Can sensitive skin use glycolic acid?

Yes. This toner is formulated at a sensitive-skin-appropriate concentration with buffered pH. Start once a week and build gradually.

How often should I use it?

Start once a week in the evening. After two weeks move to twice a week. Most sensitive skin settles at two to three times per week.

Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner

$28.20

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Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner

$28.20

Brighter, smoother skin — one swipe at a time.

SELENE's Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner is a gentle yet effective liquid exfoliant formulated with 5% Glycolic Acid to dissolve dead skin cells, clear congestion, and reveal a more even, luminous complexion. With every use, skin appears smoother, pores look refined, and tone becomes more balanced — without the harshness of physical scrubs.

Key Ingredients:

5% Glycolic Acid — AHA that exfoliates the skin's surface to improve texture and tone
Cranberry & Lingonberry Extract — antioxidant-rich botanicals that brighten and protect
Sodium PCA & Betaine — humectants that keep skin hydrated throughout exfoliation

Best for: All skin types. Dark spots, uneven skin tone, dullness, and congested pores.

How to use: Apply a few times weekly in the evening to clean, dry skin. Follow with moisturiser. Always use SPF during the day after use. Pairs well with SELENE's Sensitive Oil-to-Milk Cleanser and Moisturising Day Cream.

Pairs well with: Bioactive Prebiotics Jelly Serum, and Gentle Cleansing Milk

FAQ

Yes, at the right concentration and frequency. This toner is formulated at a sensitive-skin-appropriate concentration with a buffered pH, making it suitable for reactive skin types when introduced gradually — start once a week and build from there.

Start once a week in the evening. After two weeks with no adverse reaction, move to twice a week. Most sensitive skin types settle at two to three times per week. Daily use is not recommended for sensitive skin.

Yes — always. Glycolic acid increases photosensitivity, making daily SPF non-negotiable when this toner is in your routine. Apply SPF every morning regardless of the weather.

Yes, but not on the same evening. Use the toner on exfoliation evenings and the Retinol Alternative Moisturiser on alternate evenings to avoid over-treating the skin barrier.