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Audrey S. –
My skin type:- Very Dry, easily dehydrated- Oily nose- Prone to stubborn acne and closed comedones- Redness on chin and cheeks (not rosacea)I already use a nightly Tretinoin cream (.04% concentration) to help with my acne and premature signs of aging but decided with my derm that incorporating a BHA would be a good idea to help with my seriously stubborn closed comedones and some irritating textural issues. It was between this and the Cerave SA lotion and I ultimately decided on this due to the higher concentration of salicylic acid.It’s moisturizing, and feels sticky for the first 5-10 minutes after application but seems to sinks in to something of a satin finish on me and I can no longer feel it on my skin. You just have to be a little patient. My skin feels well hydrated and plump after it settles and looks really smooth and my pores aren’t as obvious. It sits just fine under makeup for me but I’m not a new user to chemical exfoliants so I don’t have lots of dead skin pilling up or sloughing off when I use it, my skin is, for the most part, already very smooth outside the acne and CCs. Occasionally I’ll apply it further down my neck/decolletage than usual and WOW do I old skin just ball up and peel right away – it’s so gross but also satisfying. So those that don’t exfoliate often or are new to BHA/AHAs will likely have issues with foundation until their skin adjusts (but it will adjust). My advice in those cases is to either use this at night for the first few weeks or just accept going barefaced for a little while if you can.I’d strongly suggest not applying this product over anything that you feel does not dry down fully, the times I’ve attempted to use it after serums or heavier products it takes forever to sink in and sometimes never fully does. I save all my serums and essences for after this has absorbed and it’s far easier to work with it as a result. My steps go like this most days: ACWell Licorice toner — PC 2% BHA — 10% Niacinamide serum — TO Matryxil serum — Secret Key Black Snail cream or Syn-ake cream w/ 3 drops Stratia Fortify oil — Sunscreen.It works fairly quickly IMO, on my neck where I typically don’t apply my Tret at night I noticed the peeling and balling of dead skin on day one and on my face where I have a patch of really awful CCs I noticed them getting smaller and smoother by around day 3-4. I’m going on about 8 days now and they’re barely visible unless I’m right up in the mirror and feel as if they’re almost gone when I touch my fingers to that area. I do have some slight peeling of the skin around my mouth and nose but it’s not terrible (likely because I already exfoliate the heck out of my skin with the tret).Some tips and things keep in mind:1)DO NOT RINSE IT OFF. I don’t understand some of the top reviews advising people to do that, it says on the bottle not to rinse and nearly all chemical exfoliators are meant to be left on until the next cleansing specifically so they can do their job. If you rinse it off you’re either going to prevent it from properly exfoliating or end up irritating the hell out of your skin. If you have oily skin and feel this might be heavy on you than you can probably just use this on bare skin and then sunscreen if you use in the AM or a lightweight lotion/cream and be done with it, but you need to leave it on your skin.2)You have got to use sunscreen while you’re using this product! Any BHA or AHA exfoliant causes increased sun sensitivity and you have to address that in your routine. You should already use sunscreen daily but it becomes a must when you incorporate a chemical exfoliator or you risk sun damage.3)Less is more! Don’t slop this on your face or soak a cotton pad in it, a little goes a long way and you’ll be kicking yourself if you apply way too much and have to wait 20+ minutes for it to sink in. Use a shake or two and add more if needed but go easy.4)Expect some irritation initially. Chemical exfoliants can be harsh and rough even on sturdy skin and you have to give yourself time to adjust. Over-exfoliation is a possibility but sometimes just introducing a BHA or AHA into your routine can cause some sensitivity. Don’t panic and just be gentle to your skin. Use ceramides (like Cerave Skin Renewing cream) or fatty oils to soothe your face if needed and try to stay away from any harsh products or acids like Vitamin C right after applying this to avoid really burning your face.
Contractor –
Photo of all products I use plus – Full AM & PM skincare routine at bottomThis review is based on my experience as a 34-yr old woman diagnosed with PCOS. I’ve been struggling with acne, cystic acne, and rosacea for almost 11 years. I used to take super powerful medicine…don’t do it. It screws up your hormones even more in the long run. Acne is a huge part of PCOS, and can get out of control very quickly. Keep in mind that I have also been implanting new diet changes (DF, GF, sugar free, no eggs, no grain, low carb) and supplements as directed by my Naturopath.I was desperate to finally change my skin. I had to be in my brother’s wedding in 6 weeks, and I so badly wanted to feel confident in my skin. It was risky . There was no guarantee that my skin would be done purging by the time 6 weeks rolled around, but I took the risk. Surprisingly, the first week, my skin cleared up nicely. But then…into week 2 began the purge. Mind you, my purge wasn’t crazy. It was small pimples, but a lot of them; with new ones every single day. Cystic acne under jawline was constant, but manageable. I already had a pretty strict skincare routine before trying this, so I feel like my skin wasn’t as bad a say someone who’s skincare routine is less strict.As you can see from the photos, I had a couple purging periods. The first was at it’s worst around 30 days of daily (once a day) use of Paula’s Choice Exfoliate. It seemed to follow my menstrual cycle a bit, but my good days were few and far between for the first two months. By the end of May, I was beginning to think it wasn’t working for me. The week before the wedding rolls around, and I get a large cystic bump on my chin, very red, with little pain, though. This could have just been stress, not sure? Fast forward to mid-June. As I’m writing this, it has been a solid week and a half since I’ve experienced a fresh breakout. My old acne is healing, and my scars are beginning to fade. It’s also important to note that I started using the CeraVe SA Cleanser AM and PM a couple weeks before the wedding. And since I’ve been using it, I feel like my skin has really started to take a turn for the better.I wouldn’t say that this product was 100% the reason for my skin looking the way it does now, but I do know that it has a large part to do with it. I don’t expect my skin to be perfect forever, now. My skin still changes a lot throughout my cycle, so I expect the typical PMS breakouts, but this month has been very smooth sailing compared to the first two months, and it makes me REALLY excited!I love when people share their skincare routines. So if any other ladies out there who are PCOS sufferers, this is what my AM and PM routines look like.AM:1. Cleanse with CeraVe SA Cleanser (gently massage into face for 30 seconds) & rinse2. Apply The Ordinary’s Naicinamide & Zinc Serum on damp skin (let sit for 1 minute)3. Apply Esmi Skin Probiotic Skin Mylck as my moisturizer (very light moisturizer – let sit 1 min)4. Apply DRMTLGY’s Broad Spectrum 45spf Protect sunscreen (very important, very light, no white cast)PM:Double cleanse1. Cleanse once with Esmi Skin Minerals Uncomplicated Cleanser2. Cleanse again with CeraVe SA Cleanser (gentle massage for 30 seconds)3. Apply thin layer of Paula’s Choice Exfoliate to damp/almost dry skin (wait 15 minutes)4. Apply Esmi Skin Minerals’ Hyaluronic Serum (let sit for 1 minute)5. Apply Esmi Skin Minerals’ Probiotic Skin Mylck6. Apply thin layer of Terminator Benzoyl Peroxide 10% to problem areas (massage in on top of moisturizer, I do this because it’s too drying if I put it on underneath moisturizer)Don’t make the mistake of putting the Paula’s Choice Exfoliate on after skin completely dries. This dries me out very badly, and my skin will be tight all day the next day. I used to let it sit on my skin for 30 minutes before finishing my routine, but now I’m down to 15 minutes. I feel like it’s still very effective.The Ordinary’s Salicylic Acid 2% mask is also very useful to dry up an active breakout or encourage something under the skin to come to the surface. I usually only use this one time. Anymore than that on that same spot, and it’ll turn red and be very dry (in my experience). Let the mask sit for 15 minutes. I only use a dab of it on the active acne spot. I don’t know if I would have the courage to smear this over my entire chin/mouth area where I’m prone to breakouts. It’s very drying stuff.I know this was long, but I hope that this will help someone else who may be experiencing not just adult hormonal acne, but acne caused by serious hormonal imbalances and insulin resistance due to PCOS. I FINALLY feel like I’m on the right track!
Cazzyyyy –
This product really helps my skin day today. I do use it with my regular face wash and I use a vitamin C Serum or aloe after I put this on. I have definitely seen a difference in my skin since I started using it. There are a lot of people complaining about the size of the bottle but they also chose to get the one fluid ounce bottle so I don’t know why they were expecting a bigger bottle if it’s only one fluid ounce. They do offer a four fluid ounce bottle which I will be getting my next purchase because I wanted to try the product out before I got a bigger bottle and spent more money than it was worth. But it was definitely worth spending the money on the bigger bottle. Being mindful that all products don’t work for everybody and everyone skin I do have seborrheic dermatitis on parts of my face, which it has helped tremendously, and I do have very dry and sensitive skin. With that being said, I don’t know about the people who said they have rashes or redness from the product, but I have not experienced any of that. To each is own in everyone’s skin is different, so I do think it is worth taking a chance. Also, it says an exfoliate or it’s not a scrub or anything. It’s a somewhat silky consistency almost like a serum, so be mindful if you were wanting an exfoliating product like a scrub it is not that. I gave it three stars for scent because it doesn’t really smell like anything. I also gave it four stars on moisturizing because like I said, it’s a serum kind of texture, but I have not used it on its own without peeing moisturizer on my face afterwards, so I don’t know how it works on its own, but I have not had a problem with dryness in my skin from this product.
Chloe –
I’ve been using this product for only about 3 weeks and have seen an incredible change in my skin. I use it once or twice daily as instructed under a very light application of moisturizer (apricot oil) after it dries. On the nights I don’t use it I only use this same brand’s 1% retinol moisturizer. Important note: I have sensitive combination skin, very oily enlarged pores with hormonal acne and blackheads, but also dry patches. Many products make me break out and have weird skin texture.In ONLY 3 WEEKS my pores are smaller, my skin texture is so smooth, and my blackheads are going away. I feel like my skin is somehow both much less dry and less oily from using this, maybe because the dead skin wasn’t retaining moisture as well? I was experimenting with different face washes for like, my whole life to try to achieve this effect and everything was either too harsh or not cleansing enough (combo skin lol), but now I use this same brand’s “hydrating cleanser” and it seems to be fine because I’m using this exfoliant.At first I did experience some of the “purging” that some people refer to when their acne flares up and some increased flakiness, but that went away after about a week. Now when I get a pimple it usually is on the way out the next morning if I use this exfoliant the night before, and the flakiness is gone. My sensitive skin does not react to this at all, I haven’t experienced any redness, itching, or burning. Everyone else says to use sun protection with this so I listened for them (I usually do spf 50 and a hat for outside stuff) and no problems there either.Overall, I don’t know how this product compares to the competition, but I know it really works for me and has made me a lot more confident in my skin. My bottle still has about a ⅓ or ¼ left after 3 weeks and I used it pretty liberally so it’s a good amount of product. As I mentioned, I also got the hydrating cleanser and 1% retinol cream (for fine lines) from this brand and I feel like they work well together without being harsh on my skin. This is the best my skin has ever felt!!!!
Heather Cannon –
I will continue to buy this product until the day I die. I’ll be buried with this product. And no, this is not a paid ad.I spent a year and half trying to find the source of my adult acne. I stopped drinking milk. Figured it was the dairy. Gave up soy. Gave up almond milk. Gave up cashew milk. Gave up gluten. Stopped taking birth control. I even made excuses for nearly 6 months, telling myself “oh the body just has to get used to these changes. The hormones have to work their way out”.I finally realized nothing was making a difference.So I bought this on a whim. I really don’t do “skincare”. I wash my face, apply my cerave pm lotion like the rest of the world does, and that’s about it. I don’t like the hassle of having a routine and a hundred products.So I bought this because i liked the idea of not having to remember to use it *every single day*. I apply it maybe twice a week after I shower but before bed. I’m not religious about it, I just do it when I remember it. And it’s works wonders.It’s been about a month. My breakouts are gone. I still have some redness, but I expect that’ll get better now that the active breakouts are gone.A word of caution though, it makes you VERY sensitive to the sun. I made the mistake of applying it one morning instead of evening, and it was a beautiful Saturday. I didn’t even spend much time outside, mostly just walking back and forth from the house to the car, or car to the garage, and I got a decent little sun burn on my face. So definitely use it at night, or apply a sunscreen over top.Also, even though I apply face lotion about an hour after putting it on, my face was decently dry the first time I used it. The second time it was fine, but the first time it was dry and a little flaky. I was still able to wear makeup the next day, it wasn’t bad enough for others to notice the dryness, but I noticed it. But again, that only seemed to happen the very first time I used it.tl;dr: it works, Ive stopped breaking out. Don’t go in the sun, makes you very sun sensitive. May be a little drying for the first use
Erica –
The 3 pictures in orange shirt are from day 1 of using it and the 3 in gray shirt is on day 6! I just feel like these pictures speaks for itself but for some reason in the past month I’ve been struggling with cyst acne on my face. The dark marks on my face was the very first one I’ve ever gotten and i messed with it and that was the end result. Marks been on my face for a month now so when I felt the second cyst acne coming in I hurried up and search for something to unclog my pores and I came across this magic. My husband was like your face is a total different shade. He noticed immediately today. My face is a lot brighter after using it in the morning and at night. I know it says to ease in on it because you don’t know how your skin may react but I was desperate for a fix. And honestly i think on day 5 is when I notice my skin to be quite dry and i just added moisture to my face and on day 3 is when I actually felt the sensation that everyone else in the review section mentioned. But the tingling was not bad at all. I felt like it finally started working when i felt the tingles lol but anyway this stuff is great and I will be recommending this to my friends and family. My face is brighter, feels healthier, and most importantly I feel good. Also, I only used maybe 3 drops for my entire face using my fingers to rub it in. My pimple became less red on day 2 of using and the size even has shrunken by day 6. And it smells like nothing to me. Good stuff. And I’m not wearing any makeup in any of the pictures
Nichole –
This stuff worked pretty quickly for my face. It was a mess hormonal acne is the worst especially, as you get older, however, I have tried just about everything for my face even chemical peels, and this stuff really worked for the first couple of weeks but then I started to notice that, if I missed a day on a mistake I would start breaking out right away so that part of it I didn’t like so much because God forbid you stop using the product you start to break out again I stopped using it for a while and really just kept my face clean, and it seem to bounce back and no acne so who knows if it was actually the product or not but I do know when I was using it. It works fantastic. I really wish it would’ve taken away some milia, but it did not. But either way I give it five stars. ❤️
anonymouscaller –
This product has made my skin SING ! I used it for the first time last night and I look 10 years younger this morning. Okay…well.. maybe not 10 years but my pores are definitely smaller and my skin is DEFINITELY softer. I will continue to use the product this week and next every other day and will update my review if I end up having any sort of reaction. My skin tends to be sensitive and I still get adult acne every once in awhile so I was surprised when my skin reacted so well to first use. I did use retinol and moisturizer after my first treatment and intend to continue doing so.
Breonna –
Like thousands of others I bought this after reading all of the great reviews because why not. I’ve had acne for 20 years and am now plagued with acne scarring and, because that’s not bad enough, starting to show some aging in my face. I’m hesitant to use the word miracle but after 4 months of pretty consistent twice daily use, my acne has been much more manageable (a small pimple here or there that goes away quickly) and my skin is much brighter and firmer. I’ve even recently taken away one of the makeup layers because my skin doesn’t look quite as frightening on it’s own. I do have sensitive skin but after 2 decades of acne management there’s not much my face can’t handle so I haven’t had issue with this but I can see how it might be a little harsh if you haven’t been at all out watching with your skin for 20 years. All this to say, if you’re wondering if you should potentially “waste” money on yet another “miracle” product, this might not change your life but you definitely won’t regret it!