Polyhydroxy Acid Toner.

"The toner that I'm going to recommend is a toner liquid exfoliant from The Inkey List, their polyhydroxy acid toner that is lovely, very affordable at $14 on Amazon. This contains 3% polyhydroxy acid that's going to act as a hydrating ingredient at the same time and over time helps to improve dryness, along with 3% Niacinamide that is also an antioxidant anti-inflammatory ingredient that really works well with polyhydroxy acid to tackle dullness, uneven skin tone, and skin texture, and also contains Aloe that's going to be hydrating at the same time. I recommend pouring this onto your palm and then patting onto your skin instead of swiping with a cotton pad that may just be a little bit too abrasive physically. You can use this a couple times a week almost like a hydrating toner slash chemical exfoliant in one."

"The Inkey List PHA is different from AHAs and BHAs and they're a lot milder. It contains a product called gluconolactone, which is a mild exfoliant that's a little bit more gentle in terms of its exfoliation, so it doesn't damage the skin and it can be used by all skin types. What's really nice within the ingredients is they've included niacinamide, which is a skincare favorite, and also it's got glycerin in there as well. So if you look at this formulation, it's a far cry from the old astringent toners which had alcohol in there. It's a clean formulation that can be used as a nice toner. If you want to include a toner, this is something that I really do recommend."

"The Inkey List doesn't get a lot of attention for their toners, but I don't know why because they literally create two of my favorite ones. This is the PHA or polyhydroxy acid toner, and if The Ordinary's toning solution is too much for you, this is a godsend. It is non-irritating as compared to The Ordinary's, and yet it's a little bit hydrating and nourishing to the skin. This has a really low molecular weight so it's very, very tiny. If your skin is struggling and you need a little bit of a glow, maybe you have a little bit of acne or post-acne marks, this stuff is so good. Polyhydroxy acids are really good at holding onto water, and they hang out on top of the skin because of how big and chunky they are. They don't penetrate but they exfoliate gently on the top. They're really good at holding moisture into the skin, and it's like a leveled up version and an even more sensitive version of the glycolic."