Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution scores 6.7/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and formulation safety (9.0).
✶ Hero ingredients
AHA that exfoliates and brightens
Added scent
Draws in moisture
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution stand out
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution is a solid toner with an overall score of 6.7/9.8. Positioned in the budget bracket, it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Glycolic Acid, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Propanediol — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on low irritation risk (9.5).
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
- ✓Ingredient-aware buyers — transparent, well-documented formula
May not suit
- ⚠Fragrance-sensitive individuals — scent ingredients sit high in the formula
Key ingredients
- ✶Glycolic Acid
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Propanediol
Draws in moisture — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Glycerin
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
- ✶Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Works on your skin — #10 in the INCI list
What creators are saying
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43 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Draws in moisture16
- Works on your skin8
- Keeps the product fresh7
- Formula balancers5
- Other ingredient3
- Holds the formula together3
- Added scent1