Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

exfoliant · 100 ml · Skincare

Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant is free of fragrance, essential oils, labelled fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 15-ingredient list, with glycolic acid, panthenol and aloe vera. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: brands reformulate, so match this list to the one on your pack.

Fragrance-free
No essential oils
No labelled fragrance allergens
No drying alcohol
Sulfate-free
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
No MI/MCI

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Key ingredients in Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant

Glycolic acid (AHA)
A small-molecule exfoliant for dullness and texture.
Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
Soothes and helps skin and hair hold moisture.
Aloe vera
A soothing, hydrating plant juice.

Full ingredient list, decoded

15 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2Glycolic Acid (Alpha Hydroxy Acid, exfoliant)
3Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
4Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
5Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
6Camellia Oleifera (Green Tea) Leaf Extract
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8PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
9Sodium PCASodium PCA is a salt that helps skin and hair hold water. It is a humectant, meaning it…
10Propylene GlycolPropylene Glycol is a colorless, slightly syrupy liquid that attracts water and is…
11Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
12HydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxyethylcellulose is a plant-derived thickener made by modifying cellulose, the…
13Polyquaternium-10A plant-derived polymer, made from modified cellulose, that carries a positive charge…
14PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
15Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…

Source: Paula's Choice product page, www.paulaschoice.co.uk/skin-perfecting-aha-gel-exfoliant/m1900.html, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

Check	Result	Ingredients found
Fragrance	None listed	—
Essential oils	None listed	—
Labelled fragrance allergens	None listed	—
Drying alcohol	None listed	—
Sulfates	None listed	—
Silicones	None listed	—
Parabens	None listed	—
MI / MCI	None listed	—
Formaldehyde releasers	None listed	—
Mineral oil & petrolatum	None listed	—
Lanolin	None listed	—
Chemical UV filters	None listed	—

Frequently asked questions

Is Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant fragrance-free?

Yes. Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant lists no parfum or fragrance and no essential oils. Checked against its full ingredient list on November 5, 2026.

Does Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 8% AHA Gel Exfoliant good for?

By its ingredient list it fits sensitive skin, eczema-prone skin, contact dermatitis and perfume allergy: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycolic acid (AHA), Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and Aloe vera.