Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 vs Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10: Which Should You Choose?
Updated Aug 20, 2026
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Exuviance Performance Peel AP25 | At-Home Chemical Peel | 26 Pads
£72.00
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Exuviance Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 | Daily Chemical Peel Pads | 36 Pads
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Both are genuine AHA exfoliants from the same brand, so the choice comes down to frequency and how much process you want in your routine. Choose Performance Peel AP25 for a stronger, scheduled twice-weekly two-step treatment. Choose Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 for a simpler, lower-commitment daily pad — and the more cautious starting point if you're new to chemical exfoliation.
Performance Peel AP25 and Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 are Exuviance's two headline chemical peels, but they're built around different habits, not different quality levels. AP25 is a twice-weekly, two-step Activator-and-Neutraliser system combining Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid and Gluconolactone. CA10 is a single, no-rinse pad used daily, built on 10% Citric Acid with Arginine. Frequency and acid strength are what actually separate them.
Quick facts
| Performance Peel AP25 | Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Product type | Two-step Activator + Neutraliser peel | Single-pad, no-rinse daily peel |
| Key actives | Glycolic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Gluconolactone | Citric Acid 10%, Arginine |
| Stated strength | Described by Exuviance as a 25% AHA/PHA blend | Citric Acid 10% (stated concentration) |
| Pack size | 26 pads (13 treatments) | 36 pads |
| Frequency | Twice weekly | Daily as tolerated — start alternate-day if new to acids |
| Rinse required | Yes — Neutraliser pad, then rinse | No — leave on, follow with moisturiser/SPF |
| Patch test | Mandatory before first use | Mandatory before first use |
| Pregnancy/breastfeeding | Not recommended | Not recommended |
The core decision: strength versus frequency
Both peels deliver an AHA exfoliation effect, but they sit at different points on the intensity-and-commitment scale. Performance Peel AP25 is the stronger, more involved option: Exuviance describes it as a 25% AHA/PHA blend, delivered via a Step 1 Activator pad and stopped with a Step 2 Neutraliser pad, used twice a week. That two-step structure — apply, wait, neutralise, rinse — is designed to let a higher-strength acid blend work without overstaying its welcome on skin.
Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 takes the opposite approach: a single pad at a stated 10% Citric Acid concentration, used daily (or alternate-day to start), with nothing to rinse off. It's built for a lower-effort, more frequent habit rather than an occasional stronger treatment. Neither format is objectively "better" — the right one depends on whether you'd rather do more twice a week or a little every day.
Side-by-side: what each one actually involves
| Performance Peel AP25 | Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Application steps | Two pads per treatment (Activator, then Neutraliser) | One pad, no rinse |
| Skin sensation | Light tingling typical while the Activator is on | Lighter, single-pass acid contact |
| Best fit for | People already comfortable with at-home chemical exfoliation who want a stronger, less frequent treatment | People who want a low-maintenance daily habit rather than a twice-weekly treatment |
| Pack duration at recommended frequency | Roughly 6–7 weeks (13 treatments, twice weekly) | Roughly 5 weeks at daily use, longer at alternate-day |
Who Performance Peel AP25 suits
- Anyone who's already used at-home chemical exfoliants comfortably and wants to step up in strength
- Those who prefer a scheduled twice-weekly treatment over a daily step
- Skin concerned with enlarged pores, fine lines, uneven texture or a dull complexion, per Exuviance's positioning
- People happy to add a short two-step process (Activator, then Neutraliser, then rinse) into their routine
Who Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 suits
- Anyone who wants exfoliation built into a daily routine rather than a twice-weekly event
- Those who prefer a no-rinse, apply-and-go pad over a two-step process
- Skin that's new to chemical exfoliation and better suited to a lower, more frequent dose than a higher-strength twice-weekly system
- People who want one simple step ahead of serum and moisturiser, rather than a dedicated peel session
Can you use both?
We wouldn't recommend running both at full frequency in the same week — that stacks two AHA exfoliation steps and raises the risk of irritation and increased sun sensitivity. If you want to combine them, the more common approach is to use CA10 as the lower-strength daily maintenance step and reserve AP25 for an occasional, more intensive session on a day CA10 is skipped — but this should be built up gradually, and it's worth checking with our team before combining any two exfoliating acids in the same routine.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and patch testing
Exuviance states that neither Performance Peel AP25 nor Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 is recommended during pregnancy or lactation. If you're pregnant or breastfeeding, please contact our team for advice before use. Both peels also require a patch test before your first full-face application — this isn't optional guidance, it's stated directly by the brand for both products. If you're on a prescription-strength retinoid, Exuviance also advises checking with your prescriber before adding either peel, as layering two active exfoliating/renewal ingredients increases irritation risk.
Our verdict
The choice isn't about which peel works "better" — both use a genuine AHA exfoliation mechanism at a stated strength. It's about which habit fits your routine. Choose Performance Peel AP25 if you'd rather do a stronger, scheduled two-step treatment twice a week. Choose Daily Resurfacing Peel CA10 if you want a simpler, lower-commitment daily pad. If you're new to chemical exfoliation altogether, CA10's lower daily dose is the more cautious starting point; AP25 is better reserved for once you know how your skin handles acids.