Isntree

Chestnut AHA 8% Clear Toning Liquid

Exfoliant

A calming exfoliant by Isntree, built around 16 calming ingredients.

36 of 36 ingredients identified

Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.

Two exfoliating ingredients
Contains Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid. Monitor for irritation, especially if combined with other actives.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine help reinforce the skin barrier.

Category breakdown

Soothing · 16Emollient · 4Solvent / vehicle · 3Other · 3Antioxidant · 3Humectant · 2Exfoliant · 2Surfactant · 1Barrier support · 1Preservative · 1

Relationships

Works well together
Portulaca Oleracea Extract + Centella AsiaticaSodium Hyaluronate + GlycerinLavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract + Chamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder + AllantoinAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder + PanthenolGlycolic Acid + GlycerinDipotassium Glycyrrhizate + Centella AsiaticaDipotassium Glycyrrhizate + Licorice Root ExtractAsiaticoside + Centella AsiaticaAsiaticoside + MadecassosideAsiaticoside + PanthenolMadecassic Acid + Centella AsiaticaMadecassic Acid + MadecassosideCentella Asiatica + PanthenolAsiatic Acid + Centella AsiaticaAsiatic Acid + Madecassic AcidAsiatic Acid + Asiaticoside

Full ingredient breakdown

2
A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
Humectant
5
An extract of purslane traditionally used to calm and soothe reactive skin.
Soothing
6
The salt form of hyaluronic acid; penetrates more readily.
Humectant
8
Pro-vitamin B5 that soothes and hydrates.
Soothing
9
An isolated active from centella with strong soothing effects.
Soothing
10
A gentle soothing and skin-conditioning agent.
Soothing
13
An aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract of the whole aerial parts (flowers, leaves, and stems) of Lavandula angustifolia (true lavender), providing soothing and antioxidant benefits. Distinct from Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Extract (flower-only) and lavender essential oils.
Soothing
14
The dried powdered form of Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice; functionally equivalent to liquid aloe leaf juice but used in anhydrous or powder formulations.
Soothing
15
The smallest AHA; a potent surface exfoliant.
Exfoliant
16
An aqueous or hydroalcoholic extract of rosemary leaves rich in rosmarinic acid and diterpene antioxidants, distinct from the essential oil form.
Antioxidant
18
A gentler AHA that also has humectant properties.
Exfoliant
19
A licorice-root-derived salt that calms inflammation and soothes irritated, reactive skin.
Soothing
20
A botanical that soothes and gently brightens.
Soothing
22
A polyphenol-rich antioxidant that also calms skin.
Antioxidant
23
A dry extract of aloe vera leaves used to calm and hydrate skin, distinct from aloe leaf juice in processing and concentration.
Soothing
24
A purified triterpene saponin from centella (Centella Asiatica). One of the key 'cica' actives, used for its calming and skin-repair properties.
Soothing
26
A fully saturated form of phosphatidylcholine (lecithin) obtained by hydrogenation of unsaturated bonds, used as a stable emulsifier, skin barrier-supportive lipid, and liposome-forming ingredient in high-end serums and creams.
Barrier support
27
A triterpenoid component of Centella asiatica known for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.
Soothing
29
A calming botanical (cica) prized for soothing stressed skin.
Soothing
30
A marigold flower extract long used to calm and soothe irritated, sensitive skin.
Soothing
31
An extract from the shells of Japanese chestnut (Castanea crenata) rich in ellagitannins and polyphenols, used for antioxidant and mild astringent effects in skincare.
Antioxidant
32
A peony root extract used to calm skin and support a brighter, more even tone.
Soothing
33
A centella-derived triterpene active in the 'madecassic/asiatic' family, valued for soothing and barrier-supporting effects.
Soothing
34
German chamomile flower extract rich in bisabolol and apigenin, used to calm and soothe sensitive or irritated skin.
Soothing