Name: The Inkey List PHA Toner
Brand: The Inkey List
Rating: 4.2 (1 reviews)

A gentle PHA (gluconolactone) exfoliating toner with hydrating support, kinder than AHAs/BHAs. A good choice for sensitive or beginner exfoliators wanting smoother texture without much sting.

The verdict

What this is good for

✓ Great forRough TextureSensitivityDullness

The formulation

Ingredient stack

Each ingredient is listed in descending concentration. Above the 1% line the order is regulated — below it, brands can list in any order.

Ingredients above the dashed gold line are dosed above 1% (the regulatory threshold) — these are what the formulation is really built on. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them.

~50–80%Aqua

~5–25%Gluconolactone

~3–10%Glycerin

~2–6%Butylene Glycol

~1.5–4%Sodium Hyaluron…

~1–2%2 ingredients

≤ 1% each2 more ingredients below 1%

position-estimated %1% regulatory line

Hero actives

What's actually doing the work

PHA

Gluconolactone / Polyhydroxy Acid

Acid

A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how PHA works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.

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Glycerin

Humectant

Solvent

A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how Glycerin works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.

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When to use

Routine placement

Evening only

Cheaper alternatives

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The closest active-matched alternative is the Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow PHA + BHA Pore-Tight Toner (66% active overlap). We found 1 option that share this product’s hero actives.

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Skin Stacker is independent and receives no payment from any brand. Ingredient analysis is based on publicly disclosed INCI lists and the peer-reviewed literature. Percentages are positional estimates from INCI order unless a brand discloses them. Formulations change — always re-check the label on your specific batch before using.