Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Evens skin tone
- Anti-blemish
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: low
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"COSRX - AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner" is effective for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Anti-blemish and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (glycolic acid 0.90% - 1.35%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants).
- Humectants (sodium lactate 1.30% - 2.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "COSRX" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 13.64£ up to 27.05£ in the United Kingdom, for 2499.99KSH in Kenya, from 13.00A$ up to 49.00A$ in Australia, from 11.90$ up to 20.00$ in the United States and from 35.00CA$ up to 47.20CA$ in Canada.
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Anti-aging
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Refine your complexion with the COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner ; a renewing, resurfacing treatment dedicated to improving skin tone and texture.
Source: Beauty Expert
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: betaine salicylate, glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Refine your complexion with the COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner ; a renewing, resurfacing treatment dedicated to improving skin tone and texture.
Source: Beauty Expert
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: betaine salicylate, glycolic acid.
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Harnessing the powers of White Willow Bark and Apple Water, an ingredient containing natural Alpha Hydroxy Acids, the lightweight toner expertly eliminates dead skin cells and pore-clogging impurities, whilst minimising the appearance of whiteheads, blackheads and blemishes to reveal a smooth, clear complexion.
Source: Beauty Expert
This product might be able to help reduce blemishes and clogged pores because it contains betaine salicylate.
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glycolic acid
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Ultra-hydrating Allantoin is combined with Mineral Water (sourced from Jeju Island in South Korea and recognised for its natural BHA Beta Hydroxy Acid content), to help restore moisturised, revitalised skin with revived radiance.
Source: Beauty Expert
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium lactate, butylene glycol.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 87/100.
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Potential irritants
Comedogenic ingredients
No comedogenic ingredients detected
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| Product | Similarity | Price | Irritancy |
|---|---|---|---|
 COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner | Current | $11.90 | |
 TIA'M AC Fighting AHA BHA PHA Toner | 61% | $18.70 | |
 elmt Gentle Exfoliating Solution | 55% | - | |
 Krave Beauty OG Kale-Lalu-yAHA | 54% | - | |
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Key Actives
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Exfoliating acid, a "relative" of salicylic acid
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
Potential irritants
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
Comedogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comedogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Ingredient list view
Water, Salix alba bark water, Pyrus malus fruit water, Butylene glycol, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium lactate, Glycolic acid, Water, Betaine salicylate, Allantoin panthenol, Ethyl hexanediol