Top 9 alcohol-free toners that won't dry out your skin

Better Alternatives: 9 Alcohol-free toners that won’t dry out your skin

Angela Goh

31 May 2017

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Clarins
Toning Lotion With Iris, SGD46

How it works: Perfect for combination and oily skin, this toner is formulated with wrinkle-fighting iris extract and soothing sage extract for a deeply nourishing barrier. By balancing surface oils, the toner helps your complexion retain a matte finish.
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Vichy
Purete Thermale Perfecting Toner, SGD24.95 (via Cosmetics Now)

How it works: Specially formulated for sensitive skin, the Vichy Purete Thermale Perfecting Toner helps to remove makeup residue and impurities from the skin while also replenishing moisture keeping the surface looking dewy and fresh.
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Kiehl’s
Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner, SGD43

How it works: A fan favourite product, the Kiehl’s Cucumber Herbal Alcohol-Free Toner is a mild formulation that provides a non-drying solution to your skincare needs. Mildly astringent yet gentle due to its anti-inflammatory ingredients, your skin will be left breathing easier.
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Fresh
Rose Floral Toner, SGD63 (via Sephora)

How it works: Infused with fragrant rosewater, this soothing toner delivers quenching moisture to the skin. With its cooling effects and calming properties, the toner is ideal for prepping the skin for serums and lotions.
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Dr. Jart
PORE MEDIC Poreminish Mist, SGD46 (via Sephora)

How it works: More of a spray-on mist toner than a pat-on formula, this product provides the dual ability to tone and set. It sprays a fine powder-toner blend that provides ample rejuvenation via hydrating botanical extracts, as well as sebum-controlling properties through its setting powder, which leaves a matte finish.
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Neutrogena
Alcohol-free Toner, approx. SGD10

How it works: Non-comedogenic, oil-free, alcohol-free and hypoallergenic, you won’t have to worry about this formula clogging your pores or causing a reaction. With mild purifiers in the ingredients, your skin will be left feeling cleansed and refreshed.
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Kiehl’s
Calendula Herbal Extract Alcohol-Free Toner, SGD59

How it works: Free from harsh drying agents, and containing actual calendula petals in the toning solution, this soothing toner delivers a splash of gentle hydration and nourishment for the skin. Beneficial for sensitive and delicate skin.
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Mario Badescu
Aloe Vera Toner, SGD32 (via Sephora)

How it works: Non-drying and free of alcohol, this simple aloe vera toner is refreshing and gentle at cleansing and soothing sensitive skin.
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Lancôme
Tonique Douceur, SGD75 (via Sephora)

How it works: This alcohol-free toner delivers a pH balanced formula derived from natural ingredients to help you reveal a dewy complexion.

Sick of your expensive toners leaving your skin flaky and parched? You probably need to get yourself something alcohol-free.

Alcohol in toning products can be a real nightmare for anyone with sensitive or very dry skin. The reason? Alcohol can severely cause all the moisture on your skin to evaporate quickly, leaving you with spots of dryness and, inevitably, an imbalance in your sebum levels. This is why using products with a high alcohol content could exacerbate an oily skin problem and cause even more breakouts in the long run.

The solution? Alcohol-free toners that are still capable of delivering clarifying and mattifying properties in a gentle manner. Don’t settle for products that are notorious for stripping your skin of its natural oils — head up to the gallery to check out our top picks of alcohol-free toners to set your skincare routine straight.

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