Alpha-H Liquid Gold + Vitamin C vs Skintific AHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads

Alpha-H

Skintific

A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and exfoliation.

Chemical exfoliant

12 ingredients

28 ingredients

Brand price

AUD 86.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

AUD 40.90 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from Australia

Brand from Indonesia

At a Glance

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Vitamin C derivative (stable)1
Stable derivatives of ascorbic acid.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
AHA1
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Glycolic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid
Vitamin C1
Vitamin C in any form: an antioxidant and brightener.
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

PHA1
Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.
Gluconolactone
AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid
BHA1
Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.
Salicylic Acid
Glycolic acid1
The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.
Glycolic Acid

Hydrating2
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Silk
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Polyglycerin-10, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair2
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Glycerin, Niacinamide
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Redness Reducing1
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Niacinamide

May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.
May Worsen Dryness2
Can strip moisture and worsen dryness.
Alcohol, Alcohol Denat.

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
May Worsen Irritation1
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Aroma
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Aroma
May Worsen Rosacea1
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Aroma

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Aqua (in both products)
Solvent
0 / —
Alcohol Denat.
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Hydrolyzed Silk
Humectant
- Animal-derived
3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —
Caprylyl Glycol
Emollient
0-1 / —
Potassium Hydroxide
Buffering
0-1 / —
Alcohol
Fragrance
0 / —
- Denatured alcohol
- May Worsen Dryness
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Aqua
Solvent
Water
Learn more about Aqua →
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →