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Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner
Isntree

Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner

Toner · 200 mL

56%$8.29$18.70

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Key ingredients

Found in the full ingredient list below. Check how it layers with your routine

Made for

Oily
Fungal acne safe

No known Malassezia triggers in the ingredient list. How we check

Full ingredients (21)
  1. Water
  2. Butylene Glycol
  3. Glycerin
  4. 1,2-Hexanediol
  5. Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract
  6. Betaine Salicylate (BHA)
  7. Trehalose
  8. Panthenol
  9. Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract
  10. Sodium Hyaluronate
  11. Hyacinthus Orientalis Extract
  12. Salvia Sclarea (Clary) Extract
  13. Centaurea Cyanus Flower Extract
  14. Borago Officinalis Extract
  15. Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
  16. Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract
  17. Portulaca Oleracea Extract (Antioxidant)
  18. Tromethamine
  19. Xanthan Gum
  20. Ethylhexylglycerin
  21. Disodium EDTA

Listed from highest to lowest concentration. Formulas change, so check the packaging if you avoid an ingredient.

Product details

A bottle of Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner on a pale stone table against a blush-pink wall, beside a pile of chestnuts

Gentle daily exfoliation

A clear, watery BHA toner with upcycled chestnut shell, to smooth rough texture and keep pores clear every day.

Isntree’s Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner pairs a low-irritation BHA with extract from chestnut shells that would otherwise be thrown away. It melts dead skin cells in pores, tidies excess oil and leaves rough skin smooth, with no rinsing and no scrubbing.

Betaine salicylate (BHA), per Isntree
0.9%
Betaine salicylate (BHA), per Isntree
Upcycled chestnut shell extract, per Isntree
10,000 ppm
Upcycled chestnut shell extract, per Isntree
The acidity Isntree tuned the BHA to work at
pH 3.5–4.0
The acidity Isntree tuned the BHA to work at
A clear pool of watery toner with bubbles beside whole chestnuts and pieces of chestnut shell

What’s inside

The ingredients doing the work

  • Chestnut shell

    Extract from upcycled chestnut shells, rich in tannins, which Isntree uses for pore care and a firmer, tighter feel.

    No. 5 of 21 on the list

  • Low-irritation BHA

    A gentle form of BHA that loosens dead skin cells stuck in pores and smooths rough texture, so it can be used every day.

    No. 6 of 21 on the list

  • White willow bark

    A natural source of salicylates that supports the exfoliating care and helps soothe skin.

    No. 9 of 21 on the list

  • Moisture + comfort

    Panthenol, trehalose, hyaluronic acid and purslane keep skin moist and comfortable while it exfoliates.

    No. 7, 8, 10, 17 of 21 on the list

Supporting botanicals

  • Chamomile
  • Cornflower
  • Borage
  • Lavender
  • Clary sage
  • Hyacinth
A bottle of Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner beside two cotton pads, one soaked with clear toner, and two chestnuts

How to use

Right after cleansing

  1. 1

    Cleanse

    Wash your face and pat it dry.

  2. 2

    Soak

    Pour a moderate amount onto a cotton pad or into your palm.

  3. 3

    Pat

    Smooth it over the whole face and pat gently until it absorbs. No rinsing needed.

  4. 4

    Protect

    Follow with the rest of your routine, and wear sunscreen when you use it in the morning.

Glossy chestnuts and broken chestnut shells beside a drop of clear toner on pale stone

Smooth skin, clear pores

A gentle daily swipe of BHA and chestnut that keeps texture soft and pores looking clean.

Good to know

  • Contains BHA, which can make skin more sensitive to the sun. Use sunscreen during the day.
  • Made for rough, uneven texture, clogged pores and sensitive skin that finds scrubs too harsh, per Isntree.
  • Formerly sold as Clear Skin BHA Toner. The renewed bottle has an easy-peel label for recycling.
  • Cruelty free, per Isntree.
  • 200 mL bottle.
Isntree Chestnut BHA 0.9% Clear Toner: Ingredients and Price — Metic Beauty