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Exfoliator's Recommendation For All Skin Types
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items Wondering what to exfoliate your face with? There are two types of exfoliants: physical and chemical, so you'll want to choose between those two. Chemical exfoliators, such as alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), beta hydroxy acids (BHAs), polyhydroxy acids (...
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Liquid / Serum Exfoliator
Gel & Cream Cleanser
Scrub/Microfoliant
Liquid / Serum Exfoliator
Experience the next level of exfoliation with this exclusive travel-size duo featuring best-selling 2% BHA to unclog pores + new extra-gentle resurfacing AHA. 2% salicylic acid refines & visibly minimizes pores 6% mandelic acid resurfaces texture...
This Kit Includes:
1. Travel-Size 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (30 ml / 1 fl. oz.)
2. Travel-Size 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant (30 ml / 1 fl. oz.)
New 6% Mandelic + 2% Lactic Acid exfoliates skin’s surface to dramatically smooth, renew and resurface. Iconic 2% BHA is known and loved for its ability to clear debris from deep inside pore linings—gently. For best results, we recommend experimentin...
STEP 3: EXFOLIATE
To use separately: Gently apply either AHA or BHA using fingers or a cotton pad over entire face and neck, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids) after cleansing and toning. Do not rinse.
Start Slowly: Apply every other day and note skin’s response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before...
This Kit Includes:
1. Travel-Size 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (30 ml / 1 fl. oz.)
2. Travel-Size 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant (30 ml / 1 fl. oz.)
New 6% Mandelic + 2% Lactic Acid exfoliates skin’s surface to dramatically smooth, renew and resurface. Iconic 2% BHA is known and loved for its ability to clear debris from deep inside pore linings—gently. For best results, we recommend experimentin...
STEP 3: EXFOLIATE
To use separately: Gently apply either AHA or BHA using fingers or a cotton pad over entire face and neck, including the eye area (avoid lash line and eyelids) after cleansing and toning. Do not rinse.
Start Slowly: Apply every other day and note skin’s response. Then use up to twice daily. For daytime, always finish with SPF 30+. For nighttime, follow with the rest of your routine. If you have a salicylate allergy, check with your physician before...
Exfoliation Experience Kit | Paula's Choice
An exfoliating solution to help fight visible blemishes and improve the look of skin texture and radiance.
*Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily *Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Acne/Blemishes
*Formulation: Liquid
Suggested Usage:
-Apply to a clean, dry face.
-Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
-Use ideally in the PM, no more frequently than twice per week.
Precautions:
-Do not use on wet skin.
-Do not leave on for longer than 10 minutes. -If persistent irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician.
INGREDIENTS:
-Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates the outer layers of skin.
-Lactic Acid: Exfoliates the outer layers of skin.
-Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates inside the pores to reduce congestion.
Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluro...
*Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily *Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Acne/Blemishes
*Formulation: Liquid
Suggested Usage:
-Apply to a clean, dry face.
-Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse with lukewarm water.
-Use ideally in the PM, no more frequently than twice per week.
Precautions:
-Do not use on wet skin.
-Do not leave on for longer than 10 minutes. -If persistent irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician.
INGREDIENTS:
-Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates the outer layers of skin.
-Lactic Acid: Exfoliates the outer layers of skin.
-Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates inside the pores to reduce congestion.
Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluro...
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution | The Ordinary
A gentle exfoliating serum with 10% mandelic acid and 2% niacinamide to refine pores and balance out skin tone.
The gentlest yet most effective exfoliating serum out there. Really worked a treat in clearing up my problematic skin with acne and pigmentation marks with 10% Mandelic Acid | Niacinamide. Highly recommend for someone with sensitive skin. Results wer...
Apply after cleansing and toning and before any moisturisers, eye creams, or oils
Skin types : Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Skincare Concerns : Dullness, Dehydration, Uneven-Tone
Ingredients :
Aqua, Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Potassi...
* Use after cleansing and toning. Apply several drops of product and massage into skin, avoiding eye area. Follow with moisturiser. May be used daily.
The gentlest yet most effective exfoliating serum out there. Really worked a treat in clearing up my problematic skin with acne and pigmentation marks with 10% Mandelic Acid | Niacinamide. Highly recommend for someone with sensitive skin. Results wer...
Apply after cleansing and toning and before any moisturisers, eye creams, or oils
Skin types : Normal Skin, Oily Skin, Sensitive Skin
Skincare Concerns : Dullness, Dehydration, Uneven-Tone
Ingredients :
Aqua, Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Sodium Lactate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Citric Acid, Potassi...
* Use after cleansing and toning. Apply several drops of product and massage into skin, avoiding eye area. Follow with moisturiser. May be used daily.
Mandelic Acid 10% Exfoliating Serum - Facetheory
5% Glycolic Acid | 2% Salicylic Acid | 3% Carnitine (Lightweight milky serum)
This is a wonder product for anyone struggling with blackheads or sebaceous filaments, they reduce after a few days of using this product. It's light and non-sticky, and my skin seems to love it! Been using it around a month with other FaceTheory pro...
Skin Types : Oily Skin, Combination Skin
Skincare Concerns : Blackheads, Uneven-Tone
Tips :
*Go easy on AHAs and BHAs while using retinol-based products, as the combination of vitamin A and exfoliating acids can lead to over-drying skin.
*Apply after cleansing and toning and before any moisturisers, eye creams, or oils*
Ingredients :
Aqua, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycolic Acid, Carnitine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Glycolate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile...
This is a wonder product for anyone struggling with blackheads or sebaceous filaments, they reduce after a few days of using this product. It's light and non-sticky, and my skin seems to love it! Been using it around a month with other FaceTheory pro...
Skin Types : Oily Skin, Combination Skin
Skincare Concerns : Blackheads, Uneven-Tone
Tips :
*Go easy on AHAs and BHAs while using retinol-based products, as the combination of vitamin A and exfoliating acids can lead to over-drying skin.
*Apply after cleansing and toning and before any moisturisers, eye creams, or oils*
Ingredients :
Aqua, Propanediol, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Glycolic Acid, Carnitine, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Glycolate, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile...
Resurfa AHA & BHA Exfoliating Serum - Facetheory
Gel & Cream Cleanser
A two-in-one brightening scrubby face cleanser infused with Panax Ginseng and Caffeine from Coffee Beans. Naturally-derived Jojoba and Carnauba Wax gently exfoliate to help unclog pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns: Pores and Dullness Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients: - Caffeine from Coffee: Visibly refreshes and recharges skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
* This scrub is formulated with natural jojoba and carnauba wax to gently exfoliate and unclog pores. After use, skin looks smoother and brighter and feels perfectly refreshed. Plus the uplifting aroma of grapefruit, lemon, and spearmint perks you up...
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns: Pores and Dullness Formulation: Gel
Highlighted Ingredients: - Caffeine from Coffee: Visibly refreshes and recharges skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
* This scrub is formulated with natural jojoba and carnauba wax to gently exfoliate and unclog pores. After use, skin looks smoother and brighter and feels perfectly refreshed. Plus the uplifting aroma of grapefruit, lemon, and spearmint perks you up...
GinZing™ Refreshing Scrub Cleanser - Origins
4% Glycolic Acid | 2% Salicylic Acid | Apricot
A dual-action sulphate-free cleanser that exfoliates and cleanses with glycolic, salicylic and lactic acids.
Skin types : Oily skin, combination skin, and blemish pores
Skincare Concern : Blackheads, Uneven-Tone, Blemishes
Ingredients :
Aqua, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Salicylic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oi...
This product contains BHAs and AHAs. We recommend using retinol-based products on alternate days, as the combination of vitamin A and exfoliating acids can lead to drier skin.
This product is free from: Animal ingredients, benzalkonium chloride, benzophenones/benzophenone derivatives, bisphenol a (BPA), butoxyethanol, BHT, carbomer, coal tar dyes, -cones, MEA/DEA/TEA, formaldehyde, hydroquinone, liquid petrolatum, methyl c...
A dual-action sulphate-free cleanser that exfoliates and cleanses with glycolic, salicylic and lactic acids.
Skin types : Oily skin, combination skin, and blemish pores
Skincare Concern : Blackheads, Uneven-Tone, Blemishes
Ingredients :
Aqua, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycolic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Salicylic Acid, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel Oi...
This product contains BHAs and AHAs. We recommend using retinol-based products on alternate days, as the combination of vitamin A and exfoliating acids can lead to drier skin.
This product is free from: Animal ingredients, benzalkonium chloride, benzophenones/benzophenone derivatives, bisphenol a (BPA), butoxyethanol, BHT, carbomer, coal tar dyes, -cones, MEA/DEA/TEA, formaldehyde, hydroquinone, liquid petrolatum, methyl c...
ClariCleanse AHA & BHA Exfoliating Cleanser - Facetheory
I have an oily skin with acne and I also have rosacea on my nose. Hard to treat both conditions without aggravating my rosacea. I thought this product would be too harsh but it didn't irritate my skin at all and delivered all his promises of smoother...
A multi-acid, rinse-off exfoliant peel that dramatically resurfaces skin to visibly smooth wrinkles, refine rough, bumpy texture, brighten tone & unclog pores.
*25% AHA blend addresses advanced signs of aging
*2% BHA unclogs & decongests enlarged pores
*Smooth, liquid-gel texture
*Rinse-off formula leaves skin soft & glowing
Skin Type : All Skin types (Normal, Dry, Oily, and Combination Skin)
Skin Concern : Blackhead, Dullness, Acne prones, Uneven tone
This liquid-gel peel glides over skin and immediately goes to work to address multiple signs of aging. AHA, a water-soluble exfoliant, addresses wrinkles, fine lines and rough, crepey texture. Oil-soluble BHA penetrates pores to unclog, refine and so...
How to use :
STEP ONE Once weekly, apply after cleansing.
Weekly, apply a generous amount to clean, dry skin, avoiding the immediate eye area and lips.
STEP TWO Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse using warm water. Pat dry. Do not use other exfoliants at the same time as this product. Do not use more than once per week.
STEP THREE After rinsing, follow with toner, treatments & moisturizer
Note: Slight tingling may occur; if this happens, it should subside within a moment or two. If it does not subside or intensifies, immediately rinse peel with warm water. Do not use on compromised, sensitized skin.
Sun Protection Advice When Using Any AHA Exfoliant: This product contains alpha hydroxy acids, ingredients that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and the possibility of sunburn. Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or gr...
Key Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea), Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Bisabolol
A multi-acid, rinse-off exfoliant peel that dramatically resurfaces skin to visibly smooth wrinkles, refine rough, bumpy texture, brighten tone & unclog pores.
*25% AHA blend addresses advanced signs of aging
*2% BHA unclogs & decongests enlarged pores
*Smooth, liquid-gel texture
*Rinse-off formula leaves skin soft & glowing
Skin Type : All Skin types (Normal, Dry, Oily, and Combination Skin)
Skin Concern : Blackhead, Dullness, Acne prones, Uneven tone
This liquid-gel peel glides over skin and immediately goes to work to address multiple signs of aging. AHA, a water-soluble exfoliant, addresses wrinkles, fine lines and rough, crepey texture. Oil-soluble BHA penetrates pores to unclog, refine and so...
How to use :
STEP ONE Once weekly, apply after cleansing.
Weekly, apply a generous amount to clean, dry skin, avoiding the immediate eye area and lips.
STEP TWO Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse using warm water. Pat dry. Do not use other exfoliants at the same time as this product. Do not use more than once per week.
STEP THREE After rinsing, follow with toner, treatments & moisturizer
Note: Slight tingling may occur; if this happens, it should subside within a moment or two. If it does not subside or intensifies, immediately rinse peel with warm water. Do not use on compromised, sensitized skin.
Sun Protection Advice When Using Any AHA Exfoliant: This product contains alpha hydroxy acids, ingredients that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and the possibility of sunburn. Always apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen rated SPF 30 or gr...
Key Ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea), Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycyrrhetinic Acid, Bisabolol
SKIN PERFECTING 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel
Scrub/Microfoliant
A gentle rice-based powder cleanser that exfoliates skin while visibly brightening, smoothing texture, and clearing clogged pores.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papain Enzymes and Salicylic Acid: Draw out excess oil, clear clogged pores, and smooth the skin.
- Rice Bran-Derived Phytic Acid: Gently exfoliates to visibly brighten and balance uneven skin tone.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Calms skin, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.
Ingredient Callouts:
Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. ...
*Gentle enough for daily use, this powder cleanser exfoliates with unique visibly brightening enzymes (without overprocessing your skin). Activated by water, it transforms into a foaming, creamy paste, releasing papain and salicylic acid to minimize ...
INGREDIENTS:
-Papain Enzymes and Salicylic Acid: Draw out excess oil, clear clogged pores, and smooth the look of skin.
-Rice Bran-Derived Phytic Acid: Gently exfoliates to visibly brighten and balance uneven skin tone.
-Colloidal Oatmeal: Calms skin, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Allantoin, P...
This product is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papain Enzymes and Salicylic Acid: Draw out excess oil, clear clogged pores, and smooth the skin.
- Rice Bran-Derived Phytic Acid: Gently exfoliates to visibly brighten and balance uneven skin tone.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Calms skin, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.
Ingredient Callouts:
Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. ...
*Gentle enough for daily use, this powder cleanser exfoliates with unique visibly brightening enzymes (without overprocessing your skin). Activated by water, it transforms into a foaming, creamy paste, releasing papain and salicylic acid to minimize ...
INGREDIENTS:
-Papain Enzymes and Salicylic Acid: Draw out excess oil, clear clogged pores, and smooth the look of skin.
-Rice Bran-Derived Phytic Acid: Gently exfoliates to visibly brighten and balance uneven skin tone.
-Colloidal Oatmeal: Calms skin, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.
Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Oxide, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Hydrogenated Coconut Acid, Allantoin, P...
This product is an Allure Best of Beauty award winner.
Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator Refill | Dermalogica®