isoi Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Tonic Essence 130ml
isoi Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Tonic Essence is a 130ml toner whose ingredient list carries Arbutin alongside Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract and Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract.
No reviews yet- Ships from our California warehouse
- Duties prepaid
- Suited to
- Oily skinCombination skinBlemish-prone skin
- Helps with
- Skin that looks congested or blemish-proneFitting a Korean-market step into an existing routineShoppers who want the same formula sold on shelves in Korea
In stock. Ships from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days
You’re $100.00 away from free US shipping.
- Duties prepaid
- 30-day returns
- Free US shipping on orders of $100 or more
- Dispatched within 2 business days
Key benefits
- Arbutin, the active this toner is built around
- Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract and Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract on the same list, plant extracts
- Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract and Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract further down the same list
- Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract further down the same list
- Arbutin named fourth on the manufacturer list printed on this page
- Original Korean Formula, the toner sold on Korean shelves
Key actives
Arbutinactive
Arbutin is the naturally occurring form of the same compound, from bearberry and related plants, used for the look of uneven tone. The alpha isomer is the more stable of the two. On this toner's own ingredient list it is named fourth.
Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extractplant extract
Chestnut Shell Extract carries tannins and is used as an antioxidant plant extract, most often in formulas aimed at visible pores. The panel names it sixth on this toner's list, beside Arbutin.
Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extractplant extract
Willow Bark Extract carries salicin, the plant compound salicylic acid is related to. The two are not interchangeable: willow bark is a mild clarifying extract, not a BHA exfoliant at the levels used in cosmetics. It is named seventh on this toner's list, alongside Arbutin.
Centella Asiatica Extractplant extract
Centella Asiatica is the plant behind the whole cica category, sold as gotu kola or Madagascar centella. Its extract is the anchor of Korean formulas built for easily reddened skin, and its work is done by four triterpenes: asiaticoside, madecassoside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. It is named eighth on this toner's list, alongside Arbutin.
Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extractplant extract
Acai fruit extract, from the Amazonian palm berry. It carries anthocyanins, the same purple pigment polyphenols found in blueberry, and is used as a plant antioxidant. The panel names it eleventh on this toner's list, beside Arbutin.
How to use
- After cleansing, sweep a small amount over the face with clean hands or a cotton pad, morning and night, before serum or essence.
Where does this toner go in my routine?
Straight after cleansing, morning and evening, while the face is still damp. Anything thinner than a toner 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 Arbutin and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market toner or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Arbutin and all. We match this toner to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
Does this toner contain fragrance?
Yes. The ingredient list names Citronellol and Geraniol. They sit on the panel printed on this page, so you can read the position for yourself before you buy. If fragrance components are something you avoid, this toner is not the one.
What else is on the list besides Arbutin?
Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract. The order they are printed in on this toner's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Arbutin sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Euterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit Extract, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract and Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit Extract.
- Ships from
- California
Duties are prepaid. Nothing is owed at delivery. Returns are accepted for 30 days, by mail.
Orders ship from our California warehouse, dispatched within 2 business days, and arrive in 3 to 5 days. Shipping is free on orders of $100 or more.
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 - 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.
Payment and security
We accept
How it works
The Bulgarian Rose Blemish Care Tonic Essence is a 130ml toner, used straight after cleansing, morning and evening, while the face is still damp. The active it is built around is Arbutin, named fourth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract and Centella Asiatica Extract, so the active is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Arbutin stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the toner format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the toner isoi sells in Korea, Arbutin and all.
Worth knowing
- Introduce any new product gradually rather than adding several new steps to a routine at once, so a reaction is easy to trace back to the right cause.
- Patch test on a small area first and wait a day before applying it to the full face, especially the first time you use it.
Reviews
No reviews yet. Tell us how much you love the product!
Write Reviews (opens in a new tab)We’re on gram!
Creators trying on authentic Korean skincare routines and products from us.
Rating a shelf of Dr. Althea products one by one.
Jasmine Loo · YouTube
Two hydrating serums side by side, IUNIK and Dr. Althea.
Kristin · YouTube
A walk through the Dr. Althea serum lineup and who each one suits.
auraofmahmuda · YouTube
A blunt first take on the Dr. Althea range.
Lexi Chang · YouTube
A first look at the viral 345 Relief Cream before buying.
Shelley Nayak · YouTube
A first try of the Dr. Althea serum on camera.
Hannah Ziad · YouTube
Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula toner from isoi, 130ml formulated with Arbutin and Castanea Crenata (Chestnut) Shell Extract, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
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.
Arbutin works to inhibit tyrosinase, an enzyme present in melanocytes, the pigment-producing cells in the skin. This results in less pigment, dark spots and skin lightening.
Tiffany Jow Libby, MDBoard-certified dermatologist, mindbodygreen Centella can make your skin appear more hydrated, plumper and healthier.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic
Ask an AI assistant about this product
Ask an AI assistant about this product
Opens ChatGPT, Perplexity or Claude in a new tab with the question prefilled. Claude asks you to sign in first.