Best exfoliant on Reddit
147 reviews from r/Sephora, r/AsianBeauty, r/IndianSkincareAddicts and 18 more subreddits
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#1
The Ordinary
4.5
(13)
"The ordinary 10% mandelic, 5-10% lactic"
"The Ordinary Glycolic acid every 3-5 days post shower."
"The Ordinary Salicylic Acid is my holy grail."
"The Ordinary's Madelic Acid is a great (AHA) chemical exfoliant."
"The ordinary mandellic acid or Isntree 4% lactic 4% glycolic acid."
"The ordinary glycolic acid %7"
"Hi! You might want to give The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toning Solution a shot."
"It's gentle, exfoliates well, and is also budget-friendly."
"The ordinary glycolic."
"You could try the Ordinary Mandelic Acid, Wishtrend Mandelic Acid or Minimalist PHA toner."
#2
Paula's Choice
4.5
(10)
"The only product that doesn't seem to irritate my skin is the paulas choice 2% bha."
"Paulas choice 2% bha & Isntree 7% aha."
"Paulas choice 2% is the best."
"I haven’t seen a post yet that hasn’t brought up Paula’s choice 2% BHA."
"Is amazing."
"I like the Paula's choice 2% BHA"
"I’m thinking to buy Paula’s choice."
"Paula's choice any day, but for dry skin even cosrx 2% bha is hydrating and gentle."
"Try an exfoliating toner instead, like 2% BHA from Paula’s Choice."
"Salicylic acid can be helpful for acne insomuch helping getting into the pore and helping clear up too much sebum and exfoliating."
#3
COSRX
4.3
(9)
"Game changers and a fantastic introduction to actives."
"With this, I don't get long lasting cystic acne."
"Cosrx bha blackhead power liquid!! With this, I don't get long lasting cystic acne."
"Has been my godsend."
"Maybe a 2%BHA might work out for you."
"Cosrx bha toner."
"Cosrx BHA toner or AHA/BHA serum."
"Salicylic 2% serum... you'll probably see more benefits with a gentlier formula."
"The best AB one that I’ve tried - not many - but it’s the COSRX AHA BHA."
#4
Dermalogica
4.2
(9)
"I use the Dermalogica Milkfoliant 1x per week, I love it."
"Effective but meanwhile gentle."
"I'm a huge fan of the Dermalogica Microfoliant. Nothing else makes my skin feel as good."
"I think you need a gentle manual exfoliator."
"I heard it’s good for sensitive skin!"
"I like the Dermalogica Daily Milkfoliant Exfoliator."
"The OG Dermatologica Microfoliant or the Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder 2-3 times a week"
"It's not super cheap, but it lasts forever since you mix the water in yourself."
"Really messed me up."
#5
Wishtrend
4.4
(7)
"I love wishtrend 5% mandelic acid toner."
"I found glycolic acid a bit harsh on my skin."
"I really like mandelic acid 5% by wishtrend."
"Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water"
"Wishtrend's Mandelic Acid."
"Wish trend 5% mandelic acid toner."
"Is a really good exfoliant for something mild that also yields results."
#6
Dr Dennis Gross
5.0
(3)
"I love the DG peel pads personally."
"I’m all about the Dr Dennis Gross pads because it’s super easy to use."
"Peel pads 1000000% extra strength is best!"
#7
Mandelic Acid
4.7
(3)
"Mandelic Acid!"
"I second mandelic!"
"Get a mandelic acid serum and apply at night a few times a week before your moisturizer."
#8
Good Genes
4.7
(3)
"The peel pads and good genes are my go-tos."
"Good Genes and Dr.Dennis Gross pads in medium/gentle."
"The best my skin has ever looked was when I was alternating between good genes and TLC framboos."
#9
Isntree
4.7
(3)
"Its just great."
"Spend some money and get quality ones like Isntree or Cosrx AHA."
"Isntree chestnut AHA (8%). the key isn't the strength, it's the *consistency of your routine*."
#10
Peach Slices
4.7
(3)
"Peach Slices azelaic acid 10% serum,"
"I really like the peach slices acne toner."
"- Peach Slices AHA/BHA toner
- Peach Slices Azalaic Acid Seum
- CosRx Aha& Bha
- P50 toner
- DE Framboos glycolic acid serum"
#11
CeraVe
4.3
(3)
"CeraVe SA cleanser or Murad AHA/BHA cleanser daily."
"Seconding urea."
"I use azelaic acid 15% about 2 times a week as my exfoliant on the nights I don't use my retinoid."
#12
The Inkey List
4.0
(3)
"PHA Toner by the inkey list is a good option for people with sensitive skin."
"Works for me, it's gentle enough and it does the job."
"Try a PHA toner like the one from theinkeylist or from indeed labs."
#13
Cure
5.0
(2)
"Absolutely cure aqua gel"
"I’ve been using cure aqua gel for more than a decade, it’s mild and you can see your face brighten up after a use."
#14
Geek and Gorgeous
5.0
(2)
"This stuff is so gentle I can use it every night."
"I like Geek and Gorgeous Calm Down, it’s like 3% PHA (one of the gentlest exfoliants) and 0.5% salicylic."
#15
Biologique Recherche
5.0
(2)
"Has been my HG for years now."
"Biologique Recherche P50"
#16
Sunday Riley
5.0
(2)
"It's been pretty gentle and helped with my textures and closed comedones."
"I really like Sunday Riley Good Genes."
#17
Glow Recipe
4.5
(2)
"And the glow recipe watermelon toner if you want BHA+PHA and have a higher budget."
"It's got exfoliatiants, but it's pretty hydrating and gentle imo."
#18
Dr. Dennis Gross
4.5
(2)
"I love the DG peel pads personally."
"My skin is more sensitive than Elon Musk, and it tolerates those Dr Dennis Gross pads well."
#19
The Ordinary Lactic Acid
4.5
(2)
"I use Good Genes and recently swapped it for the Ordinary’s exact dupe. Lactic Acid. It’s excellent for calming redness overnight."
"I guess lactic acid works great for such skin. It is mild, hydrating, and helps smoothen out texture."
#20
Minimalist
3.0
(3)
"I use 10% peel from minimalist..."
"If you're a beginner then you can use Minimalist AHA BHA peel."
"If your skin is sensitive i do not recommend this. Go for lactic acid (aha)."
#21
Kiehl’s
4.0
(2)
"Kiehl’s Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion."
#22
Paula’s Choice
4.0
(2)
"I have been thinking of buying Paula’s Choice Bha cause everyone raves about it."
"I have been thinking of buying Paula’s Choice Bha."
#23
Tonymoly
4.0
(2)
"Gentle enough for sensitive skin but powerful enough that my skin was noticeably smoother."
"Tonymoly I'm Rice enzyme cleanser. I think it's basically rice powder/flour."
#24
Amlactin
4.0
(2)
"A lotion like Amlactin- apply and allow to sit on the skin over night."
"Amlactin is a great drugstore buy."
#25
Clinique
3.0
(2)
"I really like Clinique exfoliating scrub."
"I use the Clinique 7 day exfoliator and it the only exfoliant that irritate my rosacea"
#26
AHA BHA
5.0
(1)
"Aha bha skin wipes. I have the worlds most sensitive, damaged, dry, congested skin."
#27
Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub
5.0
(1)
"Wishful Yo Glow Enzyme scrub. While conditioner is in my hair in the shower I lightly dry my face."
#28
The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
5.0
(1)
"Oat cleansing balm by the inkey list!!! I swear by it❤️"
#29
Dermapore
5.0
(1)
"I have the dermapore and I’m obsessed. Not only does it get all of the stuff out of my pores but my skin is extremely soft now."
#30
Biossance Body Scrub
5.0
(1)
"Biossance has a body scrub that rinses clean. It works super well without stripping."
#31
IS Clinical 2-Step Peeling System
5.0
(1)
"IS Clinical 2 steps peeling system. My husband uses it too."
#32
Sulwhasoo
5.0
(1)
"It has honey in it and is so soft but really exfoliates the skin well."
#33
REN
5.0
(1)
"I really like REN Ready Steady Glow."
#34
P50
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using it for years and years… I absolutely notice a difference."
#35
Peel Pads
5.0
(1)
"Peel pads by far. I worked in cosmetics for 9 years and whenever a customer asked me for a random recommendation."
#36
Reviva Labs
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of this."
#37
Urea 30%
5.0
(1)
"30% urea for max. 5 minutes does the job for me."
#38
Glycolic Acid 7%
5.0
(1)
"I used 7% glycolic acid on my face 2-3 times a week and it took about 4 months and they were gone."
#39
LINNE
5.0
(1)
"Its incredible and so gentle, but has AHA and antioxidants from some fruit extracts."
#40
Murad
5.0
(1)
"I really like this one from Murad."
#41
Peace Out
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had great results with Peace Out Pore Perfecting Stick."
#42
BOJ
5.0
(1)
"I really like the BOJ green plum aha/bha! I’ve been struggling with bacne for over a year."
#43
Skinmedica
5.0
(1)
"Skinmedica AHA/BHA works great"
#44
Wishful
5.0
(1)
"Try the Wishful AHA scrub. It's super gentle but REALLY effective."
#45
Krave Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Krave Beauty's AHA has always sat well with my skin."
#46
TIAM
5.0
(1)
"TIAM AC Fighting AHA BHA PHA Toner"
#47
Cosrx
5.0
(1)
"Cosrx blackhead liquid"
#48
Cheer Up!
4.0
(1)
"Definitely Cheer Up! Has both AHA and BHA but in smaller concentrations so it would not be harsh."
#49
Cetaphil
4.0
(1)
"Helps gently exfoliate for those of us who have flaky adherent skin"
#50
AmLactin
4.0
(1)
"Apply a 12% lactic acid moisturizer (like AmLactin)."
#51
Dr G
4.0
(1)
"Any peeling gel for face can be used on body. The Dr G brightening peeling gel is a bit bigger and more cost effective."
#52
Freck Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Instead of an exfoliation treatment, I like to use Freck Beauty Cactus Water toner."
#53
Korean
4.0
(1)
"I actually use one of those Korean Exfoliating Mitts gently on my face"
#54
Prior Skincare
4.0
(1)
"I use this a couple of times a week, no issues with dry skin these days."
#55
Clinical Aesthetics
4.0
(1)
"I use an enzyme exfoliant from clinical aesthetics with a little rice powder most of the time."
#56
Neostrata PHA Restore Facial Cleanser
4.0
(1)
"I use a PHA facewash twice a week or when my skin feels congested and its not irritating at all, I think it’s milder than BHA."
#57
Neutrogena
4.0
(1)
"Helps gently exfoliate for those of us who have flaky adherent skin"
#58
Salicylic
4.0
(1)
"Salicylic"
#59
COSRX Snail Cream
4.0
(1)
"The cosrx snail cream is very light and you need to add something medium."
#60
GOLDSANGSA
4.0
(1)
"GOLDSANGSA Songwol Towel Exfoliating Towel Bath Washcloth 4 Pcs (Green) for Dead Skin."
#61
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
4.0
(1)
"However, I love this stuff on my feet."
#62
Unknown Gommage Peels
4.0
(1)
"See gommage peels instead of acids."
#63
Frank Body
4.0
(1)
"I like Frank Body’s Triple Acid Bodywash. I use it probably a couple of times a week and it does the job!"
#64
Manyo Factory
4.0
(1)
"Manyo Factory toner really helped smooth out the appearance of dead skin, blackheads/sebaceous filaments."
#65
Superdrug
4.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend a PHA toner."
#66
P50W
4.0
(1)
"I love my P50W lotion but it’s heavy duty active."
#67
Venus
4.0
(1)
"Venus has a glycolic acid scrub, Naturium’s glycolic acid body wash."
#68
Versed
4.0
(1)
"I really like Doctor’s Visit from Versed. It’s a mask, so you can control the intensity by how long you leave it on."
#69
N/A
4.0
(1)
"Maybe you could check out something with AHAs or PHAs in it."
#70
Vivant
4.0
(1)
"Vivant 8% mandelic acid keeps my acne at bay."
#71
Skin1004
4.0
(1)
"I like the skin1004 pore minimizer toner."
#72
Shave Works
3.0
(1)
"I love cool fix from shave works. But be aware, my fiancé tells me it tastes awful, and slightly stings."
#73
First Aid Beauty
3.0
(1)
"The kp one from first aid beauty is nice, but it has chemical exfoliants in it"
#74
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner
3.0
(1)
"TO Glycolic Acid toner might be too strong, try glycolic acid from some other brand instead."
#75
Unknown Product
3.0
(1)
"I started using it recently for blackheads and it’s been great. It is quite harsh on skin though."
#76
It's Skin
3.0
(1)
"I am using its skin mangowhite peeling gel. I think it's an okay product."
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