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SkinMedica
AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser
A face cleanser built around BHA and Salicylic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · 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
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
When to Apply Apply as the first product used in your morning and evening skin care routine, as tolerated. Where to Apply Apply to your entire face. Avoid getting in eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water. If skin irritation develops, discontinue use and consult a physician. How to Apply Moisten skin with warm water. Apply a small amount to the fingertips, add a little water and gently exfoliate and cleanse the face using small circular motions. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
Caution
Warnings Sunburn Alert This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to the sun and particularly the possibility of sunburn. Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
What's inside
Ingredients List
5 trigger at least one check · 22 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Panthenol, Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Panthenol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Smoothing4
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Citric Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Salicylic Acid
Pore Refining2
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Peg/Ppg-8/3 Diisostearate
May Worsen Irritation2
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
May Worsen Eczema2
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
May Worsen Rosacea2
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Cleansing, Foaming, Cleansing
Sulfonic acids, C14-16-alkane hydroxy and C14-16-alkene, sodium salts
Learn more about Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate →Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cocamidopropyl Betaine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Betaine →Peg/Ppg-8/3 Diisostearate
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Peg/Ppg-8/3 Diisostearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Peg/Ppg-8/3 Diisostearate →Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil
Abrasive, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil →Acrylates Copolymer
Antistatic, Binding, Film Forming
2-propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, polymer with ethyl 2-propenoate and methyl 2-methyl-2-propenoate
Learn more about Acrylates Copolymer →Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract
Astringent, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Tonic
Vaccinium Myrtillus Extract is an extract of the fruit and leaves of the Myrtle, Vaccinium myrtillus L., Ericaceae
Learn more about Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract →Saccharum Officinarum Extract
Moisturising, Skin Conditioning
Saccharum Officinarum Extract is an extract of the sugar cane, Saccharum officinarum L., Poaceae
Learn more about Saccharum Officinarum Extract →Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., Rutaceae
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract →Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit Extract →
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- Medik8 Surface Radiance Cleanse™64% match