11 Best Rice Toners We Tested 2025, According to K-Beauty Experts
As a longtime beauty editor who tests Korean skin care products for a living, I’ve tried some of the best rice toners on the market. Though, they’ve been around long before K-beauty took over TikTok. Centuries ago they were already an essential step in Joseon-era Korean skin care routines. “Historically, Korean women would rinse their faces with rice water for a luminous, even-toned complexion,” says Charlotte Cho, a licensed esthetician based in New York City and cofounder of skin care brand Then I Met You and online retailer Soko Glam. Of course, today’s options look a little different than just plain rice and water. “Modern ones take this tradition to the next level, often incorporating fermented rice extracts to boost antioxidant benefits and deeply nourish the skin,” says Cho. “They’re loved for their gentle yet effective approach, making them a go-to for hydration, brightening dull skin, and soothing irritation.”
To make sure we’re sharing the best picks, I spoke with dermatologists and sought out real reviews from K-beauty experts about their standout formulas. Below, the best ones for any skin type and concern.
The best rice toners, at a glanceBest Overall: I’m From Rice Toner, $24Best Affordable Rice Toner: The Face Shop Rice Ceramide Moisturizing Toner, $11Best for Dry Skin: TirTir Milk Skin Toner, $20Best for Oily Skin: Aprilskin Artemisia Rice Essence Toner, $18Best for Dull Skin: Anua Rice 70 Glow Milky Toner, $22Best for Sensitive Skin: Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner for Sensitive Skin, $18Best for Mature Skin: House of Dohwa Rice Makgeolli Toner, $30Best for Pores: Beauty of Joseon Glow Replenishing Rice Milk, $18Best for Skin Barrier: Goodal Vegan Rice Milk Moisturizing Toner, $18Best for Firming: DK Refreshing Rice Water Toner, $32Best Rice Toner Overall: I’m From Rice Toner
