Healthy skin starts with consistency. Daily routines built on clinically tested, dermatologist-developed steps are shown to deliver visible results. Toner plays a unique, supportive role in this process. Modern toners, backed by updated formulations and ingredient science, help optimize every step that follows, supporting skin’s natural resilience and preparing the canvas for targeted beauty treatments.
The Unique Role of Toner
What Toner Delivers:
- Supports pH balance after cleansing, supporting the skin’s moisture barrier
- Delivers lightweight hydration, helping skin look and act firm and healthy
- Removes lingering impurities for a clean, fresh feel
- Primes skin for better absorption of expert-driven regimens (such as serums and creams)
- Often includes antioxidants and gentle exfoliants for added benefits
Who Benefits From Toner?
All skin types, young or mature, dry, oily, or sensitive, can benefit from dermatologist-developed toners. Many people notice less tightness and dryness after adding a clinically tested toner to their routine, as it preps skin for optimal absorption of subsequent products.
Skincare Routine: Step Order
A results-driven routine follows an established sequence. Here’s how leading brands recommend layering in 2025:
| Step | Function | Key Ingredients |
| Cleanser | Removes impurities | Mild surfactants, hydrators |
| Toner | Balances pH, hydrates, primes | Niacinamide, fruit extracts |
| Serum | Targets specific concerns | Retinoids, vitamin C |
| Eye Cream | Addresses the delicate eye area | Peptides, caffeine |
| Moisturizer | Locks in hydration, enhances barrier | Ceramides, shea butter |
| Sunscreen | Shields from UV (AM) | SPF 30+, zinc oxide |
Toner vs. Other Steps
| Comparison | Toner’s Role | Key Fact |
| Toner vs. Cleanser | Restores balance and hydration after cleansing | Skipping toner can leave skin tight |
| Toner vs. Serum | Preps skin for deeper penetration of targeted ingredients | Hydrated skin absorbs serums more efficiently |
| Toner vs. Moisturizer | Adds initial hydration, while moisturizer locks it in | Using both supports the skin for lasting hydration |
Modern routines show that including toner leads to improved absorption and barrier resilience, supporting healthy-looking skin long-term through consistent, clinically tested steps.
Rodan + Fields – Face Toners
Tone up!
This skin-softening toner minimizes + unclogs pores, gently exfoliates, and promotes natural cell turnover for smoother, younger-looking skin.
Recommended Usage: Twice daily, AM + PM after cleansing
Size: 125 mL / 4.2 Fl. Oz. U.S.
Item Number: AATN125
What It Is
A gentle, dermatologist-inspired exfoliating toner with Fruit Acids that:
- Minimizes the appearance of pores
- Evens skin tone
- Preps skin for the next steps in your regimen
Why You Need It
Fruit Acids are known to promote natural cell turnover, revealing fresh, radiant skin. With consistent use, this toner:
- Smooths + softens texture
- Boosts the effectiveness of AM + PM moisturizers
- Leaves skin looking younger, clearer + more refined
For best results, use as part of the full REDEFINE Regimen.
Key Concerns
✔ Fine lines + wrinkles
✔ Loss of firmness
✔ Pore tightening
✔ Dullness + uneven skin tone
Suitable For: All skin types
Key Benefits
- Softens + smooths skin
- Minimizes pore appearance
- Promotes natural cell turnover
- Enhances absorption of follow-up treatments
Key Ingredients
- Fruit Acids → Encourage cell turnover for smoother texture
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) → Evens tone + boosts radiance
- Deep Sea Water → Rich in minerals to help refine pores
Visible Consumer Results
- 94% had softer, more supple skin
- 94% experienced smoother-feeling skin
- 91% noticed firmer skin
- 85% reported plumper, fuller-looking skin
How to Use
- Use twice daily (AM + PM) after cleansing.
- Apply with a gauze pad over face + neck (avoid eye area).
- Do not rinse. Allow to dry fully before applying moisturizer.
REVERSE Intensive Brightening Toner
Rev up your radiance.
This skin-brightening toner addresses the look of dark spots, discoloration + uneven tone for a smoother, more luminous-looking complexion.
Recommended Usage: Twice daily, AM + PM
Size: 125 mL / 4.2 Fl. Oz. U.S.
Item Number: RVTG125
What It Is
A dermatologist-inspired toner formulated to:
- Brighten + even skin tone
- Visibly smooth texture
- Minimize the look of dark spots
- Prep skin for the next steps in your regimen
Why You Need It
Powered by lactic + salicylic acid, this toner encourages surface cell turnover for fresher, brighter-looking skin. Hyaluronic acid replenishes hydration, leaving skin balanced, radiant, and ready to absorb your skincare routine.
As the #1 Female Dermatologist-Founded Skincare Brand, our commitment to brightening dates back to 2001. With over 2 years of reformulation, the new REVERSE Regimen delivers more key ingredients, more powerful formulas, and more breakthrough results, for brighter skin, backed by science.
For best results, use as part of the full REVERSE Regimen.
Key Concerns
✔ Dark spots + discoloration
✔ Dullness + uneven tone
✔ Rough or uneven skin texture
Suitable For: All skin types
Key Benefits
- Brightens + softens skin
- Improves clarity + radiance
- Smooths uneven texture
- Preps skin for optimal absorption of follow-up treatments
Key Ingredients
- Hexyl Resorcinol: Visibly minimizes discoloration for a more even tone
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates + plumps for softer, supple skin
- Lactic Acid (AHA) + Salicylic Acid (BHA): Support cell turnover for brighter, refined skin
Visible Consumer Results After 8 Weeks of REVERSE Regimen*
- 100% saw less visible dark patches + discoloration
- 100% experienced smoother-feeling skin
- 97% noticed more even-looking skin tone
- 94% reported more radiant-looking skin
*Individual results will vary.
How to Use
- Apply once every other day for the first week.
- Increase to twice daily (AM + PM) as tolerated.
- After cleansing, use a pad to apply evenly over face (avoid eye area).
- Do not rinse. Allow to dry fully before applying serum or moisturizer.
Let your pores breathe.
This acne-fighting toner with gentle Alpha-Hydroxy Acids helps unclog pores, brighten tone, and soothe while visibly firming skin.
Recommended Usage: 1–2 times daily
Size: 125 mL / 4.2 Fl. Oz. U.S.
Item Number: UNTJ125
What It Is
A clarifying toner formulated for adult, acne-prone skin that:
- Exfoliates away dead skin cells
- Clears pores + refines texture
- Soothes and hydrates while minimizing visible signs of aging
- Preps skin for the steps that follow in your regimen
Why You Need It
Adult skin often faces the dual challenge of breakouts and early visible signs of aging. This toner helps you tackle both by:
- Exfoliating to unclog + minimize pores
- Brightening dull, uneven skin tone
- Calming redness + blemishes
- Firming and hydrating for a healthier-looking complexion
For best results, use as part of the full UNBLEMISH Regimen.
Key Concerns
✔ Adult acne + blemishes
✔ Excess oil + shine
✔ Uneven tone + rough texture
✔ Clogged + enlarged pores
✔ Blackheads
Suitable For: All skin types
Key Benefits
- Exfoliates + clears pores
- Calms acne-prone skin
- Brightens uneven tone
- Hydrates + firms for a smoother look
Key Ingredients
- Alpha-Hydroxy Acids (AHAs): Gently exfoliate to clear pores + refine texture
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates + plumps for visible firmness
- Green Tea Extracts: Antioxidant-rich to calm blemish-prone skin
- Aloe Vera Extracts: Soothes + moisturizes irritated skin
Visible Consumer Results
- 97% experienced fewer breakouts
- 93% reported reduced oiliness
- 93% noticed smoother skin texture
- 83% saw a more radiant complexion
*Individual results will vary.
How to Use
- Use once daily after cleansing (avoid eye area).
- Gradually increase to twice daily (AM + PM) as tolerated.
- Apply with a fresh gauze pad to face.
- Do not rinse. Allow to dry before applying treatment or moisturizer.
Apply your toner with ease.
These soft, lint-free pads make it simple to apply R+F toners and sweep away dirt, oil + makeup, without leaving behind cotton ball residue.
Size: 120 pads
Item Number: ESGA001
What It Is
A pack of 120 ultra-soft gauze pads designed for:
- Even application of skincare products
- Clean removal of makeup, dirt + oil
- Residue-free, irritation-free results
Why You Need It
Unlike some tissues or cotton balls that can be harsh or leave fibers behind, these gauze pads provide:
- Fragrance-free comfort for all skin types
- Smooth, lint-free application for R+F toners
- Gentle sweeping action to help remove makeup at the end of the day
Key Benefits
✔ Clean, easy removal of makeup, dirt + oil
✔ Lint-free for smooth, even application
✔ Gentle enough for all skin types
How to Use
- Daily (AM + PM): Apply toner evenly across face + neck using gauze pads.
- Evening: Use pads to remove face and eye makeup for a clean, fresh finish.
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#1 Female Dermatologist Founded Skincare Brand in the U.S.*
Trends in 2025 Skincare
- Focus on longevity: Ingredients like ceramides and niacinamide support firmer more resilient skin
- Science-backed wellness: Formulations now spotlight botanicals and minerals for holistic care
- Streamlined routines: Multi-functional, proprietary technologies are preferred for ease and efficacy
- Renewing treatments: Emphasis is shifting to restorative, dermatologist-backed results instead of instant correction
How to Apply Toner, Derm-Developed Approach
- After cleansing, pour toner onto a cotton pad or fingertips
- Gently sweep over face and neck (no tugging or harsh rubbing)
- Allow absorption, then continue layering with essence, serum, or moisturizer
- Use morning and night for consistent, clinically tested results
