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Anua
BHA 2% Gentle Exfoliating Toner
A toner built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 20.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
How to use
Apply the toner onto fingertips or a cotton pad. Gently layer it on the face and neck. May be used on affected areas of the body.
What's inside
Ingredients List
16 trigger at least one check · 56 trigger none
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid4
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
Benefits
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glutamic Acid, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract, Panthenol, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract, Salicylic Acid
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Sulfate
Pore Refining3
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract, Salicylic Acid, Zinc Sulfate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis14
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
C12-14 Pareth-12, Ceramide AP, Ceramide As, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide Ng, Ceramide NP, Ceramide Ns, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodeceth-16, Phytosphingosine, Potassium C11-15 Alkyl Phosphate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Dipropylene Glycol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
1,1'-Oxydipropan-2-ol; Oxydipropan-2-ol; Hydroxypropyloxypropanol
Learn more about Dipropylene Glycol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →C12-14 Pareth-12
Cleansing, Emulsifying
C12-14 Pareth-12 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about C12-14 Pareth-12 →Octyldodeceth-16
Emulsifying
Octyldodeceth-16 isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodeceth-16 →Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract
Emollient
Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract is the extract of the whole sapling, Melaleuca alternifolia.
Learn more about Melaleuca Alternifolia Extract →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Salix Alba Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Salix Alba Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the White Willow, Salix alba L., salicaceae
Learn more about Salix Alba Leaf Extract →Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract
Astringent
Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract is a face oil.
Learn more about Oenothera Biennis Flower Extract →
Dupes
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- Biodance Cera-nol Gel Toner Pads63% match
- Klairs Supple Preparation Cica Toner63% match
- Nature Republic Forest Relief For Men Mist Toner62% match
- Goodal Heartleaf Hyaluron Soothing Clear Pad62% match
- COSRX The Ceramide Skin Barrier Moisturizing Mist62% match