AHA Cleansers

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Discover the power of AHA cleansers—the secret to achieving a radiant and refreshed complexion. These gentle yet effective cleansers harness the exfoliating properties of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) to gently slough away dead skin cells, revealing a smoother and more youthful-looking appearance. Whether you're looking to brighten dull skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, or improve overall texture, these AHA cleansers have something for everyone.

$20.50

amazing face wash everyone should try...This is one of the best face wash I’ve ever used I always like to try different skincare items. ...Smells good, but when I put it in hands to wash my face it’s hard to grind and put to face..

What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$53.00

It doesn't strip my skin unlike many other cleansers do (especially those with AHAs, BHAs etc.) and it really helps keep my black heads in check....The only thing is that because it's just a cleanser the alpha and beta in the product don't have a lot of time to work so I try to leave it on my face for a minute or two.

What it is: An essential daily gel cleanser with a pH-balanced, luxurious foaming formula to thoroughly remove dirt, oil, and makeup (even around the eyes) while unclogging pores—without stripping skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid (AHA): A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid that supports cell renewal.
- Glycolic Acid (AHA): Visibly minimizes signs of aging.
- Willow Bark Extract: A natural source of salicylic acid that gently exfoliates and clears pores.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

$57.00

I only used it 1x week and didn't really notice any significant change except mild irritation, but BHAs and AHAs usually irritate my skin. I might use it again to see/may try it on other parts of my body....How is this different/the same as the 11% AHA that they used to have in their line?

What it is: A leave-on liquid peel solution that works overnight to visibly smooth skin texture, even skin tone, soften dryness, and fade dark spots.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Lightweight Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid 7% and Glycolic Acid 3%: Visibly nourish dull skin and fade the appearance of dark spots.
- Kombucha Black Tea Ferment: Works to renew skin's radiant glow and defend against free radicals.
- Betaine: Helps your skin attract and maintain moisture.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

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$53.00

Gentle AHA Exfoliant...This gentle AHA liquid exfoliant is packed with soothing antioxidant to resurface skin for a smoother, softer and brighter complexion. ...Mandelic acid, an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), helps to exfoliate dead skin cells, unclog pores, and improve skin texture.

What it is: A gentle AHA leave-on exfoliant with mandelic and lactic acid visibly smooths texture & reduces dark spots for brighter, more even skin. 


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Uneven Texture


Formulation: Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:
- 6% Mandelic Acid: The gentlest AHA; targets discoloration and wrinkles.

- 2% Lactic Acid: A time-released AHA that hydrates and visibly smooths.

- Yarrow Root Extract: Supports and soothes skin’s moisture barrier and microbiome.


$40.00

Great AHA...It is a lower strength AHA, but it is great for someone just beginning with AHAs. ...I've been using the Caudalie Vinoperfect Brightening Daily AHA Micropeel for a few weeks now, and it's become an essential part of my skincare routine.

What it is: A micropeel cleanser with mandelic acid and AHAs that brightens, exfoliates, and eliminates dead skin cells for visibly brighter skin in as little as 30 seconds.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Mandelic Acid: Offers gentle exfoliation, visibly evens skin tone, and is more gentle than other AHAs.
- AHA Fruit Acids: Gently exfoliate for a visibly brighter complexion.
- Grape Water: Moisturizes and soothes.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, tri

First Aid BeautyFacial Radiance Pads

ITEM: 2706422

Size: 28 ct / container

13 Reviews

$27.00

What it is: A sensitive-skin-friendly and gentle face-exfoliating pad with a blend of AHAs—designed for daily use to visibly brighten, smooth, and prep skin for makeup.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Wipes

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic and Lactic Acids (AHAs): Exfoliate skin for a brighter look and visibly improved texture.
- Lemon Peel
- Cucumber Water

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: Exfoliate away dull-looking skin and reveal a visibly radiant and glowing complexion with this gentle formula for sensitive skin.

$36.00

I like that this is a scrub for my face in a stick form. It is so easy to use. I just wet my face and run the stick over my problem areas and gently massage my face with the scrub. ...It is extremely soft going on your skin and don’t even get me started with how amazing your face feels once you wash it off. With just one use my skin was glowing.This product is 100% a new staple in my skincare routine.

What it is: A gentle scrub in a targeted stick that exfoliates to target clogged pores and create a smoother, mattified, more even complexion.

Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Oiliness

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Kaolin Clay: Targets oil and impurities to reduce the look of clogged pores.
- 5 Acid Blend: Exfoliates dead skin cells to improve the look of tone and texture.
- Mushroom Extract: Minimizes the look of pores and smooths texture.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: This unique scrub contains two types of exfoliators to refin

$97.00

I normally prefer these dry powder washes over liquid cleansers and this one was a little bit different than other powder washes I’ve tried which was nice. ...It's a little tingly from the fruit enzymes / AHAs and a bit grainy from the charcoal. It leaves the skin smooth and soft.

What it is: A resurfacing powder that helps fight toxins and environmental triggers known to accelerate skin aging.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Scrub

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Activated charcoal: Clears skin from toxins.
- Niacinamide: Visibly improves the appearance of enlarged pores.
- Lavender: Soothes skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban.

$72.00

Lovely lactic wash...Now that I am very experienced with AHAs & BHAs I barely feel it at all but still use it as you notice the effects immediately.

What it is: A two-in-one exfoliating cleanser that helps retexturize aging skin to achieve a fresh, smooth surface.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Redness, and Dullness and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Lactic Acid: Hydrates and exfoliates skin.
- Vitamin E: Helps nourish and protect skin from damage caused by free radicals.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.

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