Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

exfoliant · 30 ml · Skincare

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 13-ingredient list, with salicylic acid, glycolic acid and lactic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel

Salicylic acid (BHA)
An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.
Glycolic acid (AHA)
A small-molecule exfoliant for dullness and texture.
Lactic acid (AHA)
A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.
Mandelic acid
A large-molecule AHA that exfoliates slowly and gently.

Full ingredient list, decoded

13 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Aminomethyl PropanolAminomethyl Propanol is a synthetic amino alcohol that mainly adjusts pH, meaning how…
3Glycolic Acid
4Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
5Mandelic Acid
6Isoamyl Laurate
7Tartaric Acid
8Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
9PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
10Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
11Malic Acid
12Clitoria Ternatea (Butterfly Pea) Flower Extract
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Source: Paula's Choice product page, www.paulaschoice.co.uk/25perc-aha-and-2perc-bha-exfoliant-peel/m9565.h, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel fragrance-free?

Yes. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 25% AHA + 2% BHA Exfoliant Peel good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Salicylic acid (BHA), Glycolic acid (AHA), Lactic acid (AHA) and Mandelic acid.