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The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 8.55 · checked 25 Sept 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
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
Use once or twice a week, ideally in the evening, on thoroughly clean, dry skin. Do not use on wet skin. Apply evenly across the face and neck using fingertips. Do not use on sensitive, peeling, or compromised skin. Avoid the eye contour and contact with eyes both during application and rinse off. Leave on for no more than 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Contact of the product with the skin must be of limited frequency or duration. If irritation occurs, rinse off, cease use, and consult a physician. Use only as directed on unbroken skin. Patch testing prior to use is advised. Keep out of reach of children. Sunburn Alert : This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) and a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) 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.
Caution
Use a sunscreen, wear protective clothing, and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Glycerin, Lactic Acid, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Barrier Repair3
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Exfoliating4
Lifts dead surface cells to smooth texture.
Anti-Pollution2
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ingredients Explained
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Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Aqua
Solvent
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
Fragrance
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Daucus Carota Sativa Extract
Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
Daucus Carota Sativa Extract is the extract of the whole Carrot, Daucus carota L. subsp. Sativus, Apiaceae
Learn more about Daucus Carota Sativa Extract →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine →Salicylic Acid
Anti-seborrheic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Keratolytic, Preservative, Skin Conditioning
Salicylic Acid is a BHA.
Learn more about Salicylic Acid →Lactic Acid
Buffering, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Lactic Acid →Tartaric Acid
Buffering, Fragrance
2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid
Learn more about Tartaric Acid →
Dupes
- The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA71% match
- The Ordinary Lactic Acid 5% + HA71% match
- Glad2Glow AHA BHA PHA Intensive Peeling Solution68% match
- Deconstruct Exfoliating AHA BHA PHA Serum with Liposomal Technology68% match
- Skintific AHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Pads67% match
- Minimalist AHA BHA 10% Face Exfoliator67% match