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Step 2: Toner
Balances pH and preps skin to absorb the next products.
Alpha-H's Clear Skin Tonic is the BHA counterpart to the brand's iconic Liquid Gold (which is AHA). Where Liquid Gold uses glycolic acid to resurface and brighten, the Clear Skin Tonic uses salicylic acid to go inside the pore — BHA is oil-soluble, so it penetrates into sebaceous follicles where glycolic acid can't reach. The supporting cast is built for acne-prone skin: tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) for antibacterial action, eucalyptus for astringency, licorice root extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra) to calm post-inflammatory redness, and cucumber to cool. The alcohol denat. base makes this a true astringent tonic — it strips surface oil effectively but can be drying for combination skin that's only oily in the T-zone. Best used as an evening toner 2-3 times per week (not daily) for oily and acne-prone skin, alternating with Liquid Gold for a comprehensive AHA+BHA chemical exfoliation strategy.
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Clear Skin Tonic by Alpha-H is formulated for oily, combination, acne-prone skin. Alpha-H's Clear Skin Tonic is the BHA counterpart to the brand's iconic Liquid Gold (which is AHA). Where Liquid Gold uses glycolic acid to resurface and brighten, the Clear Skin Tonic uses salicylic acid to go inside the pore — BHA is oil-soluble, so it penetrates into sebaceous follicles where glycolic acid can't reach. The supporting cast is built for acne-prone skin: tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) for antibacterial action, eucalyptus for astringency, licorice root extract (Glycyrrhiza glabra) to calm post-inflammatory redness, and cucumber to cool. The alcohol denat. base makes this a true astringent tonic — it strips surface oil effectively but can be drying for combination skin that's only oily in the T-zone. Best used as an evening toner 2-3 times per week (not daily) for oily and acne-prone skin, alternating with Liquid Gold for a comprehensive AHA+BHA chemical exfoliation strategy.
The key active ingredients in Clear Skin Tonic are Aloe Vera, Salicylic Acid. It's known for: Salicylic acid penetrates into pores — the BHA complement to Liquid Gold's AHA approach and Tea tree + eucalyptus provide antibacterial support without prescription-level harshness.
Yes, Clear Skin Tonic targets acne, oiliness, pores. Salicylic acid penetrates into pores — the BHA complement to Liquid Gold's AHA approach
Clear Skin Tonic retails for around $31, which places it in the mid range for toners. Check the "Where to Buy" section above for current retailer prices.
The main drawbacks to be aware of: Alcohol denat. base is drying — not suitable for dry or dehydrated skin; Strong eucalyptus/tea tree scent is polarising — smells medicinal, not luxe; BHA concentration isn't disclosed — harder to layer into a precise actives routine.
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