Redness, congestion or too much sebum — skin shouldn't have to fight to feel clean and balanced. This toner from Korean Essence is formulated with naturally derived azelaic acid, an effective antioxidant that helps calm visible redness and improve uneven skin texture for a clearer complexion. The lightweight, watery formula balances moisture and sebum, controls excess oil and delivers refreshing hydration. With a clinically balanced blend of 4% azelaic acid and 2% niacinamide, skin is gently purified while clarity, tone and texture visibly improve, with minimal irritation. Ideal if you have stressed or problem skin and want to strengthen your moisture barrier at the same time.
- ✨ Calms Redness
- 👍 Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide Formula
- 🔄 Perfect for everyday use
Azelaic Clear Toner – Calm skin. Less oil. A toner that makes a difference.
What the toner does for your skin:
- Calms visible redness and helps even out skin texture
- Balances moisture and sebum for a cleaner feel
- Reduces excess oil in as little as two weeks of use
- Strengthens the skin's moisture barrier with daily use
- Contains a clinically balanced blend of azelaic acid and niacinamide
- Feels light and watery, perfect as the first step in your routine
Azelainsyra
A naturally derived antioxidant that helps calm visible redness and improve uneven skin texture.
Niacinamid
Supports a more even skin tone and works with azelaic acid for a clearer complexion.
Aloe Vera
Gives skin refreshing hydration and a calming feel.
Neemextrakt
A traditional plant extract that helps deliver cleaner, more balanced skin.
Centella Asiatica
Known for its calming effect on stressed and sensitive skin.
Ceramider
Helps strengthen the skin's moisture barrier for more resilient skin.
A lightweight toner formulated with azelaic acid and niacinamide to calm the skin and control excess sebum. Here's how it works:
- 48.14% stronger protection of the skin's natural barrier after just one use
- A cooling sensation of up to 20.8°C on application
- 11.88% less excess sebum after two weeks of use
- 6.74% more even skin tone after two weeks of use
DAILY CALMING CARE
Why azelaic acid is skincare's most underrated calming ingredient
Redness and congestion rarely come down to a single cause. Stress, changes in weather and too much sebum can all contribute to skin that feels unbalanced and sensitive.
That's exactly why this toner from Korean Essence is built around a clinically balanced blend of 4% azelaic acid and 2% niacinamide. Azelaic acid helps calm visible redness and improve uneven skin texture, while niacinamide supports a more even skin tone. Aloe vera delivers refreshing hydration while the formula balances moisture and sebum.
The formula is light, watery and absorbs quickly, making it just as comfortable morning or night, as a gentle first step in your skincare routine.

Every ingredient has a purpose
Formulated around azelaic acid and niacinamide, alongside aloe vera, neem extract, centella asiatica and ceramides, for skin that's calmed, balanced and feels more even day by day.
The formula's signature ingredient, a naturally derived antioxidant that helps calm visible redness.
Benefits
- Calms visible redness
- Improves uneven skin texture
- Works with niacinamide for extra effect
Supports a more even skin tone and works with azelaic acid for a clearer complexion.
Benefits
- Evens out skin tone
- Complements azelaic acid in the formula
- Suitable for daily use
Gives skin refreshing hydration and a calming feel the moment you apply it.
Benefits
- Delivers refreshing moisture
- Calms stressed skin
- Suits sensitive skin too
A traditional plant extract that helps deliver cleaner, more balanced skin.
Benefits
- Helps deliver cleaner skin
- Supports a balanced skin feel
- Suits most skin types
Known for its calming effect on stressed and sensitive skin.
Benefits
- Calms stressed skin
- Reduces visible redness
- Suits sensitive skin
Helps strengthen the skin's moisture barrier for more resilient skin.
Benefits
- Strengthens the skin's natural barrier
- Reduces the risk of dryness
- Maintains protection all day
FAQs
Everything you need to know before starting your routine with this toner from Korean Essence.
Because of the high concentration of azelaic acid, which naturally occurs in powder form, a light white residue or powdery feel can sometimes appear. This is completely normal and affects neither quality nor safety. Following with serum and moisturiser helps the formula absorb more evenly and the residue disappears.
Yes. The formula is tested to be gentle on skin and is suited to combination, normal, oily and sensitive skin.
Azelaic acid is a naturally derived antioxidant that helps calm visible redness and improve uneven skin texture for a clearer, more balanced complexion.
Use it daily after cleansing, morning and night, for best results.
Yes, we recommend it. Following with serum and moisturiser helps the formula absorb more evenly and keeps skin hydrated all day.
Yes. The light, watery formula helps balance sebum and control excess oil without feeling heavy.
Yes. Clinical testing shows the formula helps protect the skin's natural barrier after just one use.