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Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

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Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

The Ordinary

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A 7% glycolic acid toning solution that loosens dead surface cells to smooth texture and boost radiance, with ginseng and Tasmanian pepperberry for soothing.

Best for
Oily skin
Price
$
Targets
BrighteningDark SpotsAging
Key actives
Glycolic Acid (AHA), Glycerin

Benefits

  • Glycolic acid smooths texture and boosts radiance
  • Helps fade dullness and dark spots over time
  • Soothing botanicals temper the acidity

Key ingredients explained

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

Exfoliant

As listed: Glycolic Acid

The smallest alpha-hydroxy acid, it weakens corneocyte cohesion to promote surface exfoliation and, with continued use, stimulates collagen and glycosaminoglycan synthesis. It improves texture, dullness, and dark spots — but increases sun sensitivity.

In the guide

Glycerin

Humectant

A small humectant that attracts and holds water in the stratum corneum, delivered into the epidermis partly via aquaporin-3. It raises hydration, improves plasticity and desquamation, and supports barrier recovery — one of the best-evidenced moisturizing agents.

In the guide

Full ingredient list

Aqua (Water)Glycolic AcidRosa Damascena Flower WaterCentaurea Cyanus Flower WaterAloe Barbadensis Leaf WaterGlycerinAminomethyl PropanolPanax Ginseng Root ExtractTasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf ExtractPCASodium PCA

Highlighted ingredients are explained above.

How to use

  1. 01Sweep over clean skin in the evening with a cotton pad.
  2. 02Start 2-3 nights a week.
  3. 03Always follow with SPF the next day.

Warnings

  • Do not use with other strong acids or retinoids the same night.
  • Increases sun sensitivity.

Expert summary

A cult daily glycolic toner; the small AHA molecule exfoliates the surface and, with time, supports collagen, while ginseng and pepperberry soften the sting.

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