Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner dupe

−54%per oz

Kiehl'sUltra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner$26

CeraVeHydrating Toner$9.57 $11.99

Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner against CeraVe Hydrating Toner
Fact	Kiehl's	CeraVe
Type	✓ Toner, both
Size	248 ml	200 ml
Per ounce	$3.10 / fl oz	$1.42 / fl oz
Amazon rank	#370 in Facial Toners & Astringents	#10 in Facial Toners & Astringents
Sold by	Kiehl's Since 1851	Amazon.com

The trade-off

CeraVe adds three ceramides, cholesterol and niacinamide in PEG solubilizers and is sold for dry skin; Kiehl's has propylene glycol, an acrylates gel, imperata root and a ferment and is sold for oily skin, though neither has an oil-control active.

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner costs about $26 for 248 ml ($3.10 / fl oz). The dupe below is CeraVe Hydrating Toner at $9.57 $11.99, about 54% less per ounce. Each pair is compared on format, finish and key ingredients, including what the dupe doesn't do.

Alcohol-free toner for normal to oily skin: water, glycerin and propanediol with hyaluronic acid, imperata root extract and a ferment in an acrylates gel; pH-balanced, per Kiehl's. Sold by Kiehl's. 8.4 fl oz.

Amazon prices as of Oct 15, 2026, 8:10 PM ET, subject to change: the price on Amazon at checkout is the one that applies.

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The dupe, side by side

The original

Kiehl's

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner

$26

$3.10 / fl oz

The dupe

CeraVe

Hydrating Toner

$9.57 $11.99

$1.42 / fl oz

Cost per fl oz

Original$3.10 / fl oz

Dupe$1.42 / fl oz

$16.43 less at checkout than the original.

What matches

The same humectant toner: water, glycerin and propanediol in the top three of both, with hyaluronic acid and a carbomer, and no alcohol or fragrance in either.

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Sold as Ultra Facial Toner dupes, and left out

Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Gentle Daily Facial Toner. A plain glycerin water with polysorbate and panthenol; no propanediol, no hyaluronic acid and no carbomer gel.Different formula · checked 16 October 2026
e.l.f. SKIN Keep Your Balance Toner. Alcohol is its second ingredient and it is scented; Kiehl's is alcohol- and fragrance-free.Different formula · checked 16 October 2026

What a dupe has to clear, and everything we turned down

Questions

What is the best dupe for Kiehl's Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner?

CeraVe Hydrating Toner at about $9.57. The same humectant toner: water, glycerin and propanediol in the top three of both, with hyaluronic acid and a carbomer, and no alcohol or fragrance in either.

How much cheaper is CeraVe Hydrating Toner than Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner?

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner costs about $26 for 248 ml, or $3.10 / fl oz. CeraVe Hydrating Toner works out at $1.42 / fl oz, roughly 54% less per ounce.

Is Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner worth it?

Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gentle Toner costs about $26 for 248 ml, about 2.2 times as much per ounce as CeraVe Hydrating Toner. The trade-off with CeraVe: CeraVe adds three ceramides, cholesterol and niacinamide in PEG solubilizers and is sold for dry skin; Kiehl's has propylene glycol, an acrylates gel, imperata root and a ferment and is sold for oily skin, though neither has an oil-control active. If that doesn't matter to you, the original isn't worth the extra $14.

Is Neutrogena Alcohol-Free Gentle Daily Facial Toner a dupe for Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner?

Not by our rules. A plain glycerin water with polysorbate and panthenol; no propanediol, no hyaluronic acid and no carbomer gel. Checked 16 October 2026.

Is e.l.f. SKIN Keep Your Balance Toner a dupe for Kiehl's Ultra Facial Toner?

Not by our rules. Alcohol is its second ingredient and it is scented; Kiehl's is alcohol- and fragrance-free. Checked 16 October 2026.