The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution Serum - 30 ml

I had seen this product all over social media, and I finally decided to buy it. It was from a reputable brand, and it was super affordable (probably one of the cheapest chemical peels out there), so I thought to myself: "why not give it a try?" For context, I have skin that's on the drier side, especially during the winter, and my main problems are redness and the occasional tiny bumps on the bottom of my face. This product was daunting to me; it's such a deep shade of red and I'd heard that it stings upon application. I don't have particularly sensitive skin, but I'd also never done a chemical peel before, so I was scared that it would hurt a lot. When I actually applied the solution to my dry face with my fingertips after cleansing, it burned a little upon ... MoreI had seen this product all over social media, and I finally decided to buy it. It was from a reputable brand, and it was super affordable (probably one of the cheapest chemical peels out there), so I thought to myself: "why not give it a try?" For context, I have skin that's on the drier side, especially during the winter, and my main problems are redness and the occasional tiny bumps on the bottom of my face. This product was daunting to me; it's such a deep shade of red and I'd heard that it stings upon application. I don't have particularly sensitive skin, but I'd also never done a chemical peel before, so I was scared that it would hurt a lot. When I actually applied the solution to my dry face with my fingertips after cleansing, it burned a little upon application but then settled into a subtle tingle. I really didn't use a lot - just a couple drops, giving my skin a rosy pinkish tint (I didn't want to use too much when first trying it out). I left it on for 10 minutes, like the instructions said, and then washed it off with lukewarm water. At first, I didn't really notice a life-changing difference. My skin felt a bit more supple, and there was slightly less redness. I quickly applied moisturizer, since chemical peels can dry out your face, and when I looked in the mirror ten minutes later, I almost gasped in surprise. My skin looked radiant without being shiny, and almost all of the redness was gone. The tiny bumps along the bottom of my face and chin were also gone, and I'd been trying to get rid of those with niacinamide for ages. And all of this was only after the first time using this solution. Since I'm still new to chemical peels, I'll stick to using this product once a week. I really think that's all you need, anyways, since the results are so dramatic. This product will also last FOREVER, since you don't need much. This is an amazing product for an amazing price, and I'd recommend it to everyone unless you have EXTREMELY sensitive skin

My skin type: Sensitive combination skin My skin concerns: Hormonal acne, closed comedones, fine lines, blackheads on nose, enlarged pores and a few acne scars on chin and forehead. Been sleeping on this for longer than I’d like to admit. Partly it’s due to the lack of knowledge about chemical peelings and skincare in general. Now it’s an integral part of my skin care regime. Just check out my photo, I’m not wearing any make on it. Whenever I use this, my skin is left looking rejuvenated like I just had a facial in a salon! Clogged pores and bumps are instantly smoothed out, redness reduced, fine lines gone and the pores visibly minimized, like how?! Can’t believe it’s so affordable for what it does? I use it once a week and leave it on for full 9-10 minutes every ... MoreMy skin type: Sensitive combination skin My skin concerns: Hormonal acne, closed comedones, fine lines, blackheads on nose, enlarged pores and a few acne scars on chin and forehead. Been sleeping on this for longer than I’d like to admit. Partly it’s due to the lack of knowledge about chemical peelings and skincare in general. Now it’s an integral part of my skin care regime. Just check out my photo, I’m not wearing any make on it. Whenever I use this, my skin is left looking rejuvenated like I just had a facial in a salon! Clogged pores and bumps are instantly smoothed out, redness reduced, fine lines gone and the pores visibly minimized, like how?! Can’t believe it’s so affordable for what it does? I use it once a week and leave it on for full 9-10 minutes every time as my skin has built tolerance to chemical peels. Make sure to start small and work your way up to avoid chemical burns. Also sunscreen is a must, especially after using this product and the days after, but you know what, we all should wear an SPF every day, anyway :D

This absolutely deserves the 5 stars I’ve given!! It’s soo good!! I was so skeptical when I first started my skin care journey thought only the best of the best was gonna give me the results I wanted so I often over looked the ordinary products! Until I decided to do my research test some of the lower priced products against my higher brand products!! To my surprise Ordinary came out on top quite a few times and the main star was this!! It’s has Aha Bha so basically the best of both worlds in skincare. Deeply exfoliating skin leaving behind the most beautiful glow!! It makes your skin so soft!!! It can also be used for textural irregularities,Reduces signs of congestion like clogged pores and Targets uneven skin tone, and signs of aging. I will say if you have ... MoreThis absolutely deserves the 5 stars I’ve given!! It’s soo good!! I was so skeptical when I first started my skin care journey thought only the best of the best was gonna give me the results I wanted so I often over looked the ordinary products! Until I decided to do my research test some of the lower priced products against my higher brand products!! To my surprise Ordinary came out on top quite a few times and the main star was this!! It’s has Aha Bha so basically the best of both worlds in skincare. Deeply exfoliating skin leaving behind the most beautiful glow!! It makes your skin so soft!!! It can also be used for textural irregularities,Reduces signs of congestion like clogged pores and Targets uneven skin tone, and signs of aging. I will say if you have sensitive skin don’t start using this product real heavy just apply a little at a time and leave on for a few mins rather than the full 10mins. Slight tingling is normal. Its recommended to only use this product twice a week. Also make sure you apply sunscreen during the day as it may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. 10/10 recommend!

This mask is one of the best skincare products ive ever tried! I usually use this at night before bed and use a gentle moisturizer afterwards. The next morning i wake up with perfect skin. Breakouts gone, pores minimized, and acne scars faded. Its magic in a bottle. It especially helps me during the time of the month when i break out. This mask has helped my skin clear after years of trying product after product, and spending hundreds of dollars, even professional treatments. I have oily skin, acne prone and uneven skin tone and this mask has made my skin so flawless. I get so many compliments now because of this mask! Be careful when using if you have sensitive skin. I use about once a week but i would say use less often if you're sensitive. A little goes a long ... MoreThis mask is one of the best skincare products ive ever tried! I usually use this at night before bed and use a gentle moisturizer afterwards. The next morning i wake up with perfect skin. Breakouts gone, pores minimized, and acne scars faded. Its magic in a bottle. It especially helps me during the time of the month when i break out. This mask has helped my skin clear after years of trying product after product, and spending hundreds of dollars, even professional treatments. I have oily skin, acne prone and uneven skin tone and this mask has made my skin so flawless. I get so many compliments now because of this mask! Be careful when using if you have sensitive skin. I use about once a week but i would say use less often if you're sensitive. A little goes a long way and you can definitely see the difference even after just one use! Dont use any other chemical treatments when using this product and always use a gentle moisturizer and spf afterwards!

All I see is users posting a cute selfie with the mask on so here are some hopefully actually helpful pictures of my pores. I’ve been using this weekly but fell of the wagon for a couple of weeks and noticed my black heads getting bad again. *For anyone who experiences the worst nose blackheads like me- this is the one thing that works!* The picture included is my nose before and after using it again after two weeks of no use. You can see on the bottom the amount of blackheads significantly decreased, and my pores and skin tone/texture look improved after 1 ten-minute use. This peel truly works, and after trying it one time, my mom and younger sisters are obsessed and bought their own bottles. Once a month I use this on my entire body- legs, back, shoulders, knees, ... MoreAll I see is users posting a cute selfie with the mask on so here are some hopefully actually helpful pictures of my pores. I’ve been using this weekly but fell of the wagon for a couple of weeks and noticed my black heads getting bad again. *For anyone who experiences the worst nose blackheads like me- this is the one thing that works!* The picture included is my nose before and after using it again after two weeks of no use. You can see on the bottom the amount of blackheads significantly decreased, and my pores and skin tone/texture look improved after 1 ten-minute use. This peel truly works, and after trying it one time, my mom and younger sisters are obsessed and bought their own bottles. Once a month I use this on my entire body- legs, back, shoulders, knees, elbows- and come out feeling like a snake that just shed its skin. If you search up this product on YouTube there’s a lady who posts a video on how she exfoliates her entire body using this. For sensitive skin users- if you have not had any experience with chemical exfoliants- I would not start here. I would recommend TO’s Glycolic Acid Toner as a not-so-strong start. If you do use chemical exfoliants and know your skin can tolerate it, start with just a few minutes and work your way up to 10 minutes each time.

After having a surgery that left me on a liquid diet for just short of a full year my skin was going through hell from such a dramatic diet change. My comfort foods quickly became milkshakes, smoothies and chocolate milk. I’d never ingested so much dairy like that before, of course I’d had those things but I wasn’t having them multiple times a day. Because of that my skin suffered, I was experiencing congested pores, frequent breakouts and plenty of those kind of pimples that are deep down in the skin. The kind where the spot hurts for days and it still doesn’t come to a head. I’d heard great things about this exfoliant, my skin wasn’t new to neither aha or bha, but I didn’t know if this would help with what I was experiencing. I’d asked on here and talked with ... MoreAfter having a surgery that left me on a liquid diet for just short of a full year my skin was going through hell from such a dramatic diet change. My comfort foods quickly became milkshakes, smoothies and chocolate milk. I’d never ingested so much dairy like that before, of course I’d had those things but I wasn’t having them multiple times a day. Because of that my skin suffered, I was experiencing congested pores, frequent breakouts and plenty of those kind of pimples that are deep down in the skin. The kind where the spot hurts for days and it still doesn’t come to a head. I’d heard great things about this exfoliant, my skin wasn’t new to neither aha or bha, but I didn’t know if this would help with what I was experiencing. I’d asked on here and talked with several others, they all told me this wasn’t what I needed and I should try X, Y and Z instead. I had already tried most products people were recommending with no results, and if I hadn’t tried those exact products I’d tried others with the same or similar ingredients, again with no results a couple months into trying them. Eventually I decided to ignore what everyone was recommending, after all none of these people were dermatologists or esthetician’s so they probably know just as much about skincare as I do… or possibly less. The first time I used this I made sure to stop using my glycolic acid toner and cleanser a few days in advance. I double checked ingredients in everything else I used to make sure they didn’t contain any physical exfoliants. I applied a thin layer to my face and set my timer for 5 minutes, it was my first time using it and I didn’t know how my skin would react to it so I wanted to be sure I didn’t overdo it. After rinsing it off my skin felt good! I was excited to use it again in a week. The following week I’d done as before with stopping using my glycolic acid products a few days before, this time after applying I set my timer for 7 minutes. After the 3rd week of using this weekly my skin began to clear up, my complexion was looking brighter and those around me noticed the glow. I was finally beginning to feel confident again. Around 5 weeks I had no more breakouts or congested pores, and no more deep pimples under my skin. It’s been about a year since then and I’m no longer using it weekly, I use it maybe every few weeks or when I feel my skin could use the boost. I say all of this to say if what I described sounds like what your skin is doing and you’ve wondered if this product can help, go ahead and give it a try. Just be sure to allergy test, and educate yourself on using it. Cassandra Bankson on YouTube has some great videos about using it. This product has worked wonders for me, better than other products I’d spent a few hundred dollars on. I hope they never change the formula or stop making it.

I was a bit wary at first, since it's basically the strongest concentration you can get gor home use and my skin is quite sensitive. Then since everyone was talking about it I mustered the courage and gave it a try, and wow did it deliver. I have been using it as instructed, for the full 10 minutes recommended, and never had the slightest trace of irritation or redness afterwards. In my personal experience it's way, way more effective than milder solutions (eg I tried with lactic acid and couldn't really notice any difference) It must be noted that: 1) it needs used AS PER INSTRUCTIONS. No wet skin, no more than 10 minutes, not together with other peeling treatments, etc etc 2) on unbroken skin it may feel a little stinging, but nothing unbearable. Keep in mind that ... MoreI was a bit wary at first, since it's basically the strongest concentration you can get gor home use and my skin is quite sensitive. Then since everyone was talking about it I mustered the courage and gave it a try, and wow did it deliver. I have been using it as instructed, for the full 10 minutes recommended, and never had the slightest trace of irritation or redness afterwards. In my personal experience it's way, way more effective than milder solutions (eg I tried with lactic acid and couldn't really notice any difference) It must be noted that: 1) it needs used AS PER INSTRUCTIONS. No wet skin, no more than 10 minutes, not together with other peeling treatments, etc etc 2) on unbroken skin it may feel a little stinging, but nothing unbearable. Keep in mind that if you have any little scratch on the skin YOU WILL NOTICE IMMEDIATELY. 3) do a patch test first. In case you get blisters, swelling, or anything abnormal from it, you better find out when it's on your forearm, not your face.

I use this every Sunday evening as part of a mini spa session, applying to dry skin after I’ve cleansed. Upon my very first application, there is a tingling sensation which then elevated into a slight burning sensation resulting in only being able to keep it on for 3 minutes. However week after week, I was able to gradually build my tolerance and can now leave it on for the full 10 minutes. Once the mask is washed off, I layer on my most hydrating serums, moisturisers and oils, leaving my skin baby soft and smooth. To put it simply, I’m glowing! Being a spot squeezer and picker, this has helped in healing the marks leftover from my grisly habit, making my skin more even over time. My skin texture has improved, more notably around my nose. I’m still waiting to ... MoreI use this every Sunday evening as part of a mini spa session, applying to dry skin after I’ve cleansed. Upon my very first application, there is a tingling sensation which then elevated into a slight burning sensation resulting in only being able to keep it on for 3 minutes. However week after week, I was able to gradually build my tolerance and can now leave it on for the full 10 minutes. Once the mask is washed off, I layer on my most hydrating serums, moisturisers and oils, leaving my skin baby soft and smooth. To put it simply, I’m glowing! Being a spot squeezer and picker, this has helped in healing the marks leftover from my grisly habit, making my skin more even over time. My skin texture has improved, more notably around my nose. I’m still waiting to see other benefits. Do I recommend it? An easy YES. Not for sensitive skin though.

this is my honest review of this chemical exfoliant mask. I have sensitive, combination leaning oily skin. pros: you only need a very thin layer of this mask as it's a very potent formula. personally I leave it on for 5-7 minutes and my skin looks noticably smoother, and glowier. the packaging looks great with the rest of my skincare, and this doesn't make my acne worse, and with weekly use it actually makes it better for me. and I actually quite like the smell contrary to most people lol cons: if you leave this on too long, this may make ur face inflamed, and chemical exfoliants this one included, can make you more sensitive to the sun (please wear sunscreen after use). other than that this is a perfect product !! overall: I think this is suitable for all skin ... Morethis is my honest review of this chemical exfoliant mask. I have sensitive, combination leaning oily skin. pros: you only need a very thin layer of this mask as it's a very potent formula. personally I leave it on for 5-7 minutes and my skin looks noticably smoother, and glowier. the packaging looks great with the rest of my skincare, and this doesn't make my acne worse, and with weekly use it actually makes it better for me. and I actually quite like the smell contrary to most people lol cons: if you leave this on too long, this may make ur face inflamed, and chemical exfoliants this one included, can make you more sensitive to the sun (please wear sunscreen after use). other than that this is a perfect product !! overall: I think this is suitable for all skin types and ages. this is a wonderful product.

The Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is a fantastic addition to any skincare routine. This potent yet gentle formula is designed to exfoliate the skin, revealing a brighter, more even complexion. One of the things I love most about this peeling solution is its effectiveness. The combination of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) works to dissolve dead skin cells and unclog pores, leaving the skin looking and feeling refreshed. Despite its powerful formula, this peeling solution is gentle enough for all skin types, and it's easy to use. Simply apply a small amount to clean, dry skin and leave on for up to 10 minutes before rinsing off. In addition to its exfoliating benefits, The Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution also ... MoreThe Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is a fantastic addition to any skincare routine. This potent yet gentle formula is designed to exfoliate the skin, revealing a brighter, more even complexion. One of the things I love most about this peeling solution is its effectiveness. The combination of alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) works to dissolve dead skin cells and unclog pores, leaving the skin looking and feeling refreshed. Despite its powerful formula, this peeling solution is gentle enough for all skin types, and it's easy to use. Simply apply a small amount to clean, dry skin and leave on for up to 10 minutes before rinsing off. In addition to its exfoliating benefits, The Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution also contains soothing and hydrating ingredients like hyaluronic acid and vitamin B5. This helps to keep the skin nourished and moisturized, even after exfoliating. Overall, I highly recommend The Ordinary's AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution for anyone looking to improve the appearance and texture of their skin. It's an excellent value for the price, and its effectiveness is hard to beat.