditions, this toner gently soothes and hydrates. You can also use it in your evening routine to remove makeup. It suits all skin types, including sensitive ones.
Misbahçe Moisturizing & Anti-Redness Activated Facial Water, 1.300 TL
Refresh on the go with this mist toner featuring neroli, rose, hyaluronic acid, and German chamomile water. Pop it in the fridge for an extra cooling effect—it’s a lifesaver for irritated skin.
Augustinus Bader The Essence, $97
Think of this toner as a serum in disguise. Salicylic acid gently exfoliates and balances sebum, while the brand’s signature TFC8 complex supports cell renewal. Green tea calms redness and arginine promotes skin repair.
I’m From Rice Toner, $12,99
One of K-beauty’s cult favorites, this toner features rice extract as its star ingredient. Its milky texture might surprise you, but thanks to niacinamide's sebum-balancing properties, it’s perfect for combination and oily skin.
Chanel Sublimage La Lotion, $195
Packed with antioxidants, this toner protects against free radical damage. Hyaluronic acid and glycerin hydrate the skin, niacinamide refines pores, and citric acid targets dark spots.
CeraVe Hydrating Toner, $9,99
Proof that good skincare doesn’t have to break the bank. CeraVe’s toner is formulated with niacinamide to control oil, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to lock in moisture and tocopherol to protect against free radical damage.
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