The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

Product Overview:

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner is a powerful alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) toner that offers mild yet effective exfoliation to improve skin texture and radiance. With a 7% concentration of glycolic acid, this daily-use toner helps remove dead skin cells, unclog pores, and refine the skin’s surface. Enhanced with soothing botanical extracts and hydrating ingredients, it delivers smoother, brighter, and more even-looking skin with continued use.

Key Ingredients:

• Glycolic Acid (7%) – A water-soluble AHA that exfoliates the skin’s outermost layer, improving texture and tone.

• Tasmanian Pepperberry Derivative – Helps reduce irritation associated with acid use.

• Aloe Vera & Ginseng Root Extract – Provide calming and antioxidant benefits.

• Amino Acids – Help maintain skin hydration and barrier health.

Complete Ingredients List:

Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Water, Propanediol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tasmanian Pepperberry (Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract), Aminomethyl Propanol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, PCA, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.

Key Benefits:

• Gently exfoliates to remove dead skin cells

• Refines texture and evens skin tone

• Unclogs pores and helps minimize breakouts

• Enhances skin radiance and brightness

• Contains calming and hydrating ingredients to minimize irritation

How to Use:

1. Use ideally in the evening, no more than once daily.

2. After cleansing, saturate a cotton pad and sweep over the face and neck, avoiding the eye area.

3. Do not rinse. Follow with serums and moisturizers.

4. Always use sunscreen the next morning after using this product.

Why Choose The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner?

This best-selling exfoliating toner is ideal for improving skin clarity, smoothness, and glow. Its carefully balanced formula delivers high-performance exfoliation while maintaining comfort, thanks to its blend of calming botanical extracts and hydrating agents. A favorite for targeting dullness, uneven texture, and blemishes.

Skin Type:

• Best for normal, oily, combination, and dull skin

• Not recommended for very sensitive or compromised skin

Suitable For:

• Uneven skin texture and dull tone

• Congested or breakout-prone skin

• Enlarged pores and rough patches

• Early signs of aging and pigmentation

What Ingredients to Avoid:

• Other exfoliating acids (e.g., lactic, mandelic, salicylic acids) – Risk of over-exfoliation

• Retinoids (e.g., Retinol, Tretinoin) – May cause irritation if used together

• Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) – May lead to sensitivity when layered

• Peeling solutions or scrubs – Avoid layering to protect the skin barrier

Dermatologist Tested | Alcohol-Free | Silicone-Free | Paraben-Free | Fragrance-Free | Non-Comedogenic | Vegan | Cruelty-Free