Minimalist

Minimalist AHA PHA BHA Peel.

Masks & Peels

About this product

A chemical exfoliating peel combining AHA, PHA, and BHA acids designed to remove dead skin and improve skin texture.

Full ingredients

Aqua, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Gluconolactone, Mandelic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Ethoxydiglycol, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Triethanolamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Lecithin

Guru Score

78%

Yay

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What they liked

Suitable for exfoliation beginners
High glycolic acid content for the price

What they flagged

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

What the gurus are saying

This peel packs a notably high glycolic acid dose compared to similar products, making it an accessible entry point for those new to acid exfoliants. Gurus found it works well for beginners, though one expert is still testing to see how it performs long-term, so there is not a ton of data yet on how it holds up over time.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take July 2023

Type

Masks & PeelsLiquid

Key actives

Hyaluronic acid Salicylic acid (BHA)AHA

Formula notes

Fragrance-freeNo drying alcohol

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What the gurus are saying.

Every take we've logged from this product's reviews across YouTube. Click any row to watch the moment they said it.

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Nipun Kapur

412k subs

✓Yay

"Yes, it is good. You can use it. Do a patch test."

Cassandra Bankson

2.46M subs

✓Mixed

"This is apparently the India version of the Ordinary. I'm brand new to trying this from the Minimalist. It's the AHA PHA BHA, so it's like an AHA BHI peel but it's also got PHA. It is like a less expensive version with a whole ton of glycolic acid compared to the Ordinary's. I'm testing it out. [...] So far I'm having a good time."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Salicylic acid

Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it can get into a pore rather than just working on the surface. That is why it has long-standing evidence for blackheads and milder acne.

Source: DermNet

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Humectants and emollients

Ingredients like these draw water into the surface layers and slow how fast it leaves. The evidence is for comfort, softness and hydration rather than for changing the structure of the skin.

Source: DermNet

Frequently asked.

What is Minimalist AHA PHA BHA Peel?

A chemical exfoliating peel combining AHA, PHA, and BHA acids designed to remove dead skin and improve skin texture.

Is Minimalist AHA PHA BHA Peel worth it?

Mostly yes. 1 of the 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 78%.

What is Minimalist AHA PHA BHA Peel's Guru Score?

Minimalist AHA PHA BHA Peel holds a Guru Score of 78%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.