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These soothing, hydrating toners could be the missing piece in your "glass skin" routine.

Toners are the unsung heroes that bridge the gap between cleansing and moisturizing, ensuring your skin is perfectly prepped to soak up all the goodness of your other skincare products. Toners from Western brands usually focus on exfoliation, but in Korean beauty, toners hold a special place due to their focus on hydration and skin balance. Whether you're dealing with oily skin, dryness, or sensitivity, there's a Korean toner tailored just for you. From a Belif milky toner that restores your skin's moisture barrier and a Cosrx bubbly toner that helps lift away stubborn blackheads to Biodance gel toner pads that are a quick, on-the-go solution for soothing redness and irritation, these K-beauty toners get the job done. 

A SeoulCeuticals Marine Mineral Plump & Glow Essence Toner made with 98% naturally derived ingredients like refreshing cucumber, antioxidant-rich green tea, tamarind, soothing aloe, and rejuvenating marine minerals — all of which make for a perfect dose of dewy radiance. This powerhouse mist not only hydrates and plumps your skin but also works its magic on blemishes, helping keep those pesky breakouts at bay.

SeoulCeuticals is a small skincare business that was founded in 2017 by a husband-and-wife team.

Promising review: "I was actually hesitant to buy this product because I figured it could just be hyped-up fancy water. It is NOT. For me, at least, it is a miracle in a bottle! I LOVE this stuff and never want to be without it! Why, you ask? Let me explain. For the past few years, I’ve suffered from dry, flaky, rough skin. I had found some products that would help to some degree, but none that would eliminate the problem. Well, when I tried another product in this line (the snail repair cream), I noticed a BIG difference. Almost all the flakes are gone, and I can wear makeup again without looking like a desiccated monster. HOWEVER, when I added this product to my regimen? Holy guacamole, Batman! My skin is SO soft, hydrated and SMOOTH! My foundation (well, CC cream) goes on like a dream! The two products together worked wonders, BUT even when I use this product alone with absolutely nothing else (out of sheer laziness, mind you), my skin still looks dewy, smooth, hydrated and glowing! I’m sold!  If I could give it 10 stars, I would. It even helps keep my normally dry, chapped, peeling lips baby smooth! Life changing, I tell ya." —M. Joiner

Belif's Moisturizing Bomb Toner with a lightweight, milky texture and ceramide formula that not only helps to heal the skin barrier but also replenishes all of the lost moisture.

Promising review: "I absolutely adore this toner! It does such a great job about moisturizing and hydrating my skin. I use it every morning and every evening! I sometimes even like to double tone because this formula is so incredible! It leaves my skin looking dewey and glowing! The smell is absolutely delightful and this has become a permanent staple in my skin care routine!! Love love LOVE! I can’t get enough." —arovetto22

A Some by Mi Miracle toner reviewers say really helped with their acne-prone skin. This toner contains tea tree and AHA/BHA to exfoliate the skin, clearing clogged pores and controlling excessive sebum production. (Read more about tea tree oil and acne at the Mayo Clinic.)

After cleansing, soak your cotton pad with the toner, gently wipe your face, and lightly tap for absorption. Follow with moisturizer!

Promising review: "This stuff works! First off all there was no purging period, which my acne prone skin is grateful for. It also doesn't sting or smell harsh. Within a week of using this toner I stopped having breakouts. My dark spots are slowly getting lighter and my skin is starting to glow. I'm on my second bottle now and I have nothing but good things to say. I really hope they never stop making this." —kem

Round Lab's 1025 Dokdo Toner that not only helps control excess oil and sebum but also keeps your skin feeling perfectly hydrated without any of that dreaded tightness. It can also double as an exfoliating toner; one reviewer even said they literally saw the skin flake away their first time using it.

Promising review: "I have combination skin — oily in the T-zone and dry on the cheeks — and finding a toner that works for my skin has been a challenge. This toner completely exceeded my expectations! It’s lightweight and absorbs immediately, leaving no greasy or sticky feeling. It hydrates my dry areas while helping to control excess oil throughout the day. My skin feels refreshed, calm, and well-balanced after every use. I am a teenager and this product did not break me out at all. After a couple of weeks, I noticed my skin texture improving and less redness. It doesn’t clog pores or irritate sensitive spots, and I like that it’s fragrance-free and full of soothing ingredients. If you have combination skin and are looking for a toner that actually works without overwhelming your skin, THIS IS 100% WORTH TRYING. Will definitely repurchase!" —M.K. Louie

Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in two sizes).

A moisturizing TirTir Milk Skin Toner formulated with soothing chamomile, which works wonders in reducing redness and irritation, and rice bran extracts that promote a more even skin tone and enhance brightness.

Psst…It's also alcohol-, paraben-, and fragrance-free, making it perfect for even the most sensitive skin types.

Promising review: "I have dry, sensitive, reactive, dehydrated, and eczema-prone skin…so my skincare routine has been pretty basic for years, and I wanted to up it up some more to really target persistent issues like texture, dehydration, dullness etc. So originally, I never used toner. I always thought it was just water and didn’t do anything and was a waste of money. But as I got into Korean skincare, I started to realize that toners can help a lot with hydrating the skin, and they often layer more watery products before locking it in with moisturizer. And if you know anything about dry or eczema-prone skin is that we struggle to maintain water in our skin (aka transepidermal water loss) at a higher rate than other skin types. This is the epitome of nourishing. It has really nice and soothing ingredients that are good for your skin barrier, but also the rice bran is a natural brightening ingredient. Now my skin looks a lot more vibrant and juicy." —☆ciyoka☆

Get it from Amazon for $13+ (available in two sizes and a lighter version). 

Anua's 77% heartleaf soothing toner to leave your skin feeling clarified and hydrated while being free of any irritating ingredients. It can help your skin better absorb all the other serums and moisturizers in your beauty cabinet — it's like a personal assistant making sure you get the most out of your skincare routine.

Promising review: "Okay, this toner is that girl! I’ve been using the Anua Heartleaf 77% Toner every day for the past couple of months and my skin has never looked so calm and clear. I have sensitive, breakout-prone skin and this seriously helps keep the redness down and my skin feeling super fresh. It’s super lightweight (basically feels like water) but somehow still gives that nice hydrated glow." —Jordan

Beauty of Joseon's Green Plum Refreshing Toner with AHA and BHA that’s gentle enough for everyday use. It’s packed with 25% green plum water, which helps refine your skin's texture, and enriched with mung bean seed extract, which adds a lovely burst of hydration. 

Promising review: "I really like this gentle exfoliating toner! I like that it can be used daily, since it is less harsh on the skin. It applies well with my other skincare products and goes well under makeup. No pilling or patchiness. My skin feels very smooth and hydrated after this toner. This toner definitely helps improve skin texture with its exfoliating AHA/BHA ingredients, as well as providing a boost in hydration. For someone who is looking to try an exfoliating toner I would suggest starting with this one. It didn't cause any breakouts, irritation or dryness for me. Very beginner friendly in my opinion." —Sophia Hall

Get it from Amazon for $17.95 or Sephora for $18.

A Cosrx blackhead remover liquid with 4% BHA so you can kiss those old-fashioned pore strips goodbye and say hello to a smoother complexion. This magical potion turns into a bubbly foam that penetrates deep into your pores, removing dirt and impurities.

After cleansing your skin, apply the essence using your hands (or a cotton pad) and wipe gently over your face. And don't forget to apply SPF afterward when using it in the morning!

Promising review: "A game changer for me! It works so well on my combination and sensitive skin for blackheads and whiteheads. I had very clogged and large pores before, and I started by using it every day for a week or so, and reduced down to once every two or three days. Now my skin looks so much smoother and cleaner. :) Will definitely be a part of my routine from now on! Love love love it!" —Alex Yang

Numbuzin No.9 NAD+ PDRN Glow Boosting Toner, which is just a bunch of fancy words for saying you'll have the most radiant skin ever. The PRDN (salmon DNA) revitalizes skin, NAD+ helps the skin appear more firm and lifted, and the blend of 50 peptides helps blur skin texture.

Promising review: "Amazing toner! Long lasting and does exactly what it promises: tones, tightens, and brightens. So, before I purchased the toner (with cleansing pads from Good Molecules), my face felt like rubber to the touch. It was dull and drooping. Nothing else seemed to work (ordered a lot of products here) and in less than a month of daily use (morning and night) my face is now glowing (dark spots faded) and soft to the touch. I am still on my first bottle and subscribed to order more. Get it...your face will thank you!" —Melissa Maria

The Face Shop's Rice Ceramide Toner that left one reviewer's skin so glowy and moisturized, they said they keep getting Botox allegations. This magic in a bottle nourishes your skin barrier by locking in moisture, soothes redness, and helps amp up the absorption of all your other products. It's beloved for its almost silk-like texture and the fact that a little goes a very long way!

Promising review: "I love this toner! I was pleasantly surprised when first using. It’s not overly scented and has a light, floral, clean smell. My skin type is dry-sensitive that is prone to blemishes, but this toner is very nourishing, refreshing, and most importantly, moisturizing for my skin! It’s a little watery but it appears to be a bit 'heavier' with ceramides, rice proteins, and other goodies! My skin literally drinks it up and has not had an allergic response to it. This toner is very soothing and not astringent at all, which really helps skin repair itself and be healthy as well as moisturized. The bottle lasted a long time for me — about 4-5 months. After cleansing my skin, I put about four shakes into my (clean) palms and pat it on my face, making sure to gently pat into dry areas. My skin feels supple, clean, and moisturized. You can follow this up with a heavier moisturizer or continue with the Korean skin routine after using this product. I’m out of my first bottle and I’m promptly buying another! It has become a skincare staple and my face is not as glowy or supple when not using it." —Laurita Hendrix

Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Rejuvenating Water ready to bring your skin back to life. This thicker-than-normal toner is formulated with steamed ginseng water, ginseng actives, and a blend of six peptides, which basically means it delivers super concentrated antioxidants to give your face a radiant boost. Plus, it doesn't hurt that this luxe glass bottle will look oh-so-chic on your vanity.

Promising review: "This product is my ride or die, desert island skincare item. A little bit goes a very long way and feels like it turns the ON switch to my skin. No hydrating toner or essence provides the hydration and nourishment that this product does. I have gone through countless bottles of the years and I will never be without it. I was quite nervous when they reformulated it as I did not care for the First Care update, but I can now say the new version is even better. It feels even more concentrated, and absorbs even quicker. The addition of the peptides are also welcome, and this continues to be the cornerstone of my routine." —Gabe Z.

Get it from Amazon for $89.25 or direct from Sulwhasoo for $105.

Biodance Collagen Gel Toner Pads with a texture that resembles a jelly under-eye patch rather than the typical gauze-type pads. They contain low-molecular-weight collagen and a unique type of hyaluronic acid that penetrates the skin barrier more effectively, refines pores, and nourishes your skin on a deeper level compared to others on the market.

Promising review: "One of the easiest, and most cost-effective ways that I tuned up my skincare routine. My skin loves this product; it gives me hydration and glow. Give me a bit of hydration before my actives. So I use it in the morning before my vitamin C serum, and I use it in the evening before my retinol. I'm 45, and I'm always looking for products that give me bang for the buck. And this one is a winner." —Heather B

Skinfood's Carrot Carotene toner pads that are capable of instantly cooling and calming irritated skin, especially after being in the hot sun. They're soaked in antioxidant-rich carrot and beta carotene to boost radiance. As an added bonus, these cotton pads are so thick that you can pull them apart and split in two, so you can get double the product.

Promising review: "Another Korean skincare win! So soothing after a microneedling session and great for sensitive skin. I have sensitive skin, and they have caused me no irritation, but they do have a scent and I think it's just lovely. The appeal (or disgust) of a scent is highly individualized, but I personally love this one and more than carrot, I smell the sage notes and just a bit of lavender. Sometimes, I don't want to wear a full mask of product or I just have a couple of areas that need a little extra attention and care and these fit the bill. They are thick and can be split in two, so a jar of 60 is more like 120 and they actually adhere better when split. Keep in mind they're not precut to be split, so sometimes you'll see more pad on one side than the other, but it doesn't affect the end result. I'd absolutely buy these again." —Roni

Torriden's Dive In toner pads that are super soaked in 5D hyaluronic acid, panthenol, and allantoin, leaving your skin (for a lack of a better word) JUICY. What does 5D hyaluronic acid mean, you might ask? It's an advanced formula that features five different sizes of hyaluronic acid molecules to help penetrate and hydrate every layer of your skin.

Promising reviews: "Very hydrating. If you're looking for extra moisture, these are a must. Doesn’t leave you greasy or and residue." —Alesia Dixon

"OMG. I’m in love. I have combo dry skin (mostly dry) and these work WONDERS to prep my skin for serum/moisturizer. 1 pad goes a longgg way! So don’t waste it by sticking several on your face. Use 1 pad on each section of your face for 5-10 seconds rub the liquid out onto that section and move onto the next section. Get your money and products worth and use that one pad until it’s dry xD. I have really sensitive skin (a lot of common products break me out) and this feels amazing! Love it. Get it." —banhmichie

Medicube's "Zero Pore" pads containing lactic acid, salicylic acid, and a dual-textured surface to help control excess sebum while exfoliating dead skin and refining pores, all while keeping your glow game strong.

Promising review: "I kept seeing this product on social media and finally decided to give it a try. I use this twice daily, and it’s been a couple of weeks, and I definitely noticed my pores have shrunk. I even apply it to my neck and chest area. Product is soothing, gentle on my skin (have extremely sensitive skin), no strong smell, cottons are soft, and did not cause any breakouts! It’s great for the value, and I’ll definitely be repurchasing these." —Ee El

Get 70 pads from Amazon for $18.90 (available in four other styles). 

JiYu's Toning Polish Pads, which people are calling a game changer for dark spots, dull skin, acne marks, and redness. In just a few days, you can expect the snail mucin, niacinamide, peptides, and centella to leave your skin more hydrated and brighter. Pro tip: Don't just stop at your face — swipe it on your armpits, neck, elbows, and knees.

Promising reviews: "I absolutely love these pads! I tried them out for the first time because I saw people raving about them on TikTok, and the hype could not be more real. Korean skin care is where it’s at, and these pads are the most popular for a reason. They are so incredibly hydrating and leave my skin feeling better than ever. I will absolutely be purchasing these pads for years and years to come." —Pamela Seco

"This right here!!! Holy grail. Made my dark spots almost invisible. Gave me such a glow. I love it!" —jenifier carrero

Mediheal's Madecassoside Blemish Pad — pop one on to make breakouts chill out *and* help prevent future ones from brewing. Each pad is drenched in soothing centella asiatica, which works wonders on redness, while madecassoside steps in to gently reduce irritation as your skin heals. And to seal the deal, niacinamide helps to improve any lingering dark marks.

Promising review: "WHY AM I JUST GETTING INTO THIS??? RUN, don't walk. I recently started taking care of myself again, which meant I went back to my retinoids — the retinization phase was so bad after being off of it for the past 15 months. I stumbled across this while looking for products with centella, and I was so glad I did. You know that feeling when you wash your face even with the gentlest of cleansers but it still stings? Placing these on my cheeks, and forehead after washing instantly calms everything down. They are perfect for people with active acne and for post-acne care. I love using these as a face sheet! They are also very convenient. I love how you can also just buy refills instead of buying a whole new container." —Fritz Agustine Divinagracia

A jar of Anua heartleaf daily toner pads made with PHA to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells while also helping to reduce blackheads, whiteheads, and breakouts. The heartleaf extract helps to soothe and hydrate skin, leaving you with a glowy complexion.

Promising review: "I never write reviews and I’ve been struggling with blackheads on my nose for my ENTIRE life. Not one thing I’ve tried has helped. I bought this two weeks ago and I use it day and night, and my blackheads are almost gone. I’m in shock. I also have used Paula’s toner and all of that and I cannot tolerate how harsh they are but this is amazing for sensitive skin. I will be repurchasing for the rest of my life." —Amazon Customer

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