3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Benton
PHA Peeling Gel
face exfoliator
Benton
face exfoliator
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Take the skin testThe Benton PHA Peeling Gel is a physical and chemical exfoliator. This peeling gel is the best of both worlds. The formula contains naturally derived cellulose to buff away dead cells and excessive sebum as well as PHAs, a gentler alternative to AHAs, that leave the skin smooth and bright without irritation. It also contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and an extract from the chrysanthemum morifolium flower to replenish moisture and soothe the skin.
PHA Peeling Gel is a lightweight exfoliator from Benton. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 17 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate and Propanediol, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Propanediol and Pentylene Glycol.
On richness alone it suits Balanced, Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on antioxidant protection, oil control, cell renewal and firmness signalling. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
Use it in the evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Start at once or twice a week and build up only if skin stays comfortable. Wear sunscreen the next morning — fresh exfoliation raises UV sensitivity.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, phytosterols and 2-octyl-1-dodecanol ester
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
This product is the "Exfoliate" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 17 ingredients on the label.
Dissolves and carries everything else
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Calms visible redness and irritation
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Water
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Cellulose
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohols, coco, mixed esters with octanoic and decanoic acids
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of Chrysanthemum morifolium Asteraceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Ceramide NP,1,3,4-Octadecanetriol, 2-Octadecanamide,Stearoyl-C18-Phytosphingosine,Stearoyl-4-Hydroxysphinganine
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotassium salt
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer is a copolymer of ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate and vinylpyrrolidone monomers
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
4-O-beta-D-Galactopyranosyl-D-gluconic acid
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Decanoic acid, ester with 1,2,3-propanetriol octanoate; Glycerides, mixed decanoyl and octanoyl
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Lecithins, hydrogenated
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
N-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-glutamic acid, phytosterols and 2-octyl-1-dodecanol ester
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium gluconate
Products in the same category that share this formula's distinguishing ingredients.
COSRX
Shares 5 key ingredients with PHA Peeling Gel: Glycerin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Lactobionic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate
Dr.Melaxin
Shares 5 key ingredients with PHA Peeling Gel: Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate
Dr.Melaxin
Shares 5 key ingredients with PHA Peeling Gel: Propanediol, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Hyaluronate
JUMISO
Shares 4 key ingredients with PHA Peeling Gel: Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol
Anua
Shares 4 key ingredients with PHA Peeling Gel: Propanediol, Allantoin, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate
IUNIK
Shares 4 key ingredients with PHA Peeling Gel: Glycerin, Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pentylene Glycol
AQUA, CELLULOSE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE, GLYCERIN, CHRYSANTHEMUM MORIFOLIUM FLOWER EXTRACT, CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE, DIPOTASSIUM GLYCYRRHIZATE, AMMONIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYLTAURATE/VP COPOLYMER, LACTOBIONIC ACID, ALLANTOIN, PROPANEDIOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, PHYTOSTERYL/OCTYLDODECYL LAUROYL GLUTAMATE, SODIUM GLUCONATE.
CERAMIDE NP, SODIUM HYALURONATE, LACTOBIONIC ACID.
Apply a generous amount on clean dry skin. Gently massage in a circular motion to roll and sweep away impurities. Rinse well with water.
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced, Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Benzoyl peroxide, Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone) — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
Use it in the evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 17 ingredients, of which 3 are recorded as actives.
Benton.
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