AHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads
8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

Skintific

AHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads

Paula's Choice

8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

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

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

Chemical exfoliant
Chemical exfoliant
28 ingredients
15 ingredients

Brand price

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

Brand price

USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA1

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Glycolic acid1

    The smallest AHA, and so the most penetrating.

    Glycolic Acid

  • Hyaluronic acid1

    Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

    Sodium Hyaluronate

Benefits

Concerns

  • 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

No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua

    Solvent

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  • Glycolic Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

    • AHA
    • Glycolic acid
    • Anti-Aging
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Lactic Acid

    Humectant

    • AHA
    • Lactic acid
    • Brightening
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating
    • Smoothing

  • Malic Acid

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

    • Exfoliating

  • Citric Acid

    Buffering

    0 / —

    • AHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Smoothing

  • Salicylic Acid

    Preservative

    • BHA
    • Salicylic acid
    • Acne Fighting
    • Exfoliating
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining

  • Gluconolactone

    Skin Conditioning

    • PHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating

  • Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate

    Humectant

    • Brightening
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Niacinamide

    Smoothing

    0 / —

    • Niacinamide
    • Acne Fighting
    • Barrier Repair
    • Brightening
    • Dark Spots
    • Even Tone
    • Oil Control
    • Pore Refining
    • Redness Reducing

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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