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AHA BHA 10% Face ExfoliatorA chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Mandelic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Lactic acid, for smoothing and hydration.
Brand price
EUR 28.00 · checked 8 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
AHA3
Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Butylene Glycol, Glucose, Propanediol, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Lecithin, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Concerns
No concerns found
Ingredients Side-by-side
Mandelic Acid (in both products)
Antimicrobial
0 / —
- AHA
- Mandelic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Salicylic Acid (in both products)
Preservative
- BHA
- Salicylic acid
- Acne Fighting
- Exfoliating
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
Humectant
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
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
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 →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 →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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