A lactic acid exfoliating mask that combines AHA and BHA actives to gently exfoliate while providing moisture.
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Early verdict · Few reviews so farWhat the gurus are saying
This exfoliant wins praise for combining gentle lactic acid with moisturizing action, making it effective without being harsh. The formula blends both AHA and BHA actives, and comes in a generous bottle size. Those with sensitive skin or anyone new to chemical exfoliants may find the gentler lactic acid approach easier to start with than stronger actives.
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Nothing. None of the experts who reviewed it raised a problem.
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A lactic acid exfoliating mask that combines AHA and BHA actives to gently exfoliate while providing moisture.
Yes. All 2 gurus who reviewed it give it their stamp of approval, for a Guru Score of 83%.
REN Lactic Acid Exfoliant holds a Guru Score of 83%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.
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