My glycolic toner hasn’t touched my face in weeks. It’s too busy.
The real hack? It’s a 7% acid in a giant, $13 bottle. You’re supposed to be frugal with it.
It’s The Ordinary‘s Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution. $13 for 240ml. I bought it to exfoliate my forehead. I was bored.
De-Funk Feet
Sloughs dead skin off heels overnight. Better than a pumice stone.
Body Breakup
Prevents chest and back breakouts. Swipe post-shower.
Scalp Reset
Massage onto scalp before washing. Cuts through product gunk instantly.
Photo: Masum Rahimi / Unsplash
Glycolic Acid is the star – it dissolves the glue holding dead skin cells together. The rest of the formula is oddly soothing.
- Glycolic Acid (7%): Gentle exfoliation
- Tasmanian Pepperberry: Anti-irritant (not just for show)
- Glycerin: Hydration anchor
- Aloe Vera: Calming base
Photo: Poko Skincare / Unsplash
Water-thin. Slight tingle, smells faintly like a lab. Dries tacky for 30 seconds, then gone.
Surprise: it lightened old deodorant stains on a white tee. A press release would never admit that.
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My KP on my arms is smoother. My feet are presentable. My face? Fine. It’s not a miracle, it’s a multitool.
It’s the WD-40 of my beauty cabinet. I don’t love it for my face, but I’ll never not have a bottle.