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    The Ordinary · Exfoliant

    AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

    7.5/ 10
    Exfoliant product photography — Exfoliating scrub jar and face wash bottle
    Representative exfoliant photography, not the exact product. Photo by Vya Naturals on Unsplash.

    A strong 10-minute weekly peel with real irritation risk — not for sensitive skin, and worth caution in the windy Cape.

    Efficacy7.5
    Value for money8.5
    Texture7.0
    SA climate fit7.0
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