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Glycolic Acid TonerA toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 18.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 8.00 · 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.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.

Benefits

Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Barrier Repair4
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Salix Alba Bark Extract

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Skin Conditioning
Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate Filtrate
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
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
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →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 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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