I don't have much experience with toners, so I don't know how this compares. It's nice I suppose? It's very gentle, fungal acne safe, ph adjusting, and it does have some AHA's and BHA's but they aren't strong. I think I would call this a clarifying toner? Anyway, if you have a good cleanser that leaves your face the right ph, I don't think you need this, and if you want something that treats your skin I'd go for something stronger. But if you just want something gentle, then this will probably work for you.