The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

The glycolic acid toning solution by the ordinary was my first time trying a chemical exfoliant after reading about the harmful effects of face scrubs on your skin surface. It's really easy to use and gives a mild tingling sensation when you apply. It's a great alternative to scrubs but don't expect much. It didn't really help with clogged pores and blackheads but it …Read more

I do not like this glycolic acid. I just don't think it does much, if anything at all. No difference in hyperpigmentation marks or closed comedones. It's as if I don't use anything on my face and no, I don't expect any miracles but I would want it to have some sort of effect on my skin.

+ effective at removing death skin cells and making skin smooth
+ gentle: no stinging, redness or irritation if used no more than twice a week
+ hydrating
+ no fragrance
+ affordable and easily accessable
+ large amount (240 ml)

- leaves sticky residue
- can not use it more than 2x week
- no difference in acne/ hyperpigmentation

For under $9 CAD, this toner packs a heck of a punch!

I dislike manual exfoliators, and have been wanting to try a chemical exfoliator for awhile. I love that Deciem is a Canadian made and owned brand, with good products at VERY affordable prices. This is the first product I've tried from them and I'm already stoked to try others.

This toner isn't too harsh …Read more

This product is a game changer for me. I used to use TO alpha lipoic in some rosehip oil once to twice a week (with great results) but it's too harsh to use daily. So I decided to order the glycolic toner and I am hooked. I have just finished a course of Accutane (with moderately dry skin and little sensitivity). I did have a lot of dry patches but those have disappeared with the use of this …Read more

I really wanted to love this product but it just totally didn't work for me, I found that my scars too longer to fade away and I didn't find any changes to my skin after using this product which means that it's exfoliating properties weren't working after two weeks. So disappointing as I usually love TO's products and I love advocating for such an amazing company mission …Read more

I've been using a couple of days now. There is a mild tingle upon application. I had a pimple that I had left alone, excepting washing & putting some drawing salve on it. It refused to come to a head & went away, leaving a dark mark. I have started using a few different TO products over the past week & a half. The dark mark isn't fading very well, but I have noticed that I …Read more

I saw really good review on MUA for this toner, so I was excited to try it out.
I have forgotten that this is a supposed to be an exfoliating toner, and honestly I did not see this effect, or really any noticeable effect on my skin.

To be fair, I also use a whole line of different facial products, so I would probably miss any long-term effects of this.

The one thing …Read more

This is a great chemical exfoliator. You get quite a lot of product and the price is great. I've tried much more expensive products that don't work nearly as well. This may be too strong for some. When I first started using it, it would sting and tingle. That goes away with consistent use though. I use it a few times a week.

Pros:
Effectively exfoliates
Leaves …Read more

I’m already on my third bottle of this. Each bottle lasts me for about 4-5 months, and the amount you get is A LOT.

Because this is my daily toner, for a very long time. I kind of forgot which benefits it had to my skin and thought it wasn’t doing anything anymore, so I stopped using it for a while. It was then when I saw how much this toner keeps my skin clear (as I was getting …Read more