COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner 150ml
The COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner gently exfoliates and improves skin texture using natural AHA and BHA. It is formulated with mineral water to promote skin health. With daily use, you will notice minimized pores and a smoother, more radiant complexion within 2-3 weeks.
Key Ingredients
- Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water (10%): Provides gentle exfoliation and helps reduce breakouts. You will notice fewer spots and marks with consistent use.
- Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water (10%): Offers gentle exfoliation and helps reduce breakouts. It also helps to fade marks from spots.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Exfoliates the surface of the skin, smoothing and softening it. Skin will feel softer and look more radiant after just a few uses.
- Betaine Salicylate (BHA): Clears congested pores and balances oil production. This helps to prevent whiteheads and blackheads from forming.
Toner Type & Best Time
- Type: Exfoliating Toner
- Best for: Evening routine
- Layering: Use once per application
Exfoliating toners are most effective when used in the evening to allow skin to recover overnight.
Why This Toner Works
This toner is formulated with mineral water instead of purified water, which promotes better skin health and vitality.
It contains natural AHA and BHA to gently exfoliate dead skin cells, revealing a smoother and more radiant complexion without harshness.
The combination of willow bark water and apple fruit water helps prevent early whiteheads and blackheads, keeping pores clear and skin balanced.
Together, these ingredients create a gentle yet effective exfoliating toner that improves skin texture and radiance while minimizing pores and preventing breakouts.
Application Method & Texture
Texture: Fluid consistency that feels refreshing on skin
Application methods:
- Cotton pad method: Provides light exfoliation and removes any residue left after cleansing. Ideal for oily or acne-prone skin.
- Palm method: Not recommended for exfoliating toners.
Absorption: Absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling refreshed and prepped for the next steps in your routine.
pH Level & Skin Balance
pH Level: Not specified
This toner helps balance your skin's pH level after cleansing, which allows for better absorption of subsequent products and a stronger moisture barrier.
What to Expect
After first use: Skin feels refreshed and slightly tingly. Any remaining residue is removed.
Week 1–2: Skin texture starts to feel smoother. Blackheads and whiteheads appear slightly reduced.
Week 3–4: Noticeable improvement in skin radiance and clarity. Pores appear smaller.
How to Use
- After cleansing, spray onto a cotton pad.
- Gently wipe across your face, avoiding the eye and mouth area.
- For extra care, saturate two cotton pads with toner and swipe over the entire face, then use one pad to focus on the T-zone and nose area.
- For daytime use, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or greater.
- Use morning and evening as step 2 in your routine.
- Pro tip: Avoid using with other AHAs, BHAs, retinol, or Vitamin C. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before use.
Suitable For
All skin types, sensitive skin, acne-prone skin, oily skin, combination skin
Note: Start with 2-3 times per week and increase gradually. Always apply SPF in the morning.
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