Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

Reviews of Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

1.) Great Product on Ebony Skin
Reviewed by: Tina2s
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I started getting acne young, when i was about 10 and i didnt know how to look after my skin then. No cleansing, toning or even moisturizing because i thought that would give me more spots, what a fool i was.
The problem with black skin is that it hyperpigments easy and by the time i was 21 i couldnt bare to look at myself in the mirror, i had so many acne scars i couldnt stand it. Dermatologists were no help, the pills and creams are useless if you dont have a good skin care regimen which is something the doctors dont usually tell you.
In 2001 called around and was told by everyone on Harley Street that dermabrasion and skin peels were not for black skin tones so i paid £1800
for lazer treatment. It worked to some extent, the spots went and my skin looked clearer but if i had known about this product i wouldnt have bothered.
The truth is that these skin acids can and are used safely on ebony skin tones and have been for years. I am a caramel complexion (like Tyra Banks), my first peel ever was the Skin laboratoty 70% lactic acid peel and i experienced no problems at all, just be sure to follow the instructions. My second peel was the salicylic 20% peel by Skin Laboratory and my skin looks great. My skin is visibly clearer, lighter due to the fact that the hyperpigmentation is fading, i just look great and i'm so happy. And for the price, its a bargain compared to £200 per month on microdermabrasion or £1800+ for a course of lazer treatments. I would highly recommend both the product and the company. I honestly cant imagine my life without these peels now, i'm totally smitten.

2.) VERY pleased
Reviewed by: J. Wesson Warrior, Alabama United States
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I started having problems with adult onset acne at about age 25 - am now 40. Have tried everything - oral antibiotics, topical antibiotics, retin-a, etc. etc. Despite trying numerous dermatologists, I never got what I considered good results - just a three minute visit and a couple of scripts. Decided to try this - at the price, nothing to lose. Man am I pleased. For the first time, acne is resolved (I have used the peel once a week for about six weeks). My scarring is improved and my skin tone is becoming much more even. Even improving my melasma. I would highly recommend this product. Word of caution. Acne will worsen after the first treatment - wait it out - it will improve Dramatically.


3.) Great for a light peel
Reviewed by: technological guinea pig Salt Lake City
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Product works great, noticeable immediate improvement, though not drastic. I have been repeating it and have not had harsh results, just the expected peeling. I have large pores on my nose, chin and between eyebrows. After the peel I notice a change in pore depth and size. I am very impressed.

4.) Best find yet
Reviewed by: KO UT United States
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I didn't purchase it here on Amazon but I have to say this is a great product. It is not for the faint of heart. I have very sensitive skin. I was only able to leave it on for probably less than 30 seconds the first time, the second time putting it on, I could only handle a minute BUT the difference was noticeable the 2nd time. If you can handle the tingling/burning sensation, it really is worth it. I make sure to start with the forehead, then to my chin, upper lip, then my checks as that is the most sensitive for me. There isn't another product like this for such a great price.

5.) Perfect for controlling acne
Reviewed by: Neha CA
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This peel is just perfect. It not only works on the scars but also helps control acne. I've used it for 4 weeks now (applying it once a week ), and haven't had a single new breakout. The peeling is subtle, but none of my blemishes are visible anymore.

Although the instructions say not to keep it on for more than 5-7 mins, I keep it on for 2 hours. I'm not saying everyone should do that. (I did try keeping it on for 10mins for the first time and nothing happened). Maybe it's because my skin is used to salicylic acid.

I have been using the Neutrogena 2% salicylic products for three years with no great results. And this peel worked wonders in a month. Needless to say, I've discontinued using them.

Also, the processing was pretty fast. Got it in four days flat.
All in all, a wonderful product.

6.) Great product
Reviewed by: Wendy Acosta Miami, FL USA
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Best price I found, super fast delivery. Great product, my breakouts have really diminished and i'm only on my second application, comes with full instructions and works greeeeat! will definitely continue to buy more of this supplier's products.

7.) Outstanding product & price
Reviewed by: S. A. Hill Austin, Tx
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I love this product!! I have not been able to find anything this strong or at this price anywhere. My face is always even and beautiful now, this is definately my favorite of the peels skin laboratory puts out.

8.) It actually helps.
Reviewed by: MeanCreek
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I never had much acne growing up, but it would seem that each little pimple left a mark on my face. Most of the people I know kept telling me that the scars were "barely" noticeable. Still, noticeable enough for me. So I went through a laser treatment and I noticed an improvement of 30% to 50%. I wasn't impressed: scars were there still.

So I did a bit of research and bought this product. I was reluctant to use since my skin is very fair and sensitive. To my surprise, I was able to handle it very well: ten minutes, twice a day. After nearly a month of use, I can say that many small scars have disappeared and the big ones look flatter and softer. I will keep using this product for sure!

Note: Don't expect results overnight, you have to be very constant and wait at least 3 weeks or so to see how it works.


9.) so far, so good
Reviewed by: therapy available
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I have been using this product for about a month now and I must say I have seen positive changes! I still have persistent acne on my right cheek but once I apply the peel it starts to dissapear fast. This product has shown positive signs clearing the dark spots on my face too. I have spent so much money on many products including proactive but this works far much better! I hope I continue to see positive results so I can have a spotless and healthy skin once again. I would reccommend this product no doubt. Also, I have dark skin and I sometimes use it more often than advised(don't do it because I do). Goodluck!

March 25th- Still have acne but they have decreased in severity. I Still have dark spots but since using this peel, they have continue to lighten. I am still breaking out and changes right now seems slow so I'm thinking of buying Lactic acid peel. I'll give y'all an update later. I would still recommend this product, I just thought by now, I'd have a flawless face.

May 10th- This product didn't work for me in the long term. I'm going to try the Lactic acid and use this as a pre-peel. Argh! the search continues...

10.) Great product
Reviewed by: asus Delray Beach, FL USA
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I used a wide-tip paint brush, poured a little of this acid in a glass container, and painted it on. The first time I left it for 15 minutes, the second and third times I left it on for about 30. I should have bought the 30% because it doesn't burn how other people have reported, but it does make my complexion clear for a while. Makes me look younger for sure.. I love this product and will continue the application, but with the stronger dose next time. But for people with delicate skin this is probably very good.

11.) Really Works
Reviewed by: Candice Grisham Memphis, TN
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After years of sun damage and wrinkles forming on my skin, I never thought I could finally find something to help my complexion. Not only did it clear up my acne, but it made my skin feel soft and new. My wrinkles are much less noticeable and my skin looks a lot healthier. Not many products actually work but I'm glad to say that this one did. I'm very happy that I decided to use this product and I recommend it to everyone that wants better skin.

12.) Works fine for the face
Reviewed by: G. Vann
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I didn't quite know what to expect when I bought this. After reading instructions I gave it a shot, it burns somewhat but no worse then putting a liquid bandaid on. After three days or so I noticed the top layer of my skin was starting to peel. Week and a half of using it every other day and my skin has peeled twice and returned to normal.

I can tell the difference, like one reviewer noted yes it doesn't completely get rid of a scar but it did what it was supposed to, blend it in a lot better. Newer scars are completely gone, older one faded just a bit. I would buy this again.

13.) Great buy!
Reviewed by: A. Gair Pennsylvania
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This is a great peel. It has never burned my skin & I use it as a spot treatment. I dot it on my blemishes & leave it on for 3-7 minutes & then I apply my skin lotion on top of my entire face. It has really made an improvement in my skin. I can honestly say that it clears blemishes fast! I have tried many, many products to clear my skin & nothing has worked as well as this! You won't be disappointed.

14.) I don't know why I didn't try this before
Reviewed by: Happy Canadian Toronto - Canada
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Normally I don't write reviews, but this product is totally worth it, first the shipping was super fast, I ordered it on April 29th got it in the mail day before yesterday May 6th, really impressive because I'm in Toronto Canada.
I tried it last night in my face and my back, I have really bad acne scars , I have a hormonal problem and even thought my acne is gone the scars were really bad.
It was amazing, it's just the first time and my face looks way better, I can't notice any changes in my back so far, but I'm hopping for it to clear too.

Anyway don't think it twice, I don't know why I didn't try this before, I was contemplating getting laser done, but this seams to be an easy fast and inexpensive way to solve my problem.



15.) Results after one use!
Reviewed by: Brittany Illinois
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I've struggled with acne prone skin since I was 10 years old...Now I'm 26 and STILL have problems, mainly with clogged pores and what seems like too much oil production. After trying any and every product I could get my hands on, I decided to try a peel. I have very sensitive skin, so I was a little weary at first, but the 20% solution has worked great for me so far! The first time I used it I could only leave it on for about 30 seconds. (The stinging was a little more than I had expected.) But even after leaving it on for such a short time I have had great results! My face is not nearly as oily as it was before. I used to get really shiny about an hour after applying my makeup, but now my face looks great throughout the day. And the number of pimples has also dramatically decreased. I would strongly suggest using this product.

16.) great product.
Reviewed by: troupee2
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Wow, this stuff is great. I had no idea a treatment so simple could be so effective (for periodic cystic acne on cheeks). Skin less oily too. Once a week, and skin is so much better. (I wouldn't use more than once a week though). Wish I had heard about this years ago.

17.) best thing I've done for my skin!
Reviewed by: Hannah
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I'm very happy about this product and pleased with the company as well. I've now ordered twice from them, and both times my order came within two days! I wanna add, I also like that they are not wasteful with the packaging. I've been upset about that with some other cosmetic companies (cough... Sephora... cough). So they would definitely be my first choice when I decide to order another peel. The card they included had clear instructions, which was nice too.

Now for the peel... I've only been using for two weeks, but my skin is really looking nice already. I do find that it stings a little, usually while I'm washing it off. Do be careful and only leave on for a minute the first time! It's better to be safe with your skin. Still, this is not a really harsh peel that will burn your face off if you leave it too long. I've tried some spot treatments that I left on overnight, and this didn't seem to be a problem.

I've now ordered another peel from them that I'm going to rotate with, since my reading on the internet seems to indicate that different peels will address different problems. But for clearing up acne, this is great! I'm really happy with my skin, and I will definitely order again... probably the bigger bottle next time!

18.) great inprovement in severe teen cystic acne
Reviewed by: P. Vanderwolf Maryland
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I got this for my son age 13. Tried everything else on market including expensive brands to no success. This made a noticible difference after only a few days. And noticible lifting the severe scars after a month or so. Now he only uses it for spot treatment.


19.) immediate results, great product--great price
Reviewed by: Janssen J. Manno
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Hi, I'll keep this short in order to avoid being redundant since a lot of people on here have already given in-depth reviews.
But, I too had a positive experience with this product. Shipping was fast--two days, and I saw immediate results after the first (1 minute!) peel: my pores were smaller, and it had already started to fade scars from post-acne. In my opinion, this is one of those products that give you piece of mind because you know you're getting MORE for your money.
Great product from an excellent company. I look forward to buying their glycolic peels in the future as well. 5/5

20.) It really works!
Reviewed by: Tara B. Quad Cities
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I have suffered from frequent break-outs for 20 years now. I have tried trips to the dermatologist, spa treatments, OTC products all with limited success. I have been using this peel for almost 2 weeks now and have seen a significant improvement. My acne has cleared up and my pores appear much smaller. My old acne scars have diminished as well.

Now, the first time I put this on, there was a definite burning pain. I only managed to have it on for about a minute before rinsing it off and applying some lotion. That alleviated the pain almost immediately. I am now able to leave it on for several minutes and am seeing more noticable improvement.

21.) Another good review
Reviewed by: MT
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I reviewed this back in the summer. Loved it then, love it now. I'm African American with a Medium to Dark Brown complexion. I've had cystic acne along my jaw line since having a baby (about four years). It does burn the first few times but you tolerate it more and more. It worked within 2-3 months. My patience has built up after using sooo many products and waiting for results. This is it. Within 3 months the scars had faded. The "Cyscic" acne was gone AND not coming back. I wanted to give face a break and just purchased the "lactic" peel. BIG MISTAKE! No real results from that in the last 2 months and it caused hyperpigmentation so its back to the Salicylic. If you really have an acne problem give this time be patient it works!

22.) Pretty Effective
Reviewed by: stephanie p san antonio, TX
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Ok...never tried an at-home salicylic peel but this was pretty good. The directions said to use to before the acid peel (and Acid/Beta peel) but I wasn't sure about the pH or the sensitivity of my skin to this stuff.

Although--I plan to try a salicylic/glycolic peel back to back I feel as if I may have to use a weaker salicylic. My glycolic peel is strong (40-50%) and I'm scared that it may overwhelm my skin.

Anyway--I've never done a full-face salicylic peel.
I peel section of my face but I mainly use the salicylic for spot treatments once a week (i apply with a q-tip). You have to assess your own skin sensitivity to see what you can/can't handle but salicylic can be left on the skin as a spot treatment.
***Just don't try this with Lactic or Glycolic acid.***

But it works well. Thank God for peels. They're an excellent addition to my skincare regimen. It keeps my acne away. I have to buy more actually. I may try the 30% next time.


23.) No New Breakouts!
Reviewed by: nitsirk USA
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This product will do a great job However, I wish I would have ordered a greater solution like 35% instead. I have only done one treatment and so far I have had fewer breakouts. The instructions say to wait 7 days before doing another treatment. Im going to do another treatment this week and hopefully I will see more results with my blemishes. I didn't get peeling at all NOR burning and this is why I believe I need a stronger solution. Overall this is a great product!

24.) Love it!
Reviewed by: Ashley Williams
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I have used this product several times already and I really notice a difference in the texture of my skin. My breakouts are fewer and Scars are less noticeable. I would highly recommend this product.

25.) This stuff works!!!
Reviewed by: Martha Blandon Albany, Oregon
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I have had problem skin forever. In 2006, I went all out and spent money on a plastic surgeon to remove some scars and then underwent expensive acne treatments in his office. That only lasted as long as I kept going to his office for the treatments. Once I quit going within weeks my skin looked terrible again and the scar came back just a bit. So since then I've had terrible skin. I was willing to spend so much money on it and I just tried to deal with my skin condition using over the counter products UNTIL I discovered this Salicylic Acid Peel. It's been 3 weeks since I bought it. And wow, what an improvement in my skin. The scar area is about to fall off right now. My pores are significantly smaller. My oily skin isn't oily anymore. The overall condition of my skin is such an improvement. Just in the nick of time too because I have an important event coming up and I will look great in my new skin. This stuff works. Try it out and see your skin condition clear up and improve overall. I have one wrinkle in between my forehead which I haven't had luck getting rid of but I'll continue to apply this and see if it improves. I'll keep you posted. Best product I've found on amazon.com.

26.) Simply the best!
Reviewed by: JD Detroit, Michigan USA
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As others have said, this is a great product. The shipping and service is quick, the product is excellent. A great deal from a great company! Preferred over the Gylcolac 60 (but both are great).

27.) Amazing Results
Reviewed by: Piper Los Angeles
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This product is absolutely amazing! I have mild-moderate acne. I always tend to break out in phases. And I hate those dark spots/scars that appear after my acne has disappeared! Usually it takes many weeks/months for those marks to fade!! I have tried numerous products that are supposed to fade those marks (such as Acne Free fade gel, Neutrogena, even prescription cream), but none have worked as well as this Salicylic acid gel peel!!! I received this item about a week ago, and my marks are almost completely gone. Some of the reviews state it takes a while, and I think it totally depends on the severity of acne and scars. I do not think this will get rid of major scars that cause indentations on the skin, but it definitely works to fade those dark marks. I leave it one for about 5-10 minutes morning and night, and follow up with a thick moisturizer/night cream--since it makes me dry out a bit. I am almost at the point where I don't need concealer anymore! Definitely worth the buy!

28.) Immediate, noticeable improvement
Reviewed by: from the Home of the Indianapolis 500 Speedway, IN United States
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My middle-age skin was in need of a wake-up. I hadn't had a professional facial in about 4 months, and I really didn't want to drop $100 on another, so I tried this. Good choice for immediate results.

My main issues -- congested skin, big pores. I saw immediate improvement after only two applications for a minute or so. I was definitely in need of help, and this product helped. It also is helped to heal a cystic pustule. The only time I saw such immediate improvement on one of these was when I resorted to steroidal shots to heal a nagging one.

Money well spent in my opinion.

29.) Miracle Stuff!
Reviewed by: Alexandria Diaz
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I have/had acne on my forehead and nose. I have used everything from walmart brand to proactiv on my face. Nothing has worked. I gave up for a few months and then realized it wasn't getting any better, and I was getting my hair cut and styled to cover my forehead.

Bought this stuff and tried it for 2 minutes as suggested, nothing happened(duh). Waited over the weekend and i didn't see a big change other than peeling around my nose, i used it 3x in a row that Sunday, followed with target brand night cream, the next morning I still had acne, but it was lighter in color and a teeensy bit smaller.

This is not an overnight miracle fix, I have been using this for about 10-15 minutes every day after work, I have also mixed some with my night cream. My face is FINALLY to the point where i don't have to wear makeup, its brighter, rosier and younger looking (i am 21, but my face had started to gray and harden)! I don't even wear blush or bronzer anymore. I feel amazing.

I usually wash my face first and gently use my scrubber to exfoliate with some regular face wash. I apply this stuff for 15 minutes and then wash it off with the face wash again then give it some time to air out and use my night cream.

I also started drinking a lot of water and washing my face in the mornings too. I will buy this stuff again and next time i am adding glycolic acid to my order. I have never been more satisfied.


30.) great product
Reviewed by: Debb SC
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I've had acne since age of 13. Now 44. Recently it has become worse. First time using this product my acne became worse then improved. I use this on Monday and use the TCA peel on Wednesday. My acne has improved alot, my skin is getting better every week I use this. I have been using the TCA peel 4 months before. TCA peel seems to work better with the Salicylic acid peel. I wished that I have known this along time ago.

31.) Zits, beware!
Reviewed by: You will learn to love me. Cambridge, MA
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If you suffer from acne (like I do :( ) you will love this product. The company who makes it is, imho, the best. I had tried one from another company (my review of it is on here somewhere) but this particular company is 100%. Beware, though, if you're not used to using this, it's seriously powerful stuff. You'll feel tingles and slight burning, so read the directions first. It's the best product I've ever used.

32.) great for acne and fine lines
Reviewed by: Kelly J. Lafrance
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used on my oldest daughter acne it works very well.I also used it for fine lines works nicely with the glycolic acid would recommend using the both a day apart or so.

33.) really works and good customer service
Reviewed by: m.Z genève
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i bought this item on skinlabo's web site. product works really well, i have rarely acne so i can't tell too much about this concern but i have large pores and i can say that it really works for large pores (at least their appearance, so definitely it worth to try it.

for customer service, i bought item from Switzerland, and one bottle (other bottle was lactic acid) and bottle was broken so i sent email to customer service and wrote them that bottle was broken and they agreed to sent me a new bottle. It's really nice.

34.) Very responsible company
Reviewed by: MP Manitoba, Canada
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I'm very happy with the purchase of this product. This is a very responsible company !

Although I've tried the salicylic acid once, I can see the results and the difference now !!!

Thank you very much !

35.) Refreshed feeling
Reviewed by: Mme. Morris
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and that's about it. Every source linked to Skin Laboratory gives a different time interval to use the product. On the instructions, once a week, on the site, every other week, on the forum, everyday for a week, then stop for a month. Very annoying.

36.) Definatly works!!
Reviewed by: |T| Utica, NY USA
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At first i was skeptical of this acid peel, but changed my mind soon after.
I took before photos to see the change the peel would have on my face, and its only been about 4 weeks, but i will take pics soon of the after results after 6 weeks.

Im 20, male, white, with slightly oily skin, and acne that sometimes turns horrible on me and makes cysts only on cheeks though. One cyst next to my eye and eyebrow left a bad scar.

This stuff does tingle a bit, but very bearable. Used first for 2 mins, and had no effect, upped it to 4, same result. Used the full 8 mins the next day, started to see improvements. I modified the instructions a bit because my skin is used to exfoliations by 10% benzoil peroxide which only made pimples smaller and face a bit dry.

I used every other day for the full 8 mins every time. But i suggest follow their instructions first before adjusting it. No down time here, and no redness like some people mentioned, and i dont apply moisturizer. The skin feels same before and after application, but results can been seen a few hours after the application as well as increased results over 24-48 hours. The company suggests using a moisturizer, so dont take my word for it that you may not need it, so start with that. I started first using this product with a moisturizer but i think it clogged my pores and cause mild acne.

The results i got were:
-Pores got smaller noticeably on the nose, but not as much on the cheeks.
-Face became much more smoother, the scars got blended in(not the major ones thought)
-Face is less oily after application as well as for the next 24 hours or so. No moisturizer was needed for me, as the amount of oil on my skin after use of the peel stayed at a perfect level.
-Face got lighter (can be seen in my pictures), and red spots from old acne lightened up slightly.
-Acne breakout decreased alot. I no longer get acne on my cheeks and forehead. My problem is the nose and chin, mainly the bottom portion of the nose.

Final Comment: I would recommend this product to first time chem peel users. My sister is trying it right now. My skin is not sensitive, so i will be looking for a stronger solution, maybe 30% salicylic, or 35% glycolic. May buy this (in the 100 mL bottle) after i get rid of my red spots to maintain an acne free face.

Ill keep you guys updated with what happens in the next 2 months or whatever because its only been 1 month, and full results may take much longer. btw, i still have half the bottle left after 1 month use.

Update (aug 16, 2009): I ran out of the stuff and have ordered another bottle, but i have not been getting acne after i stopped, so i think it played a huge role in it. Much less red spots compared to 3 months ago. Scars did not really change much. Skin also feels much more smooth without any pimples appearing all the time.

37.) Works like it's supposed to
Reviewed by: watada la, ca
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I bought this and the glycolic/lactic acid combo peel at the same time. The first time I used this, I could only keep it on maybe a minute as it was really uncomfortable, and I don't have particularly sensitive skin. But subsequent times I kept it on for long er with no problems. I would use this once a week, alternating with this and the gly/lac peel, for about 4 weeks, then the last 2 weeks of my first cycle I would put this one on first, leave it for a couple of minutes, then apply the gly/lac over the salicylic and leave on for another few minutes. I then stopped using for a few weeks, and went back to just using a clay mask once a week to give my skin a break. In that break time though, my skin has stayed clear, with very few blemishes, and the oiliness in my t-zone has been definitely reduced. I think it did help to make my pores appear smaller, if for no other reason that that less oil is being produced. I didn't notice much difference in fine lines, but I don't have many wrinkles anyway, and I don't think it penetrated enough to help reduce acne redness, but since I'm not breaking out anymore that will help overall reduce acne redness. Definitely recommend for problem skin as an alternative to pricy dermatologist's peels- it's the same thing!

38.) Salicylic acid peel 20%
Reviewed by: EZA Minneapolis, MN
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I have used this peel about 5 or 6 times and use about tiwce a week. So far i can say that this really leaves your skin smooth and REALLY does shrink pores. This is the only thing i have used that has had a major effect on the large pore festival i used to have on my face. It also did fade dark spot just a little bit the only thing it didn't do for me is to prevent new acne from forming. Not sure if that is bcos i am still in the "it would get worse before it gets better stage" but i have seen more breakouts lately with the use of this peel. I also alternate with TCA 10% peel so not sure if that could be it as well. Anyway overall this is a good product. And i do hope to see some improvement with preventing new acne or might have try a higher strength. I am also africam american and will recommend this for dark skin.
(other products that i have had great results with are 1) Margarite Zinc cream and 2) Kiehl's re-texturizing micro-dermabrasion)

39.) Works for me !
Reviewed by: ferocious page turner Virgin Islands USA
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I bought this product about 2 weeks to ago and already I see and difference in my over skin appearance. I have suffered from acne since the age of 11 and have done all the usual to help clear up my skin condition with little result. However, after two or three peels using this product I see a difference. My skin is smoother. I have minimal underthe surface pimples. Unfortnately, I am a squeezer so i do have some acne scars especiall around my jaw line. However, I see these are lighter. I am so pleased. I also use the lactic peel.

40.) a fairly good peel
Reviewed by: Cygnus Brunei Darussalam
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Shipment was fast and the peel arrived early (in perfect condition). I've used the feel for 6 - 7 times already. I noticed my pores are smaller than they used to be. Acne shrunks quickly and old scars diminished. The colour of my skin becomes even which makes it easier for me to apply make up. However, acne problem worsens after the third peel. I thought maybe it's got to do with the fact I was using a day cream that contains Lactic Acid. So I stopped using it. Yet my acne problem doesn't improve at all. I used to have a mild occasional acne problem but now it looks as if I'm going through puberty again! So, I don't know what went wrong. I'm still going to use this peel though for I'm hoping my condition will improve eventually.

41.) Wow
Reviewed by: H L IL
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It has really helped to clear up my skin. I started to get "adult acne" and it seemed impossible to get off my face. I started to freak out that's when I ordered and it has really, really helped. Not vain..just not use to marks being on my face. This helped

42.) In less than a month's time, there is a noted difference in my skin.
Reviewed by: Skin Chick New Bedford, MA
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I have been fighting blackheads ever since my teens. Even with washing my face twice a day, proper toning and moisturizing, they never seemed to disappear. Beyond the blackheads that plague my t-zone, my skin is in good shape.

I researched online for tricks to remove blackheads and was advised to try a salicylic acid mask on my problem areas to clean out the pores. The first time I used it, I followed the directions of keeping it on for only one minute (and building it a minute at a time each use) and I used it on my whole face. After rinsing with cold water and moisturizing my face well, my skin was ridiculously soft. The next day my skin looked glowing but there were still blackheads. As I used it every 3 days since then, the appearance of the blackheads on my t-zone has diminished. I know they are there because I analyze my skin too much but overall the quantity and size of them have been reduced. I have been using a pore minimizing toner with it as well to help tighten up my pores too.

I am really happy with the results but definitely test this product first to make sure it is safe for your skin and only use it on problem areas at the recommended every 3 days because I was using it over my entire face and noted some spots were getting dry. I figured leave good enough alone. Also it does tingle, a lot. At the point I was using it for 4 minutes, it got unbearable at the 3 minute mark but I sucked it up.

43.) Works pretty well.
Reviewed by: mania GA
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I have used this product once a week for about a month now. It has done a good job of reducing the appearance of my acne scars, and has helped increase skin cell turnover. I haven't really seen a huge reduction in acne, however, but am hopeful that it will do that in time.

44.) It's an ok product
Reviewed by: A. Deluca Boca Raton, FL
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I have adult acne and I was using this product as directed once every week, but it wasn't doing much so I decided to start using it as a spot treatment and it's working much better that way. I don't have cystic acne anymore, I just seem to get the hormonal acne around my chin and jaw line. I just put a dot on every pimple I have after I wash my face. Then I wash it off after 5 minutes and then put on an oil free moisturizer. It's been working ok, dries out my pimples but they're still pretty red. I get scaring from my pimples (hyperpigmentation) and I've been using the glycolic acid 35% on the dark spots as a spot treatment as well. They're both definitely better than just using face wash and 2.5% SA or BP spot treatments that you can get at the store so I'm happy with it.

45.) I think it works
Reviewed by: An Aspiring Chef
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It works to shrink existing zits and I think it softens the scars as well. I haven't used it long enough to know for sure. But for the price, it's definitely worth the try. Go easy on the first few applications.

46.) Love it but concerned about some skin darkening
Reviewed by: Amy K. Tampa, FL USA
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The first week I LOVED the peel. It burned but I used a fan which helped ALOT. My skin was flaking and underneath my new skin looked great. A week later I tried doing it right after a shower and i also put on alot more than i usually put on. My cheek now has a brown patch on it thats very dry. Im hoping it will fade away and its not a chemical burn. I would recommend to use only twice a week and don't try to put it on for longer just to get faster results.

If anyone has experienced the same patches please comment and let me know what happened I am scared!

Also it's cool how your existing pimples just peel off. This is great and hopefully the patch on my cheek will peel and new skin will show!!

47.) Awesome stuff!
Reviewed by: ToCel
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Very good, powerful product. The gel immediately causes areas of blemishing to abate and controls areas of more complex, vexing blemishing. My skin complexion has become increasingly, invariably smoother and even after applying the gel.

48.) great help for acne scars
Reviewed by: Liv Maryland
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This really works! It takes time to show and also takes time getting used to. I have acne marks that i was trying to get rid of and decided to give this product a try. Becareful cause it does sting uncomfortably but thats just something you have to endure if you want to see result. my skin quickly got used to this, because i would leave it on for up to 10 mins or more and it didn't burn my face. I'm not sure if this is good or bad? but the description did say that the solution neutralizes on your face after 8 mins, so that explains why i was able to have it on for so long. It did lighten the scars and in some cases when i had an active zit it would actually instantly dry it up which was great. I am taking a break from this product and will restart. Definitely give it a try!

49.) GOOD FOR ACNE
Reviewed by: Skinfantastic Florida
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I bought this item to use as a mild chemical peel, but happily discovered that it works well in controlling new acne breakout.

50.) No significant sign of improvment
Reviewed by: Yvonne Diamond Bar, CA
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So, i just purchased this product and arrived yesterday. I NEVER had a chemical peel in my life, so i was really careful with the product. I didn't put the peel on my cheek, i wanted to try the acne prone area: Forehead & Chin first before i proceed. Well, i put it on for 1 min and washed it off with cold water. it feels really cool and refreshing when the product is on my face. No pain or sting at all. After that I rinse it out really well with cold water. Amazingly, the product doesn't try up your skin right away. It just creates like a real thin layer, then i applied moisturizer and went to bed! This morning i woke up, no peel... feels the same. thats why i don't know if this product is really working yet. I need more time to tell. But it does feel really good when its placed on your skin. Think about it! Most acne clearing gels have 2 % salicylic acid ingredients, this has 20% ... so, it has to work in the long run. i'm really optimistic! Will update soon!
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After 5 uses, no significant sign of improvment. I love the refreshing feeling of the peel after its washed off. Should i be using this product every 2-3 days ? I'm also using the Glycolic Acid Peel 35% which i feel does create an overnight smoother skin texture.


51.) Doesn't "completely" remove pimple scars
Reviewed by: T. Mirza US
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I've had a pimple problem for years. After years of trying different brands of items, going to doctors, nothing really works for me. I accepted the fact that I couldn't "stop" pimples.

The truth is pimples stay present for a small period of time on a person's face. What stays for a longer time are the scars left after pimples.

This product is said to remove the scars after a pimple has come and gone. Honestly, it does peel some skin off the scar, but the scar never really goes away. I followed specific instructions that came with the product and I wasn't able to get the results promised. My pimple scar seems like it looks a bit better, but that's it. I can still see it clearly.

I wouldn't recommend this product. Do some of your own research and try to find some competitive products that work better.


52.) Really dried out my skin.
Reviewed by: IntroVerted:) San Diego
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I have been using this peel for a few weeks now hoping for great results like I read in the reviews. I'm not sure why, but this peel REALLY dries out my skin - just on the bottom have (jaw, lower cheek). I have very oily skin, so this was unexpected. I followed the directions and left it on for less than a minute each time, but still ended up w/ several brown patches of very dry, scabby skin. Then two days later I start to peel severely and this lasts a few days. I'm sure it's a great product, I just haven't had good results. It did, however, reduce oil and blackheads. I'm going to try it in combination w/ the Lactic Acid 50% peel as recommended and see how that goes.

53.) We'll see how it goes...
Reviewed by: C. Callahan West Columbia, South Carolina, US
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First you should know that I have been struggling with acne since I was 12 and have been on everything you can think of and have spent countless dollars on solutions, concoctions, pills that ultimately did not work. I did find some relief while on Accutane, but after 2 rounds of it (2003, 2006). But now, 4 years later, I am still breaking out like I'm experiencing purberty all over again. I decided I didn't want to put my body through the stress of Accutane again and deal with the dangerous side effects. I have so many scars from the acne and new acne continue to appear daily. And being a woman of color, the discoloration of the post acne marks leaves your skin looking horrible. I literally look disfigured. My complexion is so many different shades that I could never leave the house bare faced. I have literally become a prisoner of makeup. To try to help this, I've began to monitor my diet (limited fried foods, dairy, citrus, fats) and increase my amount of water intake in hopes that my skin will notice and clear up. I have yet to see any hope with this plan. So in desperation, I've decided I need to start my skin over fresh. I've had several chemical peels in the past from dermatologist but being a graduate student, I don't have the funds to afford them now. So after doing some research, I found this peel. After reading some awesome reviews, I decided to give it a shot.

I received the 20% salicylic acid on Wed (3/3/10) and decided to use it the very next day (today). I also decided that I would use the peel every other day (3x/week)for 6 weeks before stopping and giving my skin a break. Before I applied the peel, I washed my face with a gentle cleanser using warm/hot water and rinse in cool water. I patted my face with a towel and allowed my face to further dry for roughly 5 min. I applied the peel using a Q-tip and started with my forehead working my way down my face and then to my cheeks. Soon (about 30 sec. into the application) my face began to tingle then burn! I expected this and had a fan nearby. The use of the fan did allow me to stand the peel for approx. 4 min. for the 1st application. I do realize the directions say begin with one min but that just seemed like a waste of time and I could tolerate it for much longer than that, so I did (everyone's face/pain tolerance is different). After I couldn't stand it any more, I rinsed off with cold water. The burning sensation persisted during the rinsing and the towel blotting. It wasn't until I applied Ambi SPF30 face moisterizer that the pain stopped. My face looked the exact same (still acne present and dark spots galore) but my skin did feel noticeably softer. No redness or signs of irritation. What I did notice though, was that the acne that was present was beginning to dry up and become smaller in size. That's a good sign. I repeat I've only used it once so I guess I'll see how it does. I'll check back in 6 weeks when I've had a series of mini peels for a full review.

54.) I guess it's working
Reviewed by: vish NJ
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I decided to try this product. I am starting to see the wrinkles and fine lines. I definitely felt the stinging/burning sensation the first time I tried it. I could only keep it on for 1 minute. I've been doing this treatment for a few weeks now, once a week. I'm not sure if I see the difference, but my co-worker said my face looked different. After using the product a few more times, I can tolerate the stinging for longer now, I'm up to 3-4 minutes now. I haven't had any recent acne break-outs so I am assuming this is a contributing factor.

55.) Not impressed...
Reviewed by: Sassafrass
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I've been using this product for 5-weeks. Honestly, my skin looks the same. The only time I had any peeling was when I got a little peel happy and applied Alpha Hydroxy on off days. YES! I know. Not everyone will experience peeling all the time, and not that I really wanted that. I just wanted...something. Granted, I only spent $18.95. I should have known better. Bah.

56.) Not impressed with acne claims
Reviewed by: rubyink Manhattan Beach, CA USA
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I don't have sensitive skin and had no problem tolerating the product, but I didn't see any difference with my acne. My pores may be smaller now, but it's hard to tell. I wouldn't purchase it again.

57.) Bad Customer Service
Reviewed by: K. Bellinder Lenexa, KS United States
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If you place an order with Skin Laboratory be warned! I tried placing an order with them recently for this product but made a mistake when doing so. I immediately tried contacting the company so the problem could be corrected. Much to my surprise there is no phone number listed so you must rely only on email. Unfortunately, after my 3 attempts for contact failed, I received the wrong merchandise. It wasn't until I wrote a 2 page letter, attached copies of the emails, and returned the merchandise that I was given a partial refund. And the only reason I knew I got a refund was because PayPal sent me an email. This is what you will read on their website: "If you ever have a question, just send us an e-mail: service@skinlaboratory.com and you will have our immediate attention. You may continue to email customer service at anytime if you have questions about your product, any customer service concerns." BUT believe me - that wasn't the case. To this day - 3 weeks later - they have not attempted to contact me about this problem. That's bad business!!


58.) not THAT good !
Reviewed by: arabian gentleman kuwait
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this gel did not made my skin peel or even my skin tone
i've seen little results of pore minimizing and THATS it

Features of Salicylic Acid 20% Gel Peel, 30ml (Professional)

Level 1) Glycolic/35, Lactic/35, Salicylic/20

Level 2) Glycolac/60, Lactic/50 - Twice as strong as L1

Level 3) Glycolic/50, Lactic/70, BHA+, HQ+ - Twice as strong as L2

Choosing a Peel:

Glycolic: stimulates collagen growth more effectively than any of the other peels. It's small molecule allows it to slip beneath the epidermis to reach the collagen fibers below and results in 15%-25%  thickening over 12 weeks. Glycolic acid generally causes little or no visible peeling.

Lactic: works on the surface of the skin to treat tone, texture, and pigmentation. The Lactic acid molecule works to pull moisture into the cells, and exfoliate surface cells which helps to perfect the skin's surface and restore the skin's natural glow.

Glycolac: With a combination of Glycolic (25%) with Lactic (35%), it provides hydration and tone improvements of the Lactic, with the increased collagen stimulation of the glycolic. It is generally well tolerated because the lactic and glycolic work on different levels or the skin.

Salicylic: a great kertolytic which means it helps loosen the bonds between skin cells to promote exfoliating. It is the only hydroxy acid which is oil soluble which allows it to penetrate into clogged pores. It can be used more frequently than the other peels without must risk for irritation.

BHA+: Hands down the best peel for acne and oily skin. You should expect some visible flaking of the skin 2 days after using the peel. This will help with active acne blemishes as well as old acne marks, and a variety of other skin problems.

HQ+: This peel is best for pigmentation and acne scarring. Similar to our BHA+ peel, with added ingredients which to help to fade pigmentation differences and even skin tone. If you suffer from old acne marks, age spots, or melasma, this peel will be the most effective in helping you.

1.) Diminishes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by stimulating collagen production and improvin;
2.) Visibly reduces pore size;
3.) Evens skin tone, minimizing areas of discoloration;
4.) Effectively treats stubborn skin conditions, such as acne and environmental/sun damage;
5.) Professional Strength Product -- Detailed directions included;

Package Height x Length x Width: 5.5 in. x 5.5 in. x 3.6 in.
Package Weight: 0.2 lbs.