AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution — Reddit Reviews
by The Ordinary
Updated August 18, 2026
30% glycolic acid and 2% salicylic acid chemical peel brightens and clears skin; irritating potential.
What the community says
A strong chemical peel with high percentages of glycolic and salicylic acid for exfoliation and brightening. Favored by acid users who need a weekly skin reset but not for sensitive or barrier-compromised skin. It risks irritation and dryness if overused or combined recklessly with other actives.
What this means for you
Backed by 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Powerful exfoliation with AHA and BHA combo
- Leaves skin soft, glowy, and smooth
- Used as a weekly skin reset by experienced acid users
Watch out for
- Can cause stinging, redness, and barrier damage if overused
- Not suitable for sensitive or dry skin due to irritation risk
- Requires careful timing away from retinoids and other actives
Product details
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Real Reddit threads — 175 mentions across 19 threads
The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution on Reddit, in one place — 19 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 5 more, summarized.
“TWICE A WEEK -TO AHA 30% + BHA 2% peeling solution”
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“Twice a week the peeling solution? How did you find that for you?”
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“TO AHA 30% + BHA 2% peeling solution”
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“very limited occasional use of their AHA BHA Peeling Solution”
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“Routine:”
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“Everything is so inconsistent because I struggle with executive function”
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“- The Ordinary Peeling solution (once a week)”
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“Hmmm I think the real game changer for me was the The Ordinary Peeling Solution paired with Hada Labo Lightening lotion (blue bottle).”
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“The rest of my routine was things that I’ve used previously, so I think those two products were the ones that helped clear things out aha.”
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“The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, once a week, NEVER during the week that i dermaroll”
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“yes, i had to do a double take in the mirror this morning but these are the results irl as well! i would say the dermarolling + weekly chemical exfoliation helped the most.”
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“i used to think i needed to use all of my skincare products every single night.. wrong. i found that using just what i needed at the time and saving the extra stuff for later has really helped me”
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“Once per week I skip tret/AA and do the ordinary BHA/AHA peel.”
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“Awesome results! I love to use the AHA/BHA weekly.”
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“I have skin that leans oily and breaks out easily so its a great reset.”
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“The Ordinary Peeling Solution is amazing for exfoliation.”
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“Use it on your hands, knees, elbows.”
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“You'll feel brand new.”
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Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Better for Texture / Pores
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