Brighten Me Up | Gentle BHA Exfoliating Toner for Brightening & Pore Refining

CLEARSTEM Skincare

Brighten Me Up | Gentle BHA Exfoliating Toner for Brightening & Pore Refining

Name: Brighten Me Up | Gentle BHA Exfoliating Toner for Brightening & Pore Refining
Brand: CLEARSTEM Skincare
SKU: CS-BRT-TONER
Price: 38.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$38

The Glow Market Skin Score™ — Evaluation

Acne-Friendly: Hero Match Salicylic acid clears congestion inside the pore, with niacinamide, zinc PCA, willow bark ferment, and potassium azeloyl diglycinate working together to keep skin clear and balanced.

Anti-Aging: Strong Match Lactic acid and salicylic acid refine texture, with niacinamide, fig, and honey supporting smoother, more refined skin over time.

Hydration: Moderate Match Glycerin, propanediol, sodium PCA, fig, and honey provide light hydration, balanced against the drying effect of alcohol and active acids.

Brightening: Hero Match Potassium azeloyl diglycinate (a gentle azelaic acid derivative), niacinamide, salicylic acid, and lactic acid work together to visibly transform tone, fade post-acne marks, and boost radiance.

Sensitive Skin: Low Match Aloe, arnica, and honey calm, but alcohol denat. and fragrance compounds (lavender, jasmine, rose, geranium, patchouli, plus naturally-occurring limonene, linalool, eugenol, citronellol, geraniol) make this a more reactive formula.

Skin Barrier Support: Moderate Match Niacinamide, ferments, zinc PCA, and aloe support the barrier, though alcohol and active acids require thoughtful pairing with barrier-repair products.

Who It's Best For: Anyone with congested, blemish-prone, or uneven-toned skin looking for a multi-acid clarifying toner that visibly clears pores, fades marks, and refines texture.

Our Notes: This type of toner has a devoted following because it genuinely transform skin tone and texture, but they're also famously polarizing — customers either love them or find them too intense. This is a treatment toner, not a daily refresh. The fragrance and alcohol are part of why it works (alcohol increases penetration of the acids), but also why it doesn't suit reactive skin.

Refines • Brightens • Supports the Skin Barrier

Meet the toner your routine has been missing.

This barrier-friendly BHA toner delivers the pore-clearing power of salicylic acid in a formula gentle enough for daily use. Unlike traditional exfoliating toners that leave skin tight or irritated, this hydrating treatment refines and brightens while actively supporting skin barrier health.

In as little as 7 days, skin appears:

Brighter
More even
Smoother and softer
Visibly more refined in texture

Why You’ll Love It

Gently exfoliates with BHA (salicylic acid)
Helps unclog pores and reduce buildup
Visibly refines enlarged pores
Brightens dull or uneven skin tone
Hydrates while exfoliating — never stripping
Safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin
Formulated with zero pore-clogging ingredients

What Makes It Different

Many exfoliating toners focus solely on oil control — often compromising the skin barrier in the process. This clinically tested formula uses advanced brightening technology to deliver results while maintaining hydration and skin balance.

It’s specifically formulated for sensitive, breakout-prone skin, making it ideal for those who want smoother texture and clearer pores without triggering irritation.

You’ll get glow without the gamble.

Who It’s Best For

Acne-prone and congested skin
Enlarged or visible pores
Uneven skin tone
Dull, textured skin
Sensitive skin that can’t tolerate harsh acids
Anyone wanting a daily exfoliating toner

How to Use

After cleansing, apply to clean skin using a cotton pad or press directly into skin with hands. Follow with serum and moisturizer. Always use SPF during the day when incorporating exfoliating acids.

Full Ingredients: Water/Aqua/Eau, Alcohol Denat., Methylpropanediol, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Propanediol, Zinc PCA, Lactobacillus/Salix Purpurea Bark Ferment Extract, Caprylyl /Capryl Glucoside, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Gluconate, Phenethyl Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Honey Extract, Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Seed Extract, Jasminum Officinale (Jasmine) Flower/Leaf Extract, Dipteryx Odorata Seed Extract, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Gum Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pogostemon Cablin Oil, Sodium Hydroxide, Lavandula Oil/Extract, L-Lactic Acid, Rose Flower Oil/Extract, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Camphor, Coumarin, Benzyl Benzoate, Beta-Caryophyllene, Farnesol, Benzyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Terpineol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Isoeugenol.

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