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
$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.
ITEM: 2873941
$92.00
Love everything in this product!...This is a great way to try two new products for free! The peels are a staple of my routine, so this value pack is a no brainer!
What it is: A limited-edition set clinically shown to achieve clear, smooth, and radiant skin, featuring a vitamin C cleansing oil, daily peel, and serum.
Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Bring the clinic home with these Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare favorites. The bestselling Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel exfoliates to deliver fast radiance, visibly shrink pores, fade the look of lines, and visibly balance and clear skin. Vitamin C Lactic Creamy Cleansing Oil is a hydrating, non-stripping creamy oil
$39.00
What it is: A travel-size kit of the ultimate brightening essentials, including three high-performance skin-care solutions clinically shown to visibly brighten skin and reduce hyperpigmentation.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Dullness, and Dark Circles
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Vitamin C and Tranexamic Acid: Clinically shown to visibly brighten and reduce hyperpigmentation.
- Azelaic Acid and Pomegranate Stem Cells: Reduce the look of hyperpigmentation and uneven texture and visibly tone.
- 10% Vitamin C and 10% Peptide Complex: Brightens, firms, and evens the look of skin tone.
$92.00
What it is: A limited-edition set clinically shown to achieve clear-, smooth- and radiant-looking skin, featuring an oil cleanser, daily peel, and serum.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Dullness, Uneven Texture, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and phthalates. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Bring the clinic home with these Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare favorites. The bestselling Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel exfoliates to deliver fast radiance, visibly shrink pores, fade lines, balance, and clear skin. Vitamin C Lactic Creamy Cleansing Oil is a hydrating, non-stripping creamy oil cleanser that removes ma
$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
$39.00
I love the way my skin looks immediately after using this product....Good product for in between professional peels...I really like this product. I get VI peels every 4 months and this is a great product to use in between.
What it is: A two-step peel with a trio of acids to resurface and visibly brighten, plus a neutralizing mask to intensely clean pores—for visibly brighter, smoother skin with no downtime.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid: Intensely cleans and clears up congestion.
- Lactic and Mandelic Acids: Exfoliate and brighten while visibly smoothing without irritating.
- Kaolin and Bentonite Clay: Intensely clean and refine pores by extracting dirt and oil without over-drying.
$90.00
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! ...I don't usually gave good luck with Dior skincare but boy did this change my mind! This is a sleeper product!!
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