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Dermalogica
breakout clearing liquid peel
A peel built around AHA and Lactic acid, for smoothing and hydration.
Brand price
USD 29.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Use 1-2 times per week in the p.m. after cleansing, apply a generous amount all over face and neck. Slight tingling is normal. Leave on for 7-10 minutes and rinse with cool water. For daytime use, follow with SPF after moisturizer.
Caution
Do not exceed recommended frequency. It is resommended to avoid using other chemical exfoliants or retinoids on the same day; if irritation occurs, space treatments to reduce potential irritation. If you use this during the day, follow with moisturizer and apply SPF. For daytime use, always use sunscreen after treatment.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Acne Fighting3
Helps clear breakouts and keep pores clear.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis1
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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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 →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →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 →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate
Emulsion Stabilising, Viscosity Controlling
2,2-Dimethyl-2-(2'-propenamido)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium salt, homopolymer
Learn more about Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →
Dupes
- Minimalist AHA PHA BHA 32% Face Peel64% match
- Paula's Choice 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel63% match