The Inkey List
Glycolic Acid TonerMedik8
Press & Clear™A toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and pollution defence.
Brand price
USD 18.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
GBP 35.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Benefits
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Glycereth-26, Glycerin, Propanediol, Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Cleansing, Emulsifying
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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