AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
A high-strength rinse-off peel designed to improve texture, target dullness, and help prevent pore congestion.
A powerful at-home exfoliating peel for experienced acid users, but not a casual product for sensitive or compromised skin.
The iconic red serum that makes your routine feel like a professional treatment. At this price, an AHA + BHA peel with a real 30% acid load is almost unmatched. The dramatic look (deep red color from tartrazine dye) has made it visually iconic.
Evening only — after cleansing, on dry skin. No other actives before or after the peel that same night. Follow with a gentle, barrier-supportive moisturizer after rinsing. SPF the next morning is essential.
Experienced skincare users who want a genuine at-home exfoliating treatment for congestion, dullness, and post-acne marks — and have already built up their acid tolerance with lower concentrations.
On sensitive or compromised skin, when used too frequently, when mixed with retinol the same night, or when someone leaves it on for longer than 10 minutes thinking more = better. It doesn't.
Stop immediately. Do not use any other actives. Use a bland, barrier-focused routine (cleanser, ceramide moisturizer, SPF only) until the skin fully recovers. This is one product where overuse consequences are real and significant.
- A soothing ceramide moisturizer immediately after rinsing
- SPF 30+ every single morning while using acid exfoliants
- Niacinamide serum on non-peel days to support the barrier
Best For
- Experienced acid users
- Uneven texture
- Dullness
- Congestion
- Uneven tone
How to Use
Apply to clean, dry skin for up to 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use no more than twice weekly and avoid compromised or highly sensitive skin.
Key Ingredients
Exfoliates the skin's surface, promotes cell turnover, improves texture and tone, reduces the appearance of hyperpigmentation, and stimulates collagen over time.
Exfoliates inside pores, dissolves the debris and sebum that cause congestion, reduces blackheads and whiteheads, and has anti-inflammatory properties.
At active concentrations (5–10%+): exfoliates the skin's surface, improving texture and tone. At low concentrations: acts as a humectant and pH adjuster.
Attracts and retains moisture, soothes irritated skin, supports barrier repair, and improves skin texture and softness.
Provides antioxidant protection and anti-inflammatory benefits. Used in formulas targeting radiance and skin comfort.
Soothes irritated skin, hydrates, reduces redness, and supports barrier recovery after sun exposure or active ingredients.
Ingredients to Note
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
May be a concern for some skin types. Tap to learn more.
Full Ingredient List
Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, 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
About This Product
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is a 10-minute rinse-off facial peel containing 30% alpha-hydroxy acids (glycolic, lactic, tartaric, citric) and 2% salicylic acid (BHA). The formula also includes panthenol, hyaluronate crosspolymer, and Tasmannia lanceolata extract for post-treatment soothing. It is among the highest concentration OTC acid peels available without professional guidance.