The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner, Brightening Built Into the Cleanse - Fashnito
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Exfoliating Toner The AHA toner that works because the pH was engineered to match.
Most glycolic acid toners pick a concentration and hope. This one was built around specific chemistry: glycolic acid has a pKa of 3.6. The formula's pH is also 3.6. When an acid's pH matches its pKa, roughly half the molecules are in their active state at any moment — the point of maximum exfoliating efficacy before acidity tips into irritation. This is why the 7% here feels smoother than cheaper 7% formulas that skipped the buffer calibration.
Around that core: a triple flower-water base (Rose + Cornflower + Aloe), Panax Ginseng adaptogen, Tasmanian Pepperberry anti-inflammatory, an unusual NMF simulation (12 amino acids + PCA, urea, natural sugars), and Hexyl Nicotinate — a vasodilating B3 ester most listings don't mention.
Always wear SPF. Not for sensitive skin.
📦 240ml (also 100ml) | Made in Canada | 100% Authentic | Fast GCC shipping to UAE, Kuwait & worldwide from Fashnito.
Why pH 3.6 = pKa 3.6 Matters
Glycolic acid exists in two forms: protonated (active, exfoliates) and deprotonated (inactive salt). At the pKa, the ratio is 50:50. Formulate below it and you get stinging; above and the acid barely works. Triethanolamine + Aminomethyl Propanol buffer the formula to hit the sweet spot — why this out-performs higher-percentage glycolics that skipped the math.
Glycolic has the smallest molecular weight of the AHAs — penetrates faster than lactic or mandelic, ideal for dissolving dead-cell bonds, refining texture, and targeting dark spots, fine lines, and uneven tone.
The NMF Simulation
Natural Moisturising Factor is the water-binding complex skin produces internally. Acid exfoliation depletes it. This formula replaces it directly:
🧬 12 free amino acids — Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine 💧 PCA + Sodium PCA + Sodium Lactate + Urea — core osmolytes that hold water in the stratum corneum 🍯 Fructose + Glucose + Sucrose — natural sugar humectants
Skin that's exfoliated but not dehydrated — why this is tolerated daily by people who can't handle stronger peels.
The Triple Flower-Water Base
🌹 Rose (Rosa Damascena) Water — anti-inflammatory, tones pores 🌸 Cornflower (Centaurea Cyanus) Water — rarely seen elsewhere; calms acid-stressed skin, depuffs eyes 🌿 Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water — base hydrator; cools during acid activity
Botanicals Most Listings Skip
🌿 Panax Ginseng Root — Korean adaptogen; antioxidant, supports microcirculation; bridges this with K-beauty routines 🌶️ Tasmannia Lanceolata (Tasmanian Pepperberry) — contains polygodial, a natural anti-inflammatory that reduces the tingle AHAs typically cause. Colour varies seasonally — normal. 💉 Hexyl Nicotinate — lipid-soluble niacin ester; mildly vasodilating, enhances active bioavailability. Rarely called out anywhere.
For You If…
✔ Dull skin, uneven tone, visible texture, blackheads, post-acne marks ✔ You want a daily-use AHA, not a weekly peel ✔ GCC UV Index regularly hits 10–12+ — gentle enough to build into daily SPF discipline ✔ You want K-beauty essences and serums layered on a freshly resurfaced canvas ✔ Acne-prone skin with congestion but can't tolerate BHA
How to Use (PM only)
- After cleansing, apply to cotton pad or hand
- Sweep gently across face and neck — avoid eye area
- Do not rinse. Follow with essence, serum, moisturizer
- AM: SPF is non-negotiable — AHAs raise photosensitivity for up to a week
Starter: 2–3 nights/week, building to nightly.
⚠️ Do NOT combine in same routine with retinoids, other direct acids, pure Vitamin C, strong peptides, or VT Reedle Shot 100/300/700. Alternate days.
Bonus: Can be applied to dry scalp 2–3×/week as a rebalancing treatment.
Full Ingredients: Water, Glycolic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Triethanolamine, Aminomethyl Propanol, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Aspartic Acid, Alanine, Glycine, Serine, Valine, Isoleucine, Proline, Threonine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Glutamic Acid, Arginine, PCA, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Fructose, Glucose, Sucrose, Urea, Hexyl Nicotinate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Gellan Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Hexylene Glycol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
Alcohol-Free | Oil-Free | Silicone-Free | Gluten-Free | Vegan | Cruelty-Free
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Last Updated: February 2026
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Last Updated: February 2026
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IFZA Properties, Dubai Silicon Oasis
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United Arab Emirates
Phone: +971-555021183
Email: info@fashnito.com
Business Hours:
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