Glycolic Acid loosens the bonds between dull surface cells so rough-looking texture and lack of radiance can be progressively refined.
Brightening Renewal Tonic
$28.95
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Description
A daily brightening tonic designed to help refine the look of uneven tone, dullness and rough texture.
Brightening Renewal Tonic is formulated with Glycolic Acid, Kakadu Plum Extract, Licorice Root Extract, Resveratrol, Cucumber, Calendula and Chamomile to support a brighter, smoother-looking complexion. This lightweight treatment tonic helps gently renew the skin’s surface, leaving the skin looking fresher, more even and refined over time.
Ideal for dull, uneven or textured skin that needs a daily glow-supporting step.
Product information
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24 Commercial Street West
Mount Gambier, SA, 5290.
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Glycolic AcidDaily surface renewal
PMFirst leave-on step
Pentavitin®Long-lasting moisture support
50 mLBrighten + refine
Dull surface build-up does not need another layer. It needs renewal.
Brightening Renewal Tonic is a daily PM exfoliating tonic built around Glycolic Acid. It helps lift dull surface build-up, refine rough-looking texture and reveal a brighter, smoother, more even-looking finish before your serum and moisturiser go on.
Pentavitin®, Glycerin and glycols bring moisture support into the same step, while Kakadu Plum, Resveratrol, Licorice, Malachite, Cucumber, Calendula and Chamomile add antioxidant and botanical support.
Kakadu Plum, Licorice and Resveratrol support a fresher, clearer-looking complexion as the surface is renewed.
Pentavitin®, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol and Propanediol help support moisture so exfoliation is not the only job this tonic performs.
Brightness is not another coating on the skin. Sometimes the first job is removing what is making it look dull.
AHA
Glycolic Acid is the second ingredient listed. It is not a token active.
We have not hidden the renewal story behind a long botanical list. Glycolic Acid sits immediately after water in the INCI, making exfoliating surface renewal the clear centre of the formula.
It is there to help loosen dull, compacted surface cells so skin can look smoother, brighter and more refined with consistent use.
Daily PM useAHA renewalTone + textureSunscreen essential
One tonic. Four deliberate jobs.
The formula does not rely on Glycolic Acid alone. Renewal, brightness, antioxidant support and hydration are built into the same first leave-on evening step.
Glycolic Acid helps lift dull surface build-up and refine the appearance of rough, uneven texture.
Kakadu Plum and Licorice support a clearer, more luminous and more even-looking complexion.
Resveratrol, Kakadu Plum and Malachite complement the formula with antioxidant-focused skin support.
Pentavitin®, Glycerin, Cucumber, Calendula and Chamomile help keep hydration and skin comfort part of the renewal step.
The ingredients earning their place.
A glycolic-led formula supported by long-lasting moisture binding, antioxidant botanicals and ingredients selected for dull, uneven-looking skin.
Glycolic Acid
A high-performance alpha hydroxy acid that helps loosen the bonds between dull surface cells, refine rough-looking texture and reveal a smoother, brighter-looking surface.
AHA renewal + visible texture refinement
Pentavitin®
Saccharide Isomerate binds moisture to the skin and provides long-lasting hydration support, helping keep the tonic balanced around renewal rather than exfoliation alone.
Long-lasting moisture binding
Kakadu Plum
An Australian botanical extract selected for antioxidant support and naturally vitamin-C-rich plant chemistry, helping support brighter, fresher-looking skin.
Australian botanical + antioxidant support
Resveratrol
A recognised antioxidant ingredient included to support the skin against oxidative stress that can contribute to a dull, tired-looking complexion.
Antioxidant support
Licorice Root
Botanical tone support selected to complement Glycolic Acid and help skin look clearer, brighter and more even over time.
Tone + brightness support
Botanical Support Complex
Cucumber, Calendula and Chamomile support a comfortable skin feel while Malachite adds mineral-derived antioxidant support to the finished formula.
Comfort + conditioning supportDo not turn every night into an active pile-on.
Brightening Renewal Tonic already has a clear job: exfoliating surface renewal. Build the rest of the evening around it rather than treating it as an invisible step.
Glycolic-led renewal immediately after cleansing.
Add the targeted treatment your skin actually needs.
Finish with hydration and barrier support.
Two tonics. Two completely different jobs.
Brightening Renewal Tonic is the corrective PM option for dullness, texture and uneven-looking tone. Barrier Repair Tonic is the hydration-and-barrier option when the priority is comfort, moisture and resilience.
Brightening RenewalChoose it when dull surface build-up, rough-looking texture and uneven-looking tone are the main concern. PM use.
Barrier RepairChoose it when dryness, tightness and barrier support are the priority. AM and/or PM use.
Want both?A simple split is Barrier Repair Tonic in the morning and Brightening Renewal Tonic in the evening.
The Brightening Renewal Tonic is the exfoliating product. If your routine already contains other strong acids, peels or retinoids, keep the total active load appropriate for your skin.
Put it first in your evening leave-on routine.
Use after cleansing and before other skincare products. Give the Glycolic Acid direct access to clean skin rather than burying it underneath heavier layers.
Cleanse
Begin with clean skin. Pat dry before applying the tonic.
Brightening Renewal Tonic
Apply in the evening as the first leave-on step after cleansing.
Serum or treatment
Follow with the next step in your routine once the tonic has settled.
Moisturise
Finish with moisturiser. Use sunscreen during the day while using exfoliating acids.
Daily PM use — with judgement.
The product is labelled for daily evening use. Patch test before first use, avoid broken or sensitised skin, and reduce or stop use if irritation develops. Do not treat burning or excessive peeling as a sign that the product is working better.
Full formula. The Glycolic Acid is not buried.
The complete INCI shows the structure clearly: Glycolic Acid immediately follows water, supported by humectants, antioxidant botanicals and comfort-focused extracts.
Full INCIGlycolic Acid · second listed ingredient
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Glycerin, Copper Carbonate Hydroxide (Malachite Extract), Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract (Cucumber Fruit Extract), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract (Chamomile Flower Extract), Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract (Kakadu Plum Extract), Resveratrol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract (Licorice Root Extract), Saccharide Isomerate, p-Acetylphenol, Xanthan Gum, Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, T-Butyl Alcohol.
No invented Glycolic percentage
Glycolic Acid is clearly prominent in the INCI, but no percentage is stated here because one has not been supplied for the finished formula.
Pentavitin® in the INCI
Pentavitin® is represented as Saccharide Isomerate, the moisture-binding ingredient used within the formula.
Alcohol transparency
Alcohol and T-Butyl Alcohol appear in the complete formula. Patch testing is important if your skin is highly reactive or sensitised.
Brightening Renewal Tonic FAQ
What does Brightening Renewal Tonic actually do?
It is a Glycolic Acid-led evening tonic designed to help lift dull surface build-up, refine rough-looking texture and support a brighter, smoother, more even-looking complexion.
How often do I use it?
The product is labelled for daily PM use. Apply after cleansing and before other skincare products. Patch test first and discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Do you disclose the percentage of Glycolic Acid?
No percentage has been supplied for the finished formula, so this page does not invent one. Glycolic Acid is the second ingredient listed in the INCI, immediately after water.
What is Pentavitin®?
Pentavitin® is Saccharide Isomerate, a moisture-binding carbohydrate ingredient included to support long-lasting hydration and a softer skin feel alongside the exfoliating formula.
Why include Kakadu Plum, Resveratrol and Licorice?
They add antioxidant and tone-supporting botanical layers to the formula, complementing the surface-renewal role of Glycolic Acid.
Can I use it with Barrier Repair Tonic?
Yes, but they do different jobs. An easy routine split is Barrier Repair Tonic in the morning and Brightening Renewal Tonic in the evening. If your skin is reactive, keep the routine simple and avoid unnecessary active stacking.
Can I use it with retinoids, peels or other acids?
Brightening Renewal Tonic already contains an exfoliating acid. If you use other strong acids, peels or retinoids, coordinate the routine carefully rather than automatically layering everything together. Reduce the total active load if skin becomes persistently dry, tight, burning or irritated.
Do I need sunscreen?
Yes. The product label specifically directs sunscreen use during the day while using exfoliating acids. Glycolic Acid can increase sun sensitivity.
Can I use it on irritated skin?
No. The product directions say not to use on broken, irritated or sensitised skin. Patch test before use and discontinue if irritation occurs.
Refine what is dull. Reveal what is underneath.
Glycolic Acid-led daily PM renewal with Pentavitin®, Kakadu Plum, Resveratrol, Licorice and botanical support in one focused first leave-on step.
Surface renewal · tone + texture · antioxidant support · PM use
