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Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA + Jojoba Pearls

First Aid Beauty

Current Price $29.00
6 Ounce
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Highlights

  • Glycolic acid (AHA)
  • Good for: Dullness
  • Best for: Normal skin

Details & care

What it is: A cleanser formulated with lactic acid and rounded jojoba pearls.

What it does: This gentle exfoliating cleanser exfoliates to unveil smoother, softer and brighter skin. It's ideal for daily use and makeup removal without stripping skin.

Research results:
In a consumer perception survey with 50 participants 7 days after us:
- 100% agree this cleanser brightens and smoothes skin with every cleanse
- 96% agree this cleanser leaves my skin feeling softer after each use
- 96% agree this cleanser gently exfoliates skin in one effortless step

How to use: Dampen the face and dispense a small amount onto your fingertips. Gently massage over damp skin in circular motions to cleanse and remove makeup while helping to smooth, soften, and brighten. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. /Start by using this exfoliating cleanser 2 to 3 times per week, then gradually increase frequency as your skin builds tolerance./

  • Paraben-free; phthalate-free; sulfate-free; oil-free; silicone-free; fragrance-free
  • Made in the USA
  • Item #11518480
  • Core Product ID 33333BBPZX

Ingredients

Lactic Acid (AHA) Niacinamide Jojoba Esters
Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, refer to the product packaging

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Reviews

(187)1874.7 out of 5
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Most helpful positive review

Oct 26, 2026

Leaves face feeling clean

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This cleanser does a good job of making my face feel clean after use. I like that the exfoliating pearls do not feel too abrasive. The cleanser also foams very well and you don’t need a whole lot.
AdaezeE
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Most helpful critical review

Nov 10, 2026

Sadly, not loving

I'm struggling with the texure, I find it so thick..hard to pump and hard to rinse away completely.
biggdebb
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Nov 10, 2026

Sadly, not loving

I'm struggling with the texure, I find it so thick..hard to pump and hard to rinse away completely.
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biggdebb
Oct 26, 2026

Leaves face feeling clean

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This cleanser does a good job of making my face feel clean after use. I like that the exfoliating pearls do not feel too abrasive. The cleanser also foams very well and you don’t need a whole lot.
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AdaezeE
Oct 9, 2026

Soapy

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product was so thick but when you scrub it on your sick you could feel the little bumps exfoliating you skin. It smells so good and it’s soapy and you skin feels so refreshed!
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AissataS
Oct 9, 2026

Great product

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This product works like it said. It really did a good job for exfoliating my skin. It doesnt feel irritated but I think we shouldn't use it too much, maybe around 1-2 times a week is good enough.
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DangQ
Sept 26, 2026

Great if it works with your skin

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This unfortunately broke out my skin :(( I loved the smell and the texture of the product but it fell short on execution. My skin didn’t love it sadly. It was adding some good exfoliation to my routine that I don’t normally have, I just wish it wasn’t giving me acne :/
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BriB
Sept 25, 2026

Could be better

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I wanted to love this product. The pump is hard to push down to get the product to come out. Also I can’t tell is this is technically a face wash or a body wash the package is very vague.
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ErikaS
Sept 24, 2026

Makes face super clean

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the consistency and the amount of lather it creates which helps remove all makeup and dirt from my face without any hassle. After wash not only face feels soft and also super clean and fresh. I love the simple packaging. A little drop goes a long way.
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HurmaM
Sept 22, 2026

Great exfoliating cleanser

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Love this cleanser for deep cleaning my face. The beads in the cleanser work well to physically exfoliate without drying out my face too much. I used it almost every day at times and never had any issues with irritation or dryness after
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AnnaP
Sept 20, 2026

Didn’t like

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The first Aid Beauty exfoliating gel cleanser was very gritty and and made my face burn. I couldn’t tell any difference in the fell before and after use.
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MellissaL
Sept 17, 2026

Gentle with skin!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Smells amazing! I typically don’t use beaded exfoliating products due to the harshness of them on my skin but this exfoliating was the complete opposite. The cleanser was gentle with the skin and did not leave my skin feeling stripped or dry. I would definitely use this product occasionally or as my first cleanser after a day of wearing makeup or heavy products on my skin
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JeraldiM
Sept 16, 2026

A little goes a long way

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I love the jojoba pearls in the cleanser, it gives my fave a nice, gentle exfoliation on my face. You don’t need very much when washing your face, a small amount goes a long way. The only drawback from the jojoba pearls, sometimes I have a hard time getting them off my face. I just have to do extra rinsing to get all the pearls off.
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MandiB
Sept 16, 2026

love it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] this is definitely added to my skin care routine! this is my new favorite cleanser. my skin felt so clean after using this and my skin looked brighter.
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kelseyM