Description
What It Is: A gentle rinse-off exfoliating gel mask formulated with 10% PHA (Polyhydroxy Acid) to resurface the skin without irritation. This peel is designed to buff away dull, dead skin cells and clear clogged pores in a sensitive-skin-friendly way. It’s enriched with soothing and hydrating ingredients like Centella Asiatica and cucumber extract to calm the skin during exfoliation. Used 1–2 times weekly, it reveals a smoother texture, brighter tone, and a “glow” without the harshness of stronger acid peels.
Why We Love It: We love that this peel offers the benefits of an exfoliating treatment without the usual stinging or redness. PHA is a larger molecule acid which exfoliates more gently than AHA/BHA, making this perfect for those who normally can’t tolerate peels. After one use, skin feels instantly softer and looks more radiant, but never tight or irritated. Ingredients like Centella and papaya lend additional calming and antioxidant effects – so your skin is actually soothed as it’s being exfoliated. The gel texture is easy to apply and rinse off, and we appreciate that it’s vegan, cruelty-free, and free of artificial fragrance. It’s our go-to for a weekly glow boost, even on sensitive or dehydration-prone skin.
Main Ingredients & Benefits:
- PHA (Gluconolactone) 10% – A mild exfoliant that loosens dead skin cells on the surface, improving texture and brightness with minimal irritation; also provides humectant moisture.
- Centella Asiatica Extract – Calms and repairs skin, reducing any potential inflammation from exfoliation; aids in healing and strengthening the skin barrier.
- Papaya and Cucumber Extracts – Natural plant extracts that gently exfoliate and soothe. Papaya contains enzymes that help dissolve dead skin, and cucumber is anti-inflammatory and hydrating.
- Allantoin & Chamomile – Skin-soothers that alleviate redness and support post-exfoliation comfort, ensuring the skin feels calm and conditioned after use.
Skin Types & Concerns: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive or dry skin that cannot tolerate strong acids. Especially beneficial for dull, rough skin, clogged pores and blackheads, uneven texture, and redness/sensitivity that prevents use of harsher peels. Addresses concerns of gentle brightening, smoothing, and pore clarity.
How to Use: Use 1–2 times a week in the evening. After cleansing (and ideally on dry skin), apply a generous layer of the gel peel to your face, avoiding the eye and lip areas. Leave it on for about 5–10 minutes (start with shorter time if skin is very sensitive). You may feel a mild tingling. Before rinsing, you can gently massage with wet fingertips to boost exfoliation. Rinse off thoroughly with lukewarm water. Follow with a hydrating toner or serum and moisturizer. Always apply sunscreen the next day, as with any exfoliation routine. Do not use on broken skin, and avoid using other exfoliants or retinoids on the same day to prevent over-exfoliation.
Full Ingredients List (INCI): Water, Gluconolactone (PHA), Propanediol, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Artemisia Princeps (Mugwort) Extract, Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Ficus Carica (Fig) Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Betaine, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Water, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum (Japanese Knotweed) Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis (Baikal Skullcap) Root Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract. (Vegan, cruelty-free formula.)
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