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The Ordinary · Masks

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

$10·30 ml·Rinse-off
86
Low concern

Why this score

Concern50 / 55
  • Glycolic Acid: watch if sensitive

How much genuine, cited concern the ingredients carry, weighted by how much of each is likely present and whether the product stays on or rinses off.

Transparency20 / 20
  • No hidden fragrance blend.

Whether the full ingredient list, and any fragrance, are actually disclosed.

Formulation restraint16 / 25
  • 3 known irritant or fragrance-allergen ingredients: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid.

Needless irritant or allergen load for the product type. A clean, purposeful formula scores well without any "free-from" theater.

Reviewed by PlainBody Editorial · Updated July 2026

What’s inside

  • Glycolic AcidWatch if sensitive
  • WaterGenerally safe
  • Aloe VeraGenerally safe
  • Lactic AcidWatch if sensitive
  • GlycerinGenerally safe
  • Citric AcidGenerally safe
  • Salicylic AcidGenerally safe
  • PanthenolGenerally safe
  • Below the 1% line

  • PhenoxyethanolFearmongered, actually fine
  • Efficacy lens: we rate what is in it; for whether this formula is likely to work, see its SerumProof review at SerumTruth ↗, our sister site.

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    Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. Concern ratings are evidence-graded and cited on each ingredient page. See how we score.