Swimming Pool Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Eqqualberry
Updated November 10, 2026
Protease enzyme toner smooths texture and loosens clogged pores; hydration runs light.
What the community says
This watery toner pairs protease with glycerin, panthenol, allantoin, sodium hyaluronate, and beta-glucan for light hydration plus gradual smoothing. It suits congestion-prone combination or sensitive skin, but daily use can turn tight, oily, or irritated.
What this means for you
What people love
- Protease exfoliation for closed comedones
- Watery, non-greasy hydration
- Gentle enough for sensitive skin
Watch out for
- Daily use can leave skin tight or stripped
- Triggers oiliness or breakouts for some users
- Results can be slow or invisible
Product details
What TikTok says
From 13 TikTok videos2 sponsored, marked with outlined numbers
Creators say the toner offers gentle exfoliation and hydration, and several report smoother texture and fewer clogged pores 123456. Sponsored creators praise its effect on texture and breakouts, one calling it worth the hype 27. Warnings include slower results, no clearing of deep oily pores, and caution about combining it with strong acids 89. Creators say it suits textured, dehydrated or sensitive skin, and one says it calmed purging caused by AHA and BHA products 1410.
Sponsored means the creator disclosed a brand partnership or the video ran as a paid ad.
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Full ingredient list · 22
Eqqualberry Swimming Pool Toner ingredients
Water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Protease, Betaine, Panthenol, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Fruit, Vaccinium Angustifolium (Blueberry) Fruit, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Fructan, Styrene/Vp Copolymer
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 170 mentions across 28 threads
Eqqualberry Swimming Pool Toner on Reddit, in one place — 28 threads from r/koreanskincare, r/AsianBeauty and 1 more, summarized.
“Mugwort essence and Eqqualberry Swimming pool toner ☺️”
Positive
“Eqqualberry Swimming pool toner”
Positive
“Eqqualberry swimming pool toner, manyo cleansing oil, some by mi retinol, and skin 1004 brightening ampoule.”
Mentioned
“Eqqualberry swimming pool toner”
Mentioned
“some by mi retinol”
Mentioned
“Eqquallberry swimming pool toner”
Positive
“I didn’t believe the ads where it healed people’s skin but it definitely did something for me”
Positive
“felt substantial rather than just like plain water”
Positive
“Eqqualberry Swimming Pool Toner”
Positive
“i do use eqqualberry toner”
Mentioned
“when i do my routine tho”
Mentioned
“wth??”
Mentioned
“5. Equalberry swimming pool. Helps reduce close comedones. Very hydrating.”
Positive
“Equalberry is super hydrating and I noticed my skin is a bit smoother from using it.”
Positive
“I love the eqqualberry swimming pool toner!”
Positive
Dupes & Alternatives
Often paired with
Products Redditors use alongside this one
iUNIK
Beta-Glucan Power Moisture Serum
Mentioned together in 12 threads
“iUNIK Beta glucan serum for hydration and barrier support. Eqqualberry swimming pool toner for texture.”
Beauty of Joseon
Relief Sun Aqua-Fresh: Rice + B5 SPF50+ PA++++
Mentioned together in 7 threads
“use the Eqqualberry Swimming Pool Toner and S.Nature Aqua Squalane Cream (and BOJ sunscreen, the blue one)”
I'm From
Mentioned together in 6 threads
“Calming toner = I‘m from mugwort essence Exfoliating toner = Eqqualberry swimming pool toner”