The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7%

I knew I would definitely try this toner someday because I am impressed by The Ordinary's idea of simplicity in skincare, and I also just love glycolic acid in my routine. Unfortunately, I can't joke around with acids: my skin is thin, sensitive, with rosacea (dilated vessels on the wings of the nose). So, I use toner and any peels less often than the manufacturer recommends, and always follow up with other serums and balms with centella and panthenol to restore my skin afterwards. My main problem is in the chin area - inflammations often appear there, and I attribute it to touching my skin with my hands (I've been fighting this habit for a long time). Thus, sometimes I apply acids only to this area, avoiding particularly sensitive zones. So, directly applying The ... MoreI knew I would definitely try this toner someday because I am impressed by The Ordinary's idea of simplicity in skincare, and I also just love glycolic acid in my routine. Unfortunately, I can't joke around with acids: my skin is thin, sensitive, with rosacea (dilated vessels on the wings of the nose). So, I use toner and any peels less often than the manufacturer recommends, and always follow up with other serums and balms with centella and panthenol to restore my skin afterwards. My main problem is in the chin area - inflammations often appear there, and I attribute it to touching my skin with my hands (I've been fighting this habit for a long time). Thus, sometimes I apply acids only to this area, avoiding particularly sensitive zones. So, directly applying The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% toner is quite pleasant. It's important to note that it may sting on damaged areas - my skin burned a bit during the first few seconds during the very first use. That's normal. But it's concerning if it lasts for a long time. The product has a small consumption, especially since I use thinner cotton pads (or I advise just using a divided cotton pad so that excess product doesn't get absorbed into it). Immediately after application, the skin feels fresh, but it's not completely weightless - there's a slight sensation of stickiness. How glad I am that I tried this toner! It's probably the lightest and most convenient way to take care of the skin. The key is to make sure there's no allergy to glycolic acid.

This stuff is wonderful and priced RIGHT! Amazing ingredients, effective, not too harsh, and a bottle lasts me for a long time. The entire collection is amazing, but you really need to go to the website to get details on the products. Each of the products on the website will have a breakdown of what they do, how to use them, what to use them with, and most importantly, what NOT to use them with. It’s the most comprehensive website regarding skin care I have ever seen. They even tell you how long a particular product will last/remain effective. There is something for any issue, skin type, everybody. The customer service is astounding and will clear up any questions you might have about a certain product, how to use that product, or what to use that product with. The ... MoreThis stuff is wonderful and priced RIGHT! Amazing ingredients, effective, not too harsh, and a bottle lasts me for a long time. The entire collection is amazing, but you really need to go to the website to get details on the products. Each of the products on the website will have a breakdown of what they do, how to use them, what to use them with, and most importantly, what NOT to use them with. It’s the most comprehensive website regarding skin care I have ever seen. They even tell you how long a particular product will last/remain effective. There is something for any issue, skin type, everybody. The customer service is astounding and will clear up any questions you might have about a certain product, how to use that product, or what to use that product with. The cosmetics that they offer are phenomenal and everything is priced perfectly. They are ALWAYS offering deals/codes, too. It’s not crazy expensive, so even if you try something that you don’t really find that effective or useful to you, you won’t be out a lot of money. I highly, highly recommend this brand and I especially recommend this toner. It is an essential.

For the TikTok and curious Peeps!!

I originally saw someone talking about this product on TikTok. They were saying how good it is for scars, strawberry legs, and dandruff, as well as acne. I have always been one to use ordinary products so I thought I would give it a shot because I have really bad strawberry legs and really pink scars on my legs as well. I have been using this for about 2 weeks everyday and I can already see my scars lifting and my red bumps are getting better! I have also been using it on my acne and it has helped it did break me out at first until my skin got use to it but my skin does that with every skincare product. I have lessened my skincare routine to simply washing and using this then putting moisturizer on and my skin looks so healthy!! I also add a shea butter lotion to my ... MoreI originally saw someone talking about this product on TikTok. They were saying how good it is for scars, strawberry legs, and dandruff, as well as acne. I have always been one to use ordinary products so I thought I would give it a shot because I have really bad strawberry legs and really pink scars on my legs as well. I have been using this for about 2 weeks everyday and I can already see my scars lifting and my red bumps are getting better! I have also been using it on my acne and it has helped it did break me out at first until my skin got use to it but my skin does that with every skincare product. I have lessened my skincare routine to simply washing and using this then putting moisturizer on and my skin looks so healthy!! I also add a shea butter lotion to my scars after the exfoliater dries down. I would highly suggest reading the description that Ordinary had for this product before buying it so you know if it will hurt your skin or help you. I wouldn't recommend this if you have sensitive skin as it will most likely burn, especially if you're not okay with that all the exfoliaters that I have tried have but this one didn't unless it was on freshly shaved skin with open cut. I still have a ton of product left and I use it daily so I would say that it's a good price and it's worked for me! So if you'd like to lighten scars or get rid of strawberry legs I def recommend this product!! But please do give it time to work they aren't instantly going to go away but they do start to lighten fast!!

Great but read this for warning

I bought this product a little over a month ago and I did SOME reading about it beforehand including reviews. Since I did not have overly sensitive or dry skin and I have some discoloration I purchased it and used it TWICE in one week. I knew that results would happen more after continuous use so no initial improvement but no negative reaction. No stinging or irritation happened except a small patch the size of a quarter showed up on the bottom of my cheek/jawline area. I was unsure if it was because of the toner or due to something else but then after a little over a week, even after using healing products, the flakiness was still there but had improved over time. I was curious if it had anything to do with a chemical reaction so I looked up anything that should ... MoreI bought this product a little over a month ago and I did SOME reading about it beforehand including reviews. Since I did not have overly sensitive or dry skin and I have some discoloration I purchased it and used it TWICE in one week. I knew that results would happen more after continuous use so no initial improvement but no negative reaction. No stinging or irritation happened except a small patch the size of a quarter showed up on the bottom of my cheek/jawline area. I was unsure if it was because of the toner or due to something else but then after a little over a week, even after using healing products, the flakiness was still there but had improved over time. I was curious if it had anything to do with a chemical reaction so I looked up anything that should not be used with Glycolic Acid. PLEASE make sure you use this product ALONE during your skin care. No other chemicals or exfoliants especially niacinamide, salicylic, AHA, retinol, vitamin C, and benzoyl peroxide. TOTALLY my fault and NOT the product because I had used a benzoyl peroxide cleanser before and I often can miss a spot when rinsing off cleanser at my jawline. So pleaseeee make sure you use this alone without any other chemicals (excluding hyaluronic acid) and don't make my mistake.

I should have been using this my whole life!

I think this is my new favorite The Ordinary product! I am shocked at how much this has done for my face! I'm medium with olive undertones who tans the second my skin gets sunlight, so sun damage spots on my cheeks is something I've been working on with lazer and sunscreen. This has been lightening my sun damage spots that I still need 1 more treatment for, so I'm literally shocked because only lazers have done this for me. It has also COMPLETELY cleared the pores on my nose of that the blackheads and sebaceous filaments that have been living there ever since I hit puberty, like 20 years, and nothing I've tried ever made them go away, not even hydrafacials. There is absolutely NO congestion left on my nose at all. Nothing! I can't get over it!! It's also ... MoreI think this is my new favorite The Ordinary product! I am shocked at how much this has done for my face! I'm medium with olive undertones who tans the second my skin gets sunlight, so sun damage spots on my cheeks is something I've been working on with lazer and sunscreen. This has been lightening my sun damage spots that I still need 1 more treatment for, so I'm literally shocked because only lazers have done this for me. It has also COMPLETELY cleared the pores on my nose of that the blackheads and sebaceous filaments that have been living there ever since I hit puberty, like 20 years, and nothing I've tried ever made them go away, not even hydrafacials. There is absolutely NO congestion left on my nose at all. Nothing! I can't get over it!! It's also significantly reduced the filaments in my chin that have been living there just as long. With that success, I started using it on the KP on my elbows and knees 2-3 times a week and I might cry about it. I've only had a couple AHA/BHA lotions that really helped, but never all the way and comes back immediately when I stop using it. My worst forearm's KP has receded back about 5 inches, and my elbows where I swear every pore is clogged is reduced by probably 90%. It reduced the KP on my other arm almost completely, and I see dead skin there sloughing off and little free hairs appearing every day now (which is good in this case). I saw a review suggestion on TO site to use in your underarms to make the smelly funk go away, so after a successful no reaction test patch, I have had the least amount of BO ever in my life only doing that once every couple weeks - and I use a relatively unscented natural aluminum-free deodorant. And lastly, this makes my skin SO SOFT. I make my husband touch my skin every time I use it. I can't believe how much this product has cleared, softened, brightened and reduced hyperpigmentation! I wish I had tried this sooner. I use it at night on a reusable bamboo pad, and it takes away any lingering dirt or make up too. I only use it 3-5 times to week because it seems powerful and at first I did not use it the days I use retinol until my skin was acclimated and nothing else flared up. The days I use both together I add a 2nd layer of Natural Factors + HA. Most importantly with this product, you absolutely MUST be wearing sunscreen if you are using this product - probably equally as important as using sunscreen with retinol products. I don't burn very easily, but the one day I ran out the door late for work with no skincare, my sunspots darkened and my cheeks and nose got a tiny bit burnt from just a 7 minute walk to work and back home at sunset. I already have a set AM and PM skincare routine with all TO products except wash and lotion, so my skin isn't too sensitive from a few years of building a regimen with acids and retinol, so I can definitely see this causing sensitivity and burning reactions if your skin barrier isn't healthy and strong. For that reason, I'm glad I added only this in and not other products so I could tell what the difference in my skin would be. If you have sensitive skin, definitely patch test before your full face and isolate it from any other strong products you also use.

MIRACLE WORKER! Why didn't I find this years ago!

I'm in my mid-60s and I've never had good looking skin. Finally out of the acne stage, still on the oily side, but all with consequences: "cottage cheese" texture, large pores, typical uneven tone from tough teenage/20's acne. Starting getting those "old lady" clogged oil gland bumps that wouldn't turn into a pimples, but wouldn't go away. Also had an awesome pea-size, kinda mole-looking soft "bump" on my cheek that made a great profile... at HALLOWEEN!!I've always been diligent about cleaning and moisturizing my skin. I've been using The Ordinary moisturizing products for years, and love them. I randomly bought the large toner late Jan-2024. After no adverse reactions the first couple of nights so I began using nightly; what have I got to lose at the awesome ... MoreI'm in my mid-60s and I've never had good looking skin. Finally out of the acne stage, still on the oily side, but all with consequences: "cottage cheese" texture, large pores, typical uneven tone from tough teenage/20's acne. Starting getting those "old lady" clogged oil gland bumps that wouldn't turn into a pimples, but wouldn't go away. Also had an awesome pea-size, kinda mole-looking soft "bump" on my cheek that made a great profile... at HALLOWEEN!!I've always been diligent about cleaning and moisturizing my skin. I've been using The Ordinary moisturizing products for years, and love them. I randomly bought the large toner late Jan-2024. After no adverse reactions the first couple of nights so I began using nightly; what have I got to lose at the awesome price. I really saturate a cotton ball, reapply, swipe about three times. Yes, it's slightly "sticky" while drying, but after drying and applying moisturizer, it's fine for the night. (And amazing in the morning!)Now for my GREAT news! By mid-Feb-2024, I started noticing my clogged glands diminshing! Out of the close-knit trio, by the first of March, I had one small one left, and it continues to diminish! It's now mid-May and my "Halloween decor" is at least 75% GONE! And I still have about a half inch of toner left in the bottle. My skin feels tighter and firmer. No, it's not going to tranform to peachy 20-year old skin, but I can now graciously age with MUCH nicer and healthier skin, and much more confident in my appearance. (I'm still in the professional working world.) Nothing wrong with getting older, but also nothing wrong with fighting and striving to slow down the aging process.I can't wait to see how my skin looks this time next year. Even if it looks the same as it does today, that just means it doesn't look a year older! My only complaint: Why didn't I find this product years ago?!?!?!

[Rewarded Review] It’s Part of my regime

The ordinary glycolic acid toner was sent to me in exchange for this post. I already have and used the full size so receiving the travel size is perfect for my upcoming travels! I wasn’t sure about the product at first so I did some research and watched a bunch of videos on how others are using it. I had decided to use it for my underarms as a deodarant and to lighten it, for my keratosis pilaris (KP) arm, and elbow dark spot. I’ve been using it for about three months now and noticed a different. My underarms and elbows have lightened up and the dark discoloring has faded quite a bit. For my KP on my arms it has slowly faded too but still a long way to go. My favorite part is using it as a deodarant every few days. Temperatures have been high where I live lately and ... MoreThe ordinary glycolic acid toner was sent to me in exchange for this post. I already have and used the full size so receiving the travel size is perfect for my upcoming travels! I wasn’t sure about the product at first so I did some research and watched a bunch of videos on how others are using it. I had decided to use it for my underarms as a deodarant and to lighten it, for my keratosis pilaris (KP) arm, and elbow dark spot. I’ve been using it for about three months now and noticed a different. My underarms and elbows have lightened up and the dark discoloring has faded quite a bit. For my KP on my arms it has slowly faded too but still a long way to go. My favorite part is using it as a deodarant every few days. Temperatures have been high where I live lately and using this as a deodarant on some days I was very impressed. Of course it doesn’t make you STOP sweating as it’s a natural part of our bodies to sweat no matter what. However, the glycolic toner helps reduce and clear out the bad odors that come along with sweating. It definitely works as I use several different natural deodorants and compare them to this and this is one of the best for reducing or diminishing odor. This is definitely a “buy again” in our household.

[Rewarded Review] So glad I finally tried this toner!

I was actually quite skeptical about trying this toner because a lot of the videos I had seen of people using this toner from The Ordinary, They would say it was burning but that's how they knew it was working! I was VERY concerned because skincare shouldn't be burning you! If you're having burning issues IMMEDIATELY stop that product ASAP because burning is a sign of messed up skin barrier! I finally decided I would give this product a fair shot and I'm actually VERY IMPRESSED! Another reason I decided to go ahead and try it was you can actually use this toner on your scalp as well, which is awesome because I have HORRIBLE scalp buildup (KINDA LIKE PLAQUE PSORIASIS OF THE SCALP IT'S NOT DANDRUFF!) This toner has not only helped my skincare routine but it has also ... MoreI was actually quite skeptical about trying this toner because a lot of the videos I had seen of people using this toner from The Ordinary, They would say it was burning but that's how they knew it was working! I was VERY concerned because skincare shouldn't be burning you! If you're having burning issues IMMEDIATELY stop that product ASAP because burning is a sign of messed up skin barrier! I finally decided I would give this product a fair shot and I'm actually VERY IMPRESSED! Another reason I decided to go ahead and try it was you can actually use this toner on your scalp as well, which is awesome because I have HORRIBLE scalp buildup (KINDA LIKE PLAQUE PSORIASIS OF THE SCALP IT'S NOT DANDRUFF!) This toner has not only helped my skincare routine but it has also done wonders for my scalp! I don't recommend using this exfoliating toner everyday just like any other exfoliator. I'd start out doing it maybe once or twice a week and then use your normal toner every other day you're not using the exfoliating toner. I personally loved this product, not only is it an affordable brand but The ordinary is also a quite amazing brand in general. They don't waste their money on pretty & frilly packaging, all their money/spending goes into their product formulas, and they don't make you take out a loan or second mortgage to buy their products either! This 7% glycolic acid toner comes in 2 sizes. The size I received was the smaller 100ml one but they also have one that's larger being 250 ml I believe. The ordinary states their products are for any and all skin types but I can't say how this would affect someone with sensitive skin so try carefully!

multitasking staple!

so so so good! the price point is amazing! there are so many acids on the market but nothing can beat this simple but effective formula at such an amazing price! people buy really expensive glycolic acids that sometimes have too many unnecessary ingredients that irritate the skin. And its such a big bottle, so even better value! can use not only as an exfoliant for the face, but to lighten hyperpigmentation on the body because its such a big bottle at cheap price, so you dont need to worry about wasting money ;) it's also great on your underarms instead of deodorant, as well as to lighten the hyperpigmentation there. ive heard people saying they've used it on their scalp but I can't review it on that as I haven't tried. But I will constantly repurchase as has ... Moreso so so good! the price point is amazing! there are so many acids on the market but nothing can beat this simple but effective formula at such an amazing price! people buy really expensive glycolic acids that sometimes have too many unnecessary ingredients that irritate the skin. And its such a big bottle, so even better value! can use not only as an exfoliant for the face, but to lighten hyperpigmentation on the body because its such a big bottle at cheap price, so you dont need to worry about wasting money ;) it's also great on your underarms instead of deodorant, as well as to lighten the hyperpigmentation there. ive heard people saying they've used it on their scalp but I can't review it on that as I haven't tried. But I will constantly repurchase as has lightened hyperpigmentation very well, as well as cleared dark spots from acne and bacne when I was younger, and will continue to use to lighten dark spots from any break outs. My face feels so nice and smooth and glowing when I wake up the next day. Miracle product!