Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Essence

Name: Isntree Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Essence
Brand: Isntree

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Overall score7.0

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✶ Hero ingredients

#2Glycolic Acid

AHA that exfoliates and brightens

#3Butylene Glycol

Lightweight humectant and solvent

#4Niacinamide

Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier

Score breakdown

Overall

7.0

Hydration Efficacy4.4

Irritation Risk9.5

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Active Ingredient Strength5.2

Ingredient Transparency7.8

Formulation Safety9.0

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

What makes Isntree Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Essence stand out

Isntree Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Essence is a solid toner with an overall score of 7.0/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.

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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Glycolic Acid
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
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Butylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #3 in the INCI list
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Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
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Panthenol
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
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Allantoin
Works on your skin — #8 in the INCI list

Full ingredient list

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

#1Water #2Glycolic Acid #3Butylene Glycol #4Niacinamide #52-Hexanediol #7Panthenol #8Allantoin #9Sodium Hyaluronate #10Sodium Hydroxide #11Ethylhexylglycerin

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Ingredient breakdown

Works on your skin3
Draws in moisture3
Other ingredient2
Formula balancers1
Keeps the product fresh1

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