Skincare · 6 first-hand tests · 6 brands
Hydrating toners
Tested by hand. Judged side by side. Every one of these hydrating toners was used by a tester, then scored on the same criteria written for this family, so the verdicts can be read side by side. None of them holds a current Beauty 100 rank yet.
- Judged on
- Hydration and finish
- Application and layering
- Value per bottle
- Price range
- $8.60 – $36.00
- In the Beauty 100
- 0
- Newest review
- Nov 5, 2026
All reviews6 reviews
Newest first
iUNIK · Hydrating tonersRose Galactomyces Essential TonerAn easy first layer for rose-toner fans.“I liked the light, hydrated feel of this toner.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Hada Labo · Hydrating tonersGokujyun Premium Hydrating LotionA rich hydrating layer in a gold 170 ml bottle.“I liked the soft, hydrated feel of the Premium lotion.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Dear, Klairs · Hydrating tonersSupple Preparation Unscented TonerA toner with enough slip to press in by hand.“I liked the extra slip when I pressed this toner in.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Anua · Hydrating tonersHeartleaf 77% Soothing TonerA watery first layer for a morning with several steps.“I liked the light hydrating layer before moisturizer.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
Laneige · Hydrating tonersCream Skin Milky TonerA moisturizing layer you can wear on its own.“I liked Cream Skin as a light moisturizing layer.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
COSRX · Hydrating tonersFull Fit Propolis Synergy TonerA honey-toned layer for skin that wants moisture.“The propolis toner worked well as an extra hydrating step for me.”Insider Beauty testerRead 
How a review is made
Tested first, then judged inside its family.
- 1A tester uses it. The quote on every card is from that first-hand test.
- 2Editors judge it on three criteria written for its family, plus evidence, distinctiveness and disclosure.
- 3The verdict comes first. The score out of 5 is the summary, not the point.
Judged on
- Hydration and finish
- Application and layering
- Value per bottle