Madara Cosmetics Tónico 5% Glycolic Glow
Works for
ExfoliationGlycolic acidWorks well
“Experience a true skin glow-up with this gentle exfoliating toner.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: glycolic acid.
Evens skin toneGlycolic acidWorks well
“Powered by 5% glycolic acid and advanced, clinically studied plant exosomes that enhance the targeted delivery of encapsulated apple extract directly to skin, it promotes a more even-looking skin tone with every drop.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Glycolic acidWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Sodium pca + 5 moreWorks
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycolic acid~6–8.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
More about Glycolic acidGlycerin~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinPotassium hydroxide~2.7–4.1%
Sodium pca~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSodium levulinate~1.5–2.2%
Phenethyl alcohol~1.2–1.8%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Phospholipids~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsLactobacillus ferment lysate~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
More about Lactobacillus ferment lysateHydrolyzed hyaluronic acid~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin. A version of it is naturally present in skin
More about Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acidSodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateJuniperus communis callus extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium pca, Sodium levulinate, Phenethyl alcohol, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Sodium benzoate, Phospholipids, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, Sodium hyaluronate, Juniperus communis callus extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Madara CosmeticsTónico 5% Glycolic GlowYOUR PRODUCT | Pixiby Petra Clarity Tonic with Salicylic Acid | Good MoleculesGlycolic Exfoliating Toner | Make BeautyACID PHASE AHA Exfoliating Liquid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 62% | 60% | 57% |
| Price | — | $13.38 | $14.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Salicylic Acid | Niacinamide | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Ané Tranexamic, AHA and BHA Hydrating Acid Toner and Liquid ExfoliantTula Secret Solution Pro-Glycolic 10% Resurfacing Toner
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Glycolic acid peel therapy – a current reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 5Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Phenethyl Alcoholsemanticscholar.org
- 6Efficacy of a New Topical Nano-hyaluronic Acid in Humansncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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