The Ordinary: Glycolic Acid Toning Solution

Description

A high-strength exfoliating toner that delivers brightening, resurfacing, and pore-refining benefits with a potent yet affordable formula.

Key Benefits:

✔ Gentle Chemical Exfoliation – 7% Glycolic Acid (AHA) dissolves dead skin cells, improving texture/tone
✔ Fades Dark Spots – Helps reduce post-acne marks + sun damage over time
✔ Unclogs Pores – Minimizes congestion + blackheads
✔ Preps Skin – Enhances absorption of serums/moisturizers

Hero Ingredients:

✦ Glycolic Acid (7%) – Penetrates deeply to exfoliate + stimulate collagen
✦ Tasmanian Pepperberry – Soothes irritation (reduces AHA sting)
✦ Ginseng + Aloe – Antioxidant boost + calming hydration

How to Use:

1. Nightly or 2-3x/week (start slow if sensitive)
2. Apply to clean, dry skin with a cotton pad
3. Avoid eye area + follow with SPF in AM (AHAs increase sun sensitivity)

Best For:

• Dull, rough, or uneven skin
• Mild acne/clogged pores
• First-time acid users (gentler than peels)

Avoid If:

• You have very sensitive/rosacea-prone skin
• You’re using retinol/other strong actives (risk of over-exfoliation)

Pro Tip: Mix with water on first use to test tolerance!

Pair With: The Ordinary’s Niacinamide 10% + Zinc 1% for balanced, clear skin.