Bliss Jelly Glow Peel Gentle Non Abrasive Cleanser And Exfoliator With Fruit Enzymes Four Ounces

Disclaimer: I'm a middle-aged guy who's never really ever done much with facial stuff other than buying special facial soap. I barely know what I'm talking about and this is a strange new world for me.I've always had a problem with acne on my nose, it's perpetually red to the point where many people ask me if I have a sunburn. That skin is oily to the point where in the evening I can "sop" it up with a tissue, and the pores have large, almost pinhead sized plugs in them. A few months ago I spontaneously decided to try to do something about it all. 20 years ago I remember getting a Biore strip sample, was looking into whether those still existed, and read that glycolic and salicylic acid might be better. The Paula's Choice exfoliant Duo looked like it was worth a try.I first tried both on my arm, then a lower part of my neck- just to make sure they didn't burn a hole through me or cause an adverse reaction.The 8% AHA gel (glycolic acid in white bottle), being a gel, is easy to put on with your bare hands. I wash my face and leave it on overnight. The first time I used it when I went to take a shower in the morning and touched my face I was startled because it didn't feel like my face. Your skin feels completely replaced, I half jumped out of the shower to look in the mirror worried that something horrible may have transpired. But it was fine. I probably should have taken before and after pictures because I'm not totally sure what the visual difference is, but you can definitely feel it with your fingers. They mention discontinuing if it feels burning or uncomfortable, but I think you definitely feel something. After I shave I use an alum block, and it's nothing like that; not stinging, but a little tingly.The 2% BHA liquid (salicylic acid in black bottle) is not a gel and benefits from an applicator of some sort- cotton balls would probably work if I had any but I ended up getting reusable LastObject cotton pads. Again, pre-wash face and then leave overnight. The pinhead sized pore plugs visibly shrank ~50% or so; you definitely still have pores but my nose looks eerily smooth and less like the surface of the moon. I definitely prefer this to that one Biore strip I tried; it's a more subtle reduction in pore visibility as opposed to tearing the plugs out and leaving behind pore craters.They recommend using every day, but I've been using both once a week and been happy enough. Amongst the other things I've done, my skin has definitely improved. I visited my sister last week and she was annoyed that my skin looked better than hers- let's just keep this our secret, shall we?

There's a review already on this product set that explains how to do a great home exfoliation, which I tested, and loved. It works!Clean your face of all gunk/products. On clean, dry skin, use this BHA, wait 20 minutes. Then use this AHA, wait 20 minutes. Then use an oil product (I use DHC) and massage face for about 5-10 minutes. The first time I tried this, my face literally peeled straight off. It was magnificent. I do this once a week now, using these products, and it's less extreme than the first time, but dead skin still peels off, and my skin has been a lot softer and more glowy since I started this. And I've noticed my pores seem more minimized, like I'm finally cleaning all the gunk out of them.MY FACE IS RED AFTERWARDS. I always have some dry, flaky patches after I do this peel, so I do it on the weekend and try to lotion like crazy all weekend. I didn't start slow and work my way into it. I just went straight into using them both at the same time. It's my fault. You're supposed to get used to actives slowly, one at a time, in small quantities. But I like dramatic results, and burned my face for a while because of it. But the results after healing were still very nice. And I keep doing it. So hopefully I'll get used to it soon.Highly recommend using this set! They seem to work great together!My skin is dry and sensitive, not oily, not acne prone. Just dull and ugly and gross and textured and pigmented with old granny spots.

I have been repurchasing this for years now, I will never remove it from my skin care routine!! I have very dry and sensitive skin, but this is an absolute necessity for me in getting all the flaky skin off my face so that my makeup applies smoothly and my skin looks smooth and glowy overall.Some reviewers have mentioned that it can be difficult to rinse off completely, which I do agree with to some extent, but really it just takes a little longer to rinse off than a typical face wash.Additionally, I use this in the middle of my double cleanser face wash routine; after removing my makeup with micellar water, I use an oil cleanser to remove any additional dirt & makeup, then this Bliss Jelly Scrub, and follow with my second hydrating glycerin based cleanser using a soft face wash brush. I really like to use my second cleanser after the exfoliating scrub to help lift and rinse any remaining product off my face and neck as well as ensure that the new skin under all the dry skin that was removed is fresh and clean before applying my toners, face masks, serums, moisturizer, etc.My skin can be acne prone as well, but I find that this exfoliator does not irritate or break me out. In fact, I love how well it smooths out the dry skin around any healing spots without stripping my skin barrier or causing any further irritation, allowing my face to heal and renew much quicker than without it. I notice a HUGE difference in the texture and overall appearance of my skin if I go without it so I love that it's gentle enough for me to use daily, morning and night if I need to wash my face twice for whatever reason. Sometimes I even use this exfoliator twice in a row if my skin is feeling extra dry and stubborn, which only happens if I forget to do my skin care routine for a few days.I also use the Bliss Liquid Exfoliator in my routine after cleansing and spritzing my face with a hydrochlous acid (to remove redness & aid in any acne or scar healing), and then follow it with a hydrating toner, any face masks or serums I may be using that day, and a good moisturizer. My face feels so smooth and noticeably clearer in the morning and not at all tight or irritated! Love, LOVE, the Bliss exfoliating products!

This exfoliant has become a trusted part of my skincare ritual. The 8% AHA gel glides on smoothly, absorbs quickly, and leaves no sticky residue. It's fragrance-free, non-irritating, and delivers real results-brighter skin, smoother texture, and a noticeable glow over time.I use it a few nights a week, and it's helped even out tone and reduce dullness without any harshness. It feels like a quiet reset button-just enough to refresh, never too much to overwhelm.If you're looking for a product that works with your skin, not against it, this one earns its place. It's skincare that respects the process.

Not sure I'd use this everyday (the packaging says you can, and I'm sure you *can* but I don't think I need to), but it really is an excellent product. Leaves my skin feeling smooth and hydrated, not irritated. I use this on sunburns to help speed up the healing process and to exfoliate off the really dry skin on top. Doesn't hurt or irritate the burn and actually helps speed the healing process/reduce itchiness and dryness. I have pretty sensitive skin, and this has been my go to for years. I was worried when I saw it was out of stock everywhere, but it looks like the company was just doing a product packaging redesign. Will update review if the formula seems to have changed.