LHA Cleanser Gel — Reddit Reviews
Updated November 10, 2026
Glycolic and salicylic acids for acne-prone skin; irritation runs real.
What the community says
An exfoliating gel cleanser combining glycolic acid, salicylic acid, and capryloyl salicylic acid for acne-prone, congested skin. The community reports HG status, yet redness, dryness, peeling, and burning make daily use a risky experiment.
What this means for you
Backed by 4 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
Watch out for
- Redness, dryness, peeling, and burning after a month
- Some users say it probably will not help much
Product details
Product Traits
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
Where to buy
Full ingredient list · 16
SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel ingredients
Aqua/Water/Eau, Coco-Betaine, Propylene Glycol, PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate, Sorbitol, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Triethanolamine, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Chloride, Disteareth-100 Ipdi, Salicylic Acid, Capryloyl Salicylic Acid, Menthol, Disodium EDTA, Steareth-100
Listed in label order, highest concentration first. Linked ingredients have their own page.
Real Reddit threads — 4 mentions across 4 threads
SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser Gel on Reddit, in one place — 4 threads from r/AsianBeauty, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“Skin Ceuticals LHA cleanser (HG status)”
Positive
“Skin Ceuticals LHA cleanser”
Positive
“I'm 27 and I struggle with acne still”
Positive
“I just ordered SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser that has salicylic acid and glycolic acid in it.”
Mentioned
“The SkinCeuticals LHA Cleanser probably won’t help you much”
Mentioned
“The PHA and BHA/Salicylic in it are fine however.”
Mentioned
“PM I use skinceuticals: 1. LHA cleanser”
Positive
“AM I use skinceuticals: 1. LHA cleanser”
Positive
“1. LHA cleanser”
Cautionary
“It’s been a month and I’m definitely reacting to it because of the actives (redness, dryness, peeling and with occasional burning sensation) which I addressed with the clinic and was told it’s expected.”
Cautionary
