Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

4.0
43ingredients
TonerThe Ordinary

Full INCI list with a per-ingredient allergen & irritant analysis below.

Formula flagsfrom catalog claims
VeganOil-freeReef-safeAlcohol-freeCruelty-freeParaben-freeSulfate-freeSilicone-freeFragrance-freeEU-allergen-freeFungal-acne-safe

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Allergen & irritant analysis

1 flagged

This toner from The Ordinary lists 43 ingredients. AllerNote's analysis flags 1 known contact allergen in the INCI list. No added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates were detected in the listed ingredients.

1 known allergen in this formula
  • Urea · irritant · lowKnown allergen (irritant): Urea

Not detected: added fragrance, parabens, MI / MCI (isothiazolinones), formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, SLS / SLES sulfates.

Generated from this product's ingredient list and AllerNote's allergen database — educational, not medical advice or a substitute for patch testing.

Benefits

HydratingScar healingBarrier repairReduces irritationRedness reducingAnti-agingBrighteningSkin textureAcne fightingGood for oily skinReduces large poresDark spots

Key Ingredients

  • 1
    AHAExfoliates skin for a brighter complexion.
  • 2
    UreaGently exfoliates and deeply moisturizes.
  • 3
    AntioxidantsShields skin from free radical damage.
  • 4
    ExfoliatorsRemoves dead skin cells to smoothe texture.

Full Ingredient List

43

INCI (full list, INCI order): water, glycolic acid, rosa damascena flower water, centaurea cyanus flower water, aloe barbadensis leaf water, propanediol, glycerin, triethanolamine, aminomethyl propanol, panax ginseng root extract, tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, aspartic acid, alanine, glycine, serine, valine, isoleucine, proline, threonine, histidine, phenylalanine, glutamic acid, arginine, pca, sodium pca, sodium lactate, fructose, glucose, sucrose, urea, hexyl nicotinate, dextrin, citric acid, polysorbate 20, gellan gum, trisodium ethylenediamine disuccinate, sodium chloride, hexylene glycol, potassium sorbate, sodium benzoate, 1, 2-hexanediol, caprylyl glycol

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30urea

Potential Concerns

  • May Worsen RosaceaCan trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
  • May Trigger AcneCan clog pores or trigger breakouts.
  • May Worsen DrynessCan strip moisture and worsen dryness.
  • May Worsen EczemaMay worsen itching or irritation for eczema.

Frequently asked questions

Is Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner fragrance-free?

No added fragrance or EU-labelled fragrance allergens were detected in Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner's listed ingredients. "Not detected" isn't an absolute guarantee, but it's a good sign for fragrance-sensitive skin — confirm against the current pack and your own triggers.

Is Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner paraben-free?

No parabens were detected in Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner's listed ingredients. Worth keeping in perspective: parabens are among the least common cosmetic allergens, so "paraben-free" matters far less for reactive skin than avoiding fragrance or the preservative MI/MCI.

Is Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner suitable for sensitive or allergy-prone skin?

It depends on your specific triggers. Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner contains 1 flagged allergen and 0 irritants (listed in the analysis above). If none are on your personal allergen list it may suit you, but patch test first — add your allergens to AllerNote to check Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner against your own profile.