1% BHA Gentle Exfoliating Gel Toner

Exfoliating
Reduces Redness
Evens Skin Tone

A gentle exfoliating gel toner that’s formulated to clear pores, smooth texture, and calm visible redness. Designed for sensitive and redness-prone skin, this 1% BHA leave-on gel helps support skin’s barrier while it exfoliates.

A$54.00

Our 1% BHA Gentle Exfoliating Gel Toner delivers the pore-clearing benefits of BHA in a soothing gel formula designed for redness-prone skin.

This lightweight, leave-on exfoliant works both on the surface of your skin and inside your pores to dissolve buildup that can lead to congestion, dullness, and sensitivity. The salicylic acid-based toner is formulated with calming allantoin to ease visible redness, along with prebiotics to support a healthy skin microbiome.

At a glance:

Smooths bumpy, uneven texture
Targets clogged pores on sensitive skin
Soothes and calms with skin-soothing allantoin
Has an optimal pH range of 3.5-3.8

STEP 3: EXFOLIATE - Resurface & refine

When To Apply

Apply to clean skin in the AM and/or PM. For daytime, always finish with sunscreen. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine.

How To Apply

Apply to clean skin on face, neck & decollete using fingertips. Avoid eye area. Do not rinse.

If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before using any products that contain salicylic acid.

Key Ingredients

Salicylic Acid
Allantoin
Inulin

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