Best exfoliant on Reddit
148 reviews from r/Sephora, r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 19 more subreddits
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#1
The Ordinary
4.4
(12)
"The ordinary 10% mandelic, 5-10% lactic"
"The Ordinary Glycolic acid every 3-5 days post shower."
"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."
"My skin tolerates mandelic acid well."
#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
4.4
(10)
"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."
"It's very gentle on the skin, doesn't dry it out and effective."
"Has been my godsend."
"Maybe a 2%BHA might work out for you."
"I like the Cosrx BHA liquid."
"Cosrx bha toner."
"Cosrx BHA toner or AHA/BHA serum."
"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
4.5
(6)
"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'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
4.8
(4)
"The best exfoliant imo is the dr. dennis gross peel pad"
"I love the DG peel pads personally."
"DDG peels, hands down the best!!!"
"My skin is more sensitive than Elon Musk, and it tolerates those Dr Dennis Gross pads well."
#7
Isntree
4.5
(4)
"Its just great."
"Spend some money and get quality ones like Isntree or Cosrx AHA."
"Very gentle and beginner friendly."
"Isntree chestnut AHA (8%). the key isn't the strength, it's the *consistency of your routine*."
#8
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!"
#9
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."
#10
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."
#11
Peach Slices
4.7
(3)
"Peach Slices azelaic acid 10% serum,"
"I really like the peach slices acne toner."
"Peach slices acne exfoliating toner 2% SA is good."
#12
Glow Recipe
4.3
(3)
"And the glow recipe watermelon toner if you want BHA+PHA and have a higher budget."
"I use the Glo recipe toner."
"It's got exfoliatiants, but it's pretty hydrating and gentle imo."
#13
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."
#14
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."
#15
Paula’s Choice
4.0
(3)
"Paula’s choice 2% works for me."
"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."
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
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."
#19
Biologique Recherche
5.0
(2)
"Has been my HG for years now."
"Biologique Recherche P50"
#20
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."
#21
Image
4.5
(2)
"The image hydrating enzyme masque is one of my favorites."
"The vital C one from image?!"
#22
Amlactin
4.0
(2)
"A lotion like Amlactin- apply and allow to sit on the skin over night."
"Amlactin is a great drugstore buy."
#23
Kiehl’s
4.0
(2)
"Kiehl’s Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion."
#24
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."
#25
Dr G
4.0
(2)
"Any peeling gel for face can be used on body. The Dr G brightening peeling gel is a bit bigger and more cost effective."
"Dr G cleansing oil significantly reduced my blackheads."
#26
Cos de Baha
5.0
(1)
"Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10% serum (has Niacinamide)"
#27
Q+A
5.0
(1)
"Q+A Azelaic Acid serum 8%,"
#28
Pixi
5.0
(1)
"Pixi Glow Tonic toner with glycolic acid."
#29
AHA BHA
5.0
(1)
"Aha bha skin wipes. I have the worlds most sensitive, damaged, dry, congested skin."
#30
Stratia
5.0
(1)
"Stratia Mandelic Acid serum, Sofie Pavitt Mandelic Acid serum, or Murad Sensitive Skin Gentle Resurfacing Serum."
#31
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."
#32
Urea 30%
5.0
(1)
"30% urea for max. 5 minutes does the job for me."
#33
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."
#34
IS Clinical 2-Step Peeling System
5.0
(1)
"IS Clinical 2 steps peeling system. My husband uses it too."
#35
Biossance Body Scrub
5.0
(1)
"Biossance has a body scrub that rinses clean. It works super well without stripping."
#36
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."
#37
The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
5.0
(1)
"Oat cleansing balm by the inkey list!!! I swear by it❤️"
#38
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."
#39
Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Pads
5.0
(1)
"I’d say DDG pads. I asked this wonderful community about them last sale and purchased and have not been disappointed."
#40
Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Gel
5.0
(1)
"The best exfoliant I've ever used is PTR FirmX gel!"
#41
Neutrogena
5.0
(1)
"I get back-ne, so I use Neutrogena Salyic Acid body wash and it works wonders for me."
#42
Beplain
5.0
(1)
"Yes, Beplain mungbean toner. It is so gentle and so good."
#43
Cosrx
5.0
(1)
"Cosrx blackhead liquid"
#44
LINNE
5.0
(1)
"Its incredible and so gentle, but has AHA and antioxidants from some fruit extracts."
#45
Murad
5.0
(1)
"I really like this one from Murad."
#46
Peace Out
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had great results with Peace Out Pore Perfecting Stick."
#47
BOJ
5.0
(1)
"I really like the BOJ green plum aha/bha! I’ve been struggling with bacne for over a year."
#48
Skinmedica
5.0
(1)
"Skinmedica AHA/BHA works great"
#49
Wishful
5.0
(1)
"Try the Wishful AHA scrub. It's super gentle but REALLY effective."
#50
Krave Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Krave Beauty's AHA has always sat well with my skin."
#51
TIAM
5.0
(1)
"TIAM AC Fighting AHA BHA PHA Toner"
#52
Mil Usos
5.0
(1)
"Try the Mil Usos skincare exfoliating glove, you can see it buff away the outer layer of dead/dry skin."
#53
Skin1004
4.0
(1)
"I like the skin1004 pore minimizer toner."
#54
Good Molecules Pineapple Exfoliating Powder
4.0
(1)
"I have used an enzyme treatment from Good Molecules (Pineapple Exfoliating Powder) and find that it’s gentler than acids but still exfoliates."
#55
COSRX BHA Liquid
4.0
(1)
"Cosrx bha liquid - then shifted to this ..it works slowly but leaves with a glow."
#56
Unknown Gommage Peels
4.0
(1)
"See gommage peels instead of acids."
#57
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub
4.0
(1)
"However, I love this stuff on my feet."
#58
COSRX Snail Cream
4.0
(1)
"The cosrx snail cream is very light and you need to add something medium."
#59
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."
#60
Facetheory Exfoliants
4.0
(1)
"Facetheory has a variety of different exfoliants and also their customer service is fab."
#61
Proactiv
4.0
(1)
"Proactiv makes a good serum that my sensitive skin tolerates well."
#62
Jordan Samuel
4.0
(1)
"Mandelic acid from Jordan Samuel."
#63
Cheer Up!
4.0
(1)
"Definitely Cheer Up! Has both AHA and BHA but in smaller concentrations so it would not be harsh."
#64
Cetaphil
4.0
(1)
"Helps gently exfoliate for those of us who have flaky adherent skin"
#65
L’Oréal
4.0
(1)
"L’Oréal glycolic cleanser 3-4x week"
#66
Kate Somerville
4.0
(1)
"I loved the lactic acid in the ExfoliKate."
#67
Beyond Organic Skincare
4.0
(1)
"They have an exfoliater too which contains natural apricot seeds."
#68
Olay
4.0
(1)
"Olay Boosters AHA serum is gentle and effective."
#69
30day
4.0
(1)
"30day miracle aha/bha serum."
#70
Medik8
4.0
(1)
"I use Medik8 Press and Glow or ByWishtrend Mandelic 5%."
#71
Unknown Product
3.0
(1)
"I started using it recently for blackheads and it’s been great. It is quite harsh on skin though."
#72
It's Skin
3.0
(1)
"I am using its skin mangowhite peeling gel. I think it's an okay product."
#73
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."
#74
First Aid Beauty
3.0
(1)
"The kp one from first aid beauty is nice, but it has chemical exfoliants in it"
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