PRODUCT REVIEW

InstaNatural 7% Glycolic AHA Toner
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and soothing botanicals, our toner brightens, hydrates and refines the skin without causing irritation or dryness.Balances and preps the skin to best absorb treatment serums and moisturizers Brightens the appearance of uneven and dull skin tone Reduces the look of enlarged pores Refines skin texture without irritation or dryness Decreases the appearance of fine lines and dehydration
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and soothing botanicals, our toner brightens, hydrates and refines the skin without causing irritation or dryness.Balances and preps the skin to best absorb treatment serums and moisturizers Brightens the appearance of uneven and dull skin tone Reduces the look of enlarged pores Refines skin texture without irritation or dryness Decreases the appearance of fine lines and dehydration
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Our 7% Glycolic AHA Toner combines the exfoliating benefits of Glycolic Acid with powerful fruit acids to support the skin’s natural renewal process while reducing the look of pores and uneven texture.
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Infused with Hyaluronic Acid, Vitamin C and soothing botanicals, our toner brightens, hydrates and refines the skin without causing irritation or dryness.Balances and preps the skin to best absorb treatment serums and moisturizers Brightens the appearance of uneven and dull skin tone Reduces the look of enlarged pores Refines skin texture without irritation or dryness Decreases the appearance of fine lines and dehydration
Anti-blemish
Anti-oxidation
Honesty check
How honest is this product?
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Can it cause trouble?
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- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
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Ingredient list view
Water, Hamamelis virginiana flower water, Glycolic acid, Arginine, Glycerin, Lactic acid, Malic acid, Gluconic acid, Salicylic acid, Tartaric acid, Ascorbic acid, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Glucosyl hesperidin, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extract, Hibiscus rosa-sinensis flower extract, Allantoin, Salvia officinalis leaf extract, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Arnica montana flower extract, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Magnesium pca, Copper pca, Zinc pca, Sorbic acid, Rosa canina fruit extract, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Prunus armeniaca fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Gardenia florida flower extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Vanilla planifolia fruit extract, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Carthamus tinctorius seed oil, Propanediol, Citric acid, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Phenethyl alcohol, Pentylene glycol
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- Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruises
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