Seoul Guide
Dispense appropriate amount into the palm of your hands or onto a cotton pad and apply to face – gently pat it in or wipe in an outward motion.
As this product contains a BHA, be careful not to use it with a vitamin C as the two ingredients counteract each other when used together.
Why we like it
With aloe, and salicylic acid, this toner is the holy grail for many with acne-prone skin. It soothes the skin, while gently exfoliating and hydrating the skin. The pH of this toner is around 6, helping re-balance the skin’s pH level. The renewed version is milder, making it suitable for even sensitive skins while bringing more effective results.
Star Ingredients
Aloe – used for many generations in its raw form to soothe inflammation and irritation. Aloe water is the biggest component in this toner so you know it will soothe even the angriest skin.
Salicylic acid – 0.5% in this formulation, it’s a type of beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that is a wonderful chemical exfoliant. It gently exfoliates and removes excess sebum from within your pores to prevent them from clogging and assists with preventing acne.
Ingredient List – Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Sodium Hyaluronate, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Psidium Guajava Fruit Extract, Aspalathus Linearis Extract, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Salicylic Acid, Perilla Ocymoides Leaf Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit Extract, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Althaea Rosea Root Extract, Polyglutamic Acid, Beta-Glucan, Arginine, Allantoin, Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, C12-14 Pareth-12, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum
jivi_moodley (verified owner) –
Completely blown away by this toner! Instantly relieved my irritated skin while leaving it hydrated thanks to the Aloe Extracts, Snail secretion and Hyaluronic Acid. Also the 0.5% BHA exfoliates the dead skin cells without over exfoliating.
chelseaengelbrecht (verified owner) –
I absolutely love this product. It is so soothing on the skin and reduced alot of redness.
kiara2manickum –
I bought this toner at BR and I love it so far! It isn’t harsh or smells too strong. It keeps my skin balanced and reduced my acne alot.
Preanka Pillay (verified owner) –
I’ve just recently purchased this toner and it’s an amazing buy. I’ve been using it everyday after a double cleanse and it’s reduced the redness and it also takes away any excess sebum and oil as I have combination oily skin. Love it!
stephanietheu –
Inlove with this toner, leaves my skin feeling so soft and supple!
Yudrishka Manilall –
I received the mini and it’s lasting a really long time. It’s very soothing on broken and red skin.
Hannah (verified owner) –
Hello chemical exfoliation! I decided to go with this toner because of the gentle BHA and the aloe since my skin was a little on the back-foot and I was over adult acne. I used it twice a day from day one and have had no problems. One pump is enough to cover my face and neck so 200ml is going to go far 🤗. One month later, my skin is no longer dehydrated and irritated, and those speed bumps that sit there even when you have no massive pimples are slowly coming up and clearing out. I’m impressed! I can easily see how prolonged usage will help to condition and clear my skin, as well as fade those old acne marks. When pimples come up they heal and disappear super fast. It’s also really comforting for my skin and just helps pack in that hydration without leaving me feeling oily. The packaging is convenient and well put together. If you are looking to try a chemical exfoliator and aren’t sure where to start, I would recommend this toner.
Imaan Hiebner (verified owner) –
I would highly recommend this toner for people with acne or rosacea. It really calms inflamed areas and the BHA known as salicylic acid targets acne specifically which helps decongest pores, helps with whiteheads and blackheads. It doesn’t have a strong scent. Doesn’t leave skin dry or tight. A watery consistency that absorbs easily.
Shradha Rao (verified owner) –
This toner is the best toner I’ve ever used so far! It’s super hydrating and reduces irritation instantly. It’s a great cleanser and exfoliates as well as it does not exfoliate too much.. I’m totally sticking to this toner!
Marc B (verified owner) –
If you are looking for a acne free toner that is gentle – this is it! Hydrates and locks in moisture, bha is low enough ton use daily and can calm irritated. Thick enough to double as a light essence, so its ideal for quick morning routines.
Brian Marais (verified owner) –
I love this toner! It’s very hydrating, even with a touch of moisture- it’s thiccc. 😍 The BHA in here exfoliates, but it’s also anti-inflammatory. 10/10 would recommend.
T (verified owner) –
I bought the 50ml toner to try out , and I must say I’m so impressed, it’s such a gentle and effective toner , very moisturising . Great for the acne prone fam, love love love . Will definitely be repurchasing this one
Katie (verified owner) –
This is a lovely soothing, hydrating and lightly exfoliating toner. My husband and I both use it now – it’s the only skincare he’s ever used and it’s made a difference really quickly. The 50mk has lasted ages but will be replacing it with the larger size.
alex.1896 (verified owner) –
Love that this product has helped with my acne , it has also calmed down the redness on my skin
ulyana.ustinova (verified owner) –
Wow! Seoul of Tokyo, thank you for superb service and super fast delivery, I placed the order yesterday afternoon and already received it 🙂 Can not wait to try all the products I ordered and the samples too!
ulyana.ustinova (verified owner) –
Just opened this toner – love the packaging and what surprised me is that it’s consistency is thicker than the water, so I could easily apply it on my skin with my own hands and without the need for cotton pad! Looking forward to positive results on my face after few weeks 🙂
Zorka Van Der Merwe (verified owner) –
Amazing toner! Gentle, soothing, calming. Exfoliating but not harsh. The redness on my cheeks subsides significantly. Using it everyday and loving it! No allergic reactions. A must have!
fowziaparthon (verified owner) –
Love this toner! Gives my skin a great texture and very hydrating.
It has a thick consistency and leaves my skin glowing.
Avasti (verified owner) –
Love! Love! Love! This toner, one pump is all I need for my face and neck. Its really light weight and leaves my skin looking so dewy and refreshed. Truly love it and cannot do without it.
Bonolo Sekoai –
This toner together with the aloe soothing gel helped cure my acne, acne scares and help make my enlarged pores become small, this is a great product .
saverasingh7 (verified owner) –
Received this in the Benton trial kit and absolutely loved it, purchased full size. Really soothes and hydrates skin while mildly exfoliating and cleansing. This whole range truly helped my oily acne prone skin and reduced appearance of scarring.
Grace –
I have skin allergies so I have to careful what I use on my skin. This is perfect for sensitive skin and the toner works like a charm.
Grace –
I have skin allergies so I have to be careful what I use on my skin. This is perfect for sensitive skin and the toner works like a charm.
Tris –
This toner has been excellent. I had a lot of purging within the first 2 weeks of using this, but when I had a large breakout, I would put some of this toner on a cotton bud and put it on the spot, the next morning the spot would be almost gone. I have been using it for about 3 weeks now and Im starting to notice more breakouts again though.
angelamutugi13 (verified owner) –
Great product, gentle and has helped even out the texture of my skin. Very impressed
Lindsay Rajah (verified owner) –
My daily toner! No routine is complete without it. One of those products that you dont realize how great they are until you run out of it. I use twice daily on my acne-prone combination skin and it is just great.
leahtamryn.1997 –
This toner is absolutely beautiful. Definitely going on my list for next purchase.