Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Glycolic Acid Toner 10% by LAVO - Facial Astringent for Oily, Problem, & Acne Prone Skin - Face Wrinkles and Fine Lines - Contains Lactic Acid & Vitamin C - Use with Pads

Add this to your routine - you won’t be sorry!

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2018

I love LOVE LOVE this stuff! A month ago I almost had a panic attack when it showed that this toner was ‘not currently available’ - those dreaded words on Amazon! I went so far as to try to find it on eBay but thankfully you restored this product again. I would suggest to stock up 2 at a time - just in case.
Now for all the reasons you should be using this product. If you are in your 20s/30s and older you should be using this product. This product and acid toners in general help to exfoliate the skin/pores without using heavy abrasives. So you are literally exfoliating daily in a genial manner and your skin will be glowing as a result. I would say its *similar* but not exactly the same as the cult fave Biologique Recherche Lotion P50. I say similar because they both contain lactic acid and another acid like glycolic or salicylic. P50 is by far the caviar of toners in both cost and results. Recently Pixi Glow Tonic was said to be its ‘dupe’ - Pixi Glow Tonic is a 5% glycolic acid toner. I used Pixie Glow tonic and for 5% acid in a 3 oz bottle at $15, I felt as though I wasn’t getting my moneys worth. So I started to search on Amazon - found this product and right away I noticed a difference. Yes - you might want to ease into this toner if you have never used an acid before. I already started on the 5% and then moved up to this 10% and I will never go back. I have noticed not only does my skin look clear but I rarely if ever have any adult pimples/breakouts/blackheads/etc minus the slight Rosacea flare up on my nostril (don’t use this toner on places like that!) I definitely noticed a difference when I ran out of this toner and Amazon wasn’t selling it for a hot second - my skin looked dull and was all over really flaky and this was in Sept BEFORE the cold front and the heat was turned on. Once I started using this toner again - man, my skin almost did a bounce back.
If you are into anti-aging or wanting to revamp/ramp up your skin routine - this is what I would purchase. This is your helper/workhorse.
Another word to the wise - this toner (in my opinion) should be treated like a Retin A product....if you use it in the mornings (like I do), wait until its dried on your skin/apply your serums,etc. then put that sunscreen on. Always ALWAYS wear the sunscreen if you are using this/Retin A or any other skin treatments.

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dubleaNYC

Great for Sensitive, Combination Skin!

Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2015

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I've been using this product for over a week now. It doesn't dry out my skin, and it's very gentle. I'm very particular about what I apply to my skin, since it's so sensitive and acne prone. I spent a lot of time reading about the product, and reading about each ingredient on websites like "Paula's Choice" and "Good Guide." Not a single ingredient was called out as concerning or dangerous! There is a small amount of alcohol, but according to my research, it's necessary to keep the product at a nice consistency, and keep it easy to use. And in small quantities, it can actually be good (really, read about it!). So not concerned at all.

I've been using twice a day with no noticeable increase in dryness, yet the product has dramatically reduced the excess oil buildup. It doesn't dry the skin, it's balancing the skin's pH (which goes up with oils, the toner brings it down), so no worries on drying out dry skin. In addition, like any good new product, it's really pulling the junk out of my skin, making it easy to clear. As the dermatologist says, you gotta wait 3 months before deciding that a product isn't working. The breakouts you get from a new product likely mean the product is doing it's job! Be patient with the process. Yes, it's hard to do!

When applied, there's a small tingle (a good sign). Some reviewers have noted the smell. It is admittedly strong at first, but after a few applications, I don't even notice it. As someone who recently had sinus surgery, I'm definitely sensitive to smell. A friend of mine used it, and made no comments on the smell.

For those wondering why not Salicylic acid...Glycolic acid is very similar except that the molecules are much smaller, making them much more effective. Maybe an oversimplification, but that's basically it. At 10% Glycolic acid, this is an ideal strength. In toner form, the Glycol acid is more effective. Bonus points, the product contains Lactic acid as well.

Very happy with my purchase overall! LAVO has made a believer out of me. The best part? It's a fraction of the price of some designer brands, and I bet this bottle will last at least 2 months, even with twice daily applications.

Good luck with your clear skin endeavors fellow citizens!

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Jennifer

Product is great, but availability is not

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2023

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I love this toner, it works really well for me in conjunction with the rest of my skincare routine. I have a very oily T-zone that is prone to breaking out, and it's been a struggle trying to find products that help. There are plenty of products that don't make things worse, but hard to find stuff that lessens the breakouts.

The only problem with this product is that it's often unavailable for unpredictable periods of time. During the times when this product is unavailable, I've had no choice but to try other toners to see if there's one that works just as well for me. Unfortunately for me, the ones I have tried so far are not as effective as this one. If only the availability was more consistent, I would rate this 5 stars.

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Lucie La Mer

Gentle

Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2023

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The scent is wonderful. It does a great job cleaning my face even after I have washed it.

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Danosaur

Not bad, but not for me.

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2015

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I really wanted to like this glycolic acid toner, but it didn't quite work out for me. I used it every other night, for nearly two months, and didn’t notice any significant improvements. All it seemed to do was cause a temporary burning sensation and redness on my face. I also experienced some pretty bad breakouts during the time I was using this product - though I can’t say with any certainty that Lavo’s toner was the culprit, as I was also trying a new moisturizer at the time (CeraVe Facial Moisturizing Lotion PM).

This toner has some nice ingredients, not typically found in drugstore glycolic acid toners. However, it also contains SD Alcohol, which is an irritant. Granted it's low on the list of ingredients, but I would rather it not be there at all. As for the fragrance, some seem to like it while others hate it. I found it mildly offensive. The price (which appears to be increasing) is reasonable compared to similar products.

For a chemical exfoliant, I ended up switching to Acne.org’s AHA+ Glycolic Acid Moisturizer. It's gentler on my skin, has great ingredients, and is in the form of a soothing lotion - which I much prefer.

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Vonnysam

The perfect toner!

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2015

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So, I normally use a product for couple of weeks and see how it's working before I write a review. With this toner, I just had to write a review the first time using it. I hope this product is an answered prayer. I suffer with dark spots from years of acne. I've tried every thing else and nothing is fading my marks as effectively as I will want it to.

I am amazed at how effective this toner is. The first time I used it, I had to use two cotton balls for my face, that's how dirty my face was. I washed my face with my CeraVe cleanser, I soaked the cotton balls with the toner and proceeded to wipe my face... WOW! The white ball turned brown, both front and back. I used two cotton balls to get all the dirt out of my face...My face looked clean, fresh and glowing. There was some tingling but nothing I couldn't handle. I pray and hope this toner will gradually fade my spots and give me that glowing skin.

I'll update after a month.

UPDATE: 6/18/2015
I'm sticking to this toner... I'm done looking lol. I just finished my first bottle.. Although I hoped the bottle came a bit bigger with more product lol. This is the only Toner I've used and seen drastic change to my face. It cleans dirt, tones, and allows product to penetrate for maximum effect. I haven't broken out since using this toner. My face looks smooth and its evening out. I suffer with dark spots and I'm looking forward to all the dark spots fading away. If you are looking for a great toner for acne/oily skin, please try this.

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L. Eastman

Best product yet to deal with my teen's acne

Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2018

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I strongly recommend this product to anyone who is dealing with acne, especially young men in sports.

I am a former acne sufferer, and had to use Accutane and Retin A to finally resolve it. So, when dealing with my son's problems, I did everything that helped me: Vitamin A, Proactive, and a variety of other things. But it kept getting worse. And since he refused to go to the doctor, I was limited to OTC treatments.

Finally, I realized I needed a toner to his treatment plan. After reading the reviews, I opted to order Lavo. Best decision ever.

I use this once or twice a day (the second time after he fences, as the fencing mask is a contributing factor to where he breaks out). Within a month of me using this, his skin is fairly clear (at least as much as a teen boy's can be). I think he will have some issues always, because of the fencing mask. However, his skin is soft, there are far fewer pimples, and those that do develop go away quicker.

If you are dealing with this kind of acne, let me also recommend the following to add to Lavo

1) Vitamin A supplement (all pharma products for acne are related to this molecule) 2) Proactive Benzoyl Peroxide for light areas of breakout 3) Rapid Results Acne Treatment Face Cream 7.5% benzoyl peroxide for serious breakout areas 4) Humane face wash.

I hope this information is helpful.

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AW

Changed the life of this 30-something after I had tried everything!

Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2017

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This toner has seriously changed my life! I'm in my mid 30's with sort of oily skin and used to break out a ton on my chin and cheeks. I tried every type of product over the counter for acne including anything with salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. I tried face, wash, creams, masks, other toners, switching my make up. I tried name brands (Neutrogena, Proactive, Burt's Bees) and off-brands (witch hazel, generics). Even changing my diet and cutting way back on sugar didn't help. I seriously tried everything to calm down the breakouts!

I got this mostly because I was looking to switch to more "natural" products and this came up in my search results. I read some reviews on this one vs. another similar toner but took a chance with this one. I am SO glad I did! I've changed nothing about my routine but this, and I rarely ever break out now!!! I use it twice a day - once in the morning and once at night. I haven't noticed it drying out my skin, and my skin has actually become softer! I LOVE this stuff! THANK YOU for saving my skin from further red scarring from breakouts and thank you for saving this 30-something from the embarrassment of breaking out like a teenager again! I couldn't speak more highly of this product!

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Rebecca

A Game Changer For My Skin

Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2021

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I have purchased this toner twice and will continue to do so since I know it has completely changed my skin. I stopped using this for a short time and my skin had a severe breakout reaction because my skin had adapted to the toner. Since using this again, my skin has completely cleared up to the point where I don't have to wear makeup again. I have also been using sunscreen every day and this sometimes causes my skin to breakout, but with this toner it seems to counteract and prevent further breakouts. I will purchase this product again and again because I know it will work for my very sensitive skin type.

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An Awesome Toner

Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2019

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I am always so leery to try anything different on my face. My skin likes to freak out very easily, and I’ve tried A LOT of products throughout my lifetime. I have been using Rodan + Fields for the past 5 years, and I really like some of the products, but I tend to breakout and keep breaking out with most.
I am always looking for products and reading product reviews. I came across this toner and the reviews looked good so I decided to give it a shot. I was just about through with the toner I had been using. I can honestly say that I LOVE this toner. I’ve been using it for a little over a week now and my skin LOOKS so much better!!! Im not breaking out from it and it’s helped clear up some acne I had. I’m very happy with the price, smell and the way it’s working!

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