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The Ordinary.

Glycolic Acid (7%) Exfoliating Toner

Last verified: April 10, 2026

  • Aqua (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

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Glycolic Acid (7%) Exfoliating Toner by The Ordinary. has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

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