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SalicylicClarifying Toner

With 1% Salicylic Acid · Mint Hydrosol · Pro-Vitamin B5. A treatment-tier clarifying toner formulated at pH 3.5–4.0 to decongest pores and reduce blemishes.

Clarifies
Cooling
Soothes
Salicylic Clarifying Toner — bottle
Salicylic
Clarifying Toner
With 1% Salicylic Acid · Mint Hydrosol · Pro-Vitamin B5
$32.00 NZD / 80ml
Size
Clarifies
Cooling
Soothes

At a Glance

  • Skin concerns: congestion, blackheads, blemishes, excess oil, dullness.
  • Skin type: normal to oily, blemish-prone (avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding; not for children under 3).
  • Scent: light natural aroma from spearmint hydrosol.
  • Texture: lightweight, cooling, water-thin.

What is it?

A 1% salicylic acid toner formulated at pH 3.5–4.0 to clarify pores and reduce congestion. Spearmint hydrosol provides a cooling sensory layer; panthenol and allantoin support the barrier during use.

What does it do?

Clarifies and decongests. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid — unlike water-soluble AHAs, it's oil-soluble, which lets it move into the pore lining where blackheads and congestion form. There it loosens the buildup that traps oil and bacteria. At 1% and pH 3.5–4.0 it's effective on early-stage blemishes and ongoing pore care while remaining tolerable for regular use. Spearmint hydrosol contributes a cooling, refreshing finish — gentler than peppermint, lower in menthol, less likely to irritate. Panthenol and allantoin maintain comfort.

Salicylic Acid 1%

A beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that's oil-soluble — meaning it enters the pore lining to dissolve the oily buildup that forms blackheads and congestion. The free acid form is active at low pH (3.5–4.0 here). Different mechanism from AHAs; complementary, not a replacement.

Mint Hydrosol

Steam-distilled spearmint water (Mentha spicata, not peppermint). The water phase from steam distillation — INCI Mentha Spicata Leaf Water — not the essential oil. Adds a cooling, refreshing sensory note with mild clarifying support. Gentler than peppermint essential oil; softer in scent, far lower in menthol.

Pro-Vitamin B5

Also known as panthenol. Helps skin hold moisture and supports the skin barrier during BHA use. Counteracts the sensation of dryness or sting acid use can cause.

Use 2–3 nights per week to start, building to nightly. Evening use only.

Routine order:
Cleanse → Salicylic Clarifying Toner → Hydrating Serum → Moisturiser

Apply to a cotton pad and sweep over clean, dry skin. Focus on areas of congestion (T-zone, chin). Avoid the eye area. Follow with moisturiser. Sunscreen is recommended during the day.

Pro Tips

  • For active breakouts — hold a saturated cotton pad as a focused compress on the affected area for 30 seconds before continuing your routine.
  • Layer underneath a barrier-supporting moisturiser.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Cautions

Avoid contact with eyes.
Not for use on children under 3 years of age.
Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Patch test before first use. For external use only. Discontinue if irritation occurs. Not for use on broken or compromised skin.

Aqua, Mentha Spicata Leaf Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Betaine, Panthenol, Salicylic Acid, Green Tea Extract (Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract), Allantoin, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Sodium Phytate.

What's not in it

  • No added fragrance (light natural aroma from mint hydrosol)
  • No alcohol
  • No parabens
  • No silicones
  • No essential oils
  • No phenoxyethanol

Made in New Zealand. PAO 12M.

Salicylic is oil-soluble; glycolic is water-soluble. Salicylic moves into the pore lining to dissolve oil-based congestion (blackheads, blocked pores). Glycolic works on the skin's surface to loosen dead cells for smoother, brighter texture.

Different jobs, complementary mechanisms. The Salicylic Clarifying Toner is for congestion and blemishes; the Glycolic Resurfacing Toner is for dullness and texture.

Start with 2–3 nights per week in the evening. Once your skin is comfortable, you can build up to nightly use if needed.

If you also use the Glycolic Resurfacing Toner, alternate the two — don't layer both acids on the same night.

The formula includes panthenol, allantoin and betaine to counteract the sensation of dryness or sting acids can cause. Follow with a hydrating serum and barrier-supporting moisturiser to keep skin comfortable.

Avoid during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Consult your healthcare provider before adding any new active product to your routine during these times.

Ingredient Spotlight

Salicylic Acid 1% · Mint Hydrosol · Pro-Vitamin B5

Salicylic Acid 1%

SALICYLIC ACID 1%

Beta hydroxy acid (BHA)

Oil-soluble — enters the pore lining to dissolve the oily buildup that forms blackheads and congestion. Different mechanism from AHAs; complementary, not a replacement.

Mint Hydrosol

MINT HYDROSOL

Mentha spicata leaf water

Steam-distilled spearmint water — the water phase, not the essential oil. Gentler than peppermint, lower in menthol, less likely to irritate. Cooling and refreshing on application.

Pro-Vitamin B5 — Panthenol

PRO-VITAMIN B5

Panthenol

Helps skin hold moisture and supports the skin barrier during BHA use. Counteracts the sensation of dryness or sting acid use can cause.