# Exfoliating Essence Toners Face Gym's Skin Changer is Effective & Skin Barrier-Friendly By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2022-07-22 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skin-changer References: [facegym](https://facegym.com/products/skin-changer) Face Gym's [Skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-toner) Changer is a two-in-one exfoliating essence that promises to "change your skin before your eyes." The confidence-boosting product was specifically formulated to address everything from congestion and blemishes to dullness and dehydration with a swipe. Skin Changer is described as "ultimate skin confidence in a bottle" and it's a fast and effective solution that goes easy on the protective skin barrier. In fact, 88% of Skin Changer users agreed that their skin appeared brighter and more glowing in just seven days of use. This hybrid formula mixes the [exfoliation power of an acid toner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-refining-toner) with the [hydrating, repairing benefits of an essence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydratone) for a potent solution that can be used daily. Some of the key ingredients include upcycled pumpkin extract, quince leaf extract and 2% succinic acid. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Exfoliating Essence Toners:** The development of hybrid formulas such as Skin Changer which mix the exfoliation power of an acid toner with the hydrating, repairing benefits of an essence creates disruptive innovation opportunities for the skincare industry. - **Fast-acting Skincare Products:** Skin Changer's fast and effective results highlight the potential for other skin care products with short-term results to disrupt the traditional market for products with slow and incremental results. - **Sustainable and Upcycled Ingredients:** The success of Skin Changer, which uses upcycled pumpkin extract, presents potential innovation opportunities for the development of skincare products using sustainable and environmentally friendly ingredients. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Skincare:** The development of hybrid formulas such as Skin Changer that combine the benefits of different skincare products presents opportunities for the skincare industry to create more efficient and effective products. - **Beauty:** Fast-acting skincare products like Skin Changer have the potential to disrupt the traditional market for beauty products and establish a new market for quick and immediate results. - **Sustainability:** The use of upcycled ingredients like in Skin Changer presents opportunities for the sustainability industry to support the creation of environmentally friendly and sustainable products in the beauty industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Essence-Toners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-essencetoner.md) - [Gentle Exfoliating Toners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cashmere-peel.md) - [Facial-Inspired Skincare Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daily-exfoliating-pads.md) - [Cleansing Peeling Water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cleansing-peeling-water.md) - [Multi-Acid Skincare Toners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truskin.md) - [Facial-Inspired Toner Pads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glow-recipe-toner-pads.md) - [Brightening Facial Toners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byoma-brightening-toner.md) - [Three-In-One Daily Skincare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydratone.md) - [Luxe Exfoliating Skincare Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lucent-facial-refiner.md)