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Polyhydroxy Acids Products

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Discover the transformative power of polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) with our curated selection of PHA products. These gentle yet effective exfoliants are perfect for those seeking to refine their skin texture, improve hydration, and enhance overall radiance. Whether you're dealing with dryness, dullness, or uneven skin tone, our assortment of PHA-infused formulas offers a range of solutions to help you achieve a smoother, more youthful complexion. Explore our collection and unlock the secrets to healthy, glowing skin with cleansers for hormonal acne that deliver impressive results.

Benefit CosmeticsThe POREfessional Tight ’n Toned Pore-Refining AHA+PHA Toner

ITEM: 2641645

Size: 4.5 oz / 133 ml

758 Reviews

$46.00

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The key ingredients are AHAs (Alpha Hydroxy Acids) such as glycolic acid and PHAs (Polyhydroxy Acid) such as gluconolactone both of which help exfoliate and smooth skin. ...The products packaging is pretty cool. I use Aha acids in my skin care regularly so I felt confident with swiping this one in.

What it is: A foaming toner with AHAs balanced by PHAs to gently exfoliate skin and visibly minimize pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores

Formulation: Lightweight Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, and Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone): Exfoliate and visibly tighten pores.
- Lemon Extract: Visibly shrinks pores.
- Yuzu Extract: Smooths skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It also co

$94.00

This vitamin C serum combines 3 components to brighten and help defend skin against environmental pollution, while not leaving skin feeling heavy or sticky. Made with 5% Polyhydroxy Acids to assist in plumbing and to even skin tone and texture through chemical exfoliation. ...It's designed to target all major signs of ageing, including dullness, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots and uneven texture.The bottle contains an advanced cocktail of Vitamin C, PHAs (polyhydroxy acids), hyaluronic acid and banana powder-inspired pigments.

What it is: A brightening serum with 15% vitamin C, 5% PHAs and hyaluronic acid, that reduces the appearance of dark spots and visibly firms skin for brighter-, bouncier-looking skin in 7 days.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily 


Skincare Concerns: Dark Spots, Uneven Texture, and Dullness 


Formulation: Serum


Highlighted Ingredients:

- 15% Vitamin C (Ethyl Ascorbic Acid): Visibly brightens and reduces appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots.

- 5% PHAs: A gentler alternative to AHAs that helps even skin tone and texture.

$26.00

It keeps the skin tight which is really helpful and just overall a wonderful product!...I have large pores and my skin is combo to oily. I used many other products but this one made my pores smaller and tighter.

What it is: A foaming toner with AHAs balanced by PHAs to gently exfoliate skin and visibly minimize pores.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Pores

Formulation: Lightweight Liquid

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Alpha Hydroxy Acids (Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, and Polyhydroxy Acid Gluconolactone): Exfoliate and visibly tighten pores.
- Lemon Extract: Visibly shrinks pores.
- Yuzu Extract: Smooths skin.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It also co

$62.00

This treatment contains AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) and PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid), which are gentle exfoliating ingredients. ...Honest review of this product...Its powerful fusion of Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) and Polyhydroxy Acids (PHA) works effectively during sleep, gently exfoliating to reduce pore size and reveal a refined complexion.

What it is: An overnight pore treatment packed with a balanced blend of acids to shrink the look of pores.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid (AHAs): Visibly tighten pores and reveal brighter-looking skin.

- Gluconolactone (PHA): Visibly retexturizes skin.

- Niacinamide: Minimizes and refines the look of pores.


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 synthe

$22.00

Key Ingredients: Watermelon Extract to soothe and hydrate the skin PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid) for gentle exfoliation BHA (Willow Bark Extract) to decongest pores and reduce breakouts Hyaluronic Acid to retain moisture and improve skin elasticity Final Thoughts: This toner delivers visible results without compromising skin barrier health. ...I’m a fan of highly active ingredients & this toner with PHA (polyhydroxy acid) & BHA (beta hydroxy acid) works it’s magic gently over time.

What it is: A bestselling watermelon toner infused with PHA and BHA that hydrates, gently exfoliates the skin, and helps to minimize the appearance of pores


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dryness, and Dullness


Formulation: Lightweight Liquid


Highlighted Ingredients:

- 62% blend of soothing Watermelon Extract + Cactus Water - Hydrates, calms and delivers

essential vitamins & amino acids

- 16% Glycerin: A humectant that anchors moisture deep within skin to plump & intensely

hydrate

$27.00

What it is: A patented acne-fighting patch designed to tackle below-the-surface breakouts before they appear.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Redness and Acne and Blemishes

Formulation: Mask

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Penetrates pores to target acne blemishes and blackheads.
- Niacinamide: Visibly fades dark spots, increases elasticity, and supports the skin barrier.
- Succinic Acid: Absorbs sebum to visibly reduce shine and excess oil.

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

$26.50

Enhanced with peptides and hyaluronic acid for anti-aging benefits, antioxidant protection, and hydration....It has peptides +hyaluronic acid !!! It is suitable for all skin types and even sensitive skin!

What it is: A day cream enriched with peptides and hyaluronic acid to correct visible signs of aging linked to collagen loss.


Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Boost skin’s hydration.

- Peptides: Visibly firms skin.


What Else You Need to Know: This plumping cream with its comfortable, melting texture, enriched with peptides and hyaluronic acid, moisturizes and smooths the skin. Day after day, the appearance of wrinkles is visibly reduced. After one month, skin appears visibly improved and younger-looking.

$46.00

What it is: A hypochlorous acid serum to soothe and spot treat chronically sensitive skin.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Acne and Blemishes, Redness, and Uneven Texture

Formulation: Gel

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hypochlorous Acid: Defends your skin from harmful bacteria, reduces redness, and soothes irritation.
- Water and Sodium Chloride: Act as the optimal delivery solution for hypochlorous acid.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, sulfates SLS & SLES, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan and cruelty-free.

What Else You Need to Know: The only hypochlorous acid serum recognized by all three

$106.00

What it is: A hyaluronic acid serum that hydrates and helps prevent future dehydration.

Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily

Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dryness, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity

Formulation: Lightweight Serum

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Hyaluronic Acid: Helps penetrate skin's surface for intense hydration.
- Algae Extract-Infused Moisturizing Matrix: Binds water to the skin for both immediate and long-lasting hydration.
- Polyglutamic Acid from Fermented Soybean: Supports skin's hydration reserves from within.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate.

$69.00

I love this product. It smoothed my skin and brightens it with the ingredients of papaya enzymes, salicylic acid, and phytic acid from rice bran. ...A rice based powder exfoliant that is not harsh on skin but is loaded with Brightening Agents like phytic acid, rice bran. It also exfoliates and smoothens the rough skin texture as it has papaya enzyme and salicylic acid.

What it is:  A best-selling, gentle rice-based exfoliating powder with AHAs and BHAs that brightens, smooths texture, and clears clogged pores for radiant skin.


Skin Type: Normal, Combination, and Oily


Skincare Concerns: Pores, Uneven Texture, and Acne and Blemishes


Highlighted Ingredients:
- Papain Enzymes and Salicylic Acid: Draw out excess oil, clear clogged pores, and smooth the skin.

- Rice Bran-Derived Phytic Acid: Gently exfoliates to visibly brighten and balance uneven skin tone.

- Colloidal Oatmeal: Calms skin, reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.

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“I want to give it more time before I can say it treated my dark spots but given it has kojic acid I’m very hopeful. Great product topicals”
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“However, Idk if its just me but i find it a little irritating, esp with all the other products i use at night (aha, alpha arbutin, benzol peroxide) and interesting enough, i found that patting this in rather than rubbing it in actually reduces the irritation i get from this cream”
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“I love using BHAs on my skin and I feel like this one has helped with my redness as well as texture”
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“I’ve been using it for a few days now and have seen some improvement in my hyperpigmentation. Azelaic acid is such a good ingredient and this product is great for someone who wants to start incorporating Azelaic acid in their skin care routine”
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“Started using this as a heavier moisturizer to combat the dryness I get from using niacinamide and glycolic acid routines to combat the hyperpigmentation”
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“I'll be using this heat protecting serum for the long haul. Just what bleached hair needs; hyaluronic acid infused and protects up to 450 degrees F”
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“Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliating Powder Key Ingredients :- - Coconut milk + oat bran extract - AHA + BHA and papaya enzymes - Hyaluronic acid I have very sensitive skin and let me tell you this exfoliant is so gentle on my skin, also replenishes and supports skin’s moisture barrier”
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“Oil consistency *Gentler and less drying than other acids *Immediate brightening effect *Really made a difference on discolouration left over from acne”

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