Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Exfoliation
- Anti-aging
- Evens skin tone
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Key actives
Product Summary
"OleHenriksen - Glow2OH™ Dark Spot Toner" is effective for: Exfoliation, Anti-aging and Evens skin tone
Ingredient callouts
- Exfoliating acids in a high total concentration (lactic acid 0.35% - 0.80%, glycolic acid 0.55% - 1.30%, lactic acid 5.00% - 7.50% and glycolic acid 22.00% - 34.00%). This is a strong peel. It removes the top layer of the dead skin cells, revealing a "fresher" skin. It can also have an anti-aging effect and stimulate collagen production in a long-run. But we recommend to use this product with caution to avoid over-exfoliation (no more than 1-2x a week). Over-exfoliation can seriously damage your skin barrier and lead to sensitivity and even trigger pigmentation issues.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "OleHenriksen" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 18.99$ up to 40.00$ in the United States, from 24.00CA$ up to 54.00CA$ in Canada, from 45.00A$ up to 52.36A$ in Australia, from 25.00£ up to 33.19£ in the United Kingdom, for 130.00HK$ in Hong Kong and for 51.00NZ$ in New Zealand.
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Works for
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
What it does This powerhouse face toner targets dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles, and brightens and smoothens the texture of your skin.
Source: Sephora Hong Kong
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains glycolic acid.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: lactic 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.
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
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Glow 2OH™ Dark Spot Toner
Source: From product name
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: glycolic acid, lactic acid
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually can help even out the skin tone: glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
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.
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
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
A plant extract that can help lighten the skin and calm down inflammation. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
What else you need to know High-potency AHAs (Glycolic Acid & Lactic Acid) Even skin tone and texture, help reduce the appearance of dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles Witch Hazel Water A natural distillate of the witch hazel tree, known to be a natural astringent to help brighten and refine skin Lemon, Sugar Cane & Licorice Help soothe and condition skin
Source: Sephora AU
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, lactic acid.
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
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.
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Ingredient list view
Glycolic acid, Lactic acid, Hamamelis virginiana water, Citrus limon peel oil, Sucrose, Unknown, Glycyrrhiza glabra root, Chamomilla recutita extract, Santalum album extract, Water, Glycolic acid, Hamamelis virginiana water, Lactic acid, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Phytic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, Saccharum officinarum extract, Santalum album extract, Benzoic acid, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
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