The best toners for dry skin,according to dermatologists and skincare experts
The 11 toners that dermatologists and skincare experts rate highest for dry skin, ranked by genuine consensus.
These are the 11 toners that the dermatologists and skincare experts we follow rate most highly for dry skin, ranked purely by how warmly they talk about them in their own reviews. No brand pays to appear, and the order updates as new reviews come in.
Every score is the Guru Index consensus across all the gurus who have weighed in, so a single rave can't crown the list: products need enough independent reviews to count. We surface the picks the gurus flag as a good fit for this skin type, but skin is personal, so anything new is best patch-tested first. A Guru Certified mark means broad agreement across many experts; a Top Pick means a guru explicitly named it best in its category.
The podium
94%Guru ScoreRice Toner
“I'm From Rice Toner another repurchase of this one I absolutely love it. I come back to this one because I love it because it's super hydrating.”No BS Beauty
85%Guru ScoreHydrating Toner
“I love this one from CeraVe.”The Budget Dermatologist
83%Guru ScoreUltra Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner
“They came out with this ultra low molecular hyaluronic acid line this year, and even though I knew it was kind of more for oily skin types, I really like it.”AliceintheRabbitHole
The rest of the list
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Haruharu WonderBlack Rice Hyaluronic TonerDry skinSensitive skin80%10 gurus - 5
Round Lab1025 Dokdo TonerDry skinSensitive skin79%8 gurus - 6
COSRXHydrium Watery TonerDry skinSensitive skin77%11 gurus - 7
BYOMAMilky TonerDry skinSensitive skin76%7 gurus - 8
Skin1004Centella Toning TonerDry skinSensitive skin76%6 gurus - 9
AnuaRice 70% Glow Milky TonerDry skinSensitive skin75%7 gurus - 10
Geek & GorgeousLiquid Hydration 5% Panthenol and Natural Moisturizing Factors TonerDry skinSensitive skin75%6 gurus - 11
TirtirMilk Skin TonerDry skinSensitive skin72%11 gurus
Who's doing the judging
Ranked from the public takes of 28 independent gurus, including 7 dermatologists, 4 makeup artists and 2 doctors.
DoctorlyDermatologist
Dr. Shereene IdrissDermatologist
Dr DrayDermatologist
Dr. Sam EllisDermatologist
The Budget DermatologistDermatologist
Dr. Vanita RattanDoctor
Dr. Jenny LiuDermatologist
Dr. Aleksandra BrownDermatologist
Cassandra BanksonMedical Esthetician
Nipun KapurSkincare Consultant
Alexandra AneleMakeup Artist
Robert WelshMakeup Artist
Allie GlinesMakeup Artist
The Style and Beauty DoctorBeauty Journalist+14These are independent experts we follow, not an in-house panel. We collect opinions they have already shared publicly on YouTube; they are not connected to The Guru Index and have not endorsed this ranking. "Guru" is our own editorial title for the voices we trust.
You asked
What is the best toner for dry skin?
On the latest data it is I'm From Rice Toner, with a Guru Score of 94% from 11 gurus. The ranking above lists all 11 that clear our bar, in order.
How is this ranking decided?
We rank by the Guru Index consensus score: the warmth of every independent expert take we have logged for each product, with a minimum number of reviewers required so a single enthusiastic review can't top the list. Nothing here is paid placement.
What does Guru Certified mean?
Guru Certified marks a product that a broad group of experts agree on, not just one fan. It is our breadth stamp, distinct from a Top Pick, which is a single guru crowning a product best in its category.
How often does the list update?
The results refresh every day from the latest expert reviews, so the ranking reflects what the gurus are saying now, not a frozen editor's pick.
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