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COSRX

The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel

Exfoliant

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5 of 27 ingredients flagged

Fungal acne trigger
Polysorbate 60
Pregnancy caution
Salicylic Acid
Potential irritant
Glycolic Acid
Strong active
Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid

Key ingredientsGlycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, PHA (Gluconolactone), Mandelic Acid, Panthenol (B5), Salicylic Acid

Ingredients

In label order. Tap one to learn what it does.

  1. 1Water

    The base of most formulas. Dissolves everything else.

  2. 2Glycolic AcidStrong activePotential irritant

    The smallest AHA. Dissolves dead skin for smoother, brighter skin. Can sting sensitive skin.

  3. 3Lactic AcidStrong active

    A hydrating AHA. Smooths and brightens while being kinder than glycolic.

  4. 4Potassium Hydroxide

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  5. 5Gluconolactone

    Polyhydroxy acid. The gentlest acid exfoliant, friendly to sensitive skin.

  6. 6Mandelic AcidStrong active

    A large, slow AHA. Gentle exfoliation that also helps with breakouts.

  7. 7Dipropylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  8. 8Panthenol

    Pro-vitamin B5. Hydrates, soothes and helps skin repair.

  9. 9Salicylic AcidStrong activePregnancy caution

    Oil-soluble BHA that gets inside pores to clear blackheads and breakouts.

  10. 10Methylpropanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  11. 111,2-Hexanediol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  12. 12Octyldodeceth-16
  13. 13Citric Acid

    Keeps the formula at a skin-friendly pH.

  14. 14Hydroxyethylcellulose

    Gives the product its texture.

  15. 15Pentylene Glycol

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  16. 16Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

    Gives the product its texture.

  17. 17Cyanocobalamin
  18. 18Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6
  19. 19Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
  20. 20Ethylhexylglycerin

    Lightweight hydrator and solvent that helps ingredients absorb.

  21. 21Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
  22. 22Polysorbate 60Fungal acne trigger

    Emulsifier. Fine for most, but a known fungal acne trigger.

  23. 23Disodium Phosphate
  24. 24Sodium Phosphate
  25. 25Tocopherol

    Antioxidant that protects skin and the formula.

  26. 26Allantoin

    Soothes, softens and supports healing.

  27. 27Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

    Holds many times its weight in water for plump, bouncy hydration.