Radiance, fewer breakouts, faded acne marks and skin like a smooth criminal? Count me in. Show
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution might be a beauty community favourite, but does it really live up to its cult status and bold claims? Well, I’ve tried it out so you don’t have to – here’s my complete The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toner review! But first things first… What is glycolic acid, anyway?Glycolic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid – or AHA for short. It’s derived from sugar cane. Yep. Sugar. Anyway, glycolic acid speeds up cell turnover, which means your skin will shed those crusty old dead skin cells way quicker than it would on its own. The result? Exfoliation without all the irritation that comes from scrubbing your face with the likes of St Ives (if you know, you know), as well as revived, smooth skin and a whole lotta glow. Bonus points? Glycolic acid even stimulates the skin to make more collagen. That’s the stuff that makes your skin look firm and plump – but you produce less as you get older, so glycolic acid can help to keep the ball rollin’. In other words, pass me the glycolic acid. Now. The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toning Solution reviewJust in case you don’t want to read the whole review, here’s my thoughts summed up in a few sentences. I like this product. It’s super easy to use. It seems to reduce the blackheads on my nose. And it leaves my skin noticeably glowier come morning. All for under a tenner. Would I say it’s done much for my acne? A little, but for me, it’s not exactly an acne cure. Those pesky hormonal breakouts are still there (lucky me)! For that reason, I don’t use this as an acne treatment per se, but as a skin-smoothing, acne-mark-fading glow tonic. Plus points (and life hack) it works really bloody well on my body – and even my feet – too. More on that later! Key product benefits & claimsProduct: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution Key benefits & claims: This 7% toning solution offers mild exfoliation for improved skin radiance and visible clarity.
pH: Approximately 3.6. Suitable for: All skin types – except very sensitive Price: £8 The consistencyThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid is super thin and watery in consistency. It’s literally like pouring pure water on a cotton pad – the only difference being that the Glycolic Acid is slightly yellow (it reminds me of apple juice) in colour. It comes with a plastic nozzle dispenser, which helps in regulating the flow of the product so you don’t end up spilling it everywhere.
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