13 Best Toners for Sensitive Skin

Toners are great to balance out your skin’s pH level and reduce the appearance of pores.

They can keep acne-prone or oily-prone skin in check and also smoothen the skin, making it ready to apply your makeup. They are, however, well known for irritating the skin, especially if it’s sensitive. They can leave your skin looking red and blotchy thanks to their harsh ingredients

The Best Toners For Sensitive Skin

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REN Clean Skincare – It’s All Glow Skincare Set

Reduce the appearance of dull-looking skin with this glow-boosting toner.

REN have designed this toner to dramatically improve your skin and leave it looking radiant, healthy and even-looking. 

Not only is this product suitable to use on sensitive skin, but it will also make the surface of your skin appear smoother, brighter and more polished. 

You should apply the tonic onto the skin using a cotton pad. 

CeraVe Hydrating Toner for Face Non-Alcoholic with Hyaluronic Acid

This pH-balanced toner will help to remove impurities from your skin after cleansing.

This lightweight toner will help to soften and smooth your skin and leave it looking and feeling both hydrated and healthy. 

CeraVe has formulated its toner to be especially suited to those of you with sensitive skin.

The toner is fragrance-free and oil-free and non-comedogenic while also being allergy-tested and skin tested to make sure it doesn’t cause any irritation. 

Use this product to help maintain your skin’s natural barrier and keep it looking its best. 

Confort Tonique By Lancome for Unisex

Formulated with honey and almond seed extract, this toner will help to calm your skin and prevent any flare-ups.

It feels silky-soft and will help to moisturize your face to leave it feeling smooth and hydrated. 

It will help to even out your complexion and reduce the appearance of pores, without being too harsh on your sensitive skin.

Just apply the product with a cotton pad and then gently wipe it over your face. 

Kiehl’s Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Normal to Oily Skin Type Toner for Unisex

Use this toner to soothe your skin and calm any problem areas.

Created with natural ingredients, this toner won’t be harsh on your skin and will instead leave it feeling refreshed and hydrated. 

It will keep up the natural balance of your skin and being alcohol-free, you don’t have to worry about the product stripping your skin. 

You can apply it all over your face using a soft cotton pad. 

Thayers Alcohol-Free Cucumber Witchazel Facial Toner

This alcohol-free toner has been formulated to soothe the skin, tone, hydrate and balance your pH level.

After continued use, the toner will reduce the appearance of pores, balance out your skin if it’s oily and also protect the skin’s moisture barrier. 

Created with 98% natural ingredients, you can be sure that this toner will be gentle on your skin and not cause any blotchiness or irritation. 

With just one use of this toner, you can expect to notice results. Your skin will feel nourished and healthier and appear more even looking in texture and tone. 

Mario Badescu Aloe Vera Toner for Dry and Sensitive Skin

This mild toner is perfect for anyone with dry or sensitive skin.

Infused with calming aloe vera, it will soothe any irritated skin and cleanse anyway any dirt from the skin that could result in clogged pores. 

You should use this toner twice daily as a part of your regular skincare routine and just after cleansing.

For maximum results, you should look into Mario Badescu’s full skincare range for dry and sensitive skin. 

e.l.f.  Pure Skin Toner

A gentle and nourishing toner, this product will soothe the skin while also gently exfoliating it to reveal a smooth and glowing face.

It’s been designed to protect and maintain the skin’s natural barrier and can exfoliate without stripping the skin. 

Formulated with oat milk, this is a natural ingredient that will nourish and soothe the skin.

The Niacinamide in this toner will also help to reduce the appearance of pores, while the hyaluronic acid will keep your skin hydrated. 

Use the toner after cleansing and apply it with a cotton pad. 

Neutrogena Oil and Alcohol-Free Facial Toner

Use this toner to purify, refresh, and soothe the skin without stripping away any natural barriers.

The alcohol-free and non-comedogenic toner has been designed to be gentle and won’t irritate any sensitive skin, instead, it will gently remove any impurities, recondition the skin and won’t clog your pores. 

Use this toner as a part of your regular skincare routine and straight after cleansing.

You should moisten a cotton pad and then gently wipe over your face in upward strokes. 

Dickinson’s Enhanced Witch Hazel Hydrating Toner with Rosewater 

This is a gentle, alcohol-free toner infused with rosewater to leave the skin feeling soft and hydrated.

Formulated with powerful ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and distilled witch hazel, this toner will remove any impurities, moisturize the skin and refine your pores. 

Thanks to its hydrating properties and natural ingredients, the skin won’t feel tight after use.

Free from any parabens, sulphates, dyes or gluten, so you can be sure that the product won’t irritate your sensitive skin. 

Jurlique Hyrdating Mist

Created with real rose petals, this hydrating mist will leave the skin feeling instantly hydrated even after just one use.

It will help to create a balanced moisture barrier with your skin to leave your face with a glowing and healthy complexion. 

Not only can this product be used as a toner, but you can also use it throughout the day to refresh your face, which can come in particularly handy on any hot summer days. 

To use the product as a toner, just spray a light mist onto your face straight after cleansing. 

Proactiv Hydrating Facial Toner for Sensitive Skin

Thanks to it being alcohol-free, you can use this toner on even the most sensitive of skins. Proactiv’s toner formula will remove any impurities from the skin while also leaving it feeling nourished and hydrated without stripping away the skin. 

As a pore-refining toner, it will also reduce the appearance of pores, preventing any clogging and reducing any breakouts. 

Calming ingredients such as aloe, witch hazel and chamomile will help to soothe skin after cleansing and promote the growth of healthy skin. 

Sulwhasoo Essential Comfort Balancing Water

This is a quick-absorbing moisturising toner that will add a boost of hydration to the skin.

Use Sulwhasoo’s balancing water to create silky and radiant skin. 

After 14 days of use, 100% of customers noted that the skin felt soothed and could feel that their skin barrier was strengthened, and their skin felt softer to touch. 

For maximum results, pair the balancing water with Sulwhasoo’s other comfort products to leave the skin feeling thoroughly nourished and soothed.  

Urbanand Quick Toner from Hawaii

Created for all skin types, this toner is safe to use on sensitive skin.

It will help to maintain your natural pH balance while also soothing and moisturizing the skin. 

Formulated with Hawaiian deep-sea water, this product has a watery feel when applied and will absorb into the skin without leaving any residue. 

To use, apply the product to a cotton pad and then gently wipe over the skin after cleansing. You can follow up with a moisturizer and use it day or night.  

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Sensitive skin can be irritating, especially when it leaves your face feeling irritated and dry.

Red splotches and dry spots can also leave your skin looking and feeling unsightly. With the right products, you can help combat your sensitive skin and have it feeling soft and nourished in no time. 

After cleansing, you’ll need a toner before applying your moisturizer. With sensitive skin, you will want to look out for a toner that will nourish the skin and not strip away its natural barrier. You should look to purchase any alcohol-free toners. Alcohol can be an irritant to the skin, and this could end up making your sensitive skin much worse than it already is. 

You may also want to invest in a toner that has nourishing ingredients infused such as vitamins, hyaluronic acid or witch hazel. These can help to calm your skin while also leaving it feeling hydrated and refreshed.