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ITK Tri-Acid Toner.

About this product

An exfoliating toner combining gluconolactone, lactic acid, and salicylic acid with niacinamide to chemically exfoliate skin and address the appearance of pores.

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Guru Score

66%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

This toner caused significant, unexpected redness even from those usually comfortable with exfoliating acids, a surprising reaction given the formula features gentle exfoliants. The specific ingredient blend (gluconolactone, lactic acid, salicylic acid, and niacinamide) looks promising for improving the appearance of pores. Whether that ingredient promise justifies the real tolerability risk here is ultimately where reviewers divide.
Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take May 2023

What they liked

  • Combines three exfoliating acids with niacinamide
  • Gentle enough for pore appearance

What they flagged

  • Caused unexpected redness and irritation
  • Sticky texture

Type

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~Nay
"But then my skin started getting more and more red until I looked sunburned. I'm [...] shocked this happened because I didn't use any treatment the night before and didn't think it would be this strong. [...] I don't really [...] have sensitive skin, I can handle all kinds of exfoliating acids, so I [...] don't know why my skin freaked out so much with this one. Very bizarre."
~Yay
"ITK also has a Tri-Acid Toner. It has gluconolactone, which is a polyhydroxy acid and can gently exfoliate, it also has lactic acid, an exfoliant, salicylic acid, and niacinamide, so this looks to be promising for improving the appearance of pores."

Frequently asked.

What is ITK Tri-Acid Toner?

An exfoliating toner combining gluconolactone, lactic acid, and salicylic acid with niacinamide to chemically exfoliate skin and address the appearance of pores.

Is ITK Tri-Acid Toner worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 66%.

What is ITK Tri-Acid Toner's Guru Score?

ITK Tri-Acid Toner holds a Guru Score of 66%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.

Who is ITK Tri-Acid Toner best for?

ITK Tri-Acid Toner is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.

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