Shoppers Say This Exfoliator Is "Worth Its Weight in Gold" — and It's on Sale

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Do you exfoliate regularly? If the answer is no, doing so might brighten up a dull and uneven skin tone. "Regular exfoliation is key to glowing skin," board-certified dermatologist Dr. Hadley King tells InStyle. Skincare brand Alpha-H understands the need for a good exfoliator, which is why it introduced the now fan-favorite Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment to beauty shelves back in 2019. Its unique and clean formula offers visible results — and it's on sale right now.

The Alpha-H exfoliator is a chemical exfoliant that effectively treats dark spots, uneven skin tone, and signs of anti-aging with a blend of naturally sourced glycolic acid and licorice root extract. Reviewers on Sephora say they saw results from the treatment within two weeks and praise how great their skin looks now. One shopper goes as far as to call the exfoliator "a glycolic lover's DREAM!"

Dr. King says "physical and chemical exfoliation help to brighten the complexion by sloughing off the old dead skin cells and revealing the fresh new cells underneath." Regular removal of dead skin cells reduces acne breakouts and "smoothes and polishes the skin, decreasing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and evening out the texture."

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Dr. King notes that glycolic acid, an alpha-hydroxy acid, is largely responsible for the impressive results shoppers are seeing. "Alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) are used for chemical exfoliation of the skin. They dissolve the bonds that hold dull, dead skin cells on the skin's surface so the skin will gently shed, revealing smoother, brighter skin underneath."

The formula also uses licorice root extract, which diminishes the appearance of an uneven skin tone with antioxidants that reduce free radical damage. "The use of licorice extract for skin may inadvertently enable a soothing effect that can help alleviate problematic skin," Dr. King says.

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High-powered ingredients like those should be enough to make this exfoliator practically fall into your cart, but if you're not yet convinced, check out a select couple of reviews from hundreds of satisfied shoppers. One writes, "If you are concerned with any of the following: acne, enlarged pores, rough texture, dullness, acne scars, blemishes, you need this product in your life! After just one use, I woke up and saw a huge difference!"

Another calls the exfoliator their desert-island product: "The must-have beauty staple and my all-time fave! This beauty does it all in a fuss-free express route to skin perfection."

"Worth its weight in gold," a final shopper writes. "I got this product on a friend's recommendation. I have struggled with acne for years and, after finally getting it under control, had some leftover pigmentation. I have been using this as directed for just two weeks, and my skin is already transformed. I was blown away even just the first time I used this, as the next morning I woke up to smaller scars, even skin tone, and increased plumpness."

Shop the Alpha-H Liquid Gold Exfoliating Treatment while it's still on sale at Sephora for glowing, even skin.