The Gentle Liquid Exfoliators For Brighter, Clearer Skin
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BEST FOR BLEMISH-PRONE SKIN
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant, £34 | Paula's Choice
This product went viral for a reason. Dubbed by TikTok users as ‘transformational’ for textured, blemish prone or scarred skin, you’ve got salicylic acid to thank for that. This powerful ingredient removes dead skin cells at speed, but the benefits don’t stop there. It’s also full of anti-inflammatory properties to minimise future breakouts. The best bit? It’s gentle and it helps other products work harder, so any moisturisers or serums will better absorb for best results.
Available at PaulasChoice.co.uk
BEST FOR VEGANS
Liquid Exfoliator, £60 | Soho Skin
The best product for de-clogging pores, this gentle acid exfoliator promises to leave skin feeling smoother and brighter. Lactic acid is ideal for balancing and brightening uneven skin tone, while succinic acid smooths crepe-y skin and starts re-texturising it for long-term improvement. Finally, glycogen supports collagen production to leave behind a supple, bouncy and hydrated complexion.
Available at SpaceNK.com
BEST FOR BRIGHTENING & SMOOTHING
Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, £23 (was £30) | Ren
This tonic offers quick and noticeable results. It uses a gentle yet powerful lactic acid as well as willow bark extract to get rid of excess product build-up, dead skin and uneven tone and texture. While you have to be careful about when you apply it – skin will become more sensitive to light after use – the benefits are worth it. Try to use it at night and always wear SPF the morning after.
Available at RenSkincare.com
BEST NATURAL FORMULA
Radiance Toner With 2% Vitamin C + Lemon Verbena Water, £16.90 | Typology
Typology is known for using naturally derived ingredients and clean formulas, so if you’re on the sensitive side and want a gentler exfoliator, make this your go-to. Lightweight and water-like, it’s formulated like a toner and uses a concentrated dose of actives, including vitamin C and lemon verbena to lift and brighten.
Available at Typology.com
BEST FOR SENSITIVE SKIN
The Texture Tonic, £57 | Tatcha
Rather than relying on a high percentage of a single ingredient in its products, Tatcha balances them with gently effective Japanese botanicals like mugwort. Not only a serious hydration booster, regular use results in a plumper, brighter complexion – plus, additions like niacinamide will work on scarring to ensure a more even skin tone moving forward.
Available at SpaceNK.com
BEST OVERNIGHT TREATMENT
Soft Reset AHA Exfoliating Solution, £58 | Summer Fridays
Designed to be a multi-use hero, this potent treatment tackles dullness, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, congestion, dryness and even fine lines. Using lactic and glycolic acid, the ingredients trigger the skin’s natural resurfacing process to diminish fine lines and discolouration, and keep pores clearer and smaller.
Available at CultBeauty.co.uk
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