Best Chemical Exfoliators Updated May 2025

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Best Chemical Exfoliators
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated May 2025
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10.0

Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads for Face & Body with Vitamins B5, C & E, Green Tea, Calendula, Allantoin - Exfoliates Surfac...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Moisture level
Skin glow
Picked by 222 people this week!
Picked by 222 people this week!

10.0

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Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads for Face & Body with Vitamins B5, C & E, Green Tea, Calendula, Allantoin - Exfoliates Surfac...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Moisture level
Skin glow

9.7

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9.7

Era Organics Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub & Face Exfoliator - Spa Quality Exfoliating Mask with Manuka Honey Plus Walnut for ...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Exfoliation
Scrub quality
Scent
Moisturizing

9.7

2
Era Organics Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub & Face Exfoliator - Spa Quality Exfoliating Mask with Manuka Honey Plus Walnut for ...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Exfoliation
Scrub quality
Scent
Moisturizing

9.5

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9.5

bliss Micro Magic | Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub | Straight-from-the-Spa | Tightens Pores & Brightens Skin | Paraben F...
Skin softening
Effectiveness
Exfoliation
Scrub quality
Scent
Value for money

9.5

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bliss Micro Magic | Skin-renewing Microdermabrasion Scrub | Straight-from-the-Spa | Tightens Pores & Brightens Skin | Paraben F...
Skin softening
Effectiveness
Exfoliation
Scrub quality
Scent
Value for money

9.4

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9.4

Ebanel 30% AHA 2% BHA Chemical Peel Exfoliant Gel, Face Peel with Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Green Tea, Chamom...
Skin dryness
Skin softness

9.4

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Ebanel 30% AHA 2% BHA Chemical Peel Exfoliant Gel, Face Peel with Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Green Tea, Chamom...
Skin dryness
Skin softness

9.3

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9.3

Elvira Korean Skincare Anti-Aging & Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Facial Pads With 10% Glycolic Acid, 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinami...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Product quality
Texture
Value for money

9.3

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Elvira Korean Skincare Anti-Aging & Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Facial Pads With 10% Glycolic Acid, 2% Salicylic Acid & Niacinami...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Product quality
Texture
Value for money

9.1

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9.1

SilkyShark Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Pads (60 Count), 10% Ultra Pure + 2% Salicylic Acid, Exfoliating Peel Pads for Face, Effec...
Skin care
Effectiveness
Skin texture
Ease of use
Value for money
Skin cleanliness

9.1

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SilkyShark Glycolic Acid Resurfacing Pads (60 Count), 10% Ultra Pure + 2% Salicylic Acid, Exfoliating Peel Pads for Face, Effec...
Skin care
Effectiveness
Skin texture
Ease of use
Value for money
Skin cleanliness

9.0

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9.0

Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash, Soft & Smoothing Cleanser, 16.9 oz
Skin softness
Moisturizing
Product quality
Skin cleanliness
Skin type
Lather quality

9.0

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Naturium The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash, Soft & Smoothing Cleanser, 16.9 oz
Skin softness
Moisturizing
Product quality
Skin cleanliness
Skin type
Lather quality

8.8

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8.8

PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid, BHA Liquid Exfoliant for Face, Unclogs, Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Blu...
Skin clarity
Effectiveness
Value for money
Cleanser
Pore size
Strength

8.8

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PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid, BHA Liquid Exfoliant for Face, Unclogs, Minimizes Appearance of Pores, Blu...
Skin clarity
Effectiveness
Value for money
Cleanser
Pore size
Strength

8.7

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8.7

CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment, Anti Aging Serum With 5% Blend Of Glycolic Acid & Lactic Acid, Wrinkles & D...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Exfoliation effectiveness
Value for money
Smoothness

8.7

9
CeraVe Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment, Anti Aging Serum With 5% Blend Of Glycolic Acid & Lactic Acid, Wrinkles & D...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Exfoliation effectiveness
Value for money
Smoothness

8.5

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8.5

COSRX AHA BHA PHA LHA 35% Peel 1.01 fl. oz / 30 ml, Chemical Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dull, Rough, Oily Skin with Clogged Po...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Burn resistance
Skin radiance
Ease of application
Appearance

8.5

10
COSRX AHA BHA PHA LHA 35% Peel 1.01 fl. oz / 30 ml, Chemical Exfoliating Peeling Gel for Dull, Rough, Oily Skin with Clogged Po...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Burn resistance
Skin radiance
Ease of application
Appearance

Our Top Choice

10.0

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10.0

Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads for Face & Body with Vitamins B5, C & E, Green Tea, Calendula, Allantoin - Exfoliates Surfac...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Moisture level
Skin glow
Picked by 222 people this week!
Picked by 222 people this week!

10.0

1
Glycolic Acid 20% Resurfacing Pads for Face & Body with Vitamins B5, C & E, Green Tea, Calendula, Allantoin - Exfoliates Surfac...
Skin softness
Effectiveness
Moisture level
Skin glow