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Doing the Work
Acne Treatment Toner

Name: Doing the Work Acne Treatment Toner
Brand: Personal Day
Price: 36.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (65 reviews)

The multi-tasking, daily exfoliating toner. Read More

Size:103.5 ml/3.5 fl oz

$36.00

5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

65 Reviews

Size: 103.5 ml/3.5 fl oz

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Salicylic Acid

Zinc Hyaluronate

Azelaic Acid

Niacinamide

Description

This lightweight toner delivers treatment-level results, while leaving skin feeling calm & hydrated —making it easy to use consistently to support clear skin.

Formulated with 2% Salicylic Acid, this toner exfoliates inside the pores to clear buildup and congestion that can lead to breakouts. Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide help calm visible redness, smooth uneven texture, and support a more balanced, even-looking complexion, while Zinc Hyaluronate provides lightweight hydration to keep skin feeling balanced & refreshed—not tight or stripped.

Whether you’re actively managing breakouts or maintaining clear skin, Doing the Work fits seamlessly into your routine as a second step after cleansing—doing the work to keep your skin clear & calm.

Benefits

Clears pores & congestion
Treats & helps prevent breakouts
Non-drying, skin-balancing formula
Gentle enough for daily use
Acne-safe
Clinically-tested
Non-irritating
Non-comedogenic

In third-party clinical testing with image analysis, 90% of subjects saw a significant improvement in hyperpigmentation after 6 weeks.

Ingredients

Salicylic Acid (2%): Exfoliates inside pores to clear congestion, treat active breakouts & and help prevent new ones.
Azelaic Acid: Supports skin cell renewal while helping calm visible redness and uneven texture
Niacinamide: Helps soothe skin, improve balance, and support hydration
Zinc Hyaluronate: Provides lightweight, anti-microbial hydration while supporting skin repair

Why Azelaic Acid
"Because Azelaic Acid helps with cell renewal, it helps with acne and improves overall texture for a smoother, brighter complexion. Azelaic Acid is also anti-inflammatory, so it reduces redness and swelling. It’s anti-microbial, which means it helps kill acne causing bacteria, and it also helps to fade post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation, those dark spots left behind after pimples heal."

- Dr. Mamina Turagano, triple-board certified dermatologist

Full Ingredients List:
Active Ingredient: Salicylic Acid.........2%
Water, Methylpropanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxyacetophenone, Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Malic Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Biosaccharide Gum-4

How To Use

After cleansing, apply to skin using a cotton pad or hands, like a toner.

Use 1-2x daily for congested or breakout-prone skin. 2–3 times per week or as needed to maintain clear skin.

Follow with moisturizer.

Awards

2025 Cosmopolitan Holy Grail Awards Best Acne Treatment

2025 Well+Good's Best Acne Treatment

2025 Women’s Health’s Best Acne Treatment

2024 Cosmopolitan Acne Awards: Best New Acne Brand

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REAL PEOPLE, UNREAL RESULTS

before & after

Actual results from unpaid test subjects.

clinical results

Note: Results above based on third-party consumer perception testing with a panel of 30 subjects over 4 weeks, representing all races and skin types.

97%

of test subjects agree this product is a game-changer in decreasing breakouts

97%

of test subjects agree blemishes were less intense, less red, and less inflamed.

97%

of test subjects agree the product flattened my active blemishes.

90%

of test subjects agree the product was fast-acting.

87%

of test subjects agree blemishes cleared immediately, and also felt the condition of their skin improved over time while using this product.

PRODUCTS THAT DO THE WORK

what's inside...

Salicylic Acid

Actively treats and prevents acne
Smooths skin and refines pores
Helps to shed dead skin cells
Anti-redness and swelling

Azelaic Acid

Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties
Helps stop the growth of acne-causing bacteria and keeps skin pores clear

Niacinamide

Boosts hydration
Decreases hyperpigmentation
Improves skin barrier function
Treats inflammation and redness from acne

Zinc Hyaluronate

Can stop bacteria overgrowth*
Increase hydration
Strengthen skin barrier
Reduce excess oil
Decrease inflammation

*Based on manufacturer test results using .5% HA-Zn measuring Propionibacterium acnes, Staphylococcus epidernuidis, and Malassezia furfur & in-vivo testing expression of inflammatory factor IL-8 & PGE2.

Apply the treatment after the cleansing step. It can be used as either a spot treatment on trouble spots, or all over the face as a toner!

We recommend using it up to twice daily, depending on your skin's tolerance. You may need to start by using it every other day at night, until your skin can handle using it every day, and then finally twice a day.
Our treatment is designed to help with acne and all the effects of acne, including hyperpigmentation! 90% of subjects saw a significant improvement in hyperpigmentation after 6 weeks in third-party clinical testing with image analysis. In addition, skin cell renewal is key to easing hyperpigmentation as well. The Azelaic Acid and Mevalonic Acid in our formulas aid in skin renewal.
It is possible that purging may occur should pores have been clogged before starting to use the treatment. In these cases, breakouts may have already been in progress.
While we formulated our entire line to be acne-safe, and have proven to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic though clinical tests by industry-leading third-party labs, everyone's skin is different. If you continue to experience new breakouts after continued use, always check with your dermatologist for personalized advice.
If you have sensitive skin and are also prone to breakouts, we've developed the treatment with you in mind! It's gentle, yet effective at clearing & preventing acne. It also contains Azelaic Acid which calms and soothes, and Zinc Hyaluronate, which is increases hydration.

Make sure you start with the treatment 1x every other day after cleansing, then can work your way up to daily based on how your skin responds.
Our products are formulated to be gentle enough to work with prescription products, however everyone's skin is different so for personalized advice, please consult your dermatologist.

Made for Acne-Prone Skin

Dermatologist-Developed & Tested

Clinically Safety-Tested

Non-Irritating

Clean & Cruelty-free

Non-Comedogenic

5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars

Based on 65 reviews

100%would recommend this product

Reviews Summary

Customers say this toner is gentle yet effective, working well for those with sensitive skin without causing dryness or irritation. Users report seeing improvements in existing breakouts, with many noting that spots fade significantly and skin feels smoother after consistent use. Many appreciate that it can be used daily without over-drying, while others prefer using it 2-3 times per week or as a spot treatment. Common feedback includes reduced redness, fewer active breakouts, and improved skin texture. Several customers mention it works better than more expensive alternatives they've tried previously. Some note that results take time and consistent use, with most seeing visible improvements within weeks of regular application.

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KAYLA S.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Skin Type Combination
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
22 seconds ago
Works so well!
I was having a stubborn breakout and this helped fix it. I use it daily along with the priming milk and moisturizer and it’s working great!
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Sophia P.
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I recommend this product
Skin Type Combination
Acne Type Papules & Pustules, Whiteheads, Blackheads, Cysts & Nodules
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 days ago
The Best!!
I have acne prone skin and i don't get as much anymore when I moved to Personal Day for all my skincare stuff. A little bit tingly at first but overall it helps out a lot.
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Arielle F.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Skin Type Combination
Acne Type Papules & Pustules, Cysts & Nodules
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 days ago
Why did everyone keep this a secret??
This has been a game changer. I struggle with hormonal acne and I’ve tried a lot of things. My skin has been looking so much better and feeling cleaner since I started using this.
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Benjamin K.
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I recommend this product
Skin Type Combination
Acne Type Papules & Pustules, Blackheads, Whiteheads
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
So far great!!
I've probably used about half of the bottle, and I use it every day.
It seems to do what it promises to do - a good first step in skin care and also help keep acne away! I currently think I'll be a customer of this product for a long time. SO MANY products irritate my skin and cause breakouts... but this is doing it's job! And because of which, I've bought some other items from PD, as well. I'd say give this a try if you're on the fence; it might be a great product for you!
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Alyssa S.
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I recommend this product
Skin Type Combination
Acne Type Papules & Pustules, Whiteheads
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 week ago
Love personal day!
So far I’m loving the products, it’s helped calm my skin down.
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