Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

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Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Average rating from 161 Ratings
4.3

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Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

4.3
from 161 Ratings

Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)

  • Low Risk
  • Moderate Risk
  • High Risk
  • Unknown
93%
5%
0%
2%

CIR Findings Breakdown

  • A - Safe as Used
  • B - Safe with Qualifications
  • C - Unsafe
  • Unknown
64%
17%
0%
19%
EWG CIR Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions Notes
1
A
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent)
1
A
Glycine
(Buffering Agent,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin-Conditioning Agent -Miscellaneous,Antistatic Agent,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent,Humectant,Skin-Conditioning Agent- Miscellaneous)
1
A
Glutamic Acid
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Antistatic Agent)
1
Rosa Damascena Flower Water
(Masking,Skin Conditioning,Skin Protecting)
1
A
Dextrin
(Absorbent,Binding Agent,Bulking Agent,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Binding,Viscosity Controlling)
4
B
Glycolic Acid
(Exfoliant,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
1
A
Valine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Masking)
1
A
Serine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Masking)
1
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent,Masking,Viscosity Controlling)
1
Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water
(Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Sucrose
(Flavoring Agent,Humectant,Skin Conditioning,Soothing)
1
A
Aspartic Acid
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Masking)
1
A
Alanine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Masking)
1
A
Arginine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Masking)
1
A
Isoleucine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent)
1
A
Panax Ginseng Root Extract
(Emollient,Hair Conditioning,Skin Protecting,Tonic)
1
Water
(Solvent)
1
A
Gellan Gum
(Emulsion Stabilising,Viscosity Increasing Agent,Film Forming,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Emollient,Humectant)
1
B
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Antistatic Agent,Skin Conditioning)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
2
A
Glycerin
(Denaturant,Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Humectant,Skin Protecting,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Perfuming,Solvent)
Good for Dry Skin
Good for Dry Skin
1
A
Threonine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Hair Waving Or Straightening)
1
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
(Chelating Agent)
1
A
Phenylalanine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
1
Propanediol
(Solvent,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Viscosity Controlling)
1
A
Proline
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning)
1
A
Fructose
(Flavoring Agent,Humectant)
1
Hexyl Nicotinate
(Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Emollient)
1
A
Hexylene Glycol
(Fragrance,Solvent,Viscosity Decreasing Agent,Emulsifying,Perfuming,Skin Conditioning,Surfactant)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
A
Histidine
(Fragrance,Hair Conditioning,Skin Conditioning,Antistatic Agent,Humectant)
2
A
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent,Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent,Masking)
Anti-Aging
Anti-Aging
Bad for Sensitive Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
3
B
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent,Exfoliant,Humectant,Keratolytic)
3
A
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance,Preservative,Anticorrosive,Masking)
3
A
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster,Buffering Agent)
3
A
Urea
(Buffering Agent,Humectant,Antistatic Agent,Skin Conditioning)
3
A
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance,Preservative)
3
B
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying,Surfactant)
Fungal Acne
Fungal Acne Trigger
3
B
PCA
(Humectant,Moisturising)
5
B
Triethanolamine
(Fragrance,Ph Adjuster,Emulsifying,Surfactant,Buffering Agent,Masking)
comedogenic2
Comedogenic Rating (2)
1
3
B
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
(Masking)
Good for Sensitive Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning)
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