The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating TonerA toner built around Niacinamide and Panthenol, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 23.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 8.10 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Benefits
Hydrating16
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
2,3-Butanediol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sucrose, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing4
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Fructose, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Histidine, PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sucrose, Urea
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Hexyl Nicotinate, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Water
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Humectant
1,2-Hexanediol (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Solvent
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
Emollient
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Sucrose
Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing
Sucrose
Learn more about Sucrose →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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