Benton Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner 150ml
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner is Benton's toner (150ml), built around Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide. It is used right after cleansing, to rebalance the skin and prep it for the next step. This is the Original Korean Formula, not a version reworked for US retail.
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- Suited to
- Congested skinUneven textureDry skinCompromised barrier
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Glycolic Acid in a peeling gelRoutines that want Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide in one stepFilling the peeling gel step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Glycolic Acid peeling gel sold on Korean shelves
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Key benefits
- Glycolic Acid, the exfoliant this peeling gel is built around
- Niacinamide, Allantoin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate on the same list, actives
- Salicylic Acid on the same list, an exfoliant
- Gluconolactone and Papain further down the same list
- Capryloyl Salicylic Acid and Tocopherol further down the same list
- Glycolic Acid named third on the manufacturer list printed on this page
Key actives
Glycolic Acidexfoliant
It loosens the bonds between dead surface cells and is used for the look of dullness and rough texture. It is the entry this peeling gel is named after, and the list carries it.
Niacinamideactive
Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. The panel names it ninth on this peeling gel's list, beside Glycolic Acid.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. It is named thirteenth on this peeling gel's list, alongside Glycolic Acid.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizateactive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is a water-soluble salt derived from licorice root. The panel names it twenty-second on this peeling gel's list, beside Glycolic Acid.
Salicylic Acidexfoliant
It loosens the dead cells that block pores and is used for the look of congested, oily skin. It is named fourteenth on this peeling gel's list, alongside Glycolic Acid.
How to use
- Sweep across a cleansed face and neck with a cotton pad or press in with clean hands, then continue with the rest of the routine without rinsing.
Where does this peeling gel go in my routine?
After cleansing, in place of the toner step, on two evenings a week. Anything thinner than a peeling gel goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Glycolic Acid and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market peeling gel or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Glycolic Acid and all. We match this peeling gel to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
What else is on the list besides Glycolic Acid?
Niacinamide, Allantoin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate. The order they are printed in on this peeling gel's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Glycolic Acid sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Salicylic Acid, Gluconolactone and Papain.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
Every unit keeps its original barcode and batch code intact, so the unit in your hands can be checked against the brand’s own records.
Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
Every claim on this page traces to the unit in the box, the barcode, the batch code and the price you can read for yourself.
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How it works
The Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner is a 150ml peeling gel, used after cleansing, in place of the toner step, on two evenings a week. The exfoliant it is built around is Glycolic Acid, named third on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Niacinamide, Allantoin and Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, so the exfoliant is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Glycolic Acid stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the peeling gel format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the peeling gel Benton sells in Korea, Glycolic Acid and all.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this peeling gel on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Glycolic Acid on the list.
- Gluconolactone and Glycolic Acid on this list makes this peeling gel an exfoliating step, so do not stack it with another one on the same night.
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Korean-market original
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, 150ml, Benton's toner with Glycolic Acid and Niacinamide.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
정품Genuine article, Korean-market stock
What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
As we age, the glue that holds our skin cells together becomes denser, which slows down the natural cell turnover process.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
1 more professional perspective
Niacinamide helps reduce the appearance of pores in a few ways. By strengthening the skin barrier and improving elasticity, pores appear less noticeable and more even.
Ashlyn YankeAesthetician, Cleveland Clinic
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