Nip and fab pads

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Following all those recommendations I succumbed.
My skin feels softer but it looks a bit raw.
I've got middle aged, dry skin with a few lines.
Is this normal and when will I see the magic results?

Following as I'm not convinced either...

I'm 53 and just discovered them. My skin looks better than ever. Maybe don't use them every day?

I love them!

What do they actually do? I'm 47, not many lines, a bit saggy under my chin as I've lost weight, I look a bit grey, and thread veins round my nose. Will they improve any of this...clueless. One thing I'm going to try is face exercises.

My experience is they take a while to build up to.

When I first used them they did leave me red and sore if I used them every day. So I cut down to twice a week, then gradually built up. Now I use them twice a day most days and also a retinol cream 3/4 times a week. I am in my 50s and used to have very red , blotchy skin but yesterday I realised when I got home I had been out all day in the sunshine with no concealer or foundation and I looked great, smooth, even and glowy.

What do they actually do?

I've got them and I'm not entirely sure what they do, either.

Am I supposed to rinse my face after I use them, or what?

Koala , I use them after washing but before moisturiser.
Following Mii's post I'm going to cut down to twice a week, red and bumpy describes me too. I'd love the glow.
I think they're a posh exfoliator.

Are they a chemical exfoliant or a rough pad type?

They're soft pads impregnated with a chemical exfoliator liquid, just wipe over clean face at night. I sometimes put a bit of moisturiser on afterwards, but you don't need to as they're not drying.

I've noticed clearer softer skin, but no effect on fine lines.

The Clinique no.3 clarifying lotion (toner) does the same job. We were taught to advise clients to build up to using it every day as it could be too harsh on skin which not 'used' to being exfoliated daily.

@Liiinoo , which Retinol cream do you use?

I bought this one from Amazon and am very pleased with it.

www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B015NM8LR8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1&tag=mumsnetforum-21

Ah...OK, so N&F exfoliates so it might help with the pasty greyness? But won't do anything for thread veins and saggyness.

Thank you Liiinoo

Are they like a toner?

N and F do a face scrub too I believe which DD swears by.
Can also highly recommend Garnier Moisture Bomb face mask. You put it on like a surgical mask thingy for 15 minutes and afterwards your face looks ironed!!!