
About this product
A 10-minute facial peel from The Ordinary combining 30% AHAs and 2% BHA to exfoliate the skin's surface and improve texture and radiance.
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The Guru Index verdict
Mixed
~Mixed · 61%What the gurus are saying
Gurus split sharply on this product. Darnell Cox and a few others swear by weekly use for visible brightening and texture improvement, while James Welsh, Mad About Skin, and Dr. Mamina warn it's unnecessarily harsh and has fallen out of favor as the beauty community shifts toward gentler, frequent exfoliation over occasional intense treatments. Several reviewers note it's been banned in multiple countries due to strength concerns. Sensitive skin types consistently report it causes irritation; those with resilient skin who use it sparingly see real results.
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Full ingredients
Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol
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