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ZOMBIE BEAUTY by SKIN1004 Bloody Peel

Quick AHA and BHA peel that deeply exfoliates and renew skin. I use it 1x per week.

ZOMBIE BEAUTY by SKIN1004 Bloody Peel product review
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theskinilivein


Oily/Sensitive

I received this product for free from Picky and ZombieBeauty in exchange for my honest review. Claims: Exfoliates, improves skin texture, and makes skin radiant. Container: Dropper bottle (30 mL) Color: Bloody red 👻 Texture: Thick and serum-like Scent: Slight medicine-like smell Key ingredients: • 17% Glycolic acid (AHA) - Surface exfoliant • 2% Salicylic acid (BHA) - Deep exfoliant • Apple extract - Gentle exfoliant, skin brightening, hydrating • Niacinamide - Pore care, brightening • Glycerin, shea butter- Moisturizing • Olive oil, squalane - Emollient • Sodium hyaluronate - Hydrating • Tomato, raspberry, acerola, paprika, cranberry extract - Give red color to product. How I use it: Once a week in the evening, I apply the equivalent of 4-5 drops of product on dry skin and gently distribute a thin layer of product all over my face. I leave it on for 1 minute, then rinse it off with lukewarm water. Verdict: • What I liked about this product: I was very interested in the lower percentage of AHA contained in this product when compared to The Ordinary AHA/BHA peeling solution because I wanted to consider it as a gentler alternative that would not irritate my skin as much. I also like that it is formulated with niacinamide for pore care, emollients, as well as hydrating and moisturizing ingredients.The bottle comes with a dropper that is useful to dispense the amount you need, in my case 4-5 drops for my entire face. The texture of this peel is like a thick serum and is slightly tacky. I appreciated that the instructions stipulate to not leave the product on for more than a minute to avoid skin irritation. I still felt some tingling sensation and redness after application, but it quickly went away after washing it off. After a month of weekly use, I can definitely notice that my skin is smoother, less oily, and my pores are clean and appear smaller.

ZOMBIE BEAUTY by SKIN1004 Bloody Peel

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ZOMBIE BEAUTY by SKIN1004 Bloody Peel

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Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid

Gentle but effective BHA toner that can be used every other day to keep pores clean and prevent blackheads and breakouts.

Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid product review
Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid product review
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theskinilivein


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I have used this product 2x a week during my evening routine for the past few weeks on my combination skin to target my enlarged pores and dark sebaceous filaments. Container: Opaque bottle that is made of recyclable plastic 👍 It also has a seal on the bottle opening to prevent leaks and preserve the freshness of the content 👍👍 Texture: Watery 💧 Color: Transparent Scent: None Key ingredients: - 2% salicylic acid (BHA): exfoliant - 1% Chestnut shell extract 🌰: soothing - Sodium salicylate: humectant (hydrating) How I use it: I apply a few drops in the palm of my hands and gently pat the product on my face until it completely absorbs and my skin is dry. I wait 5 minutes before applying the next product in my routine so that the BHA has the time to act. Verdict: I was very impressed by the quality of this product! I noticed a reduction in the appearance of my pores and sebaceous filaments within only 1 week of use! It also looks like this product brightens my skin tone, which I was pleasantly surprised to see.

Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid

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Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid

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Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

Gentle but effective AHA toner that can be used every other day to remove dead skin cells and keep the skin smooth and radiant.

Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water product review
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Claims: Exfoliates and helps improve skin texture while soothing the skin. Packaging: Brown transparent bottle with small opening. Color: Transparent Scent: None Texture: Watery toner How I use it: On clean skin, I apply a few drops on my hands and gently pat the product all over my face until fully absorbed. Key ingredients: • 5% Mandelic acid - Chemical exfoliant (AHA) • Beta-Glucan, sodium hyaluronate - Hydrating • Panthenol - Skin barrier support • 4 types of plant extracts, including licorice root, sweet almond, centella asiatica and houttuynia cordata - Brightening and soothing • Hydrogenated castor oil - Prevents transepidermal water loss Verdict: What I liked about this product: This product contains a great blend of simple ingredients targeted towards exfoliation, brightening, soothing, and hydration. The star component is mandelic acid, an AHA that as a low skin irritation factor. The product comes in a simple bottle packaging with a small opening that makes it easy to dispense an appropriate amount of product. The texture is watery, and the product has no color or scent. Upon application, I can feel the slightliest of tingles that rapidly dissipates. I didn't experience irritation or dryness using this product. In fact, I am able to use it every night. After a few weeks of use, I noticed that my pores appeared cleaner and smaller, and my skin appeared brighter. Really happy with this product so far!

Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

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Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water

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Dermalogy Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Green Tea

Exfoliating toner pads infused with a soothing green tea essence. Great for people who need a bit of physical exfoliation. Leaves skin renewed and smooth.

Dermalogy Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Green Tea product review
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theskinilivein


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I received this product for free from Picky and NEOGEN in exchange for my honest review. What it is: A dual-sided cotton pad soaked in a liquid product containing skin-calming ingredients. One side is meshed and the other side is embossed. There is some space in between the two sides to insert 2-3 fingers for easy product application. Claims: Clears, soothes, and moisturizes the skin by combining the benefits of physical exfoliation with soothing and moisturizing ingredients to leave the skin exfoliated without irritation. Container: My sample came in a plastic pouch, but the full-size product comes in a jar with 30 pads. Color: The cotton pad is white and the liquid product is transparent and light green Scent: Green tea (mild) Key ingredients: • Green tea, centella, mugwort, aloe, tea tree - Soothing • Sodium hyaluronate - Hydrating • Castor oil, glycerin - Moisturizing How I use it: I start with the meshed side and wipe it gently all over my face. Next I use the embossed side and gently pat on my face. I rinse it off with lukewarm water. I used the remainder of the liquid product left in the pouch over the next days directly on my face and left it on for 10 minutes before rinsing it off. Verdict: • What I liked: - Very clever design - Pleasant mild green tea scent - Gently exfoliates and leaves the skin thoroughly clean, smooth, and bright without any irritation thanks to its great cocktail of soothing ingredients - Did not feel drying - Great alternative to most physical exfoliants

Dermalogy Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Green Tea

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Dermalogy Bio-Peel Gauze Peeling Green Tea

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Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash

Extremely gentle exfoliator that also acts as a cleanser. Leaves skin clean, smooth, radiant, and calmed.

Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash product review
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I received this product for free from Picky and By Wishtrend in exchange for my honest review. Claims: Efficiently removes dead skin cells and impurities from pores for a healthier and smoother skin texture. Packaging: Light green bottle (110 g) Color: Light yellow-green Texture: Fine powder Scent: Pleasant green tea smell 🍵 Key ingredients: • Green tea leaf powder, vitamin C in the form of sodium ascorbyl phosphate - Antioxidant • Sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, papain, papaya fruit extract - Chemical exfoliant • Amino acids - Overall skin health • Glycerin - Moisturizing • Sodium hyaluronate - Hydrating How I use it: I apply a small amount of powder on the palm of my hand and pour water over it until it forms a lather before gently massaging the product all over my clean face. I rinse it off with water. Verdict: What I liked about this product: I got interested in this product because of the powder wash format, because it contains green tea, and because it contains both physical and chemical exfoliating ingredients. It comes in a flip-top cap bottle. The product is a fine powder that is easy to dispense. It forms a nice lather when wetted with water that is pleasant to massage onto my skin. The product has a pleasant green tea scent, does not feel rough on the skin, and does not cause any irritation. After rinsing it off with water, my skin feels clean, soft, but not dry or tight. After a couple uses only it looked like my skin was a bit less dull, brighter, and less red. A little bit goes a long way and comes in a big format at an affordable price.

Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash

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Green Tea & Enzyme Powder Wash

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KFan

Oily/Resilient

Love your list, well done! 😍
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theskinilivein

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Thank you so much 🥰
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Lorelei

Dry/Resilient

Great list! I am dying to try the Skin1004 Bloody Peel.
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LoveYourSkin

Oily/Resilient

Just started using the Chestnut BHA Clear Liquid and I absolutely love it!
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Lorelei

Dry/Resilient

I have been dying to try the bloody peel!
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cookii

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Thanks for sharing
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