Tatcha The Texture Tonic AHA Liquid Exfoliating Treatment Versus Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner

Tatcha The Texture Tonic AHA Liquid Exfoliating Treatment Versus Biossance Squalane + BHA Pore-Minimizing Toner

This smoothing exfoliator is formulated around Niacinamide and Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate to refine skin texture and refine the look of pores.

This pore-care toner is formulated around Salix Alba Bark Extract and Squalane to refine the look of pores and balance excess oil.

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Water

Butylene Glycol

Pentylene Glycol

Niacinamide

Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract

Sodium Hyaluronate

Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract

Salvia Sclarea Oil

Foeniculum Vulgare Oil

Citrus Aurantifolia Juice

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice

Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract

Cymbopogon Martini Oil

Citrus Limon Juice

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil

Cananga Odorata Flower Oil

Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract

Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract

Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract

Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract

Houttuynia Cordata Extract

1,2-Hexanediol

PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20

PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate

PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate

Propanediol

Sodium Citrate

Pentasodium Pentetate

Citric Acid

Ethylhexylglycerin

Alcohol

Phenoxyethanol

Water, Butylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Saccharomyces/Rice Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cladosiphon Okamuranus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Leaf/Stem Extract, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Foeniculum Vulgare Oil, Citrus Aurantifolia Juice, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Rosa Multiflora Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Juice, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Citrus Limon Juice, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Extract, Ziziphus Jujuba Fruit Extract, Citrus Paradisi Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract, Belamcanda Chinensis Root Extract, Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, 1,2-Hexanediol, PPG-6-Decyltetradeceth-20, PEG-30 Glyceryl Isostearate, PEG-50 Glyceryl Isostearate, Propanediol, Sodium Citrate, Pentasodium Pentetate, Citric Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol

Salix Alba Bark Extract

Glycerin

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water

Squalane

Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer

Betaine Salicylate

Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water

Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract

Amber Powder

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Gluconate

Sodium Benzoate

Potassium Sorbate

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Citronellol

Water, Salix Alba Bark Extract, Glycerin, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Water, Squalane, Sorbitan Oleate Decylglucoside Crosspolymer, Betaine Salicylate, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Water, Lavandula Angustifolia Flower Water, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melissa Officinalis Leaf Oil, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Amber Powder, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Sodium Chloride, Citric Acid, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citronellol

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.

Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.

However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.

Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.

In skincare formulas, citric acid can:

While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.

Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.

Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.

However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's skin is unique, we recommend a patch test if you are unsure.

Sodium Hyaluronate is the salt form of hyaluronic acid. It is a long sugar chain that is naturally found in your skin, joints, and connective tissue that maintains hydration and elasticity.

In skincare, it works as a humectant. It pulls water from the environment and deeper layers of skin and binds it to the surface.

Interestingly, the size of the molecule affects its behavior:

Some clinical evidence links low molecular weight versions to improved wrinkle depth, elasticity, anti-inflammatory effects, and barrier repair.

Many serums use a blend of both weights so you can get surface hydration plus longer-lasting and deeper effects.

You'll typically see concentrations between 0.1-2% for this ingredient.

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Remember to stay hydrated!

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