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Refresh ABC Daily Toner (AHA BHA Vitamin C) (9.46 fl.oz / 280mL)
A fruit-water toner carrying glycolic acid, betaine salicylate and ascorbyl glucoside, the AHA, BHA and vitamin C behind the ABC name, alongside niacinamide.
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- Korean-market formula
- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- SensitiveCompromised barrierTexturedCongested
- Helps with
- Barrier weaknessEarly environmental damageRough surface textureUneven tone and dullness
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Key benefits
- Glycolic acid is the AHA on the list; betaine salicylate is the BHA.
- Ascorbyl glucoside supplies the Vitamin C in the ABC name.
- Niacinamide sits in the top six of the list.
- Adenosine and allantoin round out the daily-use base.
Key actives
Inside the formula
Inside the formula
- 6Niacinamide
- 11Glycolic Acid
- 15Betaine Salicylate
- 16Ascorbyl Glucoside
Where each key active sits on the declared ingredient list, by entry number. Position is proportion: the further forward, the larger its share.
COSRX Refresh ABC Daily Toner (AHA BHA Vitamin C) (9.46 fl.oz / 280mL)
What is the Refresh ABC Daily Toner formulated to do?
The name refers to three ingredient categories on the list: glycolic acid as the AHA, betaine salicylate as the BHA, and ascorbyl glucoside supplying the vitamin C, with niacinamide also appearing in the sixth position. Kiwi, dragon fruit, willow bark, and apple fruit waters open the formula ahead of any of those actives. It is built as a daily multi-acid and brightening-support toner rather than a single-purpose product.
Is a toner with this many acids safe to use every day?
Glycolic acid and betaine salicylate both sit well down the ingredient list, after four separate fruit-water ingredients and butylene glycol, which points to a lower concentration than a dedicated exfoliating treatment. Allantoin and panthenol appear further down to support comfort alongside the acids. Daily use is how the product is named and positioned, but anyone new to combining an AHA and a BHA in one step should watch for sensitivity in the first couple of weeks.
How long before I see brighter, more even-looking skin?
Ascorbyl glucoside and niacinamide both work toward a more even look with sustained use rather than a single application, and the acids need repeated contact to affect surface texture. Most people see gradual change over several weeks of consistent morning and evening use rather than an immediate shift. Skipping days will not undo progress, but it will extend the timeline.
Can I use a separate sunscreen or moisturizer with this toner?
Yes, this is a toner-stage step meant to go on right after cleansing and before your serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen, none of which are duplicated on this ingredient list. Because glycolic acid is present, daytime sun protection matters more than usual, so pairing it with a consistent morning sunscreen is worth being deliberate about. There is no additional exfoliating ingredient here beyond what is already listed, so a separate acid product on the same night is a decision to make carefully.
How can I confirm this bottle is the genuine Korean-market formula?
COSRX verifies units through its own system rather than through any reseller: the batch number and expiration date printed on your physical bottle are entered into the checker on cosrx.com. Those details need to be read from the unit itself, not from a product listing, which is exactly the point of the process. This bottle's EAN is 8809598450967, unchanged from the Korean-market packaging.
Not on the ingredient list below: fragrance or parfum, denatured or SD alcohol, essential oils, silicones, parabens, sulfate surfactants, mineral oil or petrolatum and added color.
Full INCI (16): Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract, Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethyl Hexanediol, Sodium Lactate, Water, Glycolic Acid, Allantoin, Panthenol, Adenosine, Betaine Salicylate, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Ingredient list read from inkeedecoder.com on 18 August 2026.
16 of 16 explained
- Actinidia Chinensis (Kiwi) Fruit Extract plant extract
- Kiwi fruit extract, high in vitamin C and fruit acids. It is used as a conditioning antioxidant extract.
- Hylocereus Undatus Fruit Extract plant extract
- Dragon fruit extract, from a night-flowering cactus. It carries betalains and water-holding sugars and is used as a hydrating extract.
- Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Water plant extract
- Willow bark distillate. It is much more dilute than willow bark extract and carries little of the salicin the extract is used for.
- Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Water plant extract
- Apple distillate used in place of plain water. Like every fruit water it is far more dilute than the extract of the same fruit.
- Butylene Glycol humectant
- Butylene Glycol is a small glycol that does two jobs at once: it holds water in the top layer of skin and it dissolves plant extracts and actives that plain water cannot. It also thins a formula, which is why watery Korean essences lean on it.
- Niacinamide active
- Niacinamide is vitamin B3, and it is the most studied active in Korean formulation. It is used at roughly 2 to 5 percent for the look of uneven tone and visible pores, and it is water soluble, stable and comfortable beside almost every other active, which is why it turns up in so many lists.
- 1,2-Hexanediol humectant
- 1,2-Hexanediol is a glycol used for two reasons: it holds water like glycerin, and it makes a formula harder for microbes to live in, so less traditional preservative is needed. Korean formulas use it heavily for that second reason.
- Ethyl Hexanediol humectant
- Ethyl Hexanediol is a glycol that hydrates and makes a formula less hospitable to microbes, the same double role 1,2-hexanediol plays.
- Sodium Lactate humectant
- Sodium Lactate is the salt of lactic acid and one of the components of skin's own natural moisturising factor. At the levels used here it is a humectant and buffer rather than an exfoliant.
- Water solvent
- Water is the base almost every serum, toner and cream is built on. It dissolves the water-loving ingredients and sets how light the finished texture feels. On an INCI list it is usually first, which only means it is the largest single ingredient by weight.
- Glycolic Acid exfoliant
- Glycolic Acid is the smallest AHA, which is why it is also the most penetrating and the most likely to sting. It loosens the bonds between dead surface cells and is used for the look of dullness and rough texture.
- Allantoin active
- 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.
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- Panthenol humectant
- Panthenol is pro-vitamin B5: skin converts it to pantothenic acid. It is a humectant that holds water and leaves skin feeling soft and less tight, and it is one of the ingredients formulators reach for when a formula also contains something harsh.
- Adenosine active
- Adenosine is a nucleoside that Korea's own cosmetic authority recognises as a wrinkle-care functional ingredient, which is why it appears on so many Korean lists at a low level. It is used for the look of fine lines and is stable and well tolerated.
- Betaine Salicylate exfoliant
- Betaine Salicylate is a gentler salicylic derivative. Korean formulas use it at around 2 to 4 percent, which is roughly comparable to a low-strength salicylic acid, and it is easier on the skin barrier.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside antioxidant
- Ascorbyl Glucoside is vitamin C bound to glucose, which keeps it stable until enzymes in skin release it. It is a mild, slow-release route to a vitamin C formula.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- EAN (barcode)
- 8809598450967
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 280ml
- Category
- Toner
- Actives
- Adenosine, Allantoin, Betaine Salicylate, Glycolic Acid, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Vitamin C
- Ships from
- California or Korea
Orders ship from California or direct from Korea with tracked delivery to your door, and both routes carry the same Korean-market release. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more. Returns are accepted for 30 days, by mail.
We split shipments free, so one out-of-stock item never holds up the rest of your order.
Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Barcode
Listed against the Korean barcode on its box - 3California or Korea
Ships to you from either, as the same Korean-market release
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. The barcode in the specification above is the Korean-market one and it is printed on the box you receive.
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How it works
Dull, uneven-looking skin is often chased with one brightening serum, leaving texture untouched. This toner opens on kiwi, dragon fruit, willow bark, and apple fruit waters, then niacinamide, glycolic acid as its AHA, betaine salicylate as its BHA, and ascorbyl glucoside further down. Allantoin and panthenol keep the mix from feeling harsh. Tone and texture tend to look more even as the actives accumulate, though sun protection matters more with an AHA in rotation. Apply morning and night after cleansing, with a cotton pad or pressed in by hand.
How to use
- Use the Refresh ABC Daily Toner after cleansing, in place of your toner step, once a day to start.
- Sweep it over the face with a cotton pad or press it in with your palms, keeping clear of the eye area.
- Wait a minute, then follow with serum and moisturizer as usual.
- Once a day to start, morning or evening. Do not use it alongside another exfoliating acid or a retinoid in the same routine.
Worth knowing
- This formula carries an active acid, so pairing it with another exfoliant in the same routine is worth spacing out.
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ABC daily toner, 280 ml, with AHA, BHA and Vitamin C.
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.
COSRX verifies units itself. Find the verification page on cosrx.com and enter the batch number and expiration date printed on your unit. Read them off the package rather than from us, which is the point.
Source: COSRX FAQ
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 Using topical vitamin C can result in less cell damage and better-looking skin.
Melissa Piliang, 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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