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Niacinamide Brightening Toner

TonerBudgetMorning or evening
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A hydrating niacinamide toner with liquorice and tranexamic-type brightening support. A gentle, affordable tone-evening hydration step; subtle results that build with consistent use.

What this is good for

✓ Great forDark SpotsDullnessOiliness

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%Niacinamide
~3–10%Glycerin
~2–6%Butylene Glycol
~1.5–4%Glycyrrhiza Gla…
~1–2%2 ingredients
≤ 1% each3 more ingredients below 1%
position-estimated %1% regulatory line

What's actually doing the work

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3
Vitamin
Vitamin B3. Regulates sebum, strengthens the barrier by boosting ceramide synthesis, evens tone by limiting pigment transfer, and calms inflammation. Well-tolerated at 2–10%; one of the most versatile, evidence-backed actives.
Licorice Root
Glycyrrhiza Extract
Botanical
A key active in this formula. See the glossary for the full breakdown of how Licorice Root works, the evidence behind it, and how to use it.
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.

Routine placement

Morning or evening

Looking for a dupe?

The closest active-matched alternative is the Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Toner (64% active overlap). We found 1 option that share this product’s hero actives.

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Put this in context

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.