Looking for a slightly resurfacing power that's not quite as strong as the more heavy-duty treatment toners out there? This formula strikes a nice balance, offering 8 percent lactic acid and 3 percent glycolic acid mixed with fermented prebiotics to help maintain a stronger skin barrier that keeps acne at bay.
We're a sucker for straight-forward products that do what they say — and this toner doesn't disappoint. Made with just six ingredients, this slightly viscous brew includes kojic acid, pineapple and papaya powder to brighten skin and fade acne scars.
Also included in the mix? Hyaluronic acid to help skin retain moisture. Our dehydrated skin drank the stuff up and felt noticeably more bouncy immediately after (so bouncy, in fact, we almost skipped our serum!).
With star ingredients like coconut water and algae extract, we weren't surprised to find this treatment toner delivers a calming effect when swabbed across the skin. What we were surprised to find? The milky formula shines as a makeup remover, erasing every sign of mascara, contour, lip color and the most stubborn eyeliner we own — all without irritating our skin.
The vegan liquid doesn't quite deliver enough hydration to double as a moisturizing serum, but its ability to gently balance skin and remove makeup makes it enough of a multitasker to earn a spot in our permanent rotation (and on our nightstand for lazy nights when we can't muster the energy for a sink-side cleanse).
Dermatologists call salicylic acid a gold standard active ingredient for acne, thanks to its ability to exfoliate and help fade acne scars.The rub? It can also leave skin red and irritated. This clarifying toner sources its salicylic acid from willow bark extract, believed to be a more gentle skin smoother, then pairs it with gentle glycolic and lactic acids to further exfoliate sans irritation. Factor in skin soothing aloe and microbiome-boosting probiotics and you have a toner that helps balance acneic skin — without any harsh or drying qualities.
Like every product in the new Fenty Skin range, this toner is meant to do double duty: balance and brighten like a toner and fade dark spots like a serum. Pressing this liquid-gel into our combination skin immediately helped minimize shine, but it also left the drier patches of our skin feeling a bit tight. With that in mind, this vegan formula may work best for oily skin types.
