Glossier

Solution.

About this product

A gentle chemical exfoliant toner formulated with polyhydroxy acid (PHA) designed for mild exfoliation.

Full ingredients

Salicylic Acid (0.5%), Aqua/Water/Eau, Sodium Hydroxide, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Magnesium Chloride, Glycereth-7 Trimethyl Ether, Niacinamide, Betaine, Inositol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Phytic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Peg-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum/Fragrance, Peg-8, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Acetic Acid, Potassium Hydroxide

Guru Score

75%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

2Gurus

1Yay

1Mixed

0Nay

What they liked

Mild, gentle chemical exfoliant
Beautiful shiny pink packaging

What they flagged

Contains fragrance
Expensive for a toner

What the gurus are saying

This gentle PHA toner earns strong appreciation for combining mild exfoliation with all-natural fragrance formulated so it won't irritate skin. At $30, it lands on the pricier side for toners, but reviewers feel the thoughtful formula and beautiful shiny packaging make the investment worthwhile.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take January 2024

Type

Liquid

Key actives

Niacinamide Salicylic acid (BHA)AHA

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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James Welsh

1.58M subs

✓Mixed

"We added an amount of all-natural fragrance to solution. This was about their chemical exfoliant. Basically saying it was low enough to not really have any irritating levels on skin."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Yay

"I will say I love this product. This is an excellent toner. It's a little expensive, it's closer to 30 bucks, but it doesn't actually break the bank. This is a PHA very mild gentle exfoliating toner in a beautiful shiny pink package."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide has evidence behind it for redness, uneven tone and supporting the skin barrier, and it is usually well tolerated even by skin that reacts to most things.

Source: DermNet

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Glossier Solution?

A gentle chemical exfoliant toner formulated with polyhydroxy acid (PHA) designed for mild exfoliation.

Is Glossier Solution worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 75%.

What is Glossier Solution's Guru Score?

Glossier Solution holds a Guru Score of 75%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.