The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

240ml · AHA Exfoliant · pH 3.6 · Brightening & Resurfacing

A cult-favourite AHA exfoliating toner with 7% Glycolic Acid at pH 3.6 — gently resurfaces skin, refines texture, fades dark spots and boosts radiance with every use. The affordable skincare hero trusted by millions worldwide.

Description

The exfoliant that made great skin accessible to everyone.

Meet the globally loved The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner — a straightforward, no-frills AHA toner that delivers remarkable exfoliating results at an accessible price. Formulated with 7% Glycolic Acid at an effective pH of 3.6, this leave-on toner gently dissolves the bonds between dead skin cells on the surface, revealing fresher, smoother and more radiant skin underneath.

Regular use visibly improves skin texture, fades hyperpigmentation and dark spots, evens skin tone and leaves a natural, healthy glow — without the complexity or cost of other clinical formulas. A true staple for anyone building a results-driven skincare routine.

Why you'll love it:

• 7% Glycolic Acid at pH 3.6 — effective AHA concentration that actively exfoliates the skin surface
• Resurfaces and smooths uneven skin texture and rough patches
• Fades dark spots, post-acne marks and hyperpigmentation with consistent use
• Evens skin tone and boosts natural radiance and glow
• Lightweight toner formula — easy to incorporate into any routine
• Fragrance-free and suitable for most skin types with gradual introduction
• Exceptional value — clinical-grade exfoliation at an everyday price

Key ingredient:

• Glycolic Acid 7% (AHA) — a water-soluble alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates the skin surface, stimulates cell turnover and improves texture, tone and radiance

How to use:

• Apply to a cotton pad and sweep over a clean, dry face in the evening.
• Do not rinse. Follow with your serum and moisturiser.
• Start 2–3 times per week and build up as your skin adjusts. Always use SPF the following morning.
• Do not use with other strong acids or retinol on the same evening.

Most skin types · Use PM only · Always follow with SPF · Avoid if skin is broken or very sensitive · Clinical Formulations with Integrity