79%
would repurchase
4.3/5
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description

Alpha hydroxy acids (AHA) exfoliate the skin's topmost surface for a brighter and more even appearance. Beta hydroxy acids (BHA) also exfoliate the skin with an extended function to help clear pore congestion. This combined 30% AHA and 2% BHA solution offers deeper exfoliation to help fight visible blemishes and for improved skin radiance. The formula also improves the appearance of skin texture and reduces the look of fine lines with continued use. This formula contains a studied Tasmanian Pepperberry derivative to help reduce irritation associated with acid use. This derivative is of plant origin and varies in colour seasonally and this colour variation may be apparent in the formula from time to time. This formula is further supported with a crosspolymer form of hyaluronic acid for comfort, Vitamin B5 to assist healing and black carrot as an antioxidant.

ingredients

Glycolic Acid, Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol. [pH 3.5–3.7, according to brand website]

Reviews

Reviews


5.0
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7 years ago

Best product ever! I'm used to acids, but boy this stings! However, if I leave it on for 10 minutes my undereye mica are dramatically reduced! It really helps unclog pores as well and exfoliate the...

About reviewer (25 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Fair, Neutral

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBlue



3.0
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7 years ago

So, you know those warnings that say “use as directed”? I’m usually all about them. But when this peel proved way too strong for my face, (patch test people!) I used it on my feet. And it worked...

About reviewer (52 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

Got this in the mail today and after reading all the good reviews I immediately wanted to try it out. I should have listened to the advise on the packaging and try it on a small area first to see...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Not Sure

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

TLDR; SUMMARY: (Long-ass review is below this... sorry). I don't consider this a "miracle product" or a "must have" but do think it's pretty helpful. For me it eases exfoliation. I got about 10...

About reviewer (180 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairOther, Wavy, Medium

EyesOther


4.0
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7 years ago

This is a good & strong acid mask! It leaves my skin very soft and I can see the effect immediately the day after. Only con is that I can only use it once a week otherwise my skin will freak out. I...

About reviewer (446 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairRed, Wavy, Coarse

EyesGreen


4.0
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7 years ago

For reference, I have very dry and acne-prone skin that is generally not sensitive. I have had mixed results using The Ordinary's products before - while the Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, Salicylic Acid...

About reviewer (77 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


5.0
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7 years ago

This is the best acid peel I've come across so far. My skin is very uneven and I have quite prominent acne scaring. I've tried salycilic and glycolic acid in the past in varying concentrations, and...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair

HairBlond

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

I like this product quite a lot, especially considering how inexpensive it is. It makes my skin *very* soft and I can definitly tell that my skin is exfoliated. And that soft feeling lasts for a...

About reviewer (38 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

I remember about ten years ago when at home peels were all the rage. They mostly came in expensive kits and contained about as much free acid as any over the counter serum. That is if you bought...

About reviewer (239 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily

HairBrown

EyesHazel


4.0
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7 years ago

I feel like this product should exfoliate better when I used it for the first time but I have to remember that is verry gentle. Dont use longer than 10min cause it can be a drying and give you that...

About reviewer (65 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure

HairBrown, Other, Other

EyesGreen


4.0
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7 years ago

Got this product to help prevent acne, to clear up my areas where I get recurrent breakouts (chin, lip and sides of nose), to minimize pores and just improve texture and help product...

About reviewer (10 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

Pros: - the most gentle (less irritating) AHA peel I ever tried. Tasmanian pepperberry definitely works wonders on reducing burning acid sensation; - I love thicker than water consistency that...

About reviewer (743 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesHazel


5.0
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7 years ago

Ordered my 3rd bottle, have been using for about 1 year once a week. Just very good as most The Ordinary products have been so far.

About reviewer (95 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair-Medium

HairBlack

EyesBrown


1.0
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7 years ago

I was looking for a dupe of Drunk Elephant's Babyfacial so I gave this a try. Unfortunately, this was a no go for me. It didn't do much for my skin except make it slightly softer. I didn't feel any...

About reviewer (277 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

When I first found out about The Ordinary, I went a bit spend happy and tried out a bunch of their products. Over time, most of them haven't really panned out to be great. The vitamin C serum and...

About reviewer (58 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOily, Dark, Warm

HairBlack, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown


5.0
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7 years ago

best product ever. it leaves the skin so so soft after use and makes my skin feel clean, fresh, and smooth the entire day. it has a bit of a weird smell but not something that bothers me. the...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

AgeUnder 18

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBrown, Wavy, Other

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

If you've never used glycolic acid before I do not recommend this. Acclimate your skin to a lower strength first. I've been using a toner (11%) off and on for a few years, and I was really happy...

About reviewer (257 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOily, Fair, Neutral

HairBrunette, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen


1.0
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7 years ago

Be very very cautious when using this. It gave me terrible reaction - we are talking contact dermatitis level irritation with red, itchy and scaly spots that are very difficult to soothe and...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinAcne-prone, Fair

HairBrunette

EyesBrown


4.0
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7 years ago

It's a surprisingly lovely peel (especially considering that the other The Ordinary acid products are too weak to work beneath the surface). It's what I call "baby peel" (hence only 4 lippies, I'd...

About reviewer (456 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinCombination, Fair, Warm

HairBrown, Straight, Medium

EyesBlue


4.0
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7 years ago

This stuff is the bomb! (And it's such a pretty colour!!!). I have sensitive, perimenopausal skin that is trying really hard to create what I managed to miss in puberty. Between this and the...

About reviewer (251 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinSensitive, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Other

EyesGreen