Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

The Ordinary

Toner
exfoliating

Fact vs. Fiction

100 Very High Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients: 3 of 3
Ingredients Matched: 12 of 43
It helps to remove dead skin cells, revealing a smoother, more even texture
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
(Match: 0.68, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Polyglutamic Acid
(Match: 0.62, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Urea
(Match: 0.62, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Ginseng
(Match: 0.55, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Green Tea
Functions: soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed: irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Polyglutamic Acid
Functions: hydration
Concerns Addressed: dryness, dehydration, flakiness
Urea
Functions: hydration, natural moisturizing factor
Ginseng
Functions: anti-aging
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss
View Other Matched Ingredients (8)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Glycolic Acid
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.15 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.49 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.37 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.43 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
A daily glycolic acid toner that smooths skin texture, evens tone, and enhances luminosity
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycolic Acid
(Match: 0.58, Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Polyglutamic Acid
(Match: 0.58, Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Glycolic Acid
Functions: exfoliation
Polyglutamic Acid
Functions: hydration
Concerns Addressed: dryness, dehydration, flakiness
View Other Matched Ingredients (10)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.44 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.27 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ginseng
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.18 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Urea
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.36 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.27 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.31 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.40 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Regular use of this glycolic acid toner promotes the appearance of more luminous and radiant skin while reducing the visibility of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Ginseng
(Match: 0.67, Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
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Ginseng
Functions: anti-aging
Concerns Addressed: fine lines, wrinkles, loss of firmness, elasticity loss
View Other Matched Ingredients (11)

The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:

Green Tea
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycolic Acid
Match score: 0.22 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Polyglutamic Acid
Match score: 0.15 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Zinc
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Botanical Extract, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Sodium Pca
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Urea
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.13 (Type: Active Ingredient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hexylene Glycol
Match score: 0.06 (Type: Humectant, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.13 (Type: Peptide, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.10 (Type: Emollient, Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim

This analysis evaluates product claims based on ingredients and known scientific evidence. Last updated:

Ingredients

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

Product Specifications

  • Product Preferences alcohol-free,eu-allergen free,fragrance-free,oil-free,paraben-free,silicon-free,sulfate-free,cruelty-free,reef-safe,vegan
  • Awards Women's Health Skincare Awards 2022

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