The Ordinary
Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating TonerA toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
A toner built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 8.10 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 337.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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
Hydrating10
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Fructose, Glucose, Glutamic Acid, Histidine, Honey Extract, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium PCA, Sucrose, Urea
Barrier Repair6
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hexyl Nicotinate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus-Indica Flower Extract, Niacinamide, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
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.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Fragrance
Panax Ginseng Root Extract (in both products)
Emollient
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Panax Ginseng Root Extract (in both products)
Emollient
Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
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
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Panax Ginseng Root Extract
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic
Panax Ginseng Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Ginseng, Panax ginseng, Araliaceae
Learn more about Panax Ginseng Root Extract →Aspartic Acid
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Aspartic acid
Learn more about Aspartic Acid →Alanine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Learn more about Alanine →Glycine
Antistatic, Buffering, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Learn more about Glycine →Serine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Learn more about Serine →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 →
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