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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA 150ml, clear bottle of pale green toner with white cap, front
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA graphic: bottle standing in water, noting cleansing, hydration and pore care
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA 150ml, clear bottle of pale green toner with white cap, front
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA graphic: bottle standing in water, noting cleansing, hydration and pore care

Beauty of Joseon

Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA (150ml)

  • £15.99
Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA is an exfoliating toner with green plum fruit water, glycolic acid (an AHA), salicylic acid (a BHA) and mung bean extract. It sweeps away dead skin and helps keep pores clear, for smoother, brighter-looking skin. What it doesGlycolic acid loosens dead surface cells, helping with rough texture and dullness. Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, so it works in and around pores on blackheads and congestion. Green plum water and mung bean feel refreshing. Beauty of Joseon's EU site describes the acids as a mild blend of glycolic acid (2%) and salicylic acid (0.5%); our box does not print percentages. Why we chose itWe chose it as an easy daily way to add both AHA and BHA for rough texture and congested-looking pores, in a toner rather than a peel, and Beauty of Joseon are clear about who should not use it. Best forRough or uneven textureCongestion, blackheads and clogged-looking poresDull skin that wants more glowOily and combination skinBlemish-prone skinNot ideal ifYou are pregnant or breastfeeding: Beauty of Joseon say it contains ingredients not recommended thenYour skin is sensitive or sensitised, or you use a retinoid most nights: Beauty of Joseon say sensitive skin may feel a slight sting, so patch test, alternate nights, or choose a hydrating toner such as Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic TonerYou already use an acid toner or pad: pick one, as Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Toner also contains LHAKey ingredientsGlycolic acid (AHA): surface exfoliation for smoother, brighter skinSalicylic acid (BHA): helps clear oil and build-up in poresPrunus mume (green plum) fruit water: a refreshing baseVigna radiata (mung bean) seed extract: comfortGlycerin: hydrationTexture and finishA watery toner that sinks in quickly and leaves skin feeling fresh. Where it goes in your routineAfter cleansing, before serum. Moisten a cotton pad and sweep from the centre of the face outwards, or press a small amount in with your palms, as the box directs. The box suggests morning and evening; if you are new to acids, Beauty of Joseon suggest a patch test first and, if it stings, starting with a small amount and increasing gradually. Wear sunscreen every morning, as AHAs make skin more sun-sensitive. What to expectSkin feels fresh and smoother after use. Clearer-looking pores and brighter tone build gradually with steady use. Quick facts: 150 ml · Glycolic acid (AHA) + salicylic acid (BHA) · No fragrance listed · AM and PM · Beauty of Joseon, made in Korea
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  • Glycolic acid (AHA) and salicylic acid (BHA)
  • Smooths texture and helps clear pores
  • Watery toner with green plum and mung bean
  • Not for pregnancy or breastfeeding
Helps with
Rough textureCongestionBlackheadsDullness
Best for
NormalOilyCombination

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Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA is an exfoliating toner with green plum fruit water, glycolic acid (an AHA), salicylic acid (a BHA) and mung bean extract. It sweeps away dead skin and helps keep pores clear, for smoother, brighter-looking skin.

What it does

Glycolic acid loosens dead surface cells, helping with rough texture and dullness. Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, so it works in and around pores on blackheads and congestion. Green plum water and mung bean feel refreshing. Beauty of Joseon's EU site describes the acids as a mild blend of glycolic acid (2%) and salicylic acid (0.5%); our box does not print percentages.

Why we chose it

We chose it as an easy daily way to add both AHA and BHA for rough texture and congested-looking pores, in a toner rather than a peel, and Beauty of Joseon are clear about who should not use it.

Best for

  • Rough or uneven texture
  • Congestion, blackheads and clogged-looking pores
  • Dull skin that wants more glow
  • Oily and combination skin
  • Blemish-prone skin

Not ideal if

  • You are pregnant or breastfeeding: Beauty of Joseon say it contains ingredients not recommended then
  • Your skin is sensitive or sensitised, or you use a retinoid most nights: Beauty of Joseon say sensitive skin may feel a slight sting, so patch test, alternate nights, or choose a hydrating toner such as Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner
  • You already use an acid toner or pad: pick one, as Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Toner also contains LHA

Key ingredients

  • Glycolic acid (AHA): surface exfoliation for smoother, brighter skin
  • Salicylic acid (BHA): helps clear oil and build-up in pores
  • Prunus mume (green plum) fruit water: a refreshing base
  • Vigna radiata (mung bean) seed extract: comfort
  • Glycerin: hydration

Texture and finish

A watery toner that sinks in quickly and leaves skin feeling fresh.

Where it goes in your routine

After cleansing, before serum. Moisten a cotton pad and sweep from the centre of the face outwards, or press a small amount in with your palms, as the box directs. The box suggests morning and evening; if you are new to acids, Beauty of Joseon suggest a patch test first and, if it stings, starting with a small amount and increasing gradually. Wear sunscreen every morning, as AHAs make skin more sun-sensitive.

What to expect

Skin feels fresh and smoother after use. Clearer-looking pores and brighter tone build gradually with steady use.

Quick facts: 150 ml · Glycolic acid (AHA) + salicylic acid (BHA) · No fragrance listed · AM and PM · Beauty of Joseon, made in Korea

  • After cleansing, morning and evening, before serum.
  • Moisten a cotton pad and sweep from the centre of the face outwards, or press a small amount in with your palms, as the box directs. Avoid the eye area.
  • New to acids: patch test first. If it stings, use a small amount and increase gradually, as Beauty of Joseon advise.
  • Do not layer it with other acid toners or pads, and use it on alternate nights to a retinoid.
  • Wear sunscreen every morning: the box warns that AHAs can increase skin's sensitivity to UV.
  • Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding, as Beauty of Joseon advise.

Aqua, Prunus Mume Fruit Water, Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Tromethamine, 1,2-Hexanediol, Vigna Radiata Seed Extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, C12-14 Pareth-12, Octyldodeceth-16, Xanthan Gum

Good to know

  • Contains glycolic acid (AHA) and salicylic acid (BHA)
  • Beauty of Joseon say it is not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding
  • No fragrance in the listed ingredients
  • Wear sunscreen daily while using it
  • Box warnings: for external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children. If discomfort or sensitivity occurs, stop using it and consult a physician.
  • Box warning: protect your skin from UV while using products containing AHAs, as they may increase susceptibility to UV damage.

How strong is it?

It is a daily exfoliating toner, not a peel. Beauty of Joseon's EU site gives 2% glycolic acid and 0.5% salicylic acid. That makes it a steady, everyday way to smooth texture and keep pores looking clearer, rather than a one-off resurfacing treatment.

Can sensitive skin use it?

It depends on your skin. It contains both AHA and BHA, and Beauty of Joseon say sensitive skin may feel a slight sting. If your skin reacts easily, patch test first and start with a small amount. If your skin is already irritated, a hydrating toner is the better choice for now.

Can I use it morning and night?

Yes. The box and Beauty of Joseon suggest both, as long as you wear sunscreen every morning. If your skin feels dry or tight, use it once a day instead.

Can I use it with a retinoid or other acids?

Not on the same night. Alternate it with a retinoid, and don't add a second acid toner or pad. Abib Glutathiosome Dark Spot Toner, for example, already contains LHA.

Can I use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding?

Beauty of Joseon say the formula contains ingredients not recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and suggest asking your doctor. Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Toner is a hydrating alternative without exfoliating acids.

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Green Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA (150ml)

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