COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
🍓 COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner
This product is an exfoliating toner mist designed to gently sweep away dead skin cells, clear pores, and prep the skin for better absorption of subsequent products.
Product Overview & Key Features
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Gentle Exfoliation: It contains a mild concentration of both Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) and Beta Hydroxy Acids (BHA).
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AHA (like Glycolic Acid or Lactic Acid) works on the skin's surface to gently remove dead skin cells and improve radiance.
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BHA (like Salicylic Acid) is oil-soluble, allowing it to penetrate pores and dissolve sebum, helping to prevent blackheads and blemishes.
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Willow Bark and Apple Water: It utilizes calming ingredients like Willow Bark Water (a source of BHA) and Apple Fruit Water (a source of AHA), which offer exfoliation without the potential harshness of stronger acid toners.
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Mist Application: The product comes in a convenient spray bottle, allowing for an easy, light application that can be misted onto the skin or sprayed onto a cotton pad.
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Clarifying and Prep: Ideal for improving texture, controlling mild congestion, and boosting the effectiveness of subsequent treatments.
Key Ingredients
| Ingredient | Primary Benefit | Why it's Important |
| Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water | Natural source of AHA | Provides gentle surface exfoliation and skin conditioning. |
| Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water | Natural source of BHA | Gently clears pores and has anti-inflammatory properties. |
🚫 Safety-Conscious Routine with Actives
Since you have shown two very powerful actives (K-SECRET Retinal Cream and the Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum), plus this COSRX AHA/BHA Toner, it is critical to use them on different nights to avoid irritation, over-exfoliation, and a damaged skin barrier.
📅 Weekly Skincare Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| Morning (Focus: Brightening & SPF) | BRIGHTEN | SOOTHE | BRIGHTEN | SOOTHE | BRIGHTEN | SOOTHE | BRIGHTEN |
| Evening (Focus: Renewal & Repair) | RENEW (Retinal) | BRIGHTEN (TXA) | EXFOLIATE (AHA/BHA) | REPAIR (Ginseng/Snail) | RENEW (Retinal) | BRIGHTEN (TXA) | REPAIR (Ginseng/Snail) |
Morning Routine (Daily)
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Cleanse: Anua Heartleaf Succinic Moisture Cleansing Foam
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Tone (Soothe): Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner
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Serum (Brighten/Glow): Choose one: Anua Peach 70 Niacin Serum or Beauty of Joseon Glow Deep Serum
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Moisturize: Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream
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Sunscreen (ESSENTIAL!): Anua Heartleaf Silky Moisture Sun Cream or Beauty of Joseon Relief Sun
Evening Routine
| Night | Step 1 & 2: Cleansing | Step 3: Soothe & Prep | Step 4: Active Treatment | Step 5: Moisturize/Seal |
| Renew (M/F) | Anua Cleansing Oil followed by Anua Cleansing Foam | Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | K-SECRET SEOUL 1988 Cream (Retinal) (Apply small amount, avoid eye/mouth) | Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream |
| Brighten (Tu/Sa) | Anua Cleansing Oil followed by Anua Cleansing Foam | Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | Anua Niacinamide 10% + TXA 4% Serum (Focus on dark spots) | Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream |
| Exfoliate (W) | Anua Cleansing Oil followed by Anua Cleansing Foam | COSRX AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner (Mist onto face or cotton pad) | Follow immediately with: SKIN1004 Centella Ampoule (or Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum) | Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream |
| Repair (Th/Su) | Anua Cleansing Oil followed by Anua Cleansing Foam | Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner | Beauty of Joseon Revive Serum (Ginseng + Snail Mucin) (Use generously for healing/plumpness) | Anua Heartleaf 70% Soothing Cream |