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Minimalist
Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) 3% Face Toner
Ingredients Explained

This product belongs to the sub-category: Leave-on Chemical Exfoliants

Full ingredient list

Aqua, gluconolactone, niacinamide, butylene glycol, methylpropanediol, inulin, lactococcus ferment lysate, saccharide isomerate, cucumis sativus (cucumber) fruit extract, xylitylglucoside, anhydroxylitol, xylitol, salicylic acid, allantoin, trehalose, glycerin, sodium polyglutamate, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, lysine, histidine, arginine, aspartic acid, threonine, serine, glutamic acid, proline, glycine, alanine, valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, phenylalanine, cysteine, ethoxydiglycol, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, phenoxyethanol, ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-hexanediol, citric acid, sodium citrate.

Ingredient highlights

Cruelty-free

Ingredient functions

Quick Review of Ingredients

Ingredients Function (What it does)
Aqua Skin conditioning, Solvent
Gluconolactone Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant
Niacinamide Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing
Butylene glycol Viscosity controlling, Skin conditioning, Humectant/Moisturizer, Solvent
Methylpropanediol Solvent
Inulin Skin conditioning
Lactococcus ferment lysate Skin conditioning
Saccharide isomerate Humectant/Moisturizer

Ingredients explained

1

Aqua

Also-called: Water, Aqua/Water, Water/Aqua/Eau, Aqua/Water/Eau | Function: Skin conditioning, Solvent

Water serves as a fundamental component in skincare products, often listed as the first ingredient, which means it's the most abundant. It acts as a solvent, helping to dissolve other ingredients and facilitate the application and absorption of products.

2

Gluconolactone

Function: Skin conditioning, Chelating, Exfoliant

We don’t have a detailed description of this ingredient yet.

3

Niacinamide

Also-called: Nicotinamide, Vitamin B3 | Function: Skin brightening, Anti-acne, Cell-signaling ingredient, Soothing

Niacinamide, also known as vitamin B3, is a potent skincare ingredient renowned for its wide-ranging benefits. 

It helps to strengthen the skin's barrier function, improve skin texture, and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It's also effective in managing acne and reducing redness and inflammation. 

Furthermore, it inhibits melanin production, thereby assisting in fading hyperpigmentation and evening out skin tone. Safe for almost all skin types, niacinamide is a versatile ingredient found in various skincare products.

Price range

less than $20

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