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Best Chemical Exfoliant

Chemical exfoliants can offer smoother, brighter skin by removing dead skin cells more effectively than physical scrubs. The best ones are gentle yet effective, balancing AHAs, BHAs, or PHAs suitable for different skin types and concerns.

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Heritage Rosewater Clay Mask
No. 8

$15

Heritage Rosewater Clay Mask

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Renée Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel
No. 11

$89

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ItemPrice Shop
01Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel$92
amazon.com nordstrom.com sephora.com
02The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution$10
amazon.com nordstrom.com sephora.com
03L’Oréal Paris Revitalift Derm Intensives 3.5% Glycolic Acid Cleansing Gel$13
amazon.com ulta.com target.com
04The Inkey List Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Toner$13
amazon.com sephora.com walmart.com
05Sunday Riley Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment$43
amazon.com shop.nordstrom.com sephora.com
06Paula’s Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster$39
amazon.com shop.nordstrom.com sephora.com
07Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant$13
amazon.com sephora.com dermstore.com
08Heritage Rosewater Clay Mask$15
amazon.com
09Bolden Brightening Glycolic Acid Toner$19
amazon.com boldenusa.com
10First Aid Beauty Facial Radiance Pads$36
amazon.com sephora.com ulta.com
11Renée Rouleau Triple Berry Smoothing Peel$89
reneerouleau.com
12Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment$98
amazon.com sephora.com ulta.com
13CeraVe SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin$14
amazon.com walmart.com riteaid.com

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