2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads
5% AHA BHA Face Gel

Paula's Choice

2% BHA Exfoliating Toner Pads

The Derma Co

5% AHA BHA Face Gel

A chemical exfoliant built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for controlling oil and refining pores.

A chemical exfoliant built around Astringent and Niacinamide, for smoothing and controlling oil.

Chemical exfoliant
Chemical exfoliant
8 ingredients
12 ingredients

Brand price

USD 16.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 499.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Polysorbates (Tween emulsifiers)1

    Polysorbate (Tween) emulsifiers.

    Polysorbate 20

  • BHA1

    Beta hydroxy acid — oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Salicylic acid1

    The BHA used in acne treatment.

    Salicylic Acid

  • Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1

    Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.

    Hamamelis Virginiana Water

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic 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

Benefits

Concerns

  • May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1

    May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.

    Polysorbate 20

No concerns found

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