AHA + BHA Milk Serum vs Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid — Ingredient Comparison

Mad Hippie

AHA + BHA Milk Serum

Serum · 24 ingredients

Mad Hippie’s AHA + BHA Milk Serum is a treatment-strength exfoliating serum with a smooth, milky finish that helps visibly smooth texture, refine pores, and even tone. Barrier-supporting actives help deliver results without the dryness or downtime often linked to exfoliation.

VeganCruelty-free

PanOxyl

Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid

Serum · 16 ingredients

Clear acne and unclog pores with PanOxyl Clarifying Exfoliant with 2% Salicylic Acid. Skin can become dry and lackluster when dead skin cells build up on the surface. Salicylic Acid, a Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA), helps to dissolve dead skin and minimize the production of certain skin oils.

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Serum products.

At a glance

Vegan

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Cruelty-free

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Price

$18.19

$8.74

$9.45 less

Key ingredients

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Ceramides

Barrier lipids that seal in moisture and repair a compromised skin barrier.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Polyglutamic Acid

Holds even more water than hyaluronic acid and forms a moisture-locking film on the surface.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Antioxidant

Hydration

Acne

Pores

Oil control