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 (55 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

55 Reviews

Size: 103.5 ml/3.5 fl oz 30 ml/1 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 55 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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Marissa
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Skin Type Normal
Acne Type Whiteheads
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
28 seconds ago
I don't want to be dramatic but I cannot live without this.
I've been using this for the past year, and it is truly THE BEST. I've always loved Salicylic Acid for my skin, but I had never used Azelaic Acid before and I swear that's the game changer in this.
When I have spots, it def helps my acne. If I feel one coming on, it def helps. And it doesn't burn at all, so you know it's not ruining your skin. Also, ever since I've been using this, I get waaaaay less breakouts. I have sensitive skin and this doesn't upset it at all. It only helps.
For context: I am a 32 year old female.
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Mackenzie S.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Skin Type Combination
Acne Type Cysts & Nodules, Papules & Pustules
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2 days ago
Only Celeb Skincare that’s WORTH IT
As someone with very acne prone skin, I loveeee this product. Healing while giving a glow like I have Botox. Usually treatments are too harsh for me and this isn’t. Love love love.
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Chels
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Skin Type Combination
Acne Type Blackheads, Cysts & Nodules
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6 days ago
Ugh i love this so much
I've only been using this product for a week now but man do I love the way it feels on my skin! There is no irritation or redness, it's very gentle on my skin. I've also noticed that a lot of my acne marks/hyperpigmentation is starting to fade little by little. I use almost everything Personal Day in my skincare routine and let me just say, this stuff works!!
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Katelyn
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Acne Type Papules & Pustules
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
4 weeks ago
Loving this toner
I'm really loving this toner. I have been using it for about a week, maybe a bit longer. When I got it, I had a cluster of pimples on the side of my chin (this is where I breakout the most). The cluster had been there for a few weeks and would not go away. Since I've started using the toner, the spots have faded significantly. You can still see them but they look way better than they did and I'm not as self conscious about them. I will definitely continue to use this product! I have been using it 2x a day and it has not been drying out my skin at all which I really like.
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Jordan T.
Verified Buyer
I recommend this product
Skin Type Dry
Acne Type Whiteheads
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1 month ago
bye bye acne
I have been using this product since it came out and it’s worth purchasing! I have noticed a significant difference, and I promise I am not BSing. If you’re struggling with acne do yourself a favor and include this in your routine. 🤩
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