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Indy Beauty Superfood Hydrating Toner Versus The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Toner

Swedish Brand

Canadian Brand

Updated on June 09, 2025

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain AHA

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Ingredient Info

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Indy Beauty Superfood Hydrating Toner 33 ingredients

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 42 ingredients

What's inside (and what isn't)

At a glance

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Indy Beauty Superfood Hydrating Toner 33 ingredients

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 42 ingredients

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products

Superfood Hydrating Toner

Water

Skin Conditioning

Propanediol

Solvent

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

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Polyglutamic Acid

Skin Conditioning

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Betaine

Xylitylglucoside

Xylitol

Panthenol

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Anhydroxylitol

Humectant

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Emulsion Stabilising

Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Cleansing

Butylene Glycol

Humectant

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Ethylhexylglycerin

Glucose

Citric Acid

Pantolactone

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Centella Asiatica Extract

Cleansing

Inonotus Obliquus Extract

Skin Conditioning

Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract

Astringent

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Bleaching

Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract

Antioxidant

Rhaponticum Carthamoides Root Extract

Skin Conditioning

Rhodiola Rosea Extract

Emollient

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Antimicrobial

Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract

Astringent

Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract

Sodium Benzoate

Maltodextrin

Lactic Acid

Caramel

Phenoxyethanol

Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Water

Skin Conditioning

Glycolic Acid

Buffering

Rosa Damascena Flower Water

Masking

Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water

Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water

Masking

Propanediol

Solvent

Glycerin

Humectant

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Triethanolamine

Buffering

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Aminomethyl Propanol

Buffering

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient

Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract

Aspartic Acid

Alanine

Glycine

Serine

Valine

Isoleucine

Proline

Threonine

Histidine

Phenylalanine

Glutamic Acid

Arginine

PCA

Sodium PCA

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Sodium Lactate

Fructose

Glucose

Sucrose

Urea

Hexyl Nicotinate

Dextrin

Citric Acid

Polysorbate 20

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Gellan Gum

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Sodium Chloride

Hexylene Glycol

Potassium Sorbate

Sodium Benzoate

1,2-Hexanediol

Caprylyl Glycol

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Citric Acid

Masking, Buffering

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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Glucose

Humectant

Glucose is a simple sugar and is the most important source of energy in all organisms.

In skincare, glucose is used to hydrate the skin. It also acts as a prebiotic for our natural biome.

Glucose is hydrating due to its humectant property. As a humectant, glucose draws moisture from the air and from deeper levels in the skin.

Our skin contains many sugars that act as prebiotics and help strengthen our natural microbiome. Having a healthy microbiome helps protect our skin from harmful bacteria and other contaminants.

Studies show glucose may help with fading discoloration and pigmentation. This is because our skin metabolizes glucose into lactic acid. Lactic acid is an AHA that helps exfoliate the top layer of skin.

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Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying

Polysorbate 20 is made by combining ethoxylation of sorbitan, ethylene oxide, and lauric acid. It is a mild cleansing agent, surfactant, and emulsifier.

As a surfactant, it helps collect dirt and oils for washing. Emulsifiers prevent oils and water from separating.

Polysorbate 20 also adds scent to a product. Since it is made using sorbitol, it has a sweet scent. Sorbitol can also be found in fruits such as apples and peaches.

The lauric acid used to create Polysorbate 20 is often derived from coconuts.

Polysorbate 20 may not be fungal acne safe.

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Propanediol

Solvent

Propanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.

It’s often used to:

Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.

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Sodium Benzoate

Masking, Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.

So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

Learn more about Water