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A gentle, alcohol-free toner formulated to both exfoliate (PHA + BHA) and hydrate & nourish, all in one step.
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Part of Glow Recipe’s Watermelon line, inspired by the “Korean Aqua Peel Facial” — meant to refine skin, minimize pores, leave skin soft, dewy, and smooth.
Key Ingredients & Their Functions
| Ingredient | Percentage / Notable Info | What It Does |
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| PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid) | ~3% | A mild exfoliant that helps with surface texture, smoothing skin. Larger molecules than typical AHAs so less irritating; helps loosening dead skin cell buildup gently. |
| BHA (Betaine Salicylate, Willow Bark etc.) | ~2% | Oil-soluble exfoliant: penetrates pores, helps with congestion, blackheads, and refining appearance of pores. |
| Watermelon Extract + Cactus Water | 62% of formula combined (or large part) | Hydrates, soothes, provides vitamins & amino acids; gives skin a refreshing feel. |
| Glycerin / Hyaluronic Acid | ~16% glycerin; multiple weights of hyaluronic acid etc. | Attracts / retains moisture; helps the exfoliants feel less drying. |
| Other supportive botanicals | Willow Bark, Tea Tree, Cucumber, etc. | Added benefits like calming, anti-microbial, antioxidant etc. |
Claims & Performance
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Pore tightening / refining: After 2-4 weeks of use, many users noticed visibly smaller / tighter pores.
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Hydration: Keeps skin feeling moist, supple; avoids the tight / dry feeling common with strong exfoliants.
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Evening tone / smoothing texture: Helps with smoothness of skin, mild exfoliation so skin feels softer; improves unevenness in tone over time.
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Gentle formula: Designed to be more suitable for sensitive skin than harsher acids, due to the select acids (PHA + milder BHA) and the hydrating / soothing ingredients.
Texture, Fragrance & Sensory Experience
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Texture is more “thick water / gel-toner” feel, not heavy, not sticky ‒ described by reviewers as hydrating, relatively lightweight.
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Has a fresh watermelon scent which many find pleasant and refreshing. It isn’t overly artificial for most users.