Best exfoliant on Reddit
145 reviews from r/Sephora, r/AsianBeauty, r/IndianSkincareAddicts and 16 more subreddits
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#1
The Ordinary
4.5
(18)
"The ordinary 10% mandelic, 5-10% lactic"
"I love lactic acid by the ordinary."
"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."
"I love the The ordinary lactic acid 5% if you go for a AHA."
"The ordinary glycolic acid %7"
"I love The Ordinary for exfoliation."
"I used it daily after my skin got used to tret."
#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
Dermalogica
4.3
(8)
"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!"
"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."
#4
COSRX
4.6
(7)
"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."
"Cosrx bha toner."
"Cosrx BHA toner or AHA/BHA serum."
"Salicylic 2% serum... you'll probably see more benefits with a gentlier formula."
#5
Wishtrend
4.4
(5)
"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."
"Is a really good exfoliant for something mild that also yields results."
#6
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*."
#7
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!"
#8
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."
#9
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."
#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
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."
#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
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."
#16
Biologique Recherche
5.0
(2)
"Has been my HG for years now."
"Biologique Recherche P50"
#17
CeraVe
4.5
(2)
"CeraVe SA cleanser or Murad AHA/BHA cleanser daily."
"I use azelaic acid 15% about 2 times a week as my exfoliant on the nights I don't use my retinoid."
#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
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."
#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
Kiehl’s
4.0
(2)
"Kiehl’s Epidermal Re-Texturizing Micro-Dermabrasion."
#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
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
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"
#27
Reviva Labs
5.0
(1)
"Big fan of this."
#28
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."
#29
Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Gel
5.0
(1)
"The best exfoliant I've ever used is PTR FirmX gel!"
#30
Sulwhasoo
5.0
(1)
"It has honey in it and is so soft but really exfoliates the skin well."
#31
REN
5.0
(1)
"I really like REN Ready Steady Glow."
#32
P50
5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using it for years and years… I absolutely notice a difference."
#33
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."
#34
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."
#35
The Inkey List Oat Cleansing Balm
5.0
(1)
"Oat cleansing balm by the inkey list!!! I swear by it❤️"
#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
Biossance Body Scrub
5.0
(1)
"Biossance has a body scrub that rinses clean. It works super well without stripping."
#38
Cos de Baha
5.0
(1)
"Cos de Baha azelaic acid 10% serum (has Niacinamide)"
#39
Krave Beauty
5.0
(1)
"Krave Beauty's AHA has always sat well with my skin."
#40
Wishful
5.0
(1)
"Try the Wishful AHA scrub. It's super gentle but REALLY effective."
#41
IS Clinical 2-Step Peeling System
5.0
(1)
"IS Clinical 2 steps peeling system. My husband uses it too."
#42
Skinmedica
5.0
(1)
"Skinmedica AHA/BHA works great"
#43
TIAM
5.0
(1)
"TIAM AC Fighting AHA BHA PHA Toner"
#44
BOJ
5.0
(1)
"I really like the BOJ green plum aha/bha! I’ve been struggling with bacne for over a year."
#45
Peace Out
5.0
(1)
"I’ve had great results with Peace Out Pore Perfecting Stick."
#46
Murad
5.0
(1)
"I really like this one from Murad."
#47
Unknown Gommage Peels
4.0
(1)
"See gommage peels instead of acids."
#48
COSRX BHA Liquid
4.0
(1)
"Cosrx bha liquid - then shifted to this ..it works slowly but leaves with a glow."
#49
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."
#50
Facetheory Exfoliants
4.0
(1)
"Facetheory has a variety of different exfoliants and also their customer service is fab."
#51
Salicylic
4.0
(1)
"Salicylic"
#52
Skin1004
4.0
(1)
"I like the skin1004 pore minimizer toner."
#53
Medik8
4.0
(1)
"I use Medik8 Press and Glow or ByWishtrend Mandelic 5%."
#54
30day
4.0
(1)
"30day miracle aha/bha serum."
#55
Kate Somerville
4.0
(1)
"I loved the lactic acid in the ExfoliKate."
#56
Beyond Organic Skincare
4.0
(1)
"They have an exfoliater too which contains natural apricot seeds."
#57
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."
#58
Cheer Up!
4.0
(1)
"Definitely Cheer Up! Has both AHA and BHA but in smaller concentrations so it would not be harsh."
#59
Cetaphil
4.0
(1)
"Helps gently exfoliate for those of us who have flaky adherent skin"
#60
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!"
#61
Manyo Factory
4.0
(1)
"Manyo Factory toner really helped smooth out the appearance of dead skin, blackheads/sebaceous filaments."
#62
Superdrug
4.0
(1)
"I would highly recommend a PHA toner."
#63
P50W
4.0
(1)
"I love my P50W lotion but it’s heavy duty active."
#64
Venus
4.0
(1)
"Venus has a glycolic acid scrub, Naturium’s glycolic acid body wash."
#65
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."
#66
N/A
4.0
(1)
"Maybe you could check out something with AHAs or PHAs in it."
#67
Vivant
4.0
(1)
"Vivant 8% mandelic acid keeps my acne at bay."
#68
Freck Beauty
4.0
(1)
"Instead of an exfoliation treatment, I like to use Freck Beauty Cactus Water toner."
#69
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."
#70
It's Skin
3.0
(1)
"I am using its skin mangowhite peeling gel. I think it's an okay product."
#71
First Aid Beauty
3.0
(1)
"The kp one from first aid beauty is nice, but it has chemical exfoliants in it"
#72
The Ordinary Glycolic Acid Toner
3.0
(1)
"TO Glycolic Acid toner might be too strong, try glycolic acid from some other brand instead."
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