AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner

Name: COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
Brand: COSRX

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Overall score6.7

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#3Glycolic Acid

AHA that exfoliates and brightens

#6Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier

Score breakdown

Overall

6.7

Hydration Efficacy3.8

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength4.6

Ingredient Transparency7.5

Formulation Safety9.0

Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.

What makes COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner stand out

COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner is a solid toner with an overall score of 6.7/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Butylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.

It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, hydration could be stronger.

Is this right for you?

Great for

✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula

May not suit

⚠Very dry skin types looking for heavy-duty moisture

Key ingredients

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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
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Glycolic Acid
Works on your skin — #3 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #6 in the INCI list
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Allantoin
Works on your skin — #9 in the INCI list
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Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #10 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

10 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)

#2Butylene Glycol #3Glycolic Acid #5Water #6Niacinamide #7Sodium Hydroxide #82-Hexanediol #9Allantoin #10Panthenol #11Ethyl Hexanediol #12Citric Acid

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Ingredient breakdown

Works on your skin3
Other ingredient3
Draws in moisture2
Formula balancers2

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