Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution - 240ML

Transform Dull, Uneven Skin with Gentle Exfoliation

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution offers a straightforward approach to revealing smoother, more radiant skin through daily chemical exfoliation. This liquid toner harnesses the resurfacing power of glycolic acid — the smallest alpha hydroxy acid molecule — to dissolve the bonds holding dead skin cells on your surface.

Unlike harsh physical scrubs, this chemical exfoliant works systematically to encourage cellular turnover, making it ideal for those dealing with buildup from pollution, humidity, and sun exposure.

Key Ingredients

• Glycolic Acid 7% — Deeply exfoliates and resurfaces skin
• Tasmanian Pepperberry — Helps reduce irritation during exfoliation
• Aloe Vera — Supports moisture retention
• Ginseng — Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors

What It Targets

• Uneven skin tone & post-acne dark marks
• Rough texture & congested pores
• Dull, lacklustre complexion
• Fine surface lines
• Excess oiliness & minor breakouts

Who Is It For?

Best suited for normal, combination, and oily skin types with some prior tolerance to active ingredients. Those with sensitive skin should start slowly — once a week — and monitor their skin's response before increasing frequency.

Avoid if you have: rosacea, eczema, or a currently compromised skin barrier.

How to Use

1. Cleanse — Use a gentle cleanser and pat skin completely dry.
2. Apply — Saturate a cotton pad and sweep gently across face and neck, avoiding the eye area and lips.
3. Wait — Allow 20–30 minutes before applying other products.
4. Follow up — Layer hydrating serums, moisturiser, and other evening treatments.
5. Morning after — Always apply SPF 30+ the next morning. This is essential.

Use in your PM routine only. Never apply before sun exposure.

Start with 1–2 times per week and gradually increase as your skin builds tolerance.

What to Pair It With ✅

• Hyaluronic acid serums
• Niacinamide (after the waiting period)
• Peptide treatments
• Ceramide or squalane moisturisers

What to Avoid ❌

• Retinoids (retinol, tretinoin, adapalene)
• Other acids (salicylic, lactic, mandelic)
• Vitamin C formulations
• Oils or silicone-heavy products before application

When to Expect Results

• 1–2 weeks: Smoother texture, easier makeup application
• 4–6 weeks: Visible brightness improvement
• 8–12 weeks: Meaningful fading of post-acne marks & uneven tone

Some users experience a brief purging phase in weeks 2–4 as congestion clears — this is normal and temporary.

Patch test recommended before first use. Results vary between individuals based on skin type, routine, and lifestyle.