AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
The Ordinary
Exfoliant
peel
Fact vs. Fiction
33
Low
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
1 of 3
Ingredients Matched:
12 of 26
irritant to help target potential redness
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (12)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycolic Acid
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Salicylic Acid
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tartaric Acid
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.11
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.00
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tasmanian Pepperberry Derivative: A known anti
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Green Tea
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Salicylic Acid
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Hyaluronic Acid
★
(Match: 0.93,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Glycolic Acid
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Lactic Acid
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Panthenol
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Caprylyl Glycol
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
View Detailed Evidence
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation, purifying, antibacterial
Concerns Addressed:
acne, blemishes, breakouts, excess oil, blackheads, whiteheads, clogged pores
Hyaluronic Acid
Functions:
hydration, deep hydration, water binding
Concerns Addressed:
dryness, dehydration, flakiness
Glycolic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation
Lactic Acid
Functions:
exfoliation
Panthenol
Functions:
hydration
Caprylyl Glycol
Functions:
moisturization
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Tartaric Acid
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
The AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is an at home exfoliating facial designed for experienced users seeking to improve skin texture, reduce pore congestion, and target uneven skin tone
Unverified
View Other Matched Ingredients (12)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Glycolic Acid
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Green Tea
Match score: 0.26
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Salicylic Acid
Match score: 0.45
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Lactic Acid
Match score: 0.21
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tartaric Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Citric Acid
Match score: 0.16
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Panthenol
Match score: 0.33
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Hyaluronic Acid
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.26
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Pentylene Glycol
Match score: 0.24
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester
Match score: 0.19
(Type: Peptide,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.26
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- Glycolic Acid
- Water
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Daucus Carota Sativa Extract
- Propanediol
- Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Salicylic Acid
- Potassium Citrate
- Lactic Acid
- Tartaric Acid
- Citric Acid
- Panthenol
- Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
- Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
- Glycerin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Xanthan Gum
- Polysorbate 20
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- 1
- 2-Hexanediol
- Caprylyl Glycol
