Minimalist
AHA BHA 10% Face ExfoliatorA chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Lactic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Lactic acid, for smoothing and hydration.
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 539.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ceramide NP, Gluconolactone, Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Mannitol, PEG-8, Propylene Glycol
Barrier Repair7
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Propylene Glycol
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Alcohol, Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Isostearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate, Isostearic Acid, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Phosphatidylcholine
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin2
May increase shine or excess oil.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Buffering
Mandelic Acid (in both products)
Antimicrobial
0 / —
- AHA
- Mandelic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Mandelic Acid (in both products)
Antimicrobial
0 / —
- AHA
- Mandelic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Skin Conditioning
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Mandelic Acid →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →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 →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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