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Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant vs AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution: which is better?

One is the gentler daily exfoliant; the other is the stronger peel for faster reset and mark fading.

The quick answer

Depends what you need

  • Rated higher: Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant — 88 vs 67 nextscore
  • Better for texture/pores: AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

Dermalogica suits gentler daily smoothing and acne maintenance, while The Ordinary is better for a stronger pore reset and quicker mark fading.

Choose Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant if

  • you want a gentler daily exfoliant
  • your skin is sensitive or reacts easily

Choose AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution if

  • you want a stronger peel for texture and pores
  • you are targeting post-acne marks

At a glance

Dermalogica Daily MicrofoliantAHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
—$0.32/ml
88 · 67 verdicts67 · 98 verdicts
—Texture/Pores
Salicylic Acid both, Colloidal OatmealSalicylic Acid both, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Aloe

What Reddit says

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

What Reddit likes

  • Powder-to-foam texture
  • Smooths texture and flakiness
  • Gentle enough for tretinoin routines

Watch out for

  • Fragrance and citrus oil can irritate reactive skin
  • Overdoing it can strip the barrier fast
  • Can still sting or worsen redness on sensitive skin
See the Reddit threads on Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant

AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

What Reddit likes

  • Heavy-duty pore reset
  • One-week texture payoff
  • Helps fade marks and post-acne discoloration

Watch out for

  • Stings hard and can turn skin bright red
  • Easy to overdo and blow up your barrier
  • Sensitive or dry skin often ends up flaky and raw
See the Reddit threads on AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution
Compare full ingredient lists · 2 in common

In both · 2

  1. Salicylic Acid
  2. Citric Acid

Only in Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant · 26

  1. Microcrystalline Cellulose
  2. Magnesium Oxide
  3. Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
  4. Colloidal Oatmeal
  5. Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
  6. Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
  7. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
  8. Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
  9. Coconut Acid
  10. Allantoin
  11. Papain
  12. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
  13. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
  14. Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
  15. PCA
  16. Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
  17. Cyclodextrin
  18. Sodium Isethionate
  19. Lauryl Methacrylate/Glycol Dimethacrylate Crosspolymer
  20. Maltodextrin
  21. 4-Terpineol
  22. Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
  23. Sodium Dehydroacetate
  24. Water/Aqua/Eau
  25. Limonene
  26. Tocopherol

Only in AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution · 22

  1. Glycolic Acid
  2. Aqua (Water)
  3. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water
  4. Sodium Hydroxide
  5. Daucus Carota Sativa Extract
  6. Propanediol
  7. Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
  8. Lactic Acid
  9. Tartaric Acid
  10. Panthenol
  11. Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
  12. Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
  13. Glycerin
  14. Pentylene Glycol
  15. Xanthan Gum
  16. Polysorbate 20
  17. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
  18. Potassium Sorbate
  19. Sodium Benzoate
  20. Ethylhexylglycerin
  21. 1,2-Hexanediol
  22. Caprylyl Glycol

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