COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner 150ml — Gentle Exfoliating Mist for Pores & Texture

This lightweight toner blends 0.1% glycolic acid (AHA) with betaine salicylate (BHA) and botanical waters to help remove dead skin cells, brighten dullness, and support clearer-looking pores without heavy abrasion. The formula is designed as a mist-type toner for easy application, suitable for layering under serums or using soaked on a cotton pad as a quick toner mask. COSRX prioritizes skin-friendly ingredients and avoids animal testing, parabens, sulfates, and phthalates.

How does this toner help reduce whiteheads and clogged pores?

The AHA/BHA combination targets surface buildup and pore congestion in different ways: glycolic acid promotes mild surface exfoliation, while betaine salicylate penetrates sebum-filled follicles more easily. Together they encourage smoother skin texture and help prepare the skin to absorb treatments that follow.

• 0.1% glycolic acid (AHA) gently dissolves dead skin on the surface.
• Betaine salicylate (BHA) helps address oil and debris inside pores.
• Willow bark and apple fruit waters support natural exfoliation and hydration.
• Mist delivery reduces friction compared with rubbing with cotton pads.

Can I use it daily and how should I fit it into my routine?

This toner is formulated for daily use, but introduce it gradually if you’re new to chemical exfoliants. Apply after cleansing and before serums and moisturizers; on drier or sensitive days, use it every other day or as a toner mask to limit exposure.

• Use 1–2 sprays or apply with a cotton pad after cleansing.
• Follow with hydrating serum and moisturizer to maintain barrier balance.
• Start 2–3 times weekly, increasing frequency as tolerated.
• Always finish with SPF during daytime routines.

What natural ingredients are included and what do they do?

The formula uses botanical waters and mild actives to support gentle exfoliation and comfort. Apple fruit water and willow bark water supply natural acids and soothing sap derivatives that work alongside the AHA and BHA for balanced renewal without harsh stripping.

• 10% Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water — provides natural fruit acids and subtle antioxidants.
• Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water — a natural source of BHA-like compounds that soothe and help clear pores.
• Low actives concentration (0.1% AHA) keeps exfoliation mild for frequent use.
• No parabens, sulfates, phthalates, or animal testing—formulated to be dermatologist-friendly.

Who is this for? This toner suits those aiming to refine skin texture, address whiteheads and congested pores, or add a gentle chemical exfoliant to a daily regimen without heavy irritation. It’s appropriate for oily, combination, and many normal skin types; sensitive skin users should patch-test and introduce it slowly. If you seek an easy-to-use mist that can also function as a cotton-pad toner mask, COSRX AHA/BHA Treatment Toner offers a low-strength, plant-supported option to help smooth and refresh your complexion.

Ingredients

Mineral Water, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Glycolic Acid, Betaine Salicylate, Allantoin, Panthenol, Ethyl Hexanediol