The Ordinary

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains 42 ingredients. INCI: Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, and more. We have found comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components.

Alcohols

Allergens

Triethanolamine

Hexylene Glycol

Comedogenic

Fragrance

Polysorbate 20

Malassezia Feeding

Gluten

Parabens

Silicones

Sulfates

#1 solvent in many skincare and haircare products. Usually, creams contain 40 - 70% of water, while toners and micellar water may have up to 90%. Manufacturers purify and deionize it before putting it into the product to make the formula last longer. As for the benefits, it is neither good nor bad. It's a neutral component itself, but it's a very important part of a product.

Aqua (Water)

Glycolic Acid

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Propanediol

One of the best-known humectants. It helps to hydrate skin very fast, but the effect doesn't last too long. That's why some people may feel dryness after 3 - 4 hours and have to re-apply skincare products once again. Works even in low concentrations but becomes very effective at 10 - 40% concentration. It's used in cosmetics for more than 50 years and it is researched very well. A great component to counter dryness!

Glycerin

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

Sodium PCA

Sodium Lactate

Fructose

Glucose

Sucrose

Urea

Hexyl Nicotinate

Dextrin

Citric acid belongs to alpha-hydroxy acids (AHA). It's a good exfoliant. It helps to get rid of dead skin cells and thus to prevent acne. It&rsquo;s not as effective as glycolic or lactic acids but still, it's a nice ingredient in a product.

Citric Acid

Gellan Gum

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Sodium Chloride

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

AHA (Alphahydroxy Acid)

Antioxidants

BHA (Betahydroxy acid)

Ceramides

Hyaluronic Acid

Niacinamide

PHA (Polyhydroxy acid)

Retinoids

Vitamins

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Antiseptic

Healing

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

UV Protection

Brightening

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains 42 ingredients. It's free of: Allergens, harmful alcohols, Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, polyethylene glycol (PEG), synthetic fragrances. But we have found: comedogenic components, fungal acne feeding components.

La Roche-Posay

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution

Effaclar Clarifying Solution

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution contains 16 ingredients. INCI: Salicylic Acid, Alcohol Denat, Propanediol, and more. We have found Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Benzyl Alcohol

Butylene Glycol

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Salicylic Acid

Alcohol Denat

Sodium Hydroxide

Capryloyl Glycine

Very popular preservative. It has been used in cosmetics for a long time and it's very well researched. Considered to be safe for skin.

Phenoxyethanol

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Menthol

Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide

Yeast Polysaccharides

It's a very popular solvent and viscosity controller. It also helps the components to absorb deeper into the skin and it is a humectant. It's considered to be safe and it is even used in food!

Ophiopogon Japonicus Root Extract

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Acne fighting

La Roche-Posay Effaclar Clarifying Solution contains 16 ingredients. It's free of: Gluten, Silicones, Sulfates, Parabens, synthetic fragrances. But we have found: Allergens, harmful alcohols, comedogenic components, polyethylene glycol (PEG), fungal acne feeding components.

Product Comparison

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Effaclar Clarifying Solution

Positive effects

Moisturising

Softening

Soothing

Anti aging

Antioxidant

Healing

Antiseptic

Brightening

UV Protection

Positive effects

Moisturising

Soothing

Acne fighting

Anti aging

Antiseptic

Brightening

Potential hazards

Comedogenic

Malassezia Feeding

Potential hazards

Allergens

Alcohols

Comedogenic

PEG

Malassezia Feeding

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

EWG Report

Organic / Synthetic ratio

Get an account - it’s free