Derma EEssentials Overnight Peel – Vegan, Gluten-Free Nourishing Facial Exfoliant with Alpha Hydroxy Acid and Lactic Acid, 2 fl oz

As I approached 30 my skin started having issues and after consulting a few specialists I realized that I needed to start treating my skin differently. The largest part of that was adequate exfoliation and using a very gentle cleanser. I cleared up my normal to oily, sensitive, acne prone maturing skin to pretty much a flawless balanced complexion using this Overnight Peel and few other products from derma E.1) Cleanse with the derma e Pycnognol Facial Cleanser, Fragrance Free - I had never thought of using a creamy cleanser especially on my skin type but I had never realized that the gentle foaming cleansers were actually causing my acne. So major difference within a few weeks of using this. At nights when I need to get my makeup up I gently rub this cleanser around my face neck and chest twice. Once to get most of the makeup off, then the second time to really clean and open up my skin. Creams feel a bit weird at first but when I do it twice at night there is absolutely no residue and my acne subsiding was the biggest sign of success.2) Moisturize with derma e Hyaluronic Acid Day Creme - It doesn't break me out and dries to a matte finish so I can put my Colorescience Primer SPF 30 over it. At night I put this Radiant Ovenight Peel on first, then this day creme. The Hyaluronic Night Creme is good too but I usually don't need that much moisture.3) This dema e Evenly Raidiant Overnight Peel with Alpha Hydroxy Acids - I use this at night only because it does flush and tingle my skin a bit. I know derma e sales this as a peel not a daily treatment but after working with a rockstar esthetician I found out that mature skin needs this amount of exfoliation to keep cell turnover up and elasticity in the skin. The amount of AHA in this is low enough that even my sensitive skin can take it every night as long as I put moisturizer on after it's set. My skin never actually peels with this because it isn't like one of those glycolic peels where you will be shedding for a few days after which is why it is well suited for daily use. The key for sensitive skin is to build up to it. I first used this every other night for about 3 weeks and then every night thereafter. The tingling subsides within about 5-10mins.Using this face routine my skin has never looked better, pores smaller, skin tone balanced, pimples rarely happen. I also like to use the derma e Microdermabrasion Scrub once or twice a week.Update 2 years later:Made a slight change for my skin that is still combo but more on the side of aging than breakouts now. I think the combo of the derma e overnight peel AHA used as a serum 4-5 nights per week, plus their petide plus serum, plus this vitamin A moisturizer really makes a difference at keeping my wrinkles at bay. I stopped using the peptide for their firming serum because it was cheaper and started using a different moisturizer and two months later my wrinkles really came back in. Back to the routine that works. It's about combination. For night the overnight peel used as a serum after washing keeps the skin exfoliated, fresh, unclogged. The peptide serum keeps my skin hydrated and also seems to relax wrinkle areas. The vitamin a green tea moisturizer stimulates cell renewal. These 3 have proven anti-aging ingredients and most studies say you need a year to really reach peak results then when you stop it goes away. Man is that true I hope derma e never stops making these 3 products. It is about continual use. I also use the peptide eye cream day and night and the petide moisturizer during the day under Cotz Face Natural Skin Tone SPF 40 (cheaper than the colorescience I mention above and higher spf) My skin has never looked so flawless. I also have started facial exercises that I've found on YouTube. Just 15mins after my workouts in the AM. Keeping things tight and toned. Hope this helps us women on a mission to age as gracefully as possible :)

This is the BEST overnight peel out there. With glycolic acid, lactic acid, and malic acid listed as the top three ingredients after water, I knew it was going to be a high quality product. I have been absolutely delighted with the results and have gifted this to many friends (including several with very sensitive skin) who echo my rave review.My face cleansing/moisturizing routine has gone though a serious evolution over the last couple years as I hit my mid-30s and faced (pun intended) a triple whammy of adult onset acne, the introduction of fine lines, and baggy under eyes that stick around much longer than before. While this product doesn't help with the baggy eyes, it was part of the winning formula I came up with in the battle against my aging skin. I literally went through various combinations of over 100 products recommended by my esthetician, dermatologist, and makeup counter personnel. My skin consistently looks so much better the day after using this product, no matter what. In fact, on those rare nights where i am too lazy to go through my multistep nighttime routine, I convince myself to at least rub a cotton pad with micellar water on my face and followed by this product because I know it will work magic while I sleep.Recently, I stopped using this because I added a prescription nighttime retinol cream to my routine (.025) and was worried this product would interfere since the retinol is a pretty strong exfoliant. However, my dermatologist explained that the retinol works on a much deeper level and the Derma E would actually help my routine because it does such a great job of gently removing superficial dead skin.One friend who has ultra sensitive skin told me the Derma E makes her skin tingle when first applying it, but not in a painful way, just noticeable. And she too absolutely loves how her skin looks in the morning. I personally have never experienced any kind of reaction.I honestly don't think there is a more gentle or impactful AHA product on the market including anything at a higher price point. Score!

I love this brand and how cleanly the products are made. This peel does a good job of brightening dark spots without irritating my skin. I've noticed a visible difference in lightening the freckles on my cheeks, and it is not sticky or troublesome to sleep in, as it absorbs completely into my skin upon applying. I do have to make an effort to remember to rinse it off in the morning.

I was worried I'd be peeling from this product, but it's very mild and I've actually been using it nightly for a few weeks all over my face and neck without issue. I have dry, sensitive skin and rosacea. I'm also prone to eczema and my skin has been fine with this product, even around my eyes. This has helped to smooth out and heal some odd bumps I developed around 6 months ago, but they are not gone (I'm waiting to see my provider for a diagnosis of possible sebaceous hyperplasia, per my aesthetician). My skin texture is different, as well, but I can't quite figure out why it feels different (it almost feels a little rough, but doesn't look bad at all). As a precaution, I stopped using my Rx tretinoin 0.05% cream for now, but do use my Rx azaleic acid gel 15% (for rosacea) in the mornings. I also use a good moisturizer over this which may make it less irritating, aside from a very mild stinging sensation when first applied over freshly washed skin. I'd give it a try if you are new to alpha hydroxy acid like I was and have sensitive skin. I think this is a good starter product before buying higher-strength acids and the price is great as a little goes a long way.

No changes to my face after using this. I expected a noticeable difference after a week or so, but nothing.