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Exfoliant and toner comparisons

Acids and toners are matched on which exfoliating acids and supporting ingredients they share. Concentration and pH are not part of a published ingredient list, so the score cannot see them.

Exfoliating acids can irritate. The score compares ingredient lists only and says nothing about strength, pH or how your skin will react. Follow the product's own directions.

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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Sukari Babyfacial

Compared with

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

90of 100

Shares 4 of 4 key actives

  • Glycolic Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • Tartaric Acid
  • Salicylic Acid

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Paula's Choice Skin Balancing Pore-Reducing Toner

Compared with

COSRX Galactomyces 95 Tone Balancing Essence

84of 100

Shares 3 of 3 key actives

  • Niacinamide
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Panthenol

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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum

Compared with

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

83of 100

Shares 4 of 5 key actives

  • Glycolic Acid
  • Salicylic Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • Tartaric Acid

Not shared: Hyaluronic Acid

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GLAMGLOW Supermud Clearing Treatment

Compared with

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

80of 100

Shares 3 of 3 key actives

  • Salicylic Acid
  • Glycolic Acid
  • Lactic Acid

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NeoStrata Bionic Face Serum

Compared with

The Inkey List PHA Gentle Exfoliating Toner

78of 100

Shares 3 of 4 key actives

  • Gluconolactone
  • Panthenol
  • Hyaluronic Acid

Not shared: Lactobionic Acid

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Abib Heartleaf Soothing Toner Anchor

Compared with

Anua Heartleaf 77% Soothing Toner

77of 100

Shares 2 of 3 key actives

  • Houttuynia Cordata Extract
  • Panthenol

Not shared: Madecassoside

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Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener

Compared with

Missha Time Revolution The First Treatment Essence

76of 100

Shares 2 of 3 key actives

  • Saccharomyces Ferment Filtrate
  • Panthenol

Not shared: Oryza Sativa Extract

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Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

Compared with

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

76of 100

Shares 3 of 4 key actives

  • Glycolic Acid
  • Lactic Acid
  • Salicylic Acid

Not shared: Malic Acid

How to read these

The score runs from 0 to 100. It weighs shared key actives most, then overall formula similarity and product attributes such as fragrance-free. A high score means the ingredient lists are close. It does not mean the products perform the same, and we never say it does. The chips above are the key actives both products contain. Where an active is missing from the alternative, it is listed under “Not shared”.

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