Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner for sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Licorice Root Extract
Witch Hazel Water
Chamomile Flower ExtractAverage
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other toners fit it better.
- Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
- Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate exfoliation for your normal skin due to the presence of glycolic acid and lactic acid, which help smooth texture and provide general skincare benefits like hydration and soothing from glycerin and chamomile extract to support your redness and irritation.
- The formula is safe for your sensitive skin as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes soothing chamomile extract.
- The absence of sufficient emollient ingredients means it may not provide optimal hydration for your skin type.
How to apply
- Use your exfoliating toner as part of a PM routine once a week to start. Carefully increase frequency only if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply this exfoliating toner after cleansing and before your moisturizer. It fits right into your usual step for toners.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin. Avoid rubbing to keep redness down.
- Apply the exfoliating toner on completely dry skin to help improve your skin's tolerance. This helps protect your sensitive face.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area . Skip strong acids or retinoids on the same night.
People Say
★4.3Overall rating based on 4.2k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this high-potency AHA toner is frequently lauded for its ability to smooth skin texture and fade hyperpigmentation, often resulting in a noticeable glow. Some users report experiencing irritation, stinging, or a sticky feeling, suggesting it may not be ideal for very sensitive skin types.
Highlights
Smoothes skin texture Mostly Mentioned
- “skin looking brighter, smoother”
- “pores feel smoother”
- “smoothes out texture”
- “softens lines”
Brightens complexion Often Mentioned
- “gives me that healthy, radiant glow”
- “skin got so much brighter”
- “restores radiance to dull skin”
- “noticeable brightening”
Fades dark spots Often Mentioned
- “hyperpigmentation rapidly faded”
- “works wonders on dark spots”
- “dark spots so much lighter”
- “diminished lingering melasma”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “yummy lemon sugar scent”
- “smells like lemonade”
- “smells like a lemon cookie”
- “amazing citrus-y fresh scent”
Causes irritation Sometimes Noted
- “stung a little”
- “left red splotches”
- “burning and itching”
- “too intense/sensitizing”
Breakouts/Purging Rarely Noted
- “still breaking out”
- “caused irritations and break outs”
- “bumps that would appear”
- “cystic acne flare-up”
Sticky residue Rarely Noted
- “texture was kind of sticky”
- “left a shiny residue”
- “feels a tad bit drying/tacky”
Strong fragrance Rarely Noted
- “fragrance is totally unnecessary”
- “too much fragrance”
- “smell is overpowering”
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Questions and answers
How well does Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner work for sensitive skin?
This toner is an average fit for your sensitive skin because, while it includes soothing chamomile extract and lacks harsh ingredients, strong acids like glycolic acid may cause irritation. To work better for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs extra hydrating and softening ingredients to keep the skin calm and comfortable.
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for sensitive skin?
Chamomile flower extract makes this toner a good fit for sensitive skin by helping calm redness and irritation. An exfoliating toner of this type needs extra soothing and hydrating ingredients, such as glycerin and soothing plant extracts, to keep sensitive skin comfortable and balanced.
What does Glycolic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for sensitive skin, leaving it dry and irritated, so this type of skin needs a gentler exfoliating ingredient and calming plant extracts to keep the skin barrier safe and comfortable.
What does Lactic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Lactic acid may cause stinging and irritation on sensitive skin because sensitive skin often has a fragile barrier and enhanced facial blood flow. To care for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier and calm discomfort.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This toner starts at once a week in your routine, and people who tolerate it well and see good results may carefully use it more often. To truly fit sensitive skin, this type of product needs soothing ingredients and extra soft hydrators that prevent dryness.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliating toner with retinol, but apply the toner first and wait for it to dry completely before applying your retinol to help reduce the risk of irritation. Because this product is a moderate fit for your sensitive skin, this type of product needs extra soothing ingredients and nourishing moisturizers to keep your skin calm and hydrated.
How often should I use this toner?
Start using this toner once a week to see how your sensitive skin handles it, and if you tolerate it well and see good results, you can carefully use it more often. A product of this type needs enough softening and moisturizing ingredients to keep your skin comfortable.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, as reviewers report a low likelihood of these issues. However, it may cause moderate irritation because it contains exfoliating acids.
Is this toner fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, citral, limonene, and linalool).
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical chamomile oil combined with a night splint significantly improved the symptomatic and functional status of patients with severe carpal tunnel syndrome compared to placebo, while electrodiagnostic parameters showed no significant changes.
Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice, 2015Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Combining 755 nm alexandrite laser with topical licorice gel significantly reduces terminal hair counts compared to alexandrite laser with placebo in women with idiopathic hirsutism.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2015Licochalcone A activated Nrf2 signaling, elevated cytoprotective enzymes, increased the reduced-to-oxidized glutathione ratio, and decreased reactive oxygen species in human fibroblasts and neutrophils, while a LicA-rich licorice extract lowered UVA-induced oxidative processes in vivo.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Bioactive glycyrrhizic acid and oxymatrine ionic liquid self-assembled nanomicelles significantly promoted the transdermal permeation, subcutaneous retention, and anti-photoaging efficacy of palmitoyl pentapeptide-4 in cellular and animal models compared to unformulated peptide.
Advanced Science, 2025A Hamamelis virginiana leaf extract increased LOXL1 expression twofold, decreased elafin synthesis, restored functional elastic fibers, reduced nonfunctional elastin aggregates, decreased wrinkles, and improved skin firmness.
Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2018Hamamelis bark proanthocyanidins strongly increased the proliferation of cultured human keratinocytes and reduced transepidermal water loss and erythema formation in SLS-irritated skin, whereas the polysaccharide fraction had no effect.
Phytochemistry, 2001Witch hazel bark extract and hamamelitannin showed pronounced anti-inflammatory activity, supported keratinocyte migration in a wound healing assay, and inhibited Staphylococcus aureus growth, whereas their skin microbiota metabolite ellagic acid stimulated inflammatory mediator release.
Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2025Apigenin protects against UVA-induced cytotoxicity and senescence in normal human dermal fibroblasts, decreases MMP-1 expression, and when applied topically as a cream in human subjects, increases dermal density and elasticity while reducing fine wrinkle length, skin evenness, moisture content, and transepidermal water loss compared to control cream.
International Journal of Molecular Medicine, 2016German chamomile solution applied twice a day healed peristomal skin lesions significantly faster than once-a-day 1% hydrocortisone ointment in colostomy patients, with a mean healing time of 8.89 days versus 14.53 days.
Ostomy/wound Management, 2011Topical chamomile reduces the incidence and delays the occurrence of phlebitis due to amiodarone infusion in coronary care patients compared to a placebo of lanoline.
Journal of Integrative Medicine, 2017
Ingredients
Water, Glycolic Acid, Witch Hazel Water, Lactic Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Phytic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Lemon Fruit Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Saccharum Officinarum Extract, Sandalwood Extract, Benzoic Acid, Leuconostoc Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Citral, Limonene, Linalool
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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