The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution — Efficacy 4.3/5.0, Safety 4.2/5.0 | DemythSkin
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The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

ExfoliantTextural irregularities, dullness, congested pores
Efficacy
Strong
4.3 / 5.0
Safety
Mostly Safe
4.2 / 5.0
System Verdict
Potent weekly peel with clinical-strength acids, but risks severe irritation for most users due to extreme 30% AHA load without encapsulation. Efficacy score docked to 4.5 for high concentrations (30% mixed AHAs + 2% BHA) at balanced pH ~3.6 via buffering (Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Citrate), enabling deep exfoliation, but multi-acid mix increases irritation without penetration enhancers or stabilizers; no jar packaging issues as it's bottled.[1][2][3]
Active Ingredients Detected
S Tier: Gold StandardsHigh Clinical Proof | Skin-Transformative
Glycolic AcidSalicylic Acid
A Tier: Good BasicsProven Results
PanthenolSodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
B Tier: Supporting IngredientsPromising Ingredients
Lactic AcidTartaric AcidCitric Acid
C Tier: Marketing IdolsHype | Limited or Weak Data
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
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