AHA Peels

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AHA peels are a type of exfoliation that uses alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) to remove the outermost layer of skin. The process is intended to help improve the appearance of wrinkles, age spots, and sun damage. Shop AHA peels for your skin type below.

Dr. Dennis Gross SkincareAlpha Beta® Ultra Gentle Daily Peel Pads for Sensitive Skin

ITEM: 1722487

Size: 30 treatments + 5 bonus

272 Reviews

$124.00

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Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads for Sensitive Skin offer a two-step AHA/BHA experience that's a game-changer for normal, dry, and combination skin. ...DG Ultra Gentle Daily Peel...I have dry skin and this ultra gentle formula uses humectant (hydrating) AHAs and a plethora of soothing, hydrating ingredients to assist the exfoliating & conditioning acids in smoothing and retexturizing the skin without irritation, down time or redness.

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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.

$27.00

The Best skin peel for sensitive skin...Other dr. Dennis gross daily peel was too harsh for my skin. This is the best so far, i found after all those years....This is a great, effective facial peel for those with sensitive skin. I got some samples with previous purchases and after using them all up, decided to buy a box to continue my weekly routine.

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.

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

What Else You Need to Know: Achieve professi

$57.00

It is non-irritating (I also have sensitive/reactive skin), so I could see this being a great choice for someone just starting out on chemical exfoliants, or for those that have ultra-sensitive skin that cannot handle most products containing stronger AHA/BHAs....gentle bha/aha...This product is a gentle bha and aha. Unlike other products like the dr.dennis gross pads or the herbivore blue tansy mask this product does not produce tingly or burning sensations and is more moisturizing.

What it is: A gentle peel with 5 percent AHA, BHA, and hyaluronic acid to dissolve dead cells, refine the look of pores, and reveal more radiant skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture


Highlighted Ingredients:

- AHA and BHA Multi-Acid Complex: Dissolves dead skin cells that cause dullness and enlarged-looking pores.


Ingredient Callouts: Free of mineral oil, parabens, silicones, and sulfates SLS & SLES.

DermalogicaPowerBright Dark Spot Peel

ITEM: 2812139

Size: 1.7 oz / 50 ml

322 Reviews

$126.00

I will continue to use this peel. Highly recommend....The AHAs, BHAs, and TXA really seem to work, gently exfoliating my skin and making it look brighter and more even.

What it is: An at-home peel that visibly lifts surface hyperpigmentation—including UV-induced dark spots, post-blemish marks, and melasma.

Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots

Highlighted Ingredients:
- 12% AHA: Exfoliates to visibly fade dark spots and even skin tone.
- PHA with Mandelic Acid: Reduces triggers of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation.

What Else You Need to Know: Inspired by professional chemical peels, this fast-acting formula with an AHA and PHA blend, including mandelic acid, helps to quickly exfoliate away the appearance of stubborn hyperpigmentation. Brightening tranexamic acid and niacinamide visibly even skin tone.

Clinical Results: In independent clinical results with 33 volunteers

$66.00

Great peel for beginners!...This is a great product for newbies to AHAs and retinoids! It’s gentle enough to be used everyday, but a bit too strong to be used with another AHA serum or retinol. ...Amazing Peel for Oily Skin...This product is the perfect peel for oily/problematic skin! I love that it contains AHAs and BHAs to target acne and help minimize the size of pores.

What it is: This peel is a dermatologist-approved solution that visibly smooths texture and improves the look of pores with a trifecta of powerhouse ingredients for softer-, smoother-feeling skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores and Uneven Texture

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates to minimize the look of pores.
- Glycolic Acid: Visibly removes dull surface cells to smooth and clarify.
- Resurfacing Retinoid: Helps improve surface cell turnover to visibly refine and smooth skin’s texture.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, phthalates, mineral oil, oxybenzone, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.

$61.00

This peel is really amazing! Around 4 months into my pregnancy my normally not too fussy skin started breaking out and I had tiny red bumps all over my cheeks and generally lots of discolouration. ...It’s not super strong so don’t expect the same results you’d get from a strong peel but it’s a nice pore refresher at the end of the week!

What it is:
A patented, potent alpha hydroxy acid peel that lets you exfoliate, brighten, and tone safely during pregnancy.

What it is formulated to do:

Specifically formulated without vitamin A to address the concerns of nursing mothers, pregnant women, or women trying to get pregnant, this peel delivers spa-grade exfoliation to visibly correct the appearance of dark spots and discoloration, zap blemishes, and reveal a visibly brighter complexion. The formula also contains organic aloe and organic vegetable glycerin to hydrate for maximum benefit.

OriginsYouthtopia Refining Apple Peel

ITEM: 2821767

Size: 3.4 oz / 100 ml

1 Review

$59.50

What it is: A face peel that exfoliates skin and visibly refines pores for a super-smooth, polished look.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

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

Formulation: Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Antioxidant-Rich Apple Peel Ferment: Supports youth-preserving antioxidant benefits.
- Apple Stem Cell Extract: Significantly supports surface skin cell renewal.
- Apple Cider Vinegar and Glycolic Acid Complex: Delivers powerful resurfacing results for a smoother look and feel.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.

What Else You Need to Know: This face peel uses Origins’ Apple Cider Vinegar and Glycolic

$57.00

If you look up most of the AHAs Sephora sells, they are also 1oz in larger packaging and cost more than this (i.e. ...It makes it not much different from other aha cleansers...AHA cleanser

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

$54.00

Gentle AHA...If you have sensitive skin this product is for you. It’s the most gentle AHA I’ve ever tried. It doesn’t give me a tingle like most AHA products do, it absorbs and doesn’t leave a sticky feeling. ...Best AHA mask for sensitive skin!...Watermelon Glow AHA Night Treatment a game changer. This contains 2.5% pH-balanced AHA complex that delivers powerful exfoliation without causing irritation, multi-weight hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, quinoa peptide and watermelon enzymes to keep my sensitive skin smooth, soft and hydrated.

What it is: A powerful overnight resurfacing mask to gently exfoliate, hydrate, and visibly brighten with a 2.5 percent pH-balanced AHA complex for smoother, firmer-looking skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
- pH-Balanced AHA Complex 2.5%: As efficacious as 10% glycolic acid to exfoliate while maintaining the skin barrier.
- Seven Weights of Hyaluronic Acid: Intensely hydrate skin layer by layer for plump-, bouncy-looking skin.
- Niacinamide and Quinoa Peptide: Minimizes the look of discoloration while visibly firming and brightening.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vega

$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

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“The pad itself is fabulous-it’s nice and thick with two different textures and there is plenty of product in the to give a good peel peel good peel. 10/10”
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“This is a really good peel to use nightly! It clears skin up and prevents acne breakouts without drying out the skin”
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“I love this stuff it’s gentle and it helps manage my break outs a lot better than some other peels that are too strong. Only down side is the price is a bit expensive”
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“I purchased this hoping it was a cheaper alternative to the very pricey Dr. Dennis Gross daily peel pads. It IS an alternative, at a fraction of the price, but it's not as good. ”
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“Overall I'm really pleased with the peels performance and results. I would definitely recommend to anyone who has had issues with irritation from peels before, as this one is very gentle, yet effective if you're consistent”
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“I purchased this hoping it was a cheaper alternative to the very pricey Dr. Dennis Gross daily peel pads. It IS an alternative, at a fraction of the price, but it's not as good. ”
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