EQQUALBERRY Swimming Pool Toner - Korean Toner for Daily Exfoliating & Deep Hydration with Natural Enzyme Protease & Hyaluronic Acid, For Sensitive Skin, 10.14 Fl Oz (300ml) Review
Our verdict
Eqqualberry's Swimming Pool Toner combines protease enzymes with hyaluronic acid and a five berry complex for a gentle, daily exfoliating and hydrating step. With nearly 1,940 reviews at 4.5 stars, it has one of the largest and most consistently well rated followings on this list.
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Shoppers who want a gentle, enzyme based daily exfoliating toner suited to sensitive, dry, oily or combination skin.
Skip if
You want a stronger AHA or BHA acid exfoliant rather than a gentler enzyme based formula.
- Priced 15% above the category median ($19.20 across 452 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 1,900 owner ratings
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Popularity4.3/5
1,900 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other women's everyday face care: moisturizers, face mists, facial kits, rollers, cleansing brushes and steamers we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Instead of an acid like glycolic or salicylic acid, this toner relies on protease enzymes to work on surface texture, paired with hyaluronic acid and a five berry complex for hydration. The brand markets the formula as exfoliating, hydrating, moisturizing, pH balancing and soothing, and positions it for nearly every skin type, including sensitive, dry, oily, combination and acne prone skin.
It comes in a 300 milliliter, 10.14 fluid ounce bottle and is marketed as natural and vegan, built around daily use rather than an occasional treatment.
With nearly 1,940 reviews averaging 4.5 stars, this is one of the most reviewed and best rated toners in this group, even though recent monthly purchase activity, at 10 logged buyers, looks modest next to that review count.
Pros
- Protease enzymes offer a gentler alternative to acid based exfoliation
- Hyaluronic acid and a five berry complex support hydration
- Marketed as pH balancing and soothing
- Formulated for nearly every skin type, including sensitive skin
- Nearly 1,940 reviews at 4.5 stars is one of the largest, best rated samples on this list
Cons
- Enzyme exfoliation is gentler and slower acting than AHA or BHA acids
- Recent purchase volume looks modest relative to its review count
- Broad all skin types positioning can mean it is less targeted than a toner built for one specific concern
Performance notes
Protease enzymes work by breaking down the proteins that hold dead skin cells together, offering a gentler route to smoother texture than acid exfoliants like glycolic or salicylic acid. Paired with hyaluronic acid and a five berry complex, the formula leans toward daily hydration and soothing rather than an aggressive resurfacing effect.
What buyers say
At 4.5 stars from nearly 1,940 reviews, this is one of the most reviewed toners in this group, pointing to a large and consistently satisfied customer base.
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Frequently asked questions
What are protease enzymes and how do they differ from AHA or BHA acids?
Protease enzymes break down the proteins that bind dead skin cells together, which offers a gentler route to smoother texture than acids like glycolic or salicylic acid. They tend to work more gradually and are generally considered easier on reactive skin.
Is this gentle enough to use every day?
The brand markets it for daily use across nearly every skin type, including sensitive skin, thanks to its enzyme rather than acid based approach. As always, patch testing first is a good idea if your skin is easily irritated.