AHA/BHA Vitamin C Daily Toner
Toner
Updated 24 Apr 2026

AHA/BHA Vitamin C Daily Toner

Cream Co.
16Ingredients
0EU Banned
3Caution
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
0.4/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy Risk1 ingredient flagged
Low Allergens1 fragrance allergen
69% Natural31% synthetic

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Salicylic AcidMax 3.0%
Max concentration:3.0%
Product types:(a) Rinse-off hair products(b) Other products except body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant(c) Body lotion, eye shadow, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, roll-on deodorant
Conditions:(a) (b) (c)Not to be used in preparations for children under 3 years of age. Not to be used in applications that may lead to exposure of the end-user’s lungs by inhalation. Not to be used in oral products. For purposes other than inhibiting the development of micro-organisms in the product. This purpose has to be apparent from the presentation of the product.These levels are inclusive of any use of salicylic acid.
Label warnings: (a) (b) (c)Not to be used for children under 3 years of age** Solely for products which might be used for children under 3 years of age.
Citrus Aurantium Peel Extract
Product types:All cosmetic products
Conditions:The presence of the substance or substances shall be indicated as ‘Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil’ in the list of ingredients referred to in Article 19(1), point (g), when the concentration of the substance or substances exceeds: — 0,001 % in leave-on products — 0,01 % in rinse-off products.
PhenoxyethanolMax 1.0%
Max concentration:1.0%
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 3.3 — Suboptimal
3.3
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 3.3
Active ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, L-Ascorbic Acid, Ascorbyl Glucoside
Glycolic Acid at pH 3.3: optimal range (3–4)
Azelaic Acid at pH 3.3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Salicylic Acid at pH 3.3: optimal range (3–4)
L-Ascorbic Acid at pH 3.3: optimal range (2.5–3.5)
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.3: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Azelaic Acid at pH 3.3 is below the ideal range (4–5.5).
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 3.3 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Azelaic AcidpH 4–5.5
Salicylic AcidpH 3–4
L-Ascorbic AcidpH 2.5–3.5
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeLikely
No fragrance ingredients detected
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

69% natural31% synthetic
11 natural 5 synthetic

Based on 16 ingredients analyzed. 69% natural and 31% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance2 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueVery low
Finish:Fresh, weightless — absorbs completely leaving no residue

Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.