Mario Badescu
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Mario Badescu's Glycolic Acid Toner is an anti-aging toner with Glycolic Acid, Grapefruit, and Aloe. This toner is alcohol-free mild resurfacing, exfoliating toner that brightens and balances skin post-cleanse.
Alcohol-freeMild resurfacing, exfoliating tonerBrightens and balances skin post-cleanseHelps refine the look of pores and diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tonePromotes a more radiant and even, youthful-looking complexionItem 2210021How To UseTwice daily after cleansing, apply to skin with a cotton ball or pad. Wipe in sweeping, outward motions until the cotton comes up clean. Avoid eye area. If product gets into eyes, rinse well with water.Not recommended for use with topical prescriptions, acne-erupted, or sensitive skin. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse well with water. If irritation develops and persists, discontinue use. Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.IngredientsAqua (Water, Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzophenone-4, Methylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-8, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene,
Mario Badescu's Glycolic Acid Toner is an anti-aging toner with Glycolic Acid, Grapefruit, and Aloe. This toner is alcohol-free mild resurfacing, exfoliating toner that brightens and balances skin post-cleanse.DetailsBenefitsAlcohol-freeMild resurfacing, exfoliating tonerBrightens and balances skin post-cleanseHelps refine the look of pores and diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tonePromotes a more radiant and even, youthful-looking complexionItem 2210021How To UseTwice daily after cleansing, apply to skin with a cotton ball or pad. Wipe in sweeping, outward motions until the cotton comes up clean. Avoid eye area. If product gets into eyes, rinse well with water.Not recommended for use with topical prescriptions, acne-erupted, or sensitive skin. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse well with water. If irritation develops and persists, discontinue use. Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.IngredientsAqua (Water, Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzophenone-4, Methyl
Twice daily after cleansing, apply to skin with a cotton ball or pad. Wipe in sweeping, outward motions until the cotton comes up clean. Avoid eye area. If product gets into eyes, rinse well with water.Not recommended for use with topical prescriptions, acne-erupted, or sensitive skin. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse well with water. If irritation develops and persists, discontinue use. Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.IngredientsAqua (Water, Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzophenone-4, Methylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-8, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 42090 (Blue 1), CI 45410 (Red 28), CI 19140 (Yellow 5)Shipping & Coupon RestrictionsThis brand is excluded from most Ulta Beauty coupons.See brand eligibility detailsHow can I help?Get recommendations, ask questions, and find what you're looking f
BenefitsAlcohol-freeMild resurfacing, exfoliating tonerBrightens and balances skin post-cleanseHelps refine the look of pores and diminish the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tonePromotes a more radiant and even, youthful-looking complexionItem 2210021How To UseTwice daily after cleansing, apply to skin with a cotton ball or pad. Wipe in sweeping, outward motions until the cotton comes up clean. Avoid eye area. If product gets into eyes, rinse well with water.Not recommended for use with topical prescriptions, acne-erupted, or sensitive skin. Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse well with water. If irritation develops and persists, discontinue use. Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.IngredientsAqua (Water, Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzophenone-4, Methylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-8, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, L
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Aqua (Water, Eau), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Propylene Glycol, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Diazolidinyl Urea, Benzophenone-4, Methylparaben, Parfum (Fragrance), PEG-8, Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylparaben, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Benzyl Alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, CI 42090 (Blue 1), CI 45410 (Red 28), CI 19140 (Yellow 5)
37 studies on 13of this product’s ingredients. These study the ingredient, not this product.
Scientific Reports, 2025 · meta-analysis
Network meta-analysis (23 RCTs, 3,905 participants) of topical photoaging treatments ranked glycolic acid highest for reducing skin roughness (ahead of retinol and tretinoin), reflecting its exfoliating/desquamating action; however glycolic acid carried a higher adverse-event risk than topical retinoids.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2001 · n=48 · rct
Vehicle-controlled in vivo study: forearm skin treated with 20% glycolic acid lotion twice daily for 3 months showed significantly increased epidermal and dermal hyaluronic acid and type I collagen gene expression (mRNA) versus vehicle, indicating glycolic-acid-induced extracellular matrix remodeling of human skin.
Journal of Dermatological Science, 2009 · n=40 · rctNegative finding
Government (FDA)-sponsored study (n=14): daily topical glycolic acid 10% for 3.5 weeks increased the sensitivity of human skin to simulated solar radiation, raising UV-induced erythema, DNA damage, and sunburn cell formation; salicylic acid 2% caused no significant change. Supports diligent sun protection when using glycolic acid.
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