Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gentle Exfoliating Toner
The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gentle Exfoliating Toner scores 6.1/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
Draws in moisture
Works on your skin
Vitamin B3 that brightens and strengthens skin barrier
Score breakdown
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gentle Exfoliating Toner stand out
The INKEY List Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) Gentle Exfoliating Toner is a decent toner with an overall score of 6.1/9.8. Positioned in the mid-range bracket, it takes a straightforward approach to skincare. The formula leads with Propanediol, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide — ingredients that support the skin barrier and moisture levels.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Gluconolactone
Works on your skin — #3 in the INCI list
- ✶Niacinamide
Works on your skin — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Pentylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
14 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Keeps the product fresh5
- Draws in moisture4
- Works on your skin2
- Holds the formula together1
- Softens and smooths1
- Formula balancers1