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FORBEAUT Grooming Tonic is a scalp and hair tonic from FORBEAUT's men's grooming and scalp-care line, built for daily use on hair and scalp rather than as a leave-on facial product.
No reviews yet$9.40
220 ml
$4.27 per 100 ml
- Korean-market formula
- Ships from California or direct from Korea
- Korean barcode and batch code intact
- Suited to
- Daily grooming routinesShort hairStyled hairScalp-focused routines
- Helps with
- A fast grooming stepScalp conditionStyling prepDaily upkeep
In stock. Arrives in 3 to 7 business days
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How it works
FORBEAUT builds its grooming range around scalp condition first, on the reasoning that hair density and finish both start at the scalp. This product is formulated to be worked in quickly during a normal grooming routine rather than left on as a treatment mask. It is designed to layer under or over styling products without disrupting hold or finish. FORBEAUT positions the range for daily, ongoing use rather than an occasional intensive treatment. The format is built for a fast application step at the sink or vanity.
Key benefits
- Built into a fast daily grooming step rather than an occasional treatment
- Layers under normal styling products without disrupting hold
- Part of FORBEAUT's dedicated men's scalp and hair care range
- Formulated for scalp condition as the starting point for hair finish
- Sourced as the authentic Korean-market formula rather than a US repack
How to use
- Use the Grooming Tonic on a clean, towel-dried scalp, in the evening.
- Towel-dry your hair and take a moderate amount onto your hand. Apply evenly from the roots to the ends for better absorption. Blow-dry and style as desired.
- It goes on after washing and before anything you style with. Nothing needs to go over it.
- Nightly, or on the evenings you wash. Do not rinse it out; a scalp treatment is a leave-on step.
How often should I use this?
FORBEAUT positions this as a daily-use product within its grooming routine, so it is designed to be worked in each time hair is washed or styled rather than saved for occasional use. Starting with the amount printed on the packaging and adjusting from there suits most hair types. Consistent daily use is what the routine is built around.
Will this affect my styling routine?
It is formulated to sit underneath or alongside a normal styling product rather than replace one, so most people layer their usual gel, wax, or spray on top once this has been worked in. If hold feels different after adding it, using a slightly smaller amount of styling product is the usual adjustment. It is not designed to be the only step in a styling routine.
Does it have a strong scent?
FORBEAUT formulates its grooming line with a scent profile aimed at men's grooming, which is noticeable on application before it fades. If a specific scent is a concern, checking the product listing or packaging for scent details before first use is the safest approach. The scent is not designed to linger strongly once hair is dry.
Is this suitable for color-treated hair?
FORBEAUT does not publish a color-safe claim for this specific item, so a patch test on a small section is the sensible first step before full use on color-treated hair. General grooming tonics and styling aids are usually compatible with colored hair, but formulas vary. If in doubt, checking with a stylist first avoids any surprise.
Can women use this product?
FORBEAUT markets this line toward men's grooming and scalp care, but the formula itself is not restricted by sex; anyone with the hair or scalp concern the product targets can use it. The scent and styling result are built with a men's grooming audience in mind. Trying a small amount first is the usual way to check personal preference.
Contains fragrance (parfum)
Not on the ingredient list below: denatured or SD alcohol, essential oils, parabens, sulfate surfactants, mineral oil or petrolatum and added color.
Full INCI (21): Water, PVP, Polysorbate 20, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG/PPG-25/25 Dimethicone, VP/VA Copolymer, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Caramel, Aminomethyl Propanol, Dextrin, Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Fragrance, Linalool, Limonene
Ingredient list read from forbeaut.co.kr on 30 August 2026.
18 of 21 explained
- 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.
- PVP film former
- PVP is polyvinylpyrrolidone, a water-soluble polymer that dries into a clear flexible film. It holds pigment or hair in place and washes off with water.
- Polysorbate 20 emulsifier
- Polysorbate 20 is a solubiliser: it dissolves small amounts of oil or fragrance into a watery formula so nothing separates or floats.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil emulsifier
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil is the most used solubiliser in clear toners and micellar waters. It holds small amounts of oil and fragrance in solution without turning the formula cloudy.
- Benzyl Alcohol preservative
- Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol that occurs naturally in jasmine and ylang ylang. It is a preservative and a solvent, and it is also one of the 26 declarable fragrance components.
- Dehydroacetic Acid preservative
- A preservative that works best in acidic formulas and is almost always paired with benzyl alcohol. It is one of the standard systems in products built without parabens.
- Aminomethyl Propanol pH adjuster
- Aminomethyl Propanol is an alkaline base used to raise pH and to neutralise acidic thickeners so they gel.
- Dextrin thickener
- Dextrin is a starch fragment used to thicken and to give a formula a light, powdery finish. It is also a common carrier for powdered extracts.
- Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Methyl Rapeseedate Ferment ferment
- This ferment produces sophorolipids, sugar-based molecules that behave as very mild surfactants and emulsifiers. It is used to keep a formula blended without a harsh cleanser.
- Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil emollient
- Sunflower Seed Oil is high in linoleic acid, the fatty acid dry and blemish-prone skin is often short of. It is a light, non-fragrant emollient and one of the better tolerated plant oils.
- Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil emollient
- Evening primrose oil, the main plant source of gamma-linolenic acid. It absorbs fast and oxidises fast, so formulas pair it with an antioxidant.
- Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil emollient
- Moringa Seed Oil is high in oleic acid and behenic acid and very stable. It is a conditioning emollient with a light, non-sticky finish.
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- Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil emollient
- Safflower seed oil, among the highest-linoleic plant oils. High-linoleic oils feel lighter and absorb faster than high-oleic ones.
- Camellia Japonica Seed Oil emollient
- Camellia Seed Oil is the traditional Korean and Japanese hair and skin oil, high in oleic acid. It is a light emollient that absorbs quickly for its richness.
- Tocopherol antioxidant
- Tocopherol is vitamin E. It is an oil-soluble antioxidant that protects the oils in a formula from going rancid and works on skin as an emollient, and it is regularly paired with vitamin C because each keeps the other going for longer.
- Fragrance fragrance
- Fragrance, or Parfum, is a single declaration standing for a whole scent blend, which can be dozens of materials. Regulators allow it as a trade secret, so a list showing only this word does not say what the scent is made of. It is the most common trigger named by people with reactive skin.
- Linalool fragrance component
- Linalool is a floral aromatic found in lavender, bergamot and coriander. It is one of the 26 fragrance components EU labelling requires to be declared by name.
- Limonene fragrance component
- Limonene is the citrus-peel aromatic. It appears here because EU labelling requires 26 fragrance components to be named individually rather than hidden inside "fragrance", and it is one of them.
- Market
- Korean market, the version sold in Korea
- EAN (barcode)
- 8809619960536
- Made in
- Republic of Korea
- Volume
- 220 ml
- Category
- Hair
- 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.
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.
Every order ships from California or direct from Korea, 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.
Inside the formula
Inside the formula
21
Ingredients declared
Last
Fragrance on the list
Worth knowing
- Patch test on a small area first if you have a known scalp sensitivity.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes; rinse with water if contact occurs.
Complete the routine
- This itemFORBEAUT Grooming Tonic$9.40
- From the same Korean-market lineFORBEAUT Wet Polish Oil$9.40
Total for 2 items$18.80
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FORBEAUT scalp and hair tonic, built for daily scalp-first grooming.
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.
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 skin care, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Your skin barrier is basically your outer layer of the skin.
Melissa Piliang, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic Pretty much every step of a Korean skin care routine is going to have some component of hydration.
Alok Vij, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic
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