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Best Exfoliators that are good for Dark Spots and Better Texture

Explore the top exfoliators for better texture and dark spots with detailed ingredient breakdowns, usage guidelines, and reviews from skincare lovers like you.

Top products

The Ordinary

Lactic Acid 5% + HA

4.3 (7) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $8.10

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

The Ordinary

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

4.3 (9) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Canadian

⸱ $9.50

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Isntree

Onion Newpair Clear Pad

4.4 (7) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $21.45

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, pha and vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 24 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

First Aid Beauty

Facial Radiance Pads With Glycolic + Lactic Acids

4.5 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $20.00

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 20 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant

3.5 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $37.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel

3.5 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $92.00

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, exfoliants, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 43 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and silicones
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

ZO Skin Health

Complexion Renewal Pads

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

exfoliator that contains aha and bha.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens and fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $17.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 15 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

ZO Skin Health

Exfoliating Polish

5.0 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

exfoliator that contains exfoliants, retinoid, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Hero Cosmetics

Pore Release

3.0 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $19.99

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and pha.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Paula's Choice

Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $42.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, hyaluronic acid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 26 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Daily Gel Cream Exfoliating Cleanser With Hyaluronic Acid

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $14.99

exfoliator that contains aha and hyaluronic acid.

Details

This product contains 17 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

COSRX

The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel

5.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $9.59

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, exfoliants, hyaluronic acid, pha and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 27 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Torriden

Dive-In Low Molecule Hyaluronic Acid Multi Pad

3.7 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $23.40

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and pha.

Details

This product contains 50 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Skintific

Glycolic Acid Daily Clarifying Toner

3.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Chinese

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, ceramides, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 29 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Glossier

Solution Skin-Perfecting Daily Chemical Exfoliator

1.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $26.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 25 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dermalogica

Daily Superfoliant

5.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $19.50

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, exfoliants and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 41 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances, oils and silicones
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Bubble

Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask

4.3 (3) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $16.98

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, pha and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 34 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Youth To The People

Mandelic Acid + Superfood Unity Exfoliant

1.0 (1) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $16.00

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains hyaluronic acid, peptides, vitamin c and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 32 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Benefit Cosmetics

The Porefessional Tight 'n Toned Pore Refining AHA+PHA Toner

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $34.00

exfoliator that contains aha and pha.

Details

This product contains 19 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Pacifica

Glow Baby Brightening Peel Pads 10% AHA + BHA

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $16.00

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 18 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Prequel

Multi-Acid Milk Peel AHA Exfoliating Solution

Exfoliator ⸱ American

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha and exfoliants.

Details

This product contains 33 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Dr.G

Brightening Peeling Gel

3.3 (4) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ Korean

⸱ $20.31

exfoliator that contains vitamin c.

Details

This product contains 26 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Elemis

Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads

Exfoliator ⸱ British

⸱ $36.96

exfoliator that contains aha and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Kate Somerville

ExfoliKate® Intensive Pore Exfoliating Treatment

Exfoliator ⸱ American

⸱ $28.00

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, exfoliants, retinoid and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 38 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

SkinBetter Science

AlphaRet Exfoliating Peel Pads

Exfoliator ⸱ American

exfoliator that contains aha, bha, exfoliants and retinoid.

Details

This product contains 8 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Avoskin

Miraculous Refining Toner

Exfoliator ⸱ Indonesian

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, niacinamide and pha.

Details

This product contains 22 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain fragrances
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Skintific

5% AHA BHA PHA Exfoliating Toner

Exfoliator ⸱ Chinese

cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha, ceramides and niacinamide.

Details

This product contains 30 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances and oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe

Curology

Liquid Pore Exfoliant

4.0 (2) ⸱ Exfoliator ⸱ American

vegan and cruelty-free exfoliator that contains aha, bha and pha.

Details

This product contains 12 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and better texture
it is fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe

Cetaphil

Gentle Exfoliating SA Cleanser

Exfoliator ⸱ American

exfoliator that contains aha, bha, niacinamide, pha and vitamin e.

Details

This product contains 23 ingredients.

it doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens, silicones or sulfates
it does contain oils
it is likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
it is reef safe
it is not fungal acne (malassezia) safe