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Apricot Glycolic Acid Exfo Smooth Peeling Gel
A peel built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for pollution defence and hydration.
Brand price
USD 9.90 · checked 5 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
- Sensitive skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
- Dullness
- Large pores
- Uneven texture
How to use
Cleanse your face and pat dry. Apply a moderate amount of gel and massage in circular motions until dead skin "pills" appear. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use 2–3 times a week at night for best results.
Caution
Application: Massage gently in circular motions until the gel "pills" up; do not scrub aggressively to avoid skin irritation. Usage: Recommended for use 2–3 times a week, strictly during your night routine to allow the skin to recover. Safety: Suitable for all skin types. Safe for users aged 13+ and is pregnant/breastfeeding friendly. Versatility: Formulated to be safe to mix with all other products in your skincare regimen.
What's inside
Ingredients List
3 trigger at least one check · 28 trigger none
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Rhizome/Root Extract
Antioxidant3
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Anti-Pollution4
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Ascorbyl Palmitate, Glycerin, Hydroxyacetophenone, Tocopheryl Acetate
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Ascorbyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Cellulose
Absorbent, Bulking, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Cellulose
Learn more about Cellulose →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 →Methylpropanediol
Solvent
2-Methyl-1,3-propanediol
Learn more about Methylpropanediol →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer →Malic Acid
Buffering
Butenedioic acid, hydroxy-, (2S)-
Learn more about Malic Acid →Citric Acid
Buffering, Chelating, Fragrance
Citric Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Citric Acid →Hydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Hydroxyacetophenone is the organic compound
Learn more about Hydroxyacetophenone →