Dermalogica
breakout clearing liquid peelMinimalist
AHA PHA BHA 32% Face PeelA peel built around AHA and Lactic acid, for smoothing and hydration.
A peel built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 29.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 629.00 · checked 26 Sept 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

Every check both products could be assessed on comes out the same. Tap any answer to see why.

Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

Benefits

Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ethoxydiglycol, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Mandelic Acid (in both products)
Antimicrobial
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- AHA
- Mandelic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Mandelic Acid
Antimicrobial
Mandelic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Mandelic Acid →
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