Exfoliant
Gluconolactone (PHA)
A gentle polyhydroxy acid that exfoliates while providing humectant and antioxidant benefits with minimal irritation.
SensitiveDull/Uneven TextureDry/Dehydrated
43 Products
21 Exceptional
91 Avg Score
32 Brands
Top Products with Gluconolactone (PHA)
#1
Biologique Recherche · Luxury
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50
Listed as second ingredient
"Best-in-class exfoliant. Multi-acid complex delivers professional-level resurfacing with visible texture transformation in 50 days."
96
#2
Necessaire · Premium
Necessaire The Body Serum - With Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide + Ceramide
"Best-in-class body hydrator. Five-weight HA delivers multi-level moisture that transforms severely dry skin overnight."
96
#3
COSRX · Mid-Range
COSRX Hydrium Triple Hyaluronic Moisture Ampoule
"Best-in-class. Outstanding performance and efficacy."
95
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#4
Anua · Mid-Range
Anua Birch 70% Moisture Boosting Serum
"Exceptional hydration serum with clinical-grade barrier repair. Birch sap plus 10 hyaluronics delivers unmatched moisture."
95
#5
CeraVe · Drugstore
CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser
"Best-in-class transforming dull, rough, uneven skin texture into smooth, radiant, refined skin."
94
#6
Neutrogena · Drugstore
Neutrogena Stubborn Texture Daily Acne Treatment
2%
"Best-in-class. Outstanding performance and efficacy."
94
#7
Augustinus Bader · Luxury
Augustinus Bader The Essence
Not disclosed, estimated 2-10%
"Exceptional multi-acid refining treatment. Triple exfoliation system brightens and smooths without irritation."
94
#8
Guerlain · Luxury
Guerlain Abeille Royale Double R Renew & Repair Advanced Serum
Estimated 2-5%
"Exceptional luxury anti-aging serum. Dual-action lifting and renewal with clinically proven results on firmness and wrinkles."
94
#9
NeoStrata · Mid-Range
NeoStrata Restore Bionic Face Cream
8%
"Best-in-class for sensitive skin. PHAs exfoliate without irritation. Clinically proven gentle, dermatologist recommended."
94
#10
CeraVe · Drugstore
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser
Undisclosed, higher than SA in formula
"Best-in-class. Outstanding performance and efficacy."
93
#11
Kiehl's · Mid-Range
Kiehl's Truly Targeted Acne-Clearing Liquid
"Exceptional spot treatment with clinical-strength actives. Rapid visible results, invisible under makeup."
93
#12
CeraVe · Drugstore
CeraVe Acne Control Cleanser
"Best-in-class. Outstanding performance and efficacy."
92
#13
Farmacy · Mid-Range
Farmacy Daily Greens Oil-Free Gel Moisturizer with Moringa & Papaya
"Outstanding oil-free hydration. Controls sebum brilliantly without stripping. Holy grail for many."
92
#14
Hanni · Mid-Range
Hanni Splash Salve In-Shower Body Moisture Treatment
Moderate concentration
"Exceptional in-shower treatment. Eliminates post-shower tightness through deep hydration with innovative application method."
92
#15
Herbivore · Premium
Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum
~1%
"Best-in-class retinol alternative for sensitive skin. Delivers anti-aging benefits without redness, peeling, or irritation."
92
#16
Juice Beauty · Mid-Range
Juice Beauty Green Apple Peel Full Strength Exfoliating Mask
"Exceptional spa-grade exfoliant. Multi-acid complex delivers instant brightening and long-term texture refinement."
92
#17
Medicube · Mid-Range
Medicube Zero Pore One Day Serum
14% (primary ingredient by position)
"Best-in-class overnight resurfacing. Exceptional texture refinement with visible smoothness after single use."
92
#18
Pyunkang Yul · Mid-Range
Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Serum
Low (gentle exfoliation)
"Exceptional calming serum. Clinical-strength soothing without irritants. Zero-irritation tested for reactive skin."
92
#19
PCA SKIN · Premium
PCA SKIN Acne Cream
Not disclosed, secondary ingredient
"Exceptional spot treatment. Clinical 5% BPO with botanical support clears breakouts rapidly while minimizing irritation."
92
#20
NeoStrata · Premium
NeoStrata Tri-Therapy Lifting Serum with MicroDiPeptide229
8%
"Exceptional multi-target anti-aging serum. Peptide technology delivers visible firming results in one week with gentle PHA exfoliation."
92
#21
NeoStrata · Mid-Range
NeoStrata 15% Vitamin C + PHA Serum
2%
"Exceptional brightening serum. Clinical-strength 15% L-ascorbic acid with PHA synergy delivers proven pigment-fading results."
92
#22
COSRX · Drugstore
COSRX AC Collection Calming Liquid Mild
0.2%
"Excellent choice. Highly recommended for this condition."
91
#23
Farmacy · Mid-Range
Farmacy Deep Sweep 2% BHA Pore Cleaning Toner
Supporting amount
"Excellent gentle BHA toner. Effectively clears pores and reduces breakouts without harsh irritation."
91
#24
The INKEY List · Drugstore
The INKEY List PHA Toner
3%
"Best-in-class gentle exfoliant for reactive skin. Non-irritating with hydrating benefits. Perfect AHA/BHA alternative."
91
#25
NeoStrata · Mid-Range
NeoStrata PHA Facial Cleanser
4%
"Excellent choice for sensitive skin. PHA provides exfoliation without the irritation of traditional acids. Dermatologist-recommended."
91
#26
Gold Bond · Drugstore
Gold Bond Rough & Bumpy Skin Daily Therapy Cream
High (second ingredient)
"Excellent multi-acid treatment. Triple exfoliation system delivers rapid smoothing for keratosis pilaris and rough texture."
90
#27
Fenty Skin · Premium
Fenty Skin Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer SPF 30
"Best-in-class for dark spots. Niacinamide clinically fades discoloration while SPF prevents worsening from sun."
90
#28
Neutrogena · Drugstore
Neutrogena Bright Boost Gel Cream
"Excellent choice. Highly recommended for this condition."
89
#29
Aveeno · Drugstore
Aveeno Tone + Texture Renewing Night Cream
6%
"Best-in-class gentle exfoliant. Smooths bumpy skin including KP. Clinically proven texture improvement overnight."
89
#30
Summer Fridays · Premium
Summer Fridays ShadeDrops Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Mineral Milk Sunscreen
"Excellent lightweight SPF for oily skin. No greasiness, controls shine, won't cause breakouts. Worth the price."
89
#31
SKIN1004 · Mid-Range
SKIN1004 Madagascar Centella Toning Toner
Not disclosed (estimated <1%)
"Excellent gentle exfoliant. Ultra-high centella content calms while PHA refines without irritation."
89
#32
Youth To The People · Mid-Range
Youth To The People Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser
"Excellent choice. Highly recommended for this condition."
88
#33
Neutrogena · Drugstore
Neutrogena Skin Balancing Purifying Gel Cleanser
2%
"Excellent choice. Highly recommended for this condition."
88
#34
Herbivore Botanicals · Premium
Herbivore Prism 12% AHA + 3% BHA Exfoliating Glow Serum
Not disclosed (appears mid-list)
"Best-in-class gentle exfoliant. Delivers results without irritation. Acid-sensitive skin finally has an option."
88
#35
Ole Henriksen · Mid-Range
Ole Henriksen Truth Juice Daily Cleanser
Not disclosed, estimated 2-5%
"Best-in-class for brightening dull skin. PHA exfoliation delivers immediate glow and smoother texture."
88
#36
Glossier · Mid-Range
Glossier Solution Exfoliating Skin Perfector
Not disclosed (part of 10% acid blend)
"Exceptional sebum control toner. Multi-acid blend plus niacinamide effectively manages oil without stripping skin."
88
#37
Needly · Mid-Range
Needly Daily Toner Pad
Low concentration (not disclosed)
"Excellent dual-action exfoliant. BHA and PHA combination delivers visible texture improvement without harshness."
88
#38
Medicube · Mid-Range
Medicube One Day Exosome Shot Pore Serum 7500
"Exceptional texture-refining treatment. Spicule delivery system achieves professional resurfacing results at home."
88
#39
Medicube · Mid-Range
Medicube PDRN Pink Peptide Toner
Low percentage
"Excellent peptide-rich toner. Rose PDRN and 5-peptide complex target firmness and fine lines effectively."
88
#40
Clearstem · Premium
Clearstem Vitaminscrub Exfoliating Cleanser
"Best-in-class for texture refinement. Triple exfoliation delivers immediate and cumulative smoothing."
88
#41
Tatcha · Luxury
Tatcha The Silk Peony Melting Eye Cream
"Excellent hydrating eye cream with clinically-proven line smoothing. Luxurious texture, strong results, but lacks potent anti-aging actives."
87
#42
Radha Beauty · Drugstore
Radha Beauty Vitamin C Serum
"Good acne-fighting budget option. SAP's antimicrobial properties target breakouts effectively, lighter than benzoyl peroxide."
82
#43
Joanna Vargas · Premium
Joanna Vargas Daily Hydrating Cream
"Solid luxury moisturizer. Rich botanicals deeply hydrate, but pilling issues and high price limit rating."
82