20,000ppm Niacinamide Brightening Toner — Sea Buckthorn + 5-Fruit AHA Complex + Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin Delivery — 150ml
By Juccy Gooseberry Juicy Brightening Boost Toner 150ml is the first step of the Gooseberry brightening routine — a high-concentration brightening toner that delivers Niacinamide at 20,000ppm (2%) alongside the line’s signature Sea Buckthorn + Amla botanical complex, a 5-fruit natural AHA brightening complex, and the same Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin encapsulation delivery system used in the Gooseberry Dark Spot Serum — setting up the skin to receive subsequent serum and moisturizer steps with maximum absorption readiness and a visible brightening foundation from the very first layer.
Niacinamide at 20,000ppm is a genuinely functional concentration for a toner — not a trace inclusion for label appeal. At 2%, Niacinamide actively disrupts melanin transfer from melanocytes to the surface, visibly reducing dark spots and uneven tone over consistent use, while simultaneously reinforcing the skin barrier, minimizing the appearance of pores, and improving overall skin texture. Applied as the first treatment step after cleansing, it primes the skin surface for the brightening actives that follow in the serum and cream steps.
The 5-Fruit Natural AHA Brightening Complex provides a complementary layer of gentle chemical exfoliation through naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acids: Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Fruit Extract (natural citric and malic acid AHAs plus anthocyanin antioxidants), Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract (glycolic acid — the smallest AHA for maximum penetration), Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract (citric acid brightening and pore-refining), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract (citric acid and vitamin C flavonoids), and Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract (lactic and tartaric acids with glucuronic acid for skin renewal). Together these five fruit-derived AHAs dissolve dead skin cell bonds, brighten dullness, refine texture, and enhance toner absorption and penetration — without the formulated AHA concentration that requires pH-sensitive handling.
Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides) appears in five forms — Water, Fruit Extract, Fruit Oil, and Fruit Juice — alongside Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla), building the antioxidant Vitamin C-rich botanical foundation the entire line is built on. The extended brightening botanical complex adds Potentilla Anserina (Silver Cinquefoil), Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Extract, Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water (Green Tea) for layered antioxidant, soothing, and brightening support.
Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil — a premium, highly stable emollient rich in eicosenoic (gondoic) acid with a fatty acid profile that closely matches skin lipids — provides a non-greasy barrier-nourishing element that prevents the typical drying sensation of high-Niacinamide toners, leaving skin smooth and supple rather than tight. Polyquaternium-51 (phospholipid-mimicking film former) maintains ingredient contact time and long-term moisture retention on the skin surface. Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin encapsulates and protects key actives for enhanced delivery efficiency. Ceramide NP + Hydrogenated Lecithin reinforce the barrier lipid structure, Beta-Glucan modulates skin immunity and soothes, Sodium Hyaluronate delivers immediate surface plumping, and Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) and Tocopherol round out the brightening and antioxidant support. Contains fragrance.
Key Benefits
- Niacinamide (20,000ppm / 2%) — functional brightening concentration for dark spot fading and melanin transfer disruption
- 5-Fruit AHA Complex (Blueberry, Sugarcane, Lemon, Orange, Sugar Maple) — gentle natural multi-AHA brightening and texture refinement
- Sea Buckthorn 4-form complex — full-spectrum Vitamin C, carotenoids, and omega-7 antioxidants
- Phyllanthus Emblica (Amla) — potent natural Vitamin C and ellagic acid brightening
- Hydroxypropyl Cyclodextrin — encapsulation delivery system for enhanced active penetration
- Polyquaternium-51 — phospholipid-mimicking film former for extended moisture and active contact
- Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil — skin-compatible emollient to prevent post-toner dryness
- Ceramide NP + Hydrogenated Lecithin — barrier lipid reinforcement
- Beta-Glucan — skin immunity modulation and soothing
- Sodium Hyaluronate — immediate surface plumping
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) — brightening and anti-inflammatory support
- Centella Asiatica + Oat Extract + Potentilla Anserina — soothing botanical depth
- 150ml — generous full-size daily toner
- Contains fragrance
How to Use
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Step 1: After cleansing, take a moderate amount onto your palm or a cotton pad.
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Step 2: Gently apply to face, patting lightly for better absorption.
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Step 3: Follow with the Gooseberry Dark Spot Brightening Serum and Juicy Glow Up Gel Cream for a complete brightening routine.
Complete the Gooseberry Brightening Routine
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Gooseberry AHA Jelly Cleanser 120ml — Glycolic Acid double cleanse step
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Gooseberry Dark Spot Brightening Serum 30ml — 710,000ppm Sea Buckthorn Water concentrated treatment
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Gooseberry Juicy Glow Up Gel Cream 55ml — Alpha-Arbutin + phyto-cooling moisturizing seal
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Gooseberry Juicy Glow Up Sun Serum SPF 50+ PA++++ 50ml — 5-filter UV protection (AM only)
