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Smoother, Brighter Skin with Daily AHA/BHA Exfoliation
SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cream is a daily exfoliating moisturizer designed to improve the appearance of skin tone and texture. This advanced formula combines alpha hydroxy acids, including lactic acid, glycolic acid, citric acid, and malic acid, with salicylic acid to help sweep away dull surface buildup. The blend supports a smoother, more refined look while helping reduce the appearance of roughness and visible wrinkles. Tocopheryl acetate helps provide antioxidant support for skin exposed to everyday environmental stressors.
This cream is ideal for anyone looking to refresh dull, uneven, or congested-looking skin with a leave-on exfoliating step. It is suitable for all skin types and can be used on the face, neck, and décolleté as part of a morning and evening routine. The texture works like a treatment moisturizer, making it easy to layer after cleansing, toning, and targeted treatment products. With consistent use, skin appears brighter, softer, and more polished without the need for a rinse-off scrub.
- Who it’s best for: All skin types experiencing dullness, uneven texture, roughness, or visible signs of aging.
- What makes it different: Combines alpha hydroxy acids and beta hydroxy acid in one daily cream to visibly refine texture and brighten tone.
Due to manufacturer updates, packaging may vary from the image shown. Please note the product formulation remains the same.
Benefits of SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cream
- Exfoliates dull surface buildup to reveal brighter-looking skin.
- Helps improve the appearance of uneven tone and rough texture.
- Supports a more youthful-looking complexion.
- Helps smooth the look of fine lines and visible wrinkles.
- Provides antioxidant support with tocopheryl acetate.
What you'll notice:
- Smoother-feeling skin texture.
- A brighter, more refreshed-looking complexion.
- A more polished look on the face, neck, and décolleté.
How To Use SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cream
- Apply twice daily after cleansing, toning, and applying treatment products.
- Apply to your entire face, neck, and décolleté.
- Apply a small amount to face, neck, and décolleté and gently massage into skin. Mild temporary stinging is normal. Avoid getting in eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
Pro Tip (from estheticians): Because this formula contains alpha hydroxy acids, apply sunscreen daily and limit sun exposure while using this product.
Ingredients
CLINICALLY TESTED / KEY INGREDIENTS
Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, and Malic Acid: Natural alpha hydroxy acids that provide mild exfoliation to help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and enhance skin texture.
Salicylic Acid: A beta hydroxy acid that helps exfoliate skin.
Tocopheryl Acetate: A stabilized ester of vitamin E considered an important antioxidant and free-radical scavenger.
INGREDIENTS
Aqua/Water/Eau, Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Squalane, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract, Dimethicone, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract, Salicylic Acid, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Panthenol, Bisabolol, Polysorbate 20, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Butylene Glycol, Xanthan Gum, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate
Skin Elite is dedicated to maintaining the accuracy of the ingredient lists on this website. However, because ingredients are subject to change, we cannot guarantee that these lists are complete, up-to-date and/or error-free. For an accurate listing of ingredients in each product, please refer to your product packaging.
FAQs
What does this exfoliating cream do?
It helps exfoliate dull surface buildup while improving the appearance of skin tone and texture.
What skin types can use it?
SkinMedica lists this product as suitable for all skin types.
Can I use it on my neck?
Yes. The brand directions say to apply it to the face, neck, and décolleté.
How often should I use it?
Apply twice daily after cleansing, toning, and treatment products.
Does this product require sunscreen?
Yes. Because it contains alpha hydroxy acids, daily sunscreen is important while using this product.
People Also Ask
Is SkinMedica AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cream good for texture?
Yes. It is designed to enhance skin texture and reveal smoother-looking skin.
Does this cream help brighten skin?
Yes. It exfoliates dull buildup to help reveal a brighter-looking complexion.
Can AHA/BHA cream sting?
Mild temporary stinging is normal according to the brand directions.
Should I use this before or after serum?
Apply it after cleansing, toning, and treatment products.
Can I use this exfoliating cream every day?
The brand directions say to apply twice daily, as tolerated.
Returns policy
Our goal at Skin Elite is to have happy and satisfied customers. If, after receipt, you are not completely satisfied with your order, you may initiate a return request in your account or by contacting our Customer Service team within 30 days of the purchase date at 1-888-400-4472 or at customerservices@skinelite.com.
If you wish to return an item, please ensure you obtain a return merchandise authorization number (RMA #). Return shipping costs are the responsibility of the customer unless there was a shipping error or damage. Please note original paid shipping fees are non-refundable. Returned items must be unopened and in their original packaging.
If you are an Elite Rewards Member just go to the Orders section within your Account and click on ‘Return Item’ and follow the instructions.
Please allow up to 2 weeks, from receipt of item(s), for refunds and store credits to be processed. Skin Elite reserves the right to reject any return and to change or update this return policy at any time. For more details, go to our Returns Policy page.
Shipping & Insurance
We proudly offer free shipping on orders $50 or more, after discounts, using either the United States Postal Services (USPS) First Class or Priority Mail and UPS Ground within the United States. Expedited UPS and FedEx delivery services are available at an additional cost to the 48 contiguous States only. Please note that a few of our products are restricted to ground shipping only and some orders may require a signature upon delivery.
Most orders are delivered within 3-7 days. However delivery times can also depend on external factors as well as internal USPS, UPS or FedEx factors and therefore cannot be guaranteed. Please note there may be some shipping delays during the busy Holiday Season. If you have not received your order within 14 days after your shipping confirmation, then please contact us immediately at customerservices@skinelite.com.
Please make sure to enter your shipping address correctly before you place your order. If the address is incomplete, it may delay receipt of the package.
Once your order is processed, you will receive an email notification with tracking information.
For more details, go to our Shipping Policy page.
Refused Packages and Incorrect Addresses
Please ensure your shipping address is entered correctly before your order is placed. If the address is incomplete, it may delay receipt of the package and you will be charged a $15 fee if delivery is refused or undeliverable. This often happens when the apartment or suite number is missing.
How Long Will Delivery Take?
All delivery methods can experience a range of delivery times. Most orders are delivered within 3-7 business days. However, delivery times can also depend on external factors as well as internal UPS / USPS / FedEx factors and therefore cannot be guaranteed. If you are in Hawaii, Alaska or a non-contiguous State, shipments will take up to 14 business days for delivery. Please note we must be contacted at customerservices@skinelite.com within 21 days of shipping notification to address shipping issues.
All orders are processed and shipped within 1 to 2 business days of order receipt. You will receive an automated email notification containing your tracking number as soon as a shipping label is created. Business days are Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.
Cut off time for Expedited, Express 2 day, and Next Day shipping options is 2pm ET. We cannot ship to PO boxes for Expedited, Express 2 Day, and Next Day Shipping. Please note Expedited, Express 2 Day and Next Day shipping is available to the 48 contiguous States only.
All deliveries are tracked with delivery confirmation provided. Insurance of packages is effective up to delivery confirmation only. Once items are confirmed as delivered, packages become the responsibility of the customer. Packages tracked as delivered, but reported missing, will need a UPS / USPS/ FedEx claim number to be investigated.
All delivery estimates are in business days excluding holidays. Skin Elite Group LLC is not responsible for carrier delays or delays due to events outside our control.
