Acne Exfoliating Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Peach Slices
Updated October 3, 2026
2% salicylic acid toner that users call a gentler acne exfoliant; study-backed.
What the community says
A 2% salicylic acid toner with lactic acid and glycolic acid for acne-prone routines. Redditors call it a gentler exfoliant and a Paula’s dupe, and studies back salicylic acid for acne. Dry or reactive skin can find it stingy.
What this means for you
What people love
- 2% salicylic acid — the acne workhorse
- Less harsh than pricier SA toners
- Extra exfoliation from lactic and glycolic acid
Watch out for
Product details
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
What the science says
Acne
Some evidence
Salicylic Acid: 16 studies tested it on its own. See all 34 studies
What the studies found
- Most studies found salicylic acid helped clear acne
- It often improved pimples, blackheads and whiteheads
- It usually worked about as well as other common acne treatments
- Used together with other treatments, it sometimes cleared acne better than those treatments alone
- Results were mixed in some studies, and one large review found low-quality evidence
Studied at 0.5–30%this product: 2%
Research context, not treatment advice. Studies are about the ingredient, not necessarily this exact product.
Real Reddit threads — 13 mentions across 10 threads
Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner on Reddit, in one place — 10 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/acne and 1 more, summarized.
“I like the peach slices acne toner which has a combo of SA/Lactic/Glycolic”
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“but doesn't go as hard as others I've tried.”
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“I like Peach Slices 2% toner.”
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“Fantastic dupe for Paula’s at a much cheaper price!”
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“I’d skip the daily exfoliant use and just use a stronger one once a week.”
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“If you go the toner route, I love the Peach Slices Acne Exfoliant.”
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“For that, try a chemical exfoliant like salicylic acid or BHA.”
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“That looks like comedonal acne.”
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“my favorite acne toner is the Peach Slices Acne Exfoliating Toner”
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“I would suggest adding an acne toner to your routine.”
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“Peach Slices acne exfoliating toner (salicylic acid)”
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“The combo of salicylic acid and niacinamide has seemed to really help.”
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“I keep my routine really simple.”
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“sorry forgot to add my holy grail: the whole Peach Slices Acne line.”
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“I will try if I can get my hands on your holy grails”
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“Need your recs for holy grail acne products!”
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