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.
$6.00
I’m not a huge fan of skincare with fragrance because of the acne implications. ...The vitamin c, bromelain and AHA leave your skin brightened and glowing!
What it is: Eucalyptus fiber masks with individual ingredients to address various skin concerns. 95% naturally sourced plant extracts work in only five minutes.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Blemishes
Formulation: Mask
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and comes in recycling packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Individual masks enriched with plant extracts (coconut, lychee, matcha, grapefruit, pomegranate, or spirulina). Ultra-thin sheets fit perfectly for strong ingredient bonding on skin. There's one for every skin concern, including hydrating, toning, and restoring radiance. New packaging reduces plastic use by 20%.
$9.50
It a beautiful glow booster, but strictly follow the instructions on how to use it DO NOT leave it on your face for more than 10 minutes as instructed. I have been using AHA & BHAs as part of my skincare since 2 years, and stared using this 30% AHA solution. ...Rarely can you use a skincare product just once and see results, but that is 100% the case with this product.
What it is: An exfoliating solution to help fight visible blemishes and improve the look of skin texture and radiance.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Acne/Blemishes
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid: Exfoliates the outer layers of skin.
- Lactic Acid: Exfoliates the outer layers of skin.
- Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates inside the pores to reduce congestion.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan.
ITEM: 2180941
Size: 2 oz / 59 ml
$52.00
Hydrating & Can Be Used With Some AHAs/Retinoids...Before I get into the actual product, I wanted to give an idea of how well this Vitamin C works within a skincare regimen that might have AHA/BHAs and/or Retinoids which are generally, no-no's for pairing with Vitamin C products. ...super thick, absorbs into skin like a dream. i use this at night after an aha exfoliator, and it’s super soothing. plus my skin is smooth and hydrated in the morning.
What it is: A rich hybrid night cream and mask formulated with vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, and antioxidants to lock in vital hydration, soften, and visibly brighten.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C (THD Ascorbate): Highly stable, oil-soluble, and known to visibly brighten and firm.
- Squalane and Hyaluronic Acid: Draw in, replenish, and lock in hydration.
- Proprietary Superberry Complex: Antioxidant-rich berry extracts combat dullness and free radicals.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Wake up to glowing,
$17.00
ZO SKINCARE DUPE...Same as ZO skincare complexion renewal pads but way cheaper. It brings any impurities to the surface instead of clogging your pores and forming break outs....Great Product...I got these after searching for a new aha exfoliate as my current one was a bit to strong even for just biweekly use.
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.
$17.00
I have added these to my night skincare routine about a month ago and I am in love. ...I wear a lot of heavy-ish skincare at night and these are great in the morning to help ensure I have a smooth base.
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
$285.00
I like the concept of a peel in a serum form, and this product seems to live up to its name, however, I haven’t noticed amazing results yet.
What it is: A gentle peel that visibly refines and resurfaces skin to polished perfection and clarifies pores, all while soothing and replenishing.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Formulation: Oil
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Miracle Broth and Miracle Broth™ Oils: Replenish and support skin during the peeling process.
- The Refining Ferment: Smooths and stimulates a feeling of renewal for a visibly clear, vibrant transformation.
- Peeling Acids: Potent AHA, BHA, and PHAs visibly resurface, refine, and restore optimal pH.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates,
Size: 1.6 oz/ 50 mL·ITEM: 2420586
$70.00
This has been amazing to add to my skincare routine and has helped a lot....BEAUTIFUL PRODUCT!! I purchased this from Charlotte’s website when it was released and I’ve used it once a week for the past two weeks and I’ve noticed a drastic change in my skin!
What it is: A two-in-one facial with a resurfacing AHA/BHA/PHA-acid blend and hydrating polyglutamic acid to reveal radiant, glowing, youthful-looking skin.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Fine Lines and Wrinkles, and Pores
Highlighted Ingredients:
- 15 percent AHA + BHA + PHA Acid Blend: Exfoliates and breaks down dead skin cells for fresher, brighter-looking skin.
- 4 percent Exfolactive: Natural extract from prickly pear cactus that reduces appearance of wrinkles.
- Polyglutamic Acid: Four times more hydrating than hyaluronic acid, it reduces the appearance of lines and wrinkles.
$80.00
Why is no one talking about this product? It’s amazing. I’ve been using this product for 2 years now. ...I love this product. Leaves my skin dewy and glowing.
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
$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.
$68.00
It’s a gentle AHA mask which has helped with dullness and redness. ...I received this product complimentary from Tata Harper Skincare. Exfoliation using AHA is part of my routine and I'm glad that I get to try this Superkind Radiance Mask.
What it is: A gentle, fragrance-free mask with mild AHAs and microbiome-balancing prebiotics that exfoliates and revives dull, dry skin and supports a healthy skin barrier.
Skin Type: Dry
Skincare Concerns: Dryness, Redness, and Dullness
Formulation: Mask
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Self-Neutralizing AHA Blend: Dissolves the appearance of dullness and supports cell turnover.
- Sugar Prebiotic: Helps restore the microbiome balance and maintain skin’s natural defense mechanisms.
- Sugar Carbohydrate Complex: Supports ceramides and proteins to enhance barrier function and provide intense, long-lasting hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free.