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RNW Der. Clear AHA BHA PHA Peeling Mask for dry sensitive skin

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RNW Der. Clear AHA BHA PHA Peeling Mask

Low

  • LowDry Skin Fit
  • HighEffectiveness
  • ConcerningSafety

A weak match for dry sensitive skin; the cleansing masks alongside fit it better.

This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with dry sensitive skin: flakiness, tightness, redness, fine lines, and wrinkles. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.

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How to apply

  • Use your cleansing mask PM once a week as part of your weekly routine, and increase to twice a week if your dry skin tolerates it well.
  • Apply the cleansing mask after cleansing and enzyme powder, but before your hydrating toner, serum, and moisturizer.
  • Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face while gently avoiding any unnecessary rubbing.
  • Apply the cleansing mask to clean and dry skin to ensure better comfort for your sensitive skin type.
  • Always avoid the eye area and do a patch test before using the cleansing mask for the first time.

People Say

★4.2Overall rating based on 100+ reviews

Based on limited data, users find this exfoliating mask to be gentle and effective at smoothing skin texture and clearing pores without causing dryness. It is particularly well-received by those with sensitive skin. Some users, however, find it too mild for significant skin concerns or are confused by the 'peeling' name as it is a wash-off product.

Highlights

  • Gentle exfoliation Mostly Mentioned
    • “Super effective product with gentle exfoliation”
    • “Tolerate it well despite sensitive skin”
    • “Does not burn, goes on smoothly.”
  • Smooths skin Often Mentioned
    • “Makes my skin smooth”
    • “Skin feels fresh and clean”
    • “Leaves skin shiny and luminous.”
  • Clears pores Sometimes Noted
    • “Helped clear up my large pores”
    • “Reduces appearance of blackheads”
    • “Softens sebum especially on my nose.”
  • Non-drying Sometimes Noted
    • “Keeps skin hydrated without tightness”
    • “Leaves skin moisturized”
    • “Does not get dry and flaky.”
  • Jar packaging Sometimes Noted
    • “My only problem is the dang jar”
    • “I don't like the jar”
    • “Prefer a tube for hygiene.”
  • Too gentle Sometimes Noted
    • “Nothing in this I would call exfoliating”
    • “Barely any sebum came out”
    • “No better than any other cheap mask.”
  • Misleading name Rarely Noted
    • “Thought I would have to peel it off”
    • “It's simply a smooth clear mask”
    • “Why is it called a peeling mask?”
  • Stinging sensation Rarely Noted
    • “Stings pretty bad”
    • “Irritating my skin badly”
    • “Painful around mouth and chin.”

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Questions and answers

Why is RNW AHA BHA PHA Peeling Mask a weak match for dry sensitive skin?

This mask is a weak match because its exfoliating acids and alcohol denat may worsen your dryness and sensitivity, and it lacks enough moisturizing oils to counteract them. Dry sensitive skin needs formulas that combine gentle exfoliating ingredients with rich hydrating and soothing agents for smooth and comfortable results without irritation.

Which ingredients make this exfoliant a poor fit for dry sensitive skin?

This product is a weak match because the exfoliating acids and alcohol denat pose risks of worsening dryness and sensitivity on dry sensitive skin. A product of this type needs rich moisturizing and soothing ingredients to protect dry skin while it exfoliates.

What does Gluconolactone do for dry sensitive skin?

Gluconolactone helps smooth and moisturize dry sensitive skin while keeping irritation very low. It gently improves skin texture and provides antiaging benefits with enhanced mildness compared to stronger acids.

Cutis, 2004Cutis, 2004

What does Lactic Acid do for dry sensitive skin?

Lactic acid helps hydrate dry skin, but for sensitive skin it may cause stinging and irritation unless it is formulated with soothing ingredients like colloidal oat or tangerine fruit extract to calm discomfort.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2023Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021

Where does this exfoliant go in a skincare routine for dry sensitive skin?

This product is a weak match for your skin because its exfoliating acids and alcohol may worsen your dryness and sensitivity. A product of this type needs rich, nourishing oils and gentle, soothing ingredients to keep dry sensitive skin soft and calm.

Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?

This mask is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin because its acids and alcohol may worsen your dryness and irritation. A product of this type needs rich, soothing oils and barrier-restoring ingredients to keep this skin soft and comfortable.

How often should I use this exfoliant?

This product is a weak match for your dry and sensitive skin because its acids and alcohol may worsen your dryness and irritation. If you still choose to use it, a product of this type needs soothing plant extracts and rich moisturizing oils to keep the skin calm and comfortable.

Can this exfoliant clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for dry sensitive skin?

This exfoliating mask is unlikely to clog pores, but the acids and alcohol denat may worsen dryness and irritation on dry sensitive skin. A product of this type needs richer moisturizing oils and soothing ingredients to protect dry and sensitive skin from moisture loss.

Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?

It has no fragrance and contains drying alcohol (alcohol denat).

What the research says

  • Glycolic acid, salicylic acid, gluconolactone, and licochalcone A combined with 0.1% adapalene showed no hindrance compared to adapalene monotherapy and provided benefits in reducing complications in 25 subjects with mild-to-moderate acne vulgaris.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2019

  • Gluconolactone and tartaric acid significantly lower transepidermal water loss and erythema after sodium lauryl sulphate challenge compared to vehicle, untreated control, and glycolic acid in healthy subjects.

    The British Journal of Dermatology, 1997

  • Gluconolactone 14% solution significantly improved mild to moderate acne by reducing inflamed and non-inflamed lesions similarly to 5% benzoyl peroxide, but with fewer side-effects in 150 patients.

    The Australasian Journal of Dermatology, 1992

  • Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.

    Cutis, 2004

  • Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.

    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992

  • A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.

    The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020

  • Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.

    International Journal of Dermatology, 2000

  • Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.

    Dermatologic Surgery, 2017

  • Cryotherapy with liquid nitrogen achieved a higher cure rate (39%) than salicylic acid (24%) and a wait-and-see approach (16%) for cutaneous warts at 13 weeks in primary care patients.

    CMAJ, 2010

  • A moisturizer containing licochalcone A, 1,2-decanediol, L-carnitine, and salicylic acid significantly reduced noninflammatory, inflammatory, and total acne lesion counts compared to a vehicle control in Thai patients during a 12-week maintenance phase.

    BioMed Research International, 2020

  • Treatment with 2% supramolecular salicylic acid hydrogel resulted in a regression and markedly improvement rate of 51.01% compared to 43.10% for Adapaline gel in patients with mild to moderate facial acne vulgaris, showing no significant difference in efficacy.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024

  • Topical application of 0.05% w/w ECa 233 gel reduced erythema index by 0.03 U and improved early crusting and general wound appearance compared to placebo in thirty individuals undergoing facial laser resurfacing.

    Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2020

  • A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.

    Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017

  • Moisturizer containing 5% panthenol, madecassoside, and copper-zinc-manganese decreased adverse reactions and downtime after ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser resurfacing with comparable efficacy to 0.02% triamcinolone acetonide cream in 20 subjects.

    Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

Ingredients

Water, Gluconolactone, Alcohol Denat, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Tromethamine, Xanthan Gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Salicylic Acid, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract Licorice Root Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract Matricaria Flower Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract

Behind this fit score

Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

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