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Up until recently, aliquid exfoliating tonerwas never on my radar.

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Byrdie / Khera Alexander

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The brand creates unique, affordable skincare products.

I use a prescription retinol treatment every three days as well.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner

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Board Certified dermatologist and educator at the Yale School of Medicine,Dr.

Based on her insight, this toner sounded like a good choice to me.

How to Apply: Start Slow

The Ordinary recommends using the toner in the evening.

The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution

Byrdie / Khera Alexander

Use [it] separately from retinol products to avoid irritation, she says.

I decided to save my retinol treatment andvitamin Cserum for other days in the week.

Since my skin is so sensitive, my skincare routine is incredibly simple.

It was nice to see changes in my skin with The Ordinary’s toner.

I can definitely see myself using this product once a week moving forward.

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