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Last updated on July 18, 2023. Published on February 25, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 22 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, 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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Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 42 ingredients
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide 35 ingredients
Alcohol Free
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Silicon Free
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Fragrance Free
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
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Oil Free
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
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EU Allergen Free
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Vegan
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Cruelty Free
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Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Not Malassezia Safe
Ingredients in this product that are not malassezia safe:
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 42 ingredients
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide 35 ingredients
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 42 ingredients
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide 35 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Centaurea Cyanus Flower Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water • Propanediol • Glycerin • Triethanolamine • Aminomethyl Propanol • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract • Aspartic Acid • Alanine • Glycine • Serine • Valine • Isoleucine • Proline • Threonine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Glutamic Acid • Arginine • PCA • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Fructose • Glucose • Sucrose • Urea • Hexyl Nicotinate • Dextrin • Citric Acid • Polysorbate 20 • Gellan Gum • Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate • Sodium Chloride • Hexylene Glycol • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Benzoate • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol
Water • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Propanediol • C12-13 Pareth-9 • Niacinamide • Rosa Damascena Flower Water • Phenethyl Alcohol • Inulin • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract • Panthenol • Caprylyl Glycol • Hydroxyethylcellulose • Potassium Sorbate • Sodium Hyaluronate • Eleutherococcus Senticosus Root Extract • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Powder • Sodium PCA • Sodium Lactate • Fructose • Arginine • Aspartic Acid • Hamamelis Virginiana Extract • PCA • Pentylene Glycol • Glycine • Alanine • Serine • Valine • Proline • Threonine • Isoleucine • Histidine • Phenylalanine • Ascorbyl Palmitate
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 1.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 1.
Glycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with research to back up its benefits. Its main role is to peel the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and look more even.
Glycolic Acid has shown to boost collage production, a protein that helps skin stay firm. Overall, Glycolic Acid helps with improving uneven tone, rough patches of skin, fine lines, wrinkles, and sun damage. It also increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When applying Glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging. The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 2.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 2.
Rosa Damascena Flower Water comes from the Damask rose. It is a dilluted version of the Rose Essential oil.
The Damask Roses' petals have been found to help sooth skin. The petals also contain antioxidant compounds.
Antioxidants help fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Antioxidants help stabilize free-radicals by donating extra electrons. This may help reduce the signs of aging.
The fragrance of Rosa Damascena Flower Water may be used for masking. Masking ingredients are used to obscure or block properties of other ingredients. They are commonly used to block the scent of a product.
Learn more about Rosa Damascena Flower WaterThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 3.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 7.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
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.
Learn more about PropanediolThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 6.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 7.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 3.
Aspartic Acid is an amino acid that our bodies produce naturally. It is an antioxidant.
Our body uses Aspartic Acid to help build collagen and elastin. It also plays a role in hydrating skin.
Antioxidants help mitigate damage from free-radical molecules. These are molecules that originate from external sources such as pollution, cigarette smoke, or the sun.
Learn more about Aspartic AcidThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 12.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 22.
Alanine is an amino acid and is already found in the human body.
Alanine has antioxidant properties and can help with anti-aging.
Alanine is used by fibrous proteins such as collagen, elastin, and keratin. These three help make a strong skin barrier. Having a healthy skin barrier leads to more plump and youthful skin.
Learn more about AlanineThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 13.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 27.
Glycine is an amino acid that helps build proteins. It is already present in our skin as our bodies produce them naturally.
Glycine helps keep skin hydrated and reduce signs of aging. Amino acids help transport moisture throughout our skin; glycine already plays a role in helping keep our skin moisturized.
As collagen is made up of glycine and other amino acids, it is believed Glycine may help our skin produce more collagen. Collagen helps keep skin plump and firm.
Learn more about GlycineThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 14.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 26.
Serine is an amino acid naturally found in our body. Our bodies use amino acids to create protein.
Amino-acids help give keep our skin hydrated. They play an important role in the skin barrier, which keeps the skin plump and firm.
Serine is a non-essential amino acid, meaning we don't need to obtain it from eating foods.
Learn more about SerineThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 15.
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We don't have a description for Valine.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 16.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 29.
We don't have a description for Isoleucine.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 17.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 32.
Proline is an amino-acid. It helps moisturize the skin and plays an important role in creating proteins.
Proline is one of the building blocks for producing collagen. As we age, our bodies produce less collagen. Collagen helps the skin look plump and firm.
In medicine, proline is used as an osmoprotectant. This means it helps prevent oxidative degradation in other drugs.
Our bodies are able to produce proline naturally, but certain conditions may inhibit this production. In that case, proline can be obtained from eating egg whites, soy protein, dairy products, asparagus, mushrooms, and seaweed.
Learn more about ProlineThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 18.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 30.
Threonine is an amino-acid. It helps hydrate the skin and has antioxidant benefits.
Threonine is vital for creating collagen and elastin. Collagen and elastin support youthful and firm skin. Our bodies decrease collagen production naturally with age.
Humans are not able to create threonine and must get it through eating foods such as fish, lentils, poultry, sesame seeds, and more.
Learn more about ThreonineThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 19.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 31.
We don't have a description for Histidine.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 20.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 33.
Phenylalanine is an amino acid. It is a skin soothing and hydrating ingredient. Amino acids play a crucial role in wound healing and skin hydration.
Phenylalanine is also used to help even out skin tone due to its ability to disrupt the melanin production process.
Two structures of phenylalanine exist: L-phenylalanine and D-phenylalanine. L-phenylalanine is essential, this means our bodies cannot produce it naturally and we must get it from foods. Our bodies convert D-phenylalanine to neurotransmitters, and D-phenylalanine is found in our bodies naturally.
Some foods that contain L-phenylalanine include eggs, soybeans, beef, milk.
Learn more about PhenylalanineThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 21.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 34.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 23.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 21.
PCA is derived from amino acids and is naturally found in our skin's barrier.
As a humectant, PCA helps draw and hold moisture to the skin. Studies show it is effective at helping the skin stay hydrated long-term.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 24.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 24.
Sodium PCA is the sodium salt of pyroglutamic acid and is naturally occurring on human skin.
The PCA stands for pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, a natural amino acid derivative.
Sodium PCA is a has conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and humectant properties. Humectants help hydrate your skin by drawing moisture from the air. This helps keep your skin moisturized.
Learn more about Sodium PCAThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 25.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 18.
Sodium Lactate is the sodium salt of lactic acid, an AHA. It is a humectant and used to adjust the pH of a product.
Sodium Lactate is part of our skin's NMF, or natural moisturizing factor. Our NMF is essential for the hydration of our top skin layers and plasticity of skin.
It also influences our skin's natural acid mantle and pH, which protects our skin from harmful bacteria.
Our NMF is formed from amino acids, lactic acid, sugars, minerals, peptides, and electrolytes. As we age, our NMF naturally depletes. Other sources of NMF depletion include harsh and drying ingredients such as denatured alcohol. Sodium lactate can help replenish our NMF, leading to more hydrated and plump skin.
High percentages of Sodium Lactate can have an exfoliating effect.
Sodium Lactate is produced from fermented sugar.
Learn more about Sodium LactateThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 26.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 19.
Fructose is fruit/plant sugar. It can be found in apples, figs, and honey.
This ingredient is a humectant. Humectants help draw moisture from the air to your skin, keeping your skin hydrated.
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 27.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 20.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 39.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 14.
Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.
It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.
Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.
This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.
Learn more about Caprylyl GlycolThe Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution contains this as ingredient number 42.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide contains this as ingredient number 12.
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 42 ingredients
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide 35 ingredients
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The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution 42 ingredients
CustardBunny
Ive used this for a whileee now.
First on my face, way too harsh so i did body only. I got lots of acne and heard nothing but "an all cure for...
Ive used this for a whileee now.
First on my face, way too harsh so i did body only. I got lots of acne and heard nothing but "an all cure for everything skinwise" lol.
Well it HURTS like a bitch. God it stings.
Absolutely no difference, if anything worse skin issues. Around the buttocks area.
Best thing that couldve happened to me? African Black Soap.
tiffchikin
Didn't do anything for me
I wanted to like this product so much but after finishing one and a half bottle I still didn't see a difference on my...
Didn't do anything for me
I wanted to like this product so much but after finishing one and a half bottle I still didn't see a difference on my face. Stings a little bit so I only used it 2-3 times a week.
S'he vec Glyc-Alright 7% Glycolic Acid + Ginseng + Niacinamide 35 ingredients
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