Essence/toner reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 138 Reddit reviews across 7 subreddits and 20 posts to rank the best Essence/toner brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction, r/KoreanBeauty, r/IndianSkincareAddicts, r/GracefulAgingSkincare. Top-rated brands include COSRX (4.5/5), Isntree (4.3/5), Pyunkang Yul (5.0/5).
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Reviews138
Subreddits7
Posts20
Brands65
Products96
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#1
COSRX
4.5
(15)
"My favorites are Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner and Cosrx Snail Essence."
"Your best bet would be the snail mucin."
"I LOVE the Snail Mucin essence by COSRX."
"Cosrx snail mucin is a great shout."
"My skin personally LOVES the snail mucin."
"The difference it made to the plumpness of my skin after the first use was incredible."
"Cosrx Propolis Toner and perhaps Dr Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence."
"Cosrx snail mucin, keep cool bamboo toner are my HGs."
"Cosrx propolis toner."
"Cosrx propolis toner ... is so hydrating."
#2
Isntree
4.3
(11)
"My favorites are Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Toner and Cosrx Snail Essence."
"I love isntree HYA acid toner. I prefer it over the Hada labo premium because it seems to penetrate deeper."
"It's really divine."
"Klair's Supple Preparation Facial Toner."
"The isntree Ultra Low Molecular Hyaluronic Acid Toner feels the most similar to The Lab's previous formula but slightly more hydrating."
"Isntree - Green tea toner is really good and affordable"
"I use isntree and really like it for when I’m oily"
"Instree ones tester my skin my absorbed it quickly and non-sticky formula. great for oily skin controls sebum production."
"Isntree green tea toner ."
"Instree green tea!!"
#3
Pyunkang Yul
5.0
(8)
"It’s around the same price and so great for calming and hydration."
"Pyunkang Yul Essence Toner!"
"I prefer the Propolis. it really works for my dry skin."
"I’ve been using the Pyunkang Yul essence toner for 2 years now."
"I love the pyunkang yul, its a hg for me."
"For Soothing Irritation: Pyunkang yul Essence Toner"
"My all time hydrating essence toner is the Pyunkang Yul essence toner."
"Its highly natural, because it only has 7 ingredients."
#4
Beauty of Joseon
4.5
(6)
"It's been very hydrating and not irritating for me at all."
"In love with the Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Water Essence."
"I would highly recommend it! It does have a herbal smell which can take some getting used to but overall it really helped keep my skin clear and healthy."
"Beauty of joseon Ginseng or Secret Key starting essence."
"Beauty of Joseon Ginger Essence Water"
"I really like the Beauty of Joseon Ginseng Essence Water, I have dry sensitive skin."
#5
Hada Labo
4.8
(5)
"Hada labo Gokujyun premium!! been using it for years"
"I prefer the Gokujyun Premium in the gold bottle"
"For my dry skin, Hada Labo Moist Lotion and Laneige Cream Skin Refiner are a godsend!"
"Lately ive really been loving Hada Labo Premium Gokyjyun Lotion on a damp face."
"Hada labo gokujyun lotion"
#6
Rovectin
4.5
(4)
"Both calming and hydrating."
"It doubles as an essence and toner and works to repair, nourish and fortify the skin’s moisture barrier."
"Rovectin skin essentials activating treatment lotion"
"Rovectin skin essentials treatment lotion works the best for me."
#7
Dear Klairs
4.5
(4)
"I really like Dear Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner ... super gentle and non irritating to my sensitive skin, very hydrating and has absolutely no fragrance."
"Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented"
"Dear Klairs supple skin toner."
"Klairs supple toner is close enough to keep cool."
#8
Dr. Ceuracle
4.5
(4)
"Dr ceuracle kombucha toner is the creamiest most moisturizing toner I’ve ever used."
"Dr Ceuracle Kombucha essence is great!"
"Dr. Ceuricle Kombucha Creamy Toner"
"Dr. Ceuracle Vegan Kombucha Tea Essence!"
#9
Laneige
4.0
(4)
"Laneige cream skin refiner is a lighter toner now. But it still works the same way."
"Laneige cream skin refiner works rlly well for me :)"
"Laneige cream skin or Dear Klairs supple preparation."
"Laneige Cream Refiner (This is a good neutral fallback toner)"
#10
Aestura
4.3
(3)
"This is the best product I’ve ever used. After trying countless essences and hydrators that all caused breakouts, Aestura has been the only one that worked perfectly for me."
"I am using Aestura and I am liking it!"
"I use the aestura. It’s lovely in winter underneath Zeroid oint cream and then Vaseline."
#11
Haru Haru
4.3
(3)
"Haru haru wonder black rice toner, my love."
"I like the ingredients of the hair haru black rice toner."
"HaruHaru wonder black rice toner"
#12
SNP
4.0
(3)
"The snp toner is working well for me :)"
"SNP toner and serum worked better for me than the cosrx snail mucin!"
"SNP Peptaronic toner which retails at about 450 something for 320ml on foxy with the coupon codes. It's hydrating and one of the cheapest kbeauty toners I have seen."
#13
Benton
3.7
(3)
"The only green tea toner I’ve tried is the Benton one which is really good"
"I’ve also heard good things about the Benton green tea toner!"
"Benton green tea toner. I see a lot of people raving the isntree one but that literally does nothing for for me other than some antioxidant benefits."
#14
I'm From
5.0
(2)
"I’m From Mugwort Essence is a bacterial fermented product and that is a god send for me."
"I think my skin prefers the I’m from mugwort essence. It’s just so soothing and adds a good amount of hydration to my skin."
#15
Bioderma
5.0
(2)
"Honestly like the Tonique better than everything I've been using cause it instantly calms the redness, skin feels plump and alive!"
"Bioderma Sensibio Tonique 10/10"
#16
Skin1004
5.0
(2)
"I loved the skin1004 probiocica ampoule"
"The skin1004 centella ampoule is perfect for this exact situation."
#17
Klairs
5.0
(2)
"I tried Klairs Sample preparation toner and I love it."
"I love Klairs Supple Preparation Unscented Toner."
#18
Make P:rem
4.5
(2)
"My favorite toner that I end up coming back to whenever I trial new ones is make p:rem safe me relief essence toner. Very hydrating and gentle yet effective"
"I like the Make Prem Safe Me toner. Big bottle too"
#19
Round Lab
4.5
(2)
"I love round lab dokdo toner as my first step post-cleanse. it has made a massive difference in my hydration levels"
"Round lab dokdo serum"
#20
Torriden
4.5
(2)
"Torriden DIVE IN toner 💙 Good option for oily or dehydrated skin, great if you like to layer toners or soak toner pads since it's a very thin watery texture!"
"Torriden dive in serum"
#21
Purito
4.5
(2)
"PURITO Deep Sea Droplet Serum - I'm on like my 6th bottle at this point"
"Purito deep sea ampoule"
#22
Soon Jung
4.5
(2)
"I love the Soon Jung toner! Hydrating, soothing, and super lightweight."
"Packs a bigger punch than I was expecting."
#23
Vichy
4.0
(2)
"Vichy89 serum is very hydrating."
"Vichy 89 mineral serum."
#24
The Lab Blanc Doux
4.0
(2)
"The Lab Blanc Doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid 5000Da Toner (watery, hydrating, fresh)"
"Current fav hydrating toner: The Lab Blanc Doux Oligo Hyaluronic Acid 5000Da Toner"
#25
Innisfree
4.0
(2)
"Innisfree green tea toner is good. I use it most days."
"I've used the Isntree Aloe Soothing Toner, SNP Prep Peptaronic toner and some of the other Innisfree ones but the Bija Cica Skin worked the best for me."
#26
Missha
4.0
(2)
"The Missha FTE is a great safe bet as a hydrating first step."
"I’ve read that the Missha Time Revolution Essence is a dupe for SK-II Essence and that’s very good and effective."
#27
Peach & Lily
5.0
(1)
"I LOVE the Peach & Lily Wild Dew Essence. I’ve used it for years and when I stopped to try snail mucin I regretted it."
#28
Iunik
5.0
(1)
"I rarely change up my toner which is the Iunik Vitamin Hyaluronic Acid Toner. It’s literally like a glass of water for my skin"
#29
Chasin Rabbits
5.0
(1)
"Chasin rabbits toner"
#30
Heritage Store
5.0
(1)
"Heritage Store Rosewater Toner. It's the best hydrating toner I've tried"
#31
Neogen
5.0
(1)
"Neogen Real Ferment Micro Essence is my current favorite."
#32
Goodal
5.0
(1)
"Goodal Houttuynia Cordata Essence (My favorite!)"
#33
Real Barrier
5.0
(1)
"Real barrier extreme essence toner has been a savior for my dry dehydrated skin."
#34
Pretty Skin
5.0
(1)
"I personally really enjoy the Ceramide Mugwort toner from Pretty Skin."
#35
ALPB
5.0
(1)
"I found a Bifida Niacinimide line by Korean brand ALPB that is pretty amazing & inexpensive."
#36
Manyo
5.0
(1)
"Manyo bifida biome ampoule"
#37
Bringgreen
5.0
(1)
"Bringgreen Artemisia Cera Calming Moisture Toner. It's watery and it's milky. Can be layered multiple times without getting sticky."
#38
Momotani
5.0
(1)
"Is excellent."
#39
Sukoyaka Suhada
5.0
(1)
"The most hydrating watery toner I have ever tried."
#40
Tony Moly
4.0
(1)
"Currently loving the Tony Moly Wonder Ceramide Mochi Toner"
#41
Plodica
4.0
(1)
"Plodica water in the hole ampoule"
#42
Tunemakers
4.0
(1)
"I use Tunemakers undiluted moisture lotion as my toner."
#43
Nature Republic
4.0
(1)
"I love the toners from Nature Republic"
#44
Sekkisei
4.0
(1)
"Sekkisei toner feels incredibly cool on the skin... it’s not the most hydrating, but it definitely feels really nice on the skin!"
#45
Equal RXN
4.0
(1)
"Equal rxn toner"
#46
Vegreen
4.0
(1)
"Also, vegreen toner is very hydrating and has wild yam too."
#47
Secret Key
4.0
(1)
"Beauty of joseon Ginseng or Secret Key starting essence."
#48
Peach Slices
4.0
(1)
"I really like peach slices snail toner"
#49
Dime Beauty
4.0
(1)
"I’ve really been liking Dime Beauty’s Skin Toner that has witch Hazel and Aloe Vera"
#50
Cezanne
4.0
(1)
"It’s Cezanne Skin Conditioner for me, plus it comes in a 500 ml format which is HUGE."
#51
Papa Recipe
4.0
(1)
"Papa recipe noble rot essence"
#52
Geek & Gorgeous
4.0
(1)
"I really like the geek and gorgeous liquid hydration mist toner. ... really hydrating with no ingredients that would conflict with any actives."
#53
Aqulabo
4.0
(1)
"I enjoyed Aqulabo Kombucha toner for oily skin."
#54
Fresh
4.0
(1)
"Fresh Kombucha Essence. It’s so nice!"
#55
Abib
4.0
(1)
"Abib Heartleaf Facial Mist Calming Spray is also pretty nice. The spray is very fine and I typically use this before and after showering."
#56
Naturie
4.0
(1)
"Naturie Hatomugi toner is pretty good for the summer heat as it gets absorbed into the skin and you’ll not feel anything after."
#57
Bonajour
4.0
(1)
"Bonajour Green tea toner was really good."
#58
Celimax
4.0
(1)
"Fave toners: Celimax Dual Barrier Creamy Toner"
#59
The Ordinary
4.0
(1)
"TO Buffet / Multi peptide serum or a peptide serum of some sort."
#60
Iope
4.0
(1)
"Iope bio conditioning essence"
#61
Elmt Skin
4.0
(1)
"Elmt skin activating or advanced calming solution"
#62
Bean Essence
4.0
(1)
"I find it super hydrating,way more than the snail."
#63
Raw Sauce
4.0
(1)
"Raw Sauce is a great toner ($25 for a large bottle)."
#64
Etude
4.0
(1)
"It's basic but it works so well."
#65
Nacific
3.0
(1)
"You might like the nacific uyu cream toner"
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