AHA (alpha hydroxy acid) products are used to treat various skin conditions, including acne, rosacea, and sun damage. Here are some of the best AHA skincare products on the market today.
$48.00
Love this product so much. It's a staple in my skincare routine. ...I have used this mask for 2 weeks and have already seen a difference in my skin and the effectiveness of my other skincare products. I highly recommend it. I was sent this product to try as part of the Stellar Product Testing Panel.
What it is: An exfoliating AHA mask that reduces the look of dark spots and hyperpigmentation while smoothing skin and improving absorption of actives.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Pores, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates and promotes smoother skin.
- Lactic Acid: Visibly evens skin tone.
- Tranexamic Acid: Reduces the look of discoloration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent sy
$17.00
Convenient pads for a quick glow boost. A skincare staple in my routine! ✨ #GlowingSkin...I would recommend this if you are trying AHA for the first time. Good skincare starter but if you have been using AHAs for a while, this might not be for you.
What it is: An AHA and PHA peel pad to eliminate pore-clogging residue and dead skin cells for smoother, more radiant-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA: From beetroot and sugarcane, sourced from natural origins, and known for its exfoliating properties that visibly tighten and firm.
- PHA: From corn, sourced from natural origins, and known for its exfoliating properties.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Vegan Glow Peel Pads contain 99 percent natural-origin ingredients to visibly reduce pores and blemishes.
$48.00
A MUST HAVE AHA MASK!...The first product I used was their Brightening Dark Spot Vitamin C Serum & since then I have been inlove with this brand! ...A Sensitive Skin AHA Mask We Needed!...I’ve been searching for an exfoliating acid product that works with sensitive skin for awhile now and with the Hyper Skin Fade and Glow AHA Mask, I think this product is it.
What it is: An exfoliating mask with mandelic acid that visibly brightens the complexion, smooths texture, and fades stubborn dark spots.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid: Gently lifts dull surface cells to visibly smooth skin’s texture.
- Glycolic Acid: Is a chemical exfoliator that removes dead skin cells.
- Niacinamide: Minimizes the appearance of blemishes and other signs of congestion.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Put dull-looking skin in the past with this visible-radiance-boosting mask.
$45.00
I've used the Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution and it stung for the full 10 minutes, so I like that the Paula's Choice 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel is way more gentle....I switched to this in lieu of leave on AHAs which were causing irritation. It's working well for me so far.
What it is: A rinse-off, professional-strength AHA/BHA peel that dramatically and visibly brightens skin, refines texture, smooths the look of wrinkles, and unclogs pores in just 10 minutes.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Pores, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Lightweight Gel
Highlighted Ingredients:
- AHA Blend (Glycolic, Lactic, Mandelic, Tartaric, and Malic Acids) 25%: Exfoliates built-up dead skin to visibly reduce rough, crepey texture and wrinkles.
- Salicylic Acid (BHA) 2%: Penetrates pores to minimize blemish-causing buildup and shed dead skin.
- Butterfly Pea Flower: Visibly calms redness and soothes uncomfortable skin.
$35.00
I’ve been consistently using these q tips and love the application- not messy and love that it’s not like a drippy situation in any way. I do think the product is giving me a similar aha/Bha exfoliating pads glow!...Peter Thomas Roth has the best skincare products. I love this new instant reveal facial.
What it is: An intensive at-home chemical peel that helps reveal brighter, smoother, clearer-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 30% Glycolic Acid Solution: Exfoliates to reveal brighter, smoother, clearer-looking skin.
- Niacinamide: Improves and brightens the look of uneven skin tone.
- Hyaluronic Acid and Hydrolyzed Collagen: Hydrate and leave skin feeling soft and nourished.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates
ITEM: 2768067
Size: 1 oz / 30 ml
$50.00
As someone who's always on the lookout for effective skincare products, I couldn't wait to put this peel to the test! ...This elixir of beauty, with its trifecta of AHAs, BHA, and PHA, has been nothing short of a skincare revolution for me.
What it is: A gentle, triple-acid facial pre-serum that is formulated to reduce the look of pores, smooth skin texture, and boost radiance.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Visibly clarifies pores and refine skin texture.
- Glycolic Acid: Known to help smooth skin.
- Lactic Acid: Gently exfoliates skin.
What Else You Need to Know: This gentle facial peel is formulated with 5.5% AHAs, 0.18% BHA, and 3.0% PHA to reduce the appearance of pores, boost skin’s radiance, and create visibly softer and smoother skin texture. Also balanced with copper gluconate
$82.00
I don't usually gave good luck with Dior skincare but boy did this change my mind! This is a sleeper product!! ...I use this 2-3x/week as directed after cleansing with my daily Capture Totale cleanser and before my routine nighttime skincare products. 1-2 minutes and I’m done! Wake up to fresh, glowing, healthy wrinkle-free skin!
What it is: A gently exfoliating face mask that visibly tightens pores and smooths texture in as little as one minute.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Opilia Extract: Visibly perfects skin.
- Longoza Flower: Visibly renews skin and defies signs of aging.
- Jojoba Oil: Promotes a feeling of comfort.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also glu
$17.00
It helps to exfoliate my skin as they’re formulated with salicylic acid, AHA, and PHA. They also help to remove any leftover make-up on my face. ...I love the aha toner pads but these are definitely a step up.
What it is: A clarifying peel pad that exfoliates and reduces the appearance of blemishes with a combination of salicylic acid, AHA, and PHA from natural origin.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Acne and Blemishes, and Oiliness
Formulation: Wipes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Made from natural-origin ingredients and gaultheria leaves, it purifies and exfoliates.
- AHA (Lactic and Citric Acids from Sugar Cane) and PHA (Gluconolactone from Corn): Made from natural origin ingredients, it exfoliates skin.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: These unscented clarifying peel pads purify and exfoliate
ITEM: 1722487
Size: 30 treatments + 5 bonus
$92.00
Absolutely one of my favorite products. I worked in the field as an Account Executive for DG for two years and have worked in luxury retail/skincare for nearly 2 decades. ...A must in my skincare routine...I started using this product at 25 and it was the first AHA I've ever used.
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What it is: A two-step AHA/BHA peel pad pre-dosed with three acids, 12 antioxidants, and soothing ingredients to exfoliate and nourish sensitive skin for immediate radiance.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, and Combination
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness and Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes
Formulation: Wipes
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA) and Malic Acid (AHA): Supports the speed up cell turnover and cell renewal and balances skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and visibly plumps skin.
- Colloidal Oatmeal: Anti-irritant and soothes skin.
ITEM: 2545622
Size: 1 oz/ 30 mL
$42.00
This isn't a bad product if you're beginning to introduce acids into your skincare routine. ...like the product, hate the packaging...It also didn’t burn/sting at all, which is rare for me when I use AHA products! The test will be how it works over time.
What it is: This one minute 10% AHA treatment clarifies, purifies, brightens and smooths skin by gently clearing dull surface cells to even texture over time.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Liquid