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Korean Toners with PHA

In K-beauty a toner is a watery hydration step, not an astringent. It preps damp skin for the layers after it, and the gentlest ones can be patted in several times.

Gluconolactone and lactobionic acid exfoliate like AHAs, but their larger molecules penetrate more slowly, so they sting far less. Every one of these toners lists it in its formula.

What PHA does and what it layers with

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Price, the actives in each formula, and whether it passes our fungal acne check.

Prices come from our partner retailers and refresh daily. Ingredient checks read the published ingredient list and are not medical advice; formulas change, so check the packaging.