COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 100ml

The COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner exfoliates and clears pores with a low pH formula. It contains willow bark water and apple fruit water for gentle daily exfoliation. Skin feels smoother and looks brighter within weeks. It is ideal for daily use on all skin types.

Key Ingredients

• Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water (10%): Exfoliates gently and reduces breakouts and marks from spots. Skin looks clearer and more even with consistent use.
• Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water (10%): Provides gentle exfoliation and antioxidant benefits. It helps to brighten the skin and improve its overall texture.
• Glycolic Acid (0.1%): Exfoliates the surface of the skin, smoothing and softening it. Skin feels less rough and looks more radiant.
• Betaine Salicylate (0.1%): Clears congested pores and balances oil production. Pores look smaller and skin feels less oily over time.

Toner Type & Best Time

• Type: Exfoliating Toner
• Best for: Both morning and evening
• Layering: Single layer recommended

Exfoliating toners are effective at removing dead skin cells and impurities, making them ideal for use both morning and night.

Why This Toner Works

This toner contains both AHA and BHA to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and clear congested pores. The combination of acids helps to improve skin texture and reduce breakouts.

Formulated with purifying botanical ingredients, this toner soothes and refreshes the skin. It helps to reduce redness and irritation, leaving the skin feeling calm and comfortable.

This toner helps to balance oil production and maintain a healthy skin pH. It prevents the skin from becoming too oily or too dry, which can lead to breakouts and other skin problems.

Together, these ingredients gently exfoliate, soothe, and balance the skin, leaving it clear, smooth, and healthy.

Application Method & Texture

Texture: Lightweight liquid consistency

Application methods:

• Cotton pad method: Use for gentle exfoliation and to remove any residue left after cleansing. Ideal for oily or acne-prone skin.
• Palm method: Press directly into skin with palms for gentle application. Best for sensitive skin.

Absorption: Absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling refreshed without any sticky residue. Layers well under serums and moisturizers.

pH Level & Skin Balance

pH Level: Low pH formula

The low pH formula helps to maintain the skin's natural balance, which is essential for healthy skin. It helps to prevent irritation and breakouts.

What to Expect

After first use: Skin feels refreshed and slightly smoother. There may be a mild tingling sensation.

Week 1–2: Skin texture starts to improve. Blackheads and whiteheads may become less noticeable.

Week 3–4: Skin tone appears more even and radiant. Breakouts are reduced.

After 6 weeks: Skin feels smoother, clearer, and healthier overall.

How to Use

1. After cleansing, spray onto the face or sweep over the skin with a cotton pad.
2. Gently wipe the face, avoiding the area around the eyes and mouth.
3. Pat for better absorption, then follow with serum or moisturizer.
4. For daytime use, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30 or higher.
5. Use morning and evening as step 2 in your routine.
6. Pro tip: If you are new to chemical exfoliants, start by using this toner 2-3 times per week and gradually increase frequency as tolerated. Avoid using with retinol at the same time.

Suitable For

All skin types, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin

Note: Start with 2-3 times per week and increase gradually. Always apply SPF in the morning.