Comparison between The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution vs. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pha+Bha Pore-Tight Toner

The Ordinary

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Glow Recipe

Watermelon Glow Pha+Bha Pore-Tight Toner

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42 Ingredients 22

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Water

Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Cactus) Extract

Glycolic Acid

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract

Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water

Glycerin

Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water

Hyaluronic Acid

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water

Gluconolactone

Propanediol

Sodium Polyglutamate

Glycerin

Betaine Salicylate

Triethanolamine

Salix Alba (White Willow) Bark Extract

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Uniqueness41 out of 42

97.6%

Uniqueness21 out of 22

95.5%

Positive Effects

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ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Yes

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Organic score

natural

14 out of 42

33%

chemical

22 out of 42

52%

natural

9 out of 22

41%

chemical

8 out of 22

36%

Concerns

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Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 5Negative: 0

Glycerin^#7Glycine^#14Sodium PCA^#25Sodium Lactate^#261,2-Hexanediol^#41

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 0

Glycolic Acid^#2

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Glycolic Acid^#2Citric Acid^#33

Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#3Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract^#12

Oily skin

Positive: 1Negative: 1

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Extract^#9Sorbitan Oleate^#19

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 0

Detailed view

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution vs. Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Pha+Bha Pore-Tight Toner

Position 1

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

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#1Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Cactus) Extract

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 2

#2Glycolic Acid

Origin: natural

Role: Buffering agent, Exfoliant

Cleansing

Exfoliating

Anti-aging

Lightening

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ B ]

Good for oily skin

Glycolic Acid is the most researched AHA with proven efficiency and it’s a super powerful component. It’s a great exfoliator, meaning it helps to remove dead skin cells preventing bacterial growth, and make your skin look fresh and smooth. It helps to remove dark spots and areas, making skin tone even. But the most serious reason for using this component is that it helps to produce collagen, which is very important for keeping your skin healthy. This is what makes Glycolic Acid so special. Pay attention, that using any AHA makes your skin more UV sensitive. It’s very important to use good sunscreen after applying AHA.

It's an exfoliator, meaning it increases UV sensitivity of your skin. That's why it's very important to use sunscreen after it.

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#2Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract

Origin: No information

Role: No information

Position 3

#3Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#3Glycerin

Origin: natural

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Hair structure improvement

Hair gloss

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

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Position 4

#4Centaurea Cyanus (Cornflower) Flower Water

Origin: No information

Role: Skin conditioning agent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#4Hyaluronic Acid

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Humectant, Moisturising, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

Softening

Anti-aging

Rejuvenation

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Position 5

#5Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Water

Origin: No information

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Masking

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

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#5Gluconolactone

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Humectant, Solvent

Antioxidants

Moisturizing

Acne fighting

Lifting

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Gluconolactone belongs to poly hydroxy acids (PHA). It’s very similar to AHAs chemically, that’s why it is usually presented as a «Next Generation AHA». It has all the benefits of AHA but it doesn’t irritate the skin. It’s a strong natural antioxidant which is as strong as Tocopherol or Ascorbic Acid.