Key Benefits
- Helps exfoliate dead skin cells.
- Helps smooth rough and uneven skin texture.
- Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone.
- Helps brighten dull-looking skin.
- Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines.
- Promotes a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion.
- Can also be used on areas of the body with rough, bumpy texture.
- The manufacturer also indicates use on the scalp to help rebalance and reduce dryness.
Key Ingredients
Glycolic Acid 7% – An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that exfoliates the skin's surface and helps improve tone and texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water – Helps condition and hydrate the skin.
Panax Ginseng Root Extract – Helps target the appearance of uneven skin tone.
Tasmanian Pepperberry Extract – Helps soothe the skin and reduce the irritation commonly associated with exfoliation.
Amino Acids – Help support skin hydration.
How to Use
- Cleanse your face and allow it to dry.
- Apply a small amount to the face and neck using your fingers or a cotton pad.
- Avoid the eye contour and direct contact with the eyes.
- Do not rinse off.
- Follow with hydrating skincare such as a serum or moisturizer.
- If you are new to glycolic acid, start 2–3 evenings per week and gradually increase as tolerated. The manufacturer indicates that it can eventually be used once daily.
- Use sunscreen every morning because AHAs can increase sensitivity to sunlight. The Ordinary recommends sun protection while using the product and for one week afterward.
Suitable Skin Types
Suitable for:
- Normal skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Dry skin that is not sensitive or compromised
- Dull-looking skin
- Rough or uneven-textured skin
- Uneven-looking skin tone