Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Exfoliating Dark Spot Toner with Glycolic & Lactic Acid
by Ole Henriksen · skin_care
Editor's Take
Ole Henriksen gets the dark-spot brief right with serious acid placement, but fragrance makes an already assertive toner less considerate than it should be.
Four-pillar formula scores
- Efficacy: 8.8 / 10
- Modern Tech: 6.5 / 10
- Clean Beauty: 5.3 / 10
- Sustainability: 7.8 / 10
The Verdict
Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid lead a potent exfoliating blend, while licorice root extract adds credible brightening support. Phytic Acid and careful buffering make the formula more considered than a basic acid toner. The trade-off is irritation potential from witch hazel, fragrance, Citral, Limonene, and Linalool in a leave-on treatment. Strong for experienced acid users targeting discoloration and rough texture, but sensitive skin deserves a gentler option.
Full INCI list
Water, Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Fragrance, Phytic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract, Benzoic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool