Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads to Smooth + Minimize Pores with AHAs vs Water Bank Aqua Facial Serum BHA + AHA - Gently Exfoliate, Hydrate & Glow — Ingredient Comparison

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Gentle Reset Daily Exfoliating Pads to Smooth + Minimize Pores with AHAs

Scrub & Peel · 29 ingredients

A daily exfoliating pad that smooths uneven texture and minimizes the appearance of pores using a blend of AHAs, including lactic acid and glycolic acid. Fragrance-free and formulated to leave skin feeling hydrated rather than stripped, it's well suited for those concerned with dullness, rough texture, or enlarged pores.

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Water Bank Aqua Facial Serum BHA + AHA - Gently Exfoliate, Hydrate & Glow

Scrub & Peel · 30 ingredients

A hydrating facial serum that combines gentle exfoliation with deep moisture replenishment, making it well suited for dry or uneven skin textures. A 7.7% acid complex of AHA, BHA, and PHA works to smooth and soften skin, while hyaluronic acid, polyglutamic acid, and PDRN from the brand's Hydro Infusion Shot™ blend help restore and sustain hydration levels. Ceramides and a hyaluronic ceramide complex further support the skin's barrier, keeping moisture locked in after exfoliation.

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Both are Scrub & Peel products.

At a glance

Fragrance-free

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Vegan

Price

$42

$36

$6 less

Key ingredients

Gluconolactone (PHA)

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

Lactic Acid (AHA)

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

Mandelic Acid (AHA)

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

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

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

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

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

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Glycerin

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

Caffeine

An antioxidant that temporarily de-puffs and tightens — popular around the eyes.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

BHA

Polyglutamic Acid

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

PDRN

A DNA-fragment ingredient that supports skin repair, collagen, and recovery — non-irritating, and layers well with almost everything.

and Hyaluronic Ceramide Complex)

A barrier lipid that seals in moisture and repairs the skin barrier.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

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

Caffeine

An antioxidant that temporarily de-puffs and tightens — popular around the eyes.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

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

Lactic Acid (AHA)

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

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

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

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Healing