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Kale-Lalu-Yaha AHA/BHA Exfoliant.

Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha AHA/BHA Exfoliant
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About this product

An AHA/BHA exfoliant designed to smooth and resurface skin by dissolving dead skin cells.

Guru Score

85%

Yay

5 experts · Moderate agreement
5Gurus
5Yay
0Mixed
0Nay

What they liked

  • Effective exfoliation without excess sensitivity
  • Gentle despite strong glycolic acid concentration
  • Bottle lasts a long time

What they flagged

    Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.

    What the gurus are saying

    This exfoliant's 5 to 5.25% glycolic acid at proper pH delivers deep exfoliation without the irritation that typically comes with the strength. Reviewers found it effective yet genuinely gentle, and credit calming ingredients like spinach and kale for the comfortable experience. The formula earns consistent praise from multiple gurus who name it their personal favorite, with some noting the bottle lasts remarkably long.
    Synthesized from 5 expert reviews · most recent take April 2025

    What the gurus are saying.

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    Yay
    "The product that takes the win for glycolic acid is the Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha. It's not a new product, I've talked about it on my channel before, but this year in particular I found myself using this all the time whenever salicylic acid wasn't doing quite enough. Krave Beauty's Kale-Lalu-Yaha always does an amazing job of really deeply exfoliating but not leading to excessive sensitivity. Whenever I find that I'm experiencing breakouts, pimples, and they're being a little persistent and won't go away, I just slap this stuff on overnight, and when I wake up in the morning, not only do I notice that my breakouts have significantly gone down, but my face is so much more glowy. It's not irritated, it's not sensitive. It definitely packs the punch but does it gently. Now that does not mean that you should use this product every single day. This is definitely one of those products that I think should be maximum used three times a week, but I would say two times a week, because when I've tried using it three times a week, I definitely noticed that my skin is a little bit more sensitive because it is so powerful. This tiered approach that I have of using salicylic acid every day and then when needed going in with glycolic acid definitely helps to resolve a lot of the breakouts that are a little bit more persistent. And the best part is the bottle lasts forever."
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    "I use it religiously every other night and always wake up with like glowy beautiful skin except for right now I'm going through breakouts cuz I stopped using it and that's what I get. I'm telling you it works. It's an amazing exfoliant that I've used for years and literally the bottle lasts forever so it's really good bang for your buck."
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    "My personal favorite right now is the Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha exfoliant which has glycolic acid to bulldoze through all those dead skin cells on your face and make sure you're looking glowy and fresh."
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    "If you are wanting my personal recommendation for the best glycolic acid exfoliant I've ever used, it is definitely the Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha glycolic acid exfoliant. It is not a serum, it does not have that like smoothing serum feel that the Drunk Elephant one has, it's more like a toner consistency. However, it has given me the best exfoliation benefits I've ever seen from a glycolic acid exfoliant product. I used to love the TLC Drunk Elephant product, I really love that serum and I love the result that it gave me, but it just does not compare to the Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha exfoliant. It is amazing, it's only $25, and it lasts freaking forever."
    I’m Quitting Skin Care… for a week
    "I'm next going to go in with one of my stronger exfoliants. I am opting for the Kale-Lalu-Yaha from Krave Beauty. This is a glycolic acid exfoliant. This is definitely gonna work to dissolve some of these excess dead skin cells overnight."
    The BEST Skin Care of 2024 for Acne & Acne Scars
    "The product that takes the win for glycolic acid is the Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha. It's not a new product, I've talked about it on my channel before, but this year in particular I found myself using this all the time whenever salicylic acid wasn't doing quite enough. Krave Beauty's Kale-Lalu-Yaha always does an amazing job of really deeply exfoliating but not leading to excessive sensitivity. Whenever I find that I'm experiencing breakouts, pimples, and they're being a little persistent and won't go away, I just slap this stuff on overnight, and when I wake up in the morning, not only do I notice that my breakouts have significantly gone down, but my face is so much more glowy. It's not irritated, it's not sensitive. It definitely packs the punch but does it gently. Now that does not mean that you should use this product every single day. This is definitely one of those products that I think should be maximum used three times a week, but I would say two times a week, because when I've tried using it three times a week, I definitely noticed that my skin is a little bit more sensitive because it is so powerful. This tiered approach that I have of using salicylic acid every day and then when needed going in with glycolic acid definitely helps to resolve a lot of the breakouts that are a little bit more persistent. And the best part is the bottle lasts forever."
    Acids 101: Every Skin Care Acid Explained!
    "I have used many AHA/BHA acid products, the majority of which I feel are very strong and almost overly strong, but the one I can always confidently recommend is the Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha. It is an incredible formula that always does a good job of giving noticeable exfoliating results but not overly sensitizing or irritating the skin. Also the bottle lasts freaking forever, so it's not something that you're going to have to be repurchasing frequently. It's a good bang for your buck with incredible results, and a product that I will use once a week religiously."
    Yay
    "This is the Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha, it's always the hardest name to pronounce in skincare. Again in that great 4 percent pH range which is needed. This is actually a 5 percent concentration of glycolic acid along with some calming and soothing ingredients. So I find this to be a lot more gentle than that Ordinary one. But again because it's a lower strength you might just have to wait a little bit longer for those results. All comes down to matching your individual skin type with the products that you use. But glycolic acid is a great way of boosting the levels of collagen in your skin if you use it consistently but sparingly, couple of times a week maximum. Great exfoliation, great collagen boost."
    Yay
    "5.25% glycolic acid effective but also gentle on the skin and so you're going to see good results with that especially when it comes to texture. It really is good."
    Yay
    "The Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha has 5.25 glycolic acid and also contains spinach and kale which are good for vitamins in your skin, and it's got the proper pH. It's still a gentle product and really nicely formulated so it's worth checking out."
    Yay
    "I love like the age toner the most."
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    Frequently asked.

    What is Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha AHA/BHA Exfoliant?

    An AHA/BHA exfoliant designed to smooth and resurface skin by dissolving dead skin cells.

    Is Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha AHA/BHA Exfoliant worth it?

    Yes. All 5 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 85%.

    What is Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha AHA/BHA Exfoliant's Guru Score?

    Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha AHA/BHA Exfoliant holds a Guru Score of 85%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 5 expert reviewers we have collected.

    Who is Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha AHA/BHA Exfoliant best for?

    Krave Beauty Kale-Lalu-Yaha AHA/BHA Exfoliant is generally suited to oily skin and acne-prone skin.

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