Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner for dry sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Licorice Root Extract
Witch Hazel Water
Chamomile Flower ExtractAverage
- AverageDry Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for dry sensitive skin; other toners fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. 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 dry and sensitive skin, as glycolic acid and lactic acid work to smooth texture, while glycerin provides some humectant action.
- The inclusion of Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract offers soothing benefits, but the formula lacks sufficient emollient and occlusive ingredients to fully address your dry or flaky skin concerns.
- The product is safe for your skin type due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliating toner only in your PM routine, starting 1×/week since your skin is sensitive. Carefully build up frequency only if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the exfoliating toner after using your cleanser and before your final moisturizer. This ensures it works effectively on clean skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliating toner into your skin using your hands. Avoid rubbing to prevent any irritation.
- Apply the exfoliating toner on completely dry skin to ensure better tolerance for your sensitive type. Let it absorb fully before moving to the next step.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area. Keep this product separate from other strong acids or retinoids to protect your skin barrier.
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 dry sensitive skin?
Ole Henriksen Glow2OH Dark Spot Toner works moderately well for your dry sensitive skin, as glycolic acid and lactic acid smooth texture while glycerin provides some moisture and chamomile flower extract helps calm your skin. However, this product lacks sufficient rich moisturizing and barrier-protecting ingredients to fully address dry or flaky skin concerns. Products that fit this skin better need a rich combination of effective hydrating ingredients and gentle exfoliants that enhance moisture levels and support the skin barrier without causing irritation.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Phytochemistry, 2001
Which ingredients make this toner a good fit for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid and lactic acid help smooth texture, while glycerin, chamomile flower extract, and licorice root extract provide soothing and moisturizing benefits for your skin. For dry sensitive skin, products of this type need rich hydrating and soothing ingredients that protect the moisture barrier and prevent irritation.
Experimental Dermatology, 2015Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
What does Glycolic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for dry sensitive skin and may cause irritation, so this skin type needs gentle calming ingredients and deeply nourishing moisturizers to keep the skin barrier safe and smooth.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997
What does Lactic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?
Lactic acid helps hydrate dry skin, but for sensitive skin it may cause stinging and irritation unless it is formulated with soothing ingredients like colloidal oat or tangerine fruit extract to calm discomfort.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
Where does this toner go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?
This toner goes in the evening routine after cleansing, starting at once a week to see how your skin responds. Because your skin is dry, this type of product needs rich moisturizing creams and nourishing oils to fully soothe flaky areas and prevent irritation.
Can I use this toner with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliating toner in your routine, but use it on a different night than your retinol to keep your skin calm. It is unlikely to irritate your skin when used separately, but a product for dry and sensitive skin needs rich nourishing oils and moisture-locking ingredients to keep your face soft and smooth.
How often should I use this toner?
Start by using this exfoliating toner once a week to see how your skin responds, and if you tolerate it well and see good results, you can carefully use it more often. Because this type of product lacks rich moisturizing ingredients, dry and sensitive skin needs supportive lotions and creams with rich moisturizing oils and butters to fully lock in hydration and prevent flaky spots.
Can this toner clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?
This toner is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for your dry and sensitive skin. Reviewers rarely report these issues, though it may cause moderate irritation.
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, 2017Hamamelis 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, 2001Licochalcone 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, 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, 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, 2025Topical application of Glycyrrhiza glabra and Sophora japonica flavonoid-rich fractions individually and in combination significantly increased the wound healing rate and reduced oxidative stress compared to wound and Nolaver-treated groups.
Molecules, 2023A 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, 2018Witch 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, 2025Hamamelis virginiana bark extract inhibited Cutibacterium acnes-induced IL-6 release and TNF-α-induced IL-8 release in human keratinocytes without showing antibacterial or antibiofilm activities.
Antioxidants, 2022Apigenin 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, 2016Topical 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, 2015German 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, 2011
Why other toners fit dry sensitive skin better
Cosmetic formulations containing 5% Centella asiatica extract showed the best efficacy in improving skin moisture and decreasing transepidermal water loss, while also exhibiting antiinflammatory properties in 25 volunteers compared to baseline measurements.
Indian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2016Topical application of a 6% green tea extract formulation increased skin moisture, enhanced skin elasticity, and improved skin microrelief by reducing roughness in 24 volunteers compared to vehicle and control over 30 days.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2013Co-delivery of paeonol and madecassoside via nanoemulsions improved transdermal delivery, promoted barrier repair proteins, inhibited inflammatory cytokine secretion in cellular and 3D models, and reduced transepidermal water loss and acne in human facial skin compared to free components.
Molecules, 2023
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
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