AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Derm Solutions™ AHA Smoothing Treatment

The Ordinary

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

No7

Derm Solutions™ AHA Smoothing Treatment

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

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

Chemical exfoliant
Chemical exfoliant
24 ingredients
15 ingredients

Brand price

USD 8.55 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

USD 24.99 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

  • PHA1

    Polyhydroxy acids — larger and milder than AHAs.

    Gluconolactone

  • Panthenol (provitamin B5)1

    Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.

    Panthenol

  • AHA2

    Alpha hydroxy acids — water-soluble chemical exfoliants.

    Glycolic Acid, Lactic 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.

    Lecithin

  • May Worsen Irritation1

    May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Eczema1

    May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

  • May Worsen Rosacea1

    Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.

    Alcohol Denat.

Ingredients Side-by-side

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  • Aqua (in both products)

    Solvent

    0 / —

  • Glycolic Acid (in both products)

    Buffering

    0-1 / —

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

  • Sodium Hydroxide (in both products)

    Buffering

    0 / —

  • Gluconolactone

    Skin Conditioning

    • PHA
    • Exfoliating
    • Hydrating

  • Lactic Acid (in both products)

    Humectant

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

  • Alcohol Denat.

    Fragrance

    0 / —

    • Denatured alcohol
    • May Worsen Dryness
    • May Worsen Eczema
    • May Worsen Irritation
    • May Worsen Rosacea

  • Glycerin (in both products)

    Humectant

    0 / 0

    • Possibly animal-derived
    • Hydrating

  • Xanthan Gum (in both products)

    Cleansing

    0-1 / —

  • Panthenol (in both products)

    Skin Conditioning

    0 / 0

    • Panthenol (provitamin B5)
    • Barrier Repair
    • Hydrating
    • Reduces Irritation

  • Sclerotium Gum

    Skin Conditioning

    0-1 / —

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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