The Ordinary Red Peel thing

[agapanthus1979]

Hi.
Been pondering giving this a try, but I've read conflicting reviews.
Does anyone have any experience of it?
What do you think?
Thanks.
Ags.

@brandnewhair it’s actually supposed to be £6.30. Don’t buy it on amazon because they sell fakes somethings.

Yes buy direct from DecieM, it wildly overpriced on Amazon and I wouldn’t buy an acid this strong from anywhere other than source.

Definitely buy direct from Deciem and do a test patch first

how does it compare to the lactic acid peel?
I couldn't get the red one last time, songot the lactic acid one instead but haven't used it yet.

It’s much stronger than the lactic acid. I started with LA and I quite liked it (it smells hideous though!) it’s gentle enough to use 2/3 times a week. The red peel is like that on steroids! Depends how well You skin tolerates acids. Have you used any before?

I had the red one before.

Beauty Bay is a good place to buy too.

I can't really see much difference. Maybe I don't use it often enough but given how many people say they see a difference after every application, I'm wondering whether I'm not using it right (I apply it for ten minutes then wash it off in the shower). A high SPF is mandatory after using this, of course.

I have used this in the past, and loved it. But not use retinol three times a week.
Does anyone who uses retinol also use this?

Yes, I use Retin-A (0.05%) most evenings and use this peel once a week. I used to use the strongest retinol from The Ordinary but moved on to Retin-A a while ago.

I use tretinoin 0.05% every 3 days and this peel once or twice a week depending on how congested my skin is.

@SorrelForbes I heard Retin A is the best thing to use for brightening the skin. How do the 2 compare

I've just ordered 4 products from DecieM so thanks for the advice girls

I’m going to give it a crack this weekend then!

@BrandNewHair - If I had to choose I'd go for Retin-A (trentinion) as the results are just better overall for signs of ageing. The peel is great though for a boost and deep clean!

For all those saying it didn’t work first time, it was only after the second time I noticed a difference and then after the third time it really worked and my skin went so smooth I couldn’t stop stroking it

Boots also sell TO now which is handy for points and also cheaper delivery charges.

Is this the BHA/AHA one? If so, I love it. But - I use it every other day, not twice a week as it says on the label. My skin was so congested and rough before, and over the course of a few weeks it improved massively. If I skip an application I can feel the difference within a few days.

Not sure if anyone has mentioned but always make sure your face is completely dry before using this, it stings like hell on a damp face and can cause damage to your skin.

I used the lactic acid peel last night. it felt fine during, no stinging at all.
but left my skin feeling really dry. despite putting on skin food after.
not the polished look and feel like after the red peel.

Well, it's arrived! Juat doing a patch test and if everything seems ok I'll give it a go tomorrow night.
Thanks again for all your responses.
Ags.