Resurfacing Serum vs AHA + BHA Blemish Clearing and Exfoliating Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid — Ingredient Comparison

Sephora Collection

Resurfacing Serum

Scrub & Peel · 24 ingredients

A resurfacing serum formulated with 5% niacinamide to even out complexion and minimize the appearance of pores, alongside lactic acid to gently exfoliate and improve uneven texture. It is best suited for those concerned with dullness, dark spots, and rough skin texture.

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AHA + BHA Blemish Clearing and Exfoliating Serum with 2% Salicylic Acid

Scrub & Peel · 30 ingredients

An exfoliating serum formulated to target blemishes, unclog pores, and improve uneven skin texture. It combines 2% salicylic acid (BHA) to gently clear pores and address breakouts, mandelic acid (AHA) to brighten and smooth skin tone, and niacinamide to even texture and help regulate oil production. Best suited for acne-prone, oily, and blemish-prone skin, and is non-comedogenic and free of parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and mineral oils.

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How these two interact

No conflicts — safe to layer

Both are Scrub & Peel products.

At a glance

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Price

$22

$28 less

$50

Key ingredients

5% Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

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.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

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

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.

2% Salicylic Acid (BHA)

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

Mandelic Acid (AHA)

A gentle, large-molecule AHA — good for sensitive or acne-prone skin.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Squalane

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

AHA

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

Hyaluronic Acid

Holds water in the skin for instant plumping and hydration.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Pores

Oil control

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing