Exfoliation
Chemical exfoliants
AHA:
Glycolic acid
Exfoliates surface of skin
Gentler than BHA
Better for dry skin
Lower than 10%: gentle (daily use OK)
10 to 20%: treatment (not daily use)
BHA:
Mostly salycilic acid
Deeply exfoliates skin
Lower than 2%: gentle (preventive product, daily use OK)
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Paula's Choice
KEY INGREDIENTS: 2% BHA, green tea extract
CONS: not fungal acne safe (Polysorbate 20)
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 8
Just Breathe Clarifying Serum Versed
STRENGTH: middle, good for daily use
KEY INGREDIENTS: 1.06% Niacinamide, BHA, 1% Zinc Blend
CONS: has oil and fragrance
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 22
Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant Paula's Choice
KEY INGREDIENTS: 8% AHA, Hyaluronic Acid
CONS: none
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 15
Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA) Serum The INKEY List
KEY INGREDIENTS: 2% BHA,1% Zinc, 1% Hyaluronic Acid
CONS: none
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 13
Bubble Toner: Green Plum + AHA Beauty of Joseon
KEY INGREDIENTS: 3% AHA
CONS: has fragrance
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 28
Deep Sweep Toner Farmacy
KEY INGREDIENTS: 2% BHA
CONS: not fungal acne safe (Arginine)
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 22
Glow Tonic Pixi Beauty
KEY INGREDIENTS: 5% AHA
CONS: has oil and fragrance
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 29
BHA Liquid Exfoliant 2% Naturium
KEY INGREDIENTS: 2% BHA
CONS: has fragrance
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 18
BHA Blackhead Power Liquid COSRX
STRENGTH: soft, good for daily use
KEY INGREDIENTS: 4% Betaine Salicylate (gentle BHA), Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid
CONS: none
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 11
AHA/BHA Clarifying Treatment Toner COSRX
STRENGTH: soft, good for daily use
KEY INGREDIENTS: 0.1% Betaine Salicylate (gentle BHA), 0.1% AHA
CONS: none
TOTAL INGREDIENTS: 11
