Reviewers over 40 report a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles since using this stuff, with many noticing smoother skin and finer pores in as little as 3 weeks of consistent use. Or, as one fan put it, a “GLOW UP within a month!” A good exfoliating toner usually comes at a high price — so we recommend grabbing a bottle of this stuff for under $30.

First, it’s a joy to use and at an especially solid price.

Applied after cleansing but before moisturizing, this exfoliant has a silky, watery texture you can drip out of the bottle and pat over your face and neck as needed. “What makes this product magical is the texture,” one said. “It looks like water, feels like nothing, and absorbs instantly. No greasy film. No sticky residue. No heavy fragrance cloud. Just clean, simple, effective skincare.”

Other than salicylic acid (which we’ll get into below), this product is loaded with green tea to help prevent irritation. The brand says it’s effective for reducing redness, purifying clogged and enlarged pores, evening bumpy skin texture and brightening up dullness. “It’s easy to use, feels like luxury and my skin looks like I paid $350 on a facial,” another said.

Many reviews come from people who have tried “everything” to get their skin clearer and smoother, only to learn this under $30 liquid was the answer. “I have been using every single product out there for my acne, from cheap products to high-end... tried expensive treatments at the spa, and nothing has worked like this exfoliate,” one said. “I am so upset that I have spent thousands on skin care from a skin spa before finding this,” another wrote.