Glycolix Elite 15% Glycolic Acid Treatment Pads, 60 Count

So, as I was searching the internet one night for a product to help my adult cystic acne, I came across these glycolic acid treatment pads. The reviews were great, and they were also supposed to help with fine lines and wrinkles! I was VERY skeptical for sure, but I was also desperate, so I ordered them.After one week of using this product, I noticed my pores were definitely not as noticeable and my acne was greatly improving! I was still thinking there's no way this product is this great! I also noticed that my skin looked brighter and healthier as well.So, I was nearing the end of the jar, and I began to notice that my forehead lines were softening and my laugh lines were also not as noticeable as before. I was officially sold on this product! Not only had it basically cleared up my skin (aside from a hormonal related pimple here and there near my cycle), but my skin also appeared so much more youthful!I am so excited about this product and hope that everyone suffering from adult acne will give it a shot! I know everyone's skin is different, and what worked for me may not work for everyone. However, this product will help exfoliate and cleanse the dirt and grime away from your skin no matter what. So, it definitely won't hurt to try, and it's a great value as well. I am definitely singing the praises of my new found go-to product for acne and wrinkles!This product may cause stinging when you first begin to use it, especially if you have never used glycolic acid products before. If you have sensitive skin, it may be best to start with either this strength (15%) or the 10% to allow your skin to get used to the glycolic acid before moving up to the higher 20% strength. The burning and tingling doesn't last long, and you will begin to notice that it doesn't seem to burn after using it several times.Bottom line: try these if you're looking for something to help rid you of stubborn adult acne, or if you're simply looking for something to help with anti-aging or to help with wrinkles that have already formed. This product really is great!

When I was reading reviews for the popular Glycolix 10% and 20% GA pads and trying to decide which concentration to buy, for some reason the 15% didn't immediately come up in the product listing and also had the fewest reviews. I ended up going with the 15%, reasoning that if this concentration was too strong I would use them less frequently or just wash my face 10 minutes after application until my skin could tolerate them. But as it happened, the 15% were just right for me and I've been using them every night for a few weeks and have started to see some improvements in my skin tone. I have dry skin and somewhat larger pores on my nose, but otherwise no acne or other real skin problems.How I use them: every night after washing my face, I pat it dry and then wipe one Glycolix pad over the skin of my face and neck and upper chest. There is enough product in each wipe to cover that much area and then some. I avoid my eyelids and the area between my nose and upper lip (the skin there is just a bit too sensitive on my face) but I do my entire neck, top to bottom and ear to ear, and my chest to the same point you might see if wearing a v-neck t-shirt. I do not wash it off afterwards. I do sometimes wait 30 minutes or so and then add some moisturizer or coconut oil over the drier parts of my face. And then I go to bed, so it stays on as well as anything can overnight. In the morning I wash my face in the shower, then moisturize and also put on a strong sunscreen (I use  Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Liquid Sunblock, SPF 70, 1.4 Ounce ).The short term results have been really smooth skin, and this is most noticeable on my neck and chest, where I've never exfoliated or really done any skin maintenance. It tingles and itches going on those areas (still does, even after 3 weeks) and the skin has become very, very smooth - like baby-smooth. My face also became a bit softer and smoother, but since I've exfoliated it pretty regularly over the years, the difference wasn't as pronounced.The 3 week results have been a very gradual smoothing of the freckles and other dark spots on my skin, a very slight fading. I can still see the pores on my nose, but my makeup has been going on smoother and the skin looks silkier and more glowing. It's about the same effect that having a professional facial gives me, only I have this effect every day now and not just the day or two after the facial. That's pretty cool, since I pay about $60 or more for a facial and a third that for these pads.I haven't had any irritation, though I have noticed some dry skin flaking on my cheeks and the sides of my nose - this is the "peel" part of the acid, not a true peel where large amounts of skin come off as they do when you have a sunburn or serious chemical peel at the dermatologist, but just small amounts of surface cells being shed. A good moisturizer helps.I think I'm going to use the 15% for another month, then buy the  Topix Glycolix Elite Treatment Pads 20% 60 Pads  for my face and continue using the 15% for my neck and chest. I highly recommend this product as something inexpensive but really effective, and the batch I got is the real deal.

This is actually the brand that my derm's office has comrades. I was super excited to find the og product here for less $$. Has been great for helping to even mt skin tone and keep acne at bay.

I first purchased the 10% strength and moved up to 15% with my repurchase. What I love most about this product is how easy to use it is. I take a pad, wipe it all over my face and neck, and that's it! I then let it sit on my face for 10-20 minutes before going in with my retinoid at night. My last step to seal everything in is moisturizer. I had the worst breakout of my life in January, which was quickly managed following the purchase of these pads! I still have red spots and pigmentation left over, but my skin is super soft and acne-free. I am trying other active ingredients for my residual spots. The glycolic acid takes off the surface layer of the skin, making it easier for some active ingredients to penetrate. Combing it with hydroquinone, which is what I'm attempting now, has been proven to increase the efficacy of the products. It's only been a week but I'm very hopeful! Make sure to listen to your skin when using this product. Start off with 10% and use it once a week, building up tolerance to possibly daily use. I personally only use these at night, but it's possible to use them during the daylight. Always wear sunscreen! If you are using other active ingredients, do your research. Figure out whether the products you are using work together. Find reputable sources and create a plan that fits you. Luckily, my skin is not very sensitive or dry, so it can withstand using glycolic acid and retinol together. This is not true of everyone. Take it slow and let your skin adjust.