Dermalogica
multi-active tonerThe Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating TonerA toner built around Vitamin E and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 16.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 8.10 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

They come out differently on Fragrance-free, EU-allergen-free, Silicone-free and Pore-clogger-free; those rows are shaded. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients


Benefits

Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Histidine, Methyl Gluceth-20, PCA, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Hedera Helix Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Hedera Helix Extract, Parietaria Officinalis Extract, Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract
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 Irritation9
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citral, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Citrus Limon Peel Oil, Cymbopogon Nardus Oil, Geraniol, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Limonene, Linalool, Tocopherol
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

Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Lavandula Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract
Skin Conditioning
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Phototoxic citrus oil (furocoumarin)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil
Perfuming
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Fragrance
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
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.
Arginine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Arginine
Learn more about Arginine →Glycine
Antistatic, Buffering, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Learn more about Glycine →Alanine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Learn more about Alanine →Serine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Learn more about Serine →Phenylalanine
Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
3-Phenyl-L-alanine
Learn more about Phenylalanine →Histidine
Antistatic, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Histidine
Learn more about Histidine →Valine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Amino-3-methylbutanoic acid
Learn more about Valine →Isoleucine
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
L-Isoleucine; DL-allo-Isoleucine; 2-Amino-3-methylpentanoic acid
Learn more about Isoleucine →Proline
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, (S)-
Learn more about Proline →Threonine
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Hair Waving Or Straightening
2-Amino-3-hydroxybutanoic acid
Learn more about Threonine →
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