Glycolic Acid: The Guinea Pig Review

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Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads

 

Price: £9.37 + membership fee

GP Score: 3.5/10

 

These micropeeling pads come in a tub of 30 and are to be used 2-3 times a week, or daily if you have acne prone skin. I initially started using them every few days as my skin was pretty clear, however I upped this to daily when I started breaking out in lockdown. 

 

Pros: I have to say, when I was using them every few days I couldn’t really tell a difference, although when I started using them daily my skin looked much brighter and my acne definitely didn’t stick around for as long as usual. The pads make it super simple to use, you just whip one out, sweep it over your face and neck, and discard. There’s no strong smell or stinging sensation, but that’s probably because the percentage of AHA’s is pretty low.

 

Cons: Although it says 6.5%, the Glycolic Acid content is only actually 5%, with 1.5% being a blend of Bilberry, Orange and Lemon fruit extracts, which are natural AHA’s. They’ve also chucked in a bit Niacinamide (1%) for good measure. Generally speaking, products with a Glycolic Acid content of around 10% are known to show adequate benefits for at-home treatments.

 

Another big con for me is the fact that they are cotton pads. As someone who has pretty much eliminated single use cotton from her life, replacing them with reusable rounds, it pains me every time I use and throw one of these away. According to the WWF, the volume of water needed to produce 1kg of cotton is the same quantity of water one person drinks over three years! Not to mention the amount of pesticides needed to farm it.

 

My final con for this product is that one tub will only last one month, if used daily. That’s over £112 + PP + membership costs over the year. I’m pretty sure a bottle of the solution would last longer, and I’d be able to use my reusable rounds.

 

If you want to try Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads, you can buy them here.

 

The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

 

Price: £6.30

GP Score: 7.5/10

 

This 30ml solution comes in a bottle with a pipet, and is to be used a maximum of twice a week, for no more than 10 minutes at a time. I used around 3 drops, every 4-5 days.

Pros: The pipet really adds to the scientific feel of this product, and definitely helps measure out how much you are using. Very easy to use, simply add a few drops on your fingers and spread evenly all over your face, avoiding your lips and eye area.

 

The concentration of Glycolic Acid is much higher in this product, which is probably why I noticed a huge difference after just two uses. The brightness of my skin and general evenness of skin tone is very noticeable, and my pores also seemed reduced. 

 

Another plus is that Deciem, the company behind The Ordinary, offer in-store or at home recycling solutions for all of their products. I have been pleasantly surprised by this product, and for this price it is very, very exciting.

 

Cons: Overall the stinging wasn’t too bad, I mainly had it where I had old acne, however my friends have mentioned it can tingle quite a lot, but not an uncomfortable amount. Although with an acidic product, this is to be expected. Also, it’s red! Initially I was shocked at the colour, I for some reason assumed it would be clear. The redness definitely is a reminder of what my skin could look like if I left the product on too long.

 

The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is my clear winner in this head to head. If you want to pick up a bottle, get it here.

What is Glycolic Acid? Take a look at my Glycolic Acid Lowdown article to find out the answers to all of your FAQ’s.

Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads

 

Price: £9.37 + membership fee

GP Score: 3.5/10

 

These micropeeling pads come in a tub of 30 and are to be used 2-3 times a week, or daily if you have acne prone skin. I initially started using them every few days as my skin was pretty clear, however I upped this to daily when I started breaking out in lockdown. 

 

Pros: I have to say, when I was using them every few days I couldn’t really tell a difference, although when I started using them daily my skin looked much brighter and my acne definitely didn’t stick around for as long as usual. The pads make it super simple to use, you just whip one out, sweep it over your face and neck, and discard. There’s no strong smell or stinging sensation, but that’s probably because the percentage of AHA’s is pretty low.

 

Cons: Although it says 6.5%, the Glycolic Acid content is only actually 5%, with 1.5% being a blend of Bilberry, Orange and Lemon fruit extracts, which are natural AHA’s. They’ve also chucked in a bit Niacinamide (1%) for good measure. Generally speaking, products with a Glycolic Acid content of around 10% are known to show adequate benefits for at-home treatments.

 

Another big con for me is the fact that they are cotton pads. As someone who has pretty much eliminated single use cotton from her life, replacing them with reusable rounds, it pains me every time I use and throw one of these away. According to the WWF, the volume of water needed to produce 1kg of cotton is the same quantity of water one person drinks over three years! Not to mention the amount of pesticides needed to farm it.

 

My final con for this product is that one tub will only last one month, if used daily. That’s over £112 + PP + membership costs over the year. I’m pretty sure a bottle of the solution would last longer, and I’d be able to use my reusable rounds.

 

If you want to try Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads, you can buy them here.

 

The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

 

Price: £6.30

GP Score: 7.5/10

 

This 30ml solution comes in a bottle with a pipet, and is to be used a maximum of twice a week, for no more than 10 minutes at a time. I used around 3 drops, every 4-5 days.

Pros: The pipet really adds to the scientific feel of this product, and definitely helps measure out how much you are using. Very easy to use, simply add a few drops on your fingers and spread evenly all over your face, avoiding your lips and eye area.

 

The concentration of Glycolic Acid is much higher in this product, which is probably why I noticed a huge difference after just two uses. The brightness of my skin and general evenness of skin tone is very noticeable, and my pores also seemed reduced. 

 

Another plus is that Deciem, the company behind The Ordinary, offer in-store or at home recycling solutions for all of their products. I have been pleasantly surprised by this product, and for this price it is very, very exciting.

 

Cons: Overall the stinging wasn’t too bad, I mainly had it where I had old acne, however my friends have mentioned it can tingle quite a lot, but not an uncomfortable amount. Although with an acidic product, this is to be expected. Also, it’s red! Initially I was shocked at the colour, I for some reason assumed it would be clear. The redness definitely is a reminder of what my skin could look like if I left the product on too long.

 

The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is my clear winner in this head to head. If you want to pick up a bottle, get it here.

The two products I’ve chosen to go head to head in my Glycolic Acid showdown are; Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads and The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. Before reviewing, I made sure I gave both products ample time to work its magic, and I used the exact same serums and moisturisers with it to ensure it was a fair fight.

What is Glycolic Acid? Take a look at my Glycolic Acid Lowdown article to find out the answers to all of your FAQ’s.

Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads

 

Price: £9.37 + membership fee

GP Score: 3.5/10

 

These micropeeling pads come in a tub of 30 and are to be used 2-3 times a week, or daily if you have acne prone skin. I initially started using them every few days as my skin was pretty clear, however I upped this to daily when I started breaking out in lockdown. 

 

Pros: I have to say, when I was using them every few days I couldn’t really tell a difference, although when I started using them daily my skin looked much brighter and my acne definitely didn’t stick around for as long as usual. The pads make it super simple to use, you just whip one out, sweep it over your face and neck, and discard. There’s no strong smell or stinging sensation, but that’s probably because the percentage of AHA’s is pretty low.

 

Cons: Although it says 6.5%, the Glycolic Acid content is only actually 5%, with 1.5% being a blend of Bilberry, Orange and Lemon fruit extracts, which are natural AHA’s. They’ve also chucked in a bit Niacinamide (1%) for good measure. Generally speaking, products with a Glycolic Acid content of around 10% are known to show adequate benefits for at-home treatments.

 

Another big con for me is the fact that they are cotton pads. As someone who has pretty much eliminated single use cotton from her life, replacing them with reusable rounds, it pains me every time I use and throw one of these away. According to the WWF, the volume of water needed to produce 1kg of cotton is the same quantity of water one person drinks over three years! Not to mention the amount of pesticides needed to farm it.

 

My final con for this product is that one tub will only last one month, if used daily. That’s over £112 + PP + membership costs over the year. I’m pretty sure a bottle of the solution would last longer, and I’d be able to use my reusable rounds.

 

If you want to try Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads, you can buy them here.

 

The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

 

Price: £6.30

GP Score: 7.5/10

 

This 30ml solution comes in a bottle with a pipet, and is to be used a maximum of twice a week, for no more than 10 minutes at a time. I used around 3 drops, every 4-5 days.

Pros: The pipet really adds to the scientific feel of this product, and definitely helps measure out how much you are using. Very easy to use, simply add a few drops on your fingers and spread evenly all over your face, avoiding your lips and eye area.

 

The concentration of Glycolic Acid is much higher in this product, which is probably why I noticed a huge difference after just two uses. The brightness of my skin and general evenness of skin tone is very noticeable, and my pores also seemed reduced. 

 

Another plus is that Deciem, the company behind The Ordinary, offer in-store or at home recycling solutions for all of their products. I have been pleasantly surprised by this product, and for this price it is very, very exciting.

 

Cons: Overall the stinging wasn’t too bad, I mainly had it where I had old acne, however my friends have mentioned it can tingle quite a lot, but not an uncomfortable amount. Although with an acidic product, this is to be expected. Also, it’s red! Initially I was shocked at the colour, I for some reason assumed it would be clear. The redness definitely is a reminder of what my skin could look like if I left the product on too long.

 

The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is my clear winner in this head to head. If you want to pick up a bottle, get it here.

The two products I’ve chosen to go head to head in my Glycolic Acid showdown are; Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads and The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution. Before reviewing, I made sure I gave both products ample time to work its magic, and I used the exact same serums and moisturisers with it to ensure it was a fair fight.

What is Glycolic Acid? Take a look at my Glycolic Acid Lowdown article to find out the answers to all of your FAQ’s.

Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads

 

Price: £9.37 + membership fee

GP Score: 3.5/10

 

These micropeeling pads come in a tub of 30 and are to be used 2-3 times a week, or daily if you have acne prone skin. I initially started using them every few days as my skin was pretty clear, however I upped this to daily when I started breaking out in lockdown. 

 

Pros: I have to say, when I was using them every few days I couldn’t really tell a difference, although when I started using them daily my skin looked much brighter and my acne definitely didn’t stick around for as long as usual. The pads make it super simple to use, you just whip one out, sweep it over your face and neck, and discard. There’s no strong smell or stinging sensation, but that’s probably because the percentage of AHA’s is pretty low.

 

Cons: Although it says 6.5%, the Glycolic Acid content is only actually 5%, with 1.5% being a blend of Bilberry, Orange and Lemon fruit extracts, which are natural AHA’s. They’ve also chucked in a bit Niacinamide (1%) for good measure. Generally speaking, products with a Glycolic Acid content of around 10% are known to show adequate benefits for at-home treatments.

 

Another big con for me is the fact that they are cotton pads. As someone who has pretty much eliminated single use cotton from her life, replacing them with reusable rounds, it pains me every time I use and throw one of these away. According to the WWF, the volume of water needed to produce 1kg of cotton is the same quantity of water one person drinks over three years! Not to mention the amount of pesticides needed to farm it.

 

My final con for this product is that one tub will only last one month, if used daily. That’s over £112 + PP + membership costs over the year. I’m pretty sure a bottle of the solution would last longer, and I’d be able to use my reusable rounds.

 

If you want to try Beauty Pie’s Dr Glycolic Multi-Acid (6.5%) Micropeeling Pads, you can buy them here.

 

The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution

 

Price: £6.30

GP Score: 7.5/10

 

This 30ml solution comes in a bottle with a pipet, and is to be used a maximum of twice a week, for no more than 10 minutes at a time. I used around 3 drops, every 4-5 days.

Pros: The pipet really adds to the scientific feel of this product, and definitely helps measure out how much you are using. Very easy to use, simply add a few drops on your fingers and spread evenly all over your face, avoiding your lips and eye area.

 

The concentration of Glycolic Acid is much higher in this product, which is probably why I noticed a huge difference after just two uses. The brightness of my skin and general evenness of skin tone is very noticeable, and my pores also seemed reduced. 

 

Another plus is that Deciem, the company behind The Ordinary, offer in-store or at home recycling solutions for all of their products. I have been pleasantly surprised by this product, and for this price it is very, very exciting.

 

Cons: Overall the stinging wasn’t too bad, I mainly had it where I had old acne, however my friends have mentioned it can tingle quite a lot, but not an uncomfortable amount. Although with an acidic product, this is to be expected. Also, it’s red! Initially I was shocked at the colour, I for some reason assumed it would be clear. The redness definitely is a reminder of what my skin could look like if I left the product on too long.

 

The Ordinary’s AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution is my clear winner in this head to head. If you want to pick up a bottle, get it here.

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