Product's Overview:
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| Directions of use which you can refer to The Ordinary's Website too for the detailed version |
Ingredients:
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| Gloopy consistency |
Glycolic Acid, Aqua (Water), Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water, Sodium Hydroxide, Daucus Carota Sativa Extract, Propanediol, Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Xanthan gum, Polysorbate 20, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol.
⭐Ingredients Breakdown:
AHA - Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Citric Acid;
BHA - Salicylic Acid;
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Water - Aloe Vera, skin soother;
Sodium Hydroxide - Maintain pH level of the product;
Daucus Carota Sativa Extract - Wild carrot extract, anti-oxidant, rich in Beta-Carotene (Vitamin A), Vitamin C & E;
Propanediol - Increase absorption into the skin & provide moisturisation;
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine - Anti-static agent, fatty acids from coconut oil;
Panthenol - Vitamin B5, anti-inflammation & provides moisture to the skin;
Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer - A hyaluronic acid form that can penetrate into skin easily;
Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract - Tasmanian pepper berry, Soothing, anti-inflammation;
Glycerin - Humectant, retains skin moisture;
Pentylene Glycol - Hydrating, solvent, texture enhancer & preservative;
Ethylhexylglycerin - Hydration booster, preservative.
First Impression & Experience: ★★★★☆
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| Dark red color solution |
Make sure the face & hands are totally dry before using the product. I use one whole dropper amount for my whole face - one drop for each area (forehead, nose, both cheeks & chin), avoiding neck, eyes & mouth area. Remember, don't touch the dropper to your skin. Once apply throughout the face, a little lather will form (most probably caused by Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine from the ingredient list), but after some time, it's gone & the solution remain its dark red color on the skin.
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| White later forms when applied |
It stings my whole face once I applied it, then slowly it feels tingling & itchy. I feel like scratching them to ease the itch, but I held back & tried to bear the itch. After a minute, the stinging & itch disappears. I only use for 5 minutes for the first time. When washing it off, the texture is like very gloopy, need to wash a few times to get rid of the feeling. After washing it off, I can feel the squeaky feeling on my face when I touch it, then I'll always follow-up with a hydrating/soothing sheet mask to give my skin extra hydration.
I did the chemical peel every other week, because I have dry-combination skin.
Pros:
- Smoothens skin texture
- Exfoliates the top layer of skin
- Reduces the sebum & blackheads on the nose if used consistently
- Affordable price, due to next point,
- A little goes a long way
Cons:
- Not for acid beginner
- Not suitable for sensitive skin people/if you have damaged skin barrier
- Not for extremely dry to dry skin
- Slow result but also a Pro if you use it consistently
- Broke me out sometimes
Final Thoughts & Conclusion:
I used this chemical peeling solution only after I've used the Klairs Freshly Juiced Vitamin Drop (check out the blog post here) because it's stated that this product is too strong & might not be suitable for acid beginner. Some user who've used acid previously, their skin may not tolerate or like this peeling solution too. So always patch test on your arms or back of your neck before using an acid, especially chemical peel.
It's a chemical exfoliation & a mask, so I use it only in my PM routine before bed (which is also recommended by The Ordinary). For the 1st time, I've used 5 minutes. 2nd time, I used 7 minutes. 3rd time, I used 10 minutes. 10 minutes is the maximum time you can leave this solution on your face, as more than recommended would further increase the irritation. It's a wash-off mask, not a serum that you should leave on your face. Avoid using on wounded or pimples as it may sting & further irritate those areas. Also, I only use it once a week, or sometimes once per every 2 weeks, even after using for almost a year (recommended by The Ordinary for not more than twice a week). I usually will do a hydrating or soothing sheet mask afterwards, or when the days I'm too lazy, I'll soak my sponge cotton pads with hydrating/calming effect toner & put it around my face for 5-10 minutes.
After using for a month, only doing for every other week, then to every week, I can see that my blackheads & sebum on my T-zone slowly decreases. This chemical peel doesn't give the rapid result, like those clay masks that you can see your blackheads are gone after washing the mask away, but with consistent use, you'll see the result. Also, I don't use any retinol or Vitamin C after the chemical peel in the skincare routine afterwards & for the next day's AM routine because my skin barrier can be damaged easily with chemical exfoliation + strong acid.. It's also compulsory to wear a sunscreen for the week after you've used this mask as this chemical peeling solution consists of both AHA (Alpha Hydroxy Acid) & BHA (Beta Hydroxy Acid) that exfoliates your skin & make your skin sensitive to the sun exposure (even though it's recommended to use sunscreen daily no matter where you are or what you've used). However, this product sometimes give me a new break out the next day when I woke up, pretty sure it's not the sheet mask's problem, most probably it helps to remove the layer of the dead skin & brought up the underlying pimple...
It's an effective chemical exfoliation that you should try, even though the hype on TikTok about this product is too overrated (the fact that most people trying to gain fame by misusing the product & not following the directions given by the company). You can give it a try if you've tried an acid before, but always do a patch test first before using it as everyone's skin react differently to different acids even though you may have the same skin type/living in the same climate/country as me.
However, do not use it if you feel like your skin barrier is damaged or like me, your outer corner of lips is irritated/flaking. Even if you're not applying around the area, when you wash off the products around the other areas of your face, it'll still drip to the irritated area. Also, do not use it if you have inflamed pimples thinking that you need to exfoliate them for faster recovery, it will only worsen the condition, causing more redness & takes longer time to heal them. TRUST ME. You'll never want to undergo that period because I've been there.... Instead, use AHA/BHA/PHA/LHA of low percentage or concentration that gently exfoliates those areas' top layers of skin & unclog your pores.
I've tried using the product one last time after it has past a month of the PAO, it still feels the same & doesn't further irritate my skin.
Price vs. Value: ★★★★★
30ml RM55.80, opened for a year, only use once per 1-2 weeks,
PAO (Period-After-Opening) is 12 months, but after the PAO, still have more than half of the bottle left
Repurchase? ★★☆☆☆
2★: Effective chemical peel, great result with consistent use;
3☆: Too strong for the skin; Sometimes broke me out; There's more clay masks in the market that's not drying at all now & does the similar job to the skin.
Where to Get It On Your Hands:
^Amazon The Ordinary Shop US$14.25 = RM59.24
The Ordinary Official Website US$9 = RM37.41
Shopee K-beauty Products Shop Directly Shipped from Hong Kong RM55.80
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Disclaimer: All the products are purchased with
my own hard-earned money and every photos are strictly owned by me. The
opinions are on my own, unbiasedly & truthfully, but it could vary
depending on individual. I'm not an expert in any field nor a licensed
individual. Every review is based on my personal preference & for
entertainment purpose only. What works for me may not work for you because
skincare is personal. I have dry-combination skin (oily T-zone, dry U-zone) but
it doesn't mean that you'll have the same experience as me if you have the same
skin type as we have different lifestyle and living environment. Try everything
at your own risk.
*Kindly refer to the packaging for the latest & most accurate ingredient list when you purchase the product.
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