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Ingredients
PHA acids

PHA acids

Polyhydroxy acids. The molecule is larger than the AHAs', they penetrate more slowly and also work as humectants; an acid routine is often started with these.

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Products that contain it

Sorted by how high the ingredient appears in the ingredient list. The catalog has 337 products with this ingredient; these are the 60 that list it highest.

Medicube
Zero Pore One Day Serum30 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€17.90
€59.67 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Biodance
Skin Refining Mild Pha Toner150 ml
Potent. PHA acids: ingredient no. 1, not counting water.
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€27.30
€18.20 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Comfort Zone
Active Purness Active Pureness Cleansing Gel200 ml
Gentle, but cleans well. Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside is ingredient no. 3, not counting water.
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€40.50
€20.25 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Djusie
Acid Bloom Balancing Essence100 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€30.70
€30.70 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Emma S.
Daily Glow Toner150 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€20.93
€13.95 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Exuviance
Age Reverse BioActiv Wash125 ml
Gentle, but cleans well. Decyl Glucoside is ingredient no. 3, not counting water.
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€45.00
€36.00 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Filorga
Oxygen-Peel150 ml
Some things to note
Silicone-free
from€36.30
€24.20 / 100 ml
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at position 2
MediAnswer
Pore Collagen Clear Pad120 ml
Potent. Collagen: ingredient no. 1, not counting water.
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€27.90
€23.25 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Medik8
Press & Glow200 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€33.80
€16.90 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Raz Skincare
C - Vitamin C Glow Serum30 ml
Some things to note
Fragrance-free
from€69.50
€231.67 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Raz Skincare
CP Chemical Peel 22%30 ml
Some things to note
Fragrance-free
from€46.50
€155.00 / 100 ml
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at position 2
Anua
Heartleaf 77% Clear Pad160 ml
Mild. Houttuynia cordata: ingredient no. 6, not counting water.
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€16.35
€10.22 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Mamonde
Flora Glow Rose Liquid Mask80 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€26.90
€33.63 / 100 ml
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at position 3
The Inkey List
PHA Toner100 ml
Potent. PHA acids: ingredient no. 2, not counting water.
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€17.50
€17.50 / 100 ml
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at position 3
The Ordinary
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum15 ml
Potent. PHA acids: ingredient no. 2, not counting water.
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€9.80
€65.33 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Dr.Jart+
Pore-remedy PHA Exfoliating Serum30 ml
Potent. PHA acids: ingredient no. 2, not counting water.
Some things to note
Silicone-free
from€43.00
€143.33 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Exuviance
Age Less Everyday50 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€55.00
€110.00 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Exuviance
Age Reverse Plus Rebuild-5 Cream50 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€93.00
€186.00 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Exuviance
Excuviance Gentle Daily Exfoliating Pads55 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€55.00
€100.00 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Exuviance
Pro-Plump Hydrating Eye Cream15 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€51.90
€346.00 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Haruharu Wonder
Centella 3% PHA Gentle Liquid Exfoliating Serum120 ml
Mild. Centella asiatica: ingredient no. 8, not counting water.
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€18.00
€15.00 / 100 ml
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at position 3
L'Acuila
AHA + PHA Exfoliating Gel Mask75 ml
Potent. AHA acids: ingredient no. 3, not counting water.
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€18.50
€24.67 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Laponie of Scandinavia
Gentle Exfoliating Essence50 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€30.50
€61.00 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Mantle
The Hydra Pads – Daily hydrating exfoliation pads
Several things to note
No drying alcohol
from€53.90
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at position 3
MASHH
Green Refresh Peel Mask100 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€37.50
€37.50 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Matter of Fact
Resurfacing + Hydrating Serum30 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€85.80
€286.00 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Ole Henriksen
Transform Dewtopia 25% Acid Flash Facial Mask50 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€55.00
€110.00 / 100 ml
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at position 3
Ida Warg Beauty
Self-Tan Applicator Mitt
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€3.38
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at position 4
Smuuti Skin
Pear Balance Toner130 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€14.00
€10.77 / 100 ml
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at position 4
Dr Dennis Gross
Alpha Beta® 2% BHA+ Breakout Solution150 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€55.50
€37.00 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 4
Elemis
Pro-Collagen Tri-Acid Peel30 ml
Mild. Collagen: ingredient no. 26, not counting water.
Some things to note
Silicone-free
from€112.00
€373.33 / 100 ml
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at position 4
Exuviance
Age Reverse Advanced Total Correct Serum30 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€96.00
€320.00 / 100 ml
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at position 4
Exuviance
HydraSoothe Refresh Toner200 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€43.00
€21.50 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 4
Exuviance
Performance Peel AP 25
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€106.00
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at position 4
Exuviance
Radiance Serum30 ml
Several things to note
No drying alcohol
from€84.00
€280.00 / 100 ml
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at position 4
Filorga
Skin-Prep AHA Cleansing Gel150 ml
Gentle, but cleans well. DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE is ingredient no. 2, not counting water.
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€29.40
€19.60 / 100 ml
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at position 4
Mantle
The Organ Essence – Advanced Tissue-Preserving Essence50 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€48.00
€96.00 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 4
Niche Beauty Lab
Transparent Lab Pha Soft Peeling Cleanser150 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€13.50
€9.00 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 4
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Peeling Toner250 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€23.80
€9.52 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 4
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Toner Pad180 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€25.60
€14.22 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 4
Verso Skincare
N°8 Peel Mask With Enzyme, AHA & PHA50 ml
Mild. AHA acids: ingredient no. 5, not counting water.
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€70.00
€140.00 / 100 ml
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at position 4
COSRX
One Step Original Clear Skin Calming Pad
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€23.10
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
COSRX
The AHA BHA PHA LHA 35 Peel30 ml
Potent. AHA acids: ingredient no. 1, not counting water.
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€14.80
€49.33 / 100 ml
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at position 5
Ida Warg Beauty
Self Tanning Water Mist75 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€14.93
€19.90 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Ida Warg Beauty
Tinted Self-Tanning Mousse Extra Dark150 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€13.43
€8.95 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Acasia Skincare
Perfect Peeling50 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€27.90
€55.80 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Benton
Heartleaf Skin Toner Pads
Potent. Houttuynia cordata: ingredient no. 1, not counting water.
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€35.50
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Celfiq
Bright Elixir Exfoliating toner125 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€13.90
€11.12 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
e.l.f
Thirst Burst Pore.fecting Toner140 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€15.00
€10.71 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Exuviance
3-1 Clarifying Cleanser212 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€43.00
€20.28 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Exuviance
Bright Eyes Dark Circle Corrector15 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€68.00
€453.33 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Exuviance
Gentle Cream Cleanser212 ml
Some things to note
Fragrance-free
from€42.00
€19.81 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Exuviance
HydraPrep pH Balance Toner200 ml
Some things to note
Silicone-free
from€43.00
€21.50 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Exuviance
Night Corrector50 ml
Some things to note
No drying alcohol
from€50.95
€101.90 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Kocostar
Ultimate Face Patches Crow's Feet 4 pairs
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€3.50
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at position 5
Kocostar
Ultimate Face Patches Frown Lines
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€3.50
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Kocostar
Ultimate Face Patches Smile Lines
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€3.50
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
NIVEA
Luminous630 Skin Glow Daily Liquid Exfoliant100 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€15.90
€15.90 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Pestle & Mortar
NMF Lactic Acid Toner200 ml
Potent. AHA acids: ingredient no. 1, not counting water.
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€35.30
€17.65 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5
Pestle & Mortar
Vitamin C 2 Phase Serum40 ml
Little to note
Fragrance-free
from€87.00
€217.50 / 100 ml
BuyAffiliate link
at position 5

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