Key ingredients
4.5/5
Glycolic acid 5% is the main active in this exfoliating toner.
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Glow Tonic 5% Glycolic Acid
$25.75
The Glow Tonic lane. Milder glycolic percentage than Ordinary 7% for many routines.
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The Edyt Score
4.5 / 5.0
Targets
4.2/5
This exfoliating toner is a 5% glycolic.
Formula standards
4.5/5
The formula is a 5% glycolic.
The verdict
The Glow Tonic lane.
Compare against similar products
Side-by-side vs 6 near substitutes (Paula's Choice, The Ordinary, COSRX, Naturium, PanOxyl, and SOME BY MI) — best for, key actives, texture, skin fit, Edyt score, and notes. Swipe sideways to compare.
| Pick | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Everyday glow exfoliation | Clogged pores and texture | Brightness and texture | Mild multi-acid nights | 2% BHA alternative | Acne-prone texture | Multi-acid texture nights |
| Key actives | Glycolic acid 5% | Salicylic acid 2% | Glycolic acid 7% | AHA + BHA | Salicylic acid 2% | Salicylic acid 2% | AHA + BHA + PHA |
| Texture | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner | Exfoliating toner |
| Skin fit | Normal combination | Oily combination | Normal resilient | Combination | Oily combination | Acne-prone | Combination acne-prone |
| Edyt score Methodology: The Edyt Score reflects ingredient profiles, concentration, and formulation standards. It is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews. | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Notes | 5% glycolic · Glow Tonic | 2% BHA · Leave-on | 7% glycolic · Budget | AHA/BHA · Milder | 2% BHA · Alt lane | 2% SA · Acne brand | AHA BHA PHA · K-beauty |
| $ / size | $25.75 | $29.60 | $13.50 | $14.97 | $18.99 | $6.49 | $16.80 |
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FAQ
Who is Glow Tonic 5% Glycolic Acid best for?
The Glow Tonic lane. Milder glycolic percentage than Ordinary 7% for many routines.
How did Edyt Beauty score this exfoliating toner?
Edyt Beauty rates Glow Tonic 5% Glycolic Acid 4.5 out of 5 from the ingredient list, who it is for, and how the formula is built. That is separate from crowd-sourced user reviews.
How does it compare to similar products?
The compare table above stacks Glow Tonic 5% Glycolic Acid against near substitutes for the same shopping job, including picks from Paula's Choice, The Ordinary, COSRX, Naturium, PanOxyl, and SOME BY MI. For more from the same brand, see More from Pixi below.
Where can I buy it?
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