The Best Facial Toners & Astringents
We compared seven top-rated facial toners on owner ratings, expert reviews, and price. The Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is our top pick for its dual-textured design and effective exfoliation.
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The bottom line
The Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 is our top pick for its dual-textured design that effectively exfoliates and hydrates the skin, backed by a 4.6/5 Amazon rating from over 32,000 reviews. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner is a strong budget alternative at $9, with a 4.7/5 rating from 64,971 owners. The Medicube Deep Vita C Toner Pads offer targeted dark spot treatment and are a close second, priced at $18.9 with a 4.7/5 rating from 5,556 reviews. Those with sensitive skin may prefer the Anua Rice Glow Milky Toner for its soothing ingredients and non-sticky finish, though it is slightly more expensive at $19.85.
medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0 $18.90
Best dual-textured exfoliation and hydration
The Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0 offers effective exfoliation and hydration with its dual-textured design, priced at $18.9. It has a 4.6/5 rating from 32,797 owners, who report significant improvements in skin clarity and pore size reduction. The tradeoff is the difficulty some users face in purchasing it.
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner $9.00
Affordable exfoliation with glycolic acid
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner provides effective exfoliation at $9, with a 4.7/5 rating from 64,971 owners. It contains 7% glycolic acid and plant-derived extracts to reduce irritation. The tradeoff is the need to use it in the evening to avoid sun exposure.
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medicube Toner Pads $18.90
Targeted dark spot treatment with vitamin C
The Medicube Deep Vita C Toner Pads offer targeted dark spot treatment and skin radiance enhancement at $18.9, with a 4.7/5 rating from 5,556 owners. The tradeoff is that some users did not notice significant improvement in dark spots.
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- medicube Toner Pads Zero Pore Pad 2.0 Best for exfoliation and hydration 9.0/10 $18.90 Amazon
- The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner Best budget option for exfoliation 8.0/10 $9.00 Amazon
- medicube Toner Pads Best for dark spot treatment 8.0/10 $18.90 Amazon
- Anua Rice Glow Milky Toner Best for sensitive skin 7.0/10 $19.85 Amazon
- medicube Toner Pads Red Best for acne control 7.0/10 $18.90 Amazon
- medicube Toner Pads Best for collagen infusion 7.0/10 $19.90 Amazon
- medicube PDRN Cooling Soothing Toner Pads Mixed reviews, limited data 6.0/10 $18.90 Amazon
Who should buy which
Those looking for effective exfoliation and hydration should choose the Medicube Zero Pore Pad 2.0. Budget-conscious buyers will appreciate The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner. For targeted dark spot treatment, the Medicube Deep Vita C Toner Pads are the best choice. Sensitive skin users may prefer the Anua Rice Glow Milky Toner for its soothing ingredients and non-sticky finish.
Also-rans
The Medicube PDRN Cooling Soothing Toner Pads (B0GVDD3ZXZ) received mixed reviews and limited data, making it a less certain choice. The Medicube Toner Pads (B0DX74CWSQ) and Medicube Toner Pads Red (B0CV7RX6ML) are good options but did not stand out enough to earn a pick role.