The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner

Name: The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner
Brand: The Ordinary

Available in 100ml, 240ml

Quick Summary

Best forNot stated by the brand

Worth notingNo fragrance listed

Key ingredientsGlycolic Acid, Ginseng, Aloe Vera

OverallGlycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner is a toner from The Ordinary built around glycolic acid (exfoliating), ginseng (antioxidant) and aloe vera (soothing). No fragrance is listed in its ingredients. Because it contains an exfoliating acid, wear sunscreen during the day.

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Ingredient Analysis

41 of 42 ingredients identifiedNo fragrance listed

Key ingredients

Glycolic Acid Ginseng Aloe Vera

Full ingredient list (42) — tap a highlighted ingredient to learn more

Aqua (Water) Solvent & base Generally gentle
Glycolic Acid Exfoliant & resurfacing Sensitive skin caution
Rosa Damascena Flower Water Plant extracts Generally gentle
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water Plant extracts Generally gentle
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water Soothing & hydrating botanical Generally gentle
Propanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Glycerin Humectant & moisturiser Generally gentle
Triethanolamine pH adjuster All skin types
Aminomethyl Propanol pH adjuster All skin types
Panax Ginseng Root Extract Antioxidant & revitalising Generally gentle

Show the other 32 ingredients · 1 with a caution note

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract Plant extracts Generally gentle
Aspartic Acid Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Alanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Glycine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Serine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Valine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Isoleucine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Proline Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Threonine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Histidine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Phenylalanine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Glutamic Acid Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
Arginine Hydration & barrier support Generally gentle
PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Sodium PCA Humectant (skin's own NMF) Generally gentle
Sodium Lactate Gentle AHA exfoliant Sensitive skin caution
Fructose Humectant Generally gentle
Glucose Humectant sugar Generally gentle
Sucrose Humectant Generally gentle
Urea Humectant & skin softener Generally gentle
Hexyl Nicotinate
Dextrin Emollient & skin softener Generally gentle
Citric Acid pH adjuster All skin types
Polysorbate 20 Emulsifier & solubiliser All skin types
Gellan Gum Natural thickener Generally gentle
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate Chelator & stabiliser All skin types
Sodium Chloride Thickener & texture aid All skin types
Hexylene Glycol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Potassium Sorbate Preservative All skin types
Sodium Benzoate Preservative All skin types
1,2-Hexanediol Humectant & solvent All skin types
Caprylyl Glycol Humectant & preservative booster Generally gentle

Ingredients from the Boots.com listing, checked 19 Oct 2026, in INCI order. Brands reformulate, so check the pack if you react to an ingredient. Highlighted ingredients link to our guide. Informational only — not medical advice.

Common questions

Is The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner fragrance-free?

Yes. No fragrance, essential oils or fragrance allergens are listed in its ingredients.

Does The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner contain alcohol?

No drying alcohol (alcohol denat. or ethanol) is listed.

Is The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner safe for fungal acne?

It contains one ingredient that fungal-acne (Malassezia) guides usually avoid: polysorbates (polysorbate 20). How much it matters depends on the amount and the rest of the formula. The evidence comes mainly from lab studies of yeast growth, and fungal acne needs a diagnosis from a GP or dermatologist.