Medik8 Sleep Glycolic - Exfoliating Glycolic Acid At Home Face Peel - Overnight AHA Anti-Aging Skin Treatment - Glycerin and Korean Clover - 1.0 oz

I love all of the Medik8 products, this one included.

Helps with wrinkles and aging spots on face, kind of moisturizing but could be more, doesn’t smell, feels weird when face completely dries but not terrible, price isn’t bad. Blends in/absorbs well, not thick or greasy feeling.

UPDATE: I recently read a few reports suggesting there is potential risks with using products that contain glycolic acid. Glyoxylic acid is the more dangerous variant, but glycolic acid can also be converted into glyoxylic acid in the liver. These chemicals are known to be potentially dangerous towards kidneys. The peel itself and the results were fine for me, and there are not many studies that connect glycolic acid specifically to this, but out of an abundance of caution I may postpone my use of this until further studies suggest it is safe.I have never used a face peel before. It sounds pretty scary, and honestly unnecessary with all the other skincare/exfoliating products available. Plus, it seemed like there would be a lot of aftercare involved, like adding Vitamin C in the morning after, sunscreen, and Vitamin A at night. Well, I finally used it, avoiding the eye area, and at first I thought I was in a world of trouble. My skin burned a little almost instantly! I was tempted to stop and wash it off, but the burning went away and my skin felt dry and firm after the burning sensation went away. I put on a serum and moisturizer and went to sleep. I am not sure if you are allowed to sleep on your side while this chemical peel is on? Either way, when I woke up the difference was astounding. There were red areas on my face that were just gone! I read that chemical peels weaken the bonds between dead skin cells, so in essence you are just peeling them off. After cleansing and treating my face with toner, serum and moisturizer, there really was a difference in my complexion. The fine lines were still there, but all the places that had some amount of redness or irritation was significantly reduced. I do not want to use this too often because it's important to have that layer of dead skin to protect against the environment, but as an occasional use to brighten up your face before a big event/work meeting, this is a big game changer! Rather than scheduling an appointment with a dermatologist, you can get this all done yourself. How cool is that?

The tube might look small (it is 1oz) but you only need about a dime size amount that you can dot on your face. Personally, I used most of it on my forehead then spread down to rest of my face while avoid the eye area. I put some vaseline around my eye just incase since I know skincare creeps (most of the time I dont do this, only with special care items). I applied after cleansing, I used no other serum or treatments, just this on its own with a plain night cream afterwards. It was tingly but not unpleasant. It stopped after about 40 seconds then settled. I made sure to apply the night cream cold on top (just pop the jar into your fridge/freezer for a bit) and that tingly feeling entirely went away. It's a softer product if you're already experienced with overnight glycolic treatments.Yes, you need to use sunscreen the day after. It's a chemical acid exfoliant that is sun reactive. Putting on sunscreen will protect your skin and results longers. I recommend patch testing this to see if it'll be okay with your skin type (I lean more towards dry and early 30s). Try it once a week then up it to 2x a week. I don't think you'll need 3x if you already have a good skincare routine that includes regular SPF use.I did like how soft my skin was in the morning and the slight sheen glow it was giving. I didn't need to use my usual stridex pads and just gently cleansed my face then used a lighy essence + vitc serum + moisturiser + spf. I will continue to use this product and I will go with my own advice by starting off with 1x a week the first month then upping it to 2x by March.

i like this face mask it is very easy to use and its worth the money it keeps my face feeling soft and smooth its gets all of the dirt and oil off my face it makes my face very moisture and its good for sensitive skin and last a very long time for the bottle it comes with i definitely recommend this product .

I wasn't sure what to expect with this exfoliating facial peel, but I am pleasantly surprised with it. The peel was easy to use and a little goes a long way, and I am happy that there is only a bit of a scent that is super light, which is super important especially since it will be on my face for a while. The results were that my skin looked and felt very smooth with nice glow. My skin did feel a bit on the tender side in the morning, so I did need to use extra gently care with it for the next day or two, but other than that, this is a nice product with good results.

Seal: Product was not sealed. It didn't have a plastic wrap or an internal sticker. I look for this on beauty and skincare products, especially ones that go on my face.Glycolic Acid is a yellow on the EWG scale. I'm not sure how long term I will want to use it.This is put on at night. Since this exfoliates, it's important to wear sun screen the following day.A little goes a long way, so you don't need much of the product to cover an area.I have not noticed a difference since using the product.