Reviews for AHA 30% + BHA 2% Exfoliating Peeling Solution
People say The Ordinary is really similar to Drunk Elephant.
5.0
Great product for the price
This stuff is awesome, for the price you can't beat it. I've used drunk elephant baby facial, Kate Somerville exfolikate, and many other similar products. This one is honestly just as good. But if you have sensitive skin, beware that it BURNS. I've used it a few times, and I have to rinse it off after 5 minutes instead of 10 because it's very strong. But it totally works. The next morning after I use this, my skin feels baby soft and my tone and texture is much improved.
5.0
Amazing
I bought this because I love the Drunk Elephant Sukari Baby Facial, which is a similar type of peel. I figured at the price point of The Ordinary, as opposed to $80. Drunk Elephant that I ought to give it a try. Imagine my surprise when they were right! I personally see very little difference in the results I get from the much cheaper Drunk Elephant. Love this stuff, new holy grail for sure. I use it once every 10-14 days and use a lactic acid in between treatments. This stuff really is amazing, but after reading some of these reviews I urge you to please be careful. This is one of the strongest chemical exfoliants you will find. I have used ALL kinds and strengths of AHA/BHA's and my skin is very accustomed to them. I still made sure to patch test this before using it. Don't ever use this product if you already have dry or irritated patches of skin and don't continue using it until your skin is back to normal if it does give you redness, burns, dry patches. I got a bit too close to my under eye this last time and it left a couple red patches that turned dry and flaky. The key is to not irritate the skin. Do not rub your face dry with a towel, pat it. Rinse this off with cool water and no soap. Minimize your routine to hylaronic acid and moisturizer only. Don't use any other actives afterwards, no Vit C, no peptides and no Retinol. I have a feeling some people are flat using this wrong or using to many other products right after. HA and an ample amount of go... Read More
5.0
Unbelievably fantastic
This is amazing. Was going to buy the drunk elephant baby facial until I saw the comparison on this! This is so affordable and boasts even better ingredient % than other top brands. I love it. Told all my friends.. no need for laser or crazy peels, this is the dogs bollocks.
5.0
I love it!
I used to use the Sukari BabybFacial from Drunk Elephant, but decided to try this as this contained more AHA. I thought what can I lose with this price? I love it! Leaves my skin super clean and soft. I use once a week. It does sting a bit more than the Drunk Elephant brand, but its not unbearable.
5.0
Better than Drunk Elephant Baby Face
I tried this as a dupe to save some money. I used to use the Drunk Elephant Baby Facial. I was shocked at how much better this is! My skin has never looked better. I would suggest to use as directed for 10 min once a week. I do peels a lot and this is strong. I usually do a hydrating facial after.
5.0
quickly improved texture + tone!!
i've used this a few times already (1-2 times a week for about 4 weeks now) and i've seen immediate results after the first use. i have acne, blackheads, slightly textured skin, and redness along with light acne scaring. after using this peel i noticed my redness was almost completely gone, my blackheads were much less noticeable, my skin was smooth + glowing, and my acne was also less noticeable!! i wasn't expecting to have such amazing results, especially so quickly. needless to say, i'll be repurchasing forever! in case anyone was curious, for skin i use proactiv emergency blemish treatment, the ordinary niacinamide, fab ultra repair cream, and yttp superberry hydrating mask (also occasional use of the drunk elephant retinol).
5.0
A-mazing
This beats the Drunk Elephant babyfacial by a landslide. 10 min once a week and I can completely see a difference! You're missing out on this cheap, AMAZING product!!!
5.0
Amazing!
I've been using this product for over a month now once a week, and I have to say it's really nice! The price is unbeatable and a complete dupe for the drunk elephant baby facial (with a higher percentage of aha). For background info, my skin is very oily and not sensitive which is perfect for the bha. I also have pretty textured skin (not anymore haha) so the aha targeted this concern. I was nervous to try it out because of the extremely positive and negative reviews but am very glad I tried this product. I don't get instant results when I use it, but I do wake up the next morning with really smooth and glowy skin. Even though this is my first acid purchase, my skin didn't burn or even tingle (probably because I've used salicylic acid face washes in the past, which is a bha). I would recommend this product to anyone that doesn't have sensitive skin, has blackheads (mine are almost completely gone), texture, and/or oily skin.
5.0
Best "peel" I've ever tried
This is the best chemical exfoliant I have ever tried. My skin feels so soft for a full week after I use it and it makes my makeup apply so much better. I've tried the Drunk Elephant Baby Facial in the past and didn't feel like it made much of a difference and it is 10x more expensive. It's the only chemical peel I will ever repurchase.
5.0
Obsession!!!!! This is...
Obsession!!!!! This is the very best thing ever ever ever and I recommend it to everyone I know. I use it twice a week (well I try to, but usually only once) and it keeps you skin perfectly exfoliated without any side effects. My skin admittedly can handle a lot, but compared to the Drunk Elephant Babyface stuff, which costs a million times more than this, it it's almost gentle. Skin is so fresh afterwards and it is helping combat acne scares, sun pigmentation and wrinkles.... Although in conjunction with a lot of other TO products. It definitely stings after application, but that just signals to me that it's working. Friends who are scared of "acid peels" have used this and also been impressed. Afterwards I apply something that I really want to get deep down in there, like Hyrualonic acid. If I miss a week I can see that my skin is just doing to be exfoliated. I no longer have peely dry skin!
5.0
Highly recommended, will always keep in my skincare arsenal
I'm new to the world of chemical exfoliants, but I recently got turned on to The Ordinary and have begun incorporating a variety of the brand's items in my skincare routine. I had heard all about Drunk Elephant's Baby Facial, and while I was intrigued with the product, I was not impressed by the price. I had seen many Beauty Youtubers comparing this AHA + BHA from The Ordinary to the DE product, so I decided to give it a whirl. I am in LOVE! I use it 1-2x a week for the last month. I feel like it has greatly improved the texture of my skin, the brightness, and in conjunction with other items I'm using, I believe this has helped fade some dark spots that were probably caused by exposure to the sun. I also feel that the blackhead and congestion problem that I had on and around my nose has been eliminated. Absolutely do a patch test to make sure you won't have a negative reaction to it. Everyone's skin is different. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! Do not leave it on past 10 minutes. THe first time I used it, I did feel a burning sensation, but I don't feel it when I use it now. My skin tone is on the medium/tan spectrum. I didn't experience any discoloration as a result of using this product (it's bright red). Also, be very careful when you are rinsing it off your face. Steer clear of your eye area.
5.0
As good as high end
I've used drunk elephant baby facial for a couple of years & this is so close to it that I probably won't repurchase my DE. Whata steal!
5.0
Dupe for DE babyfacial
I bought this in the hopes that this would be an affordable dupe for drunk elephant's baby facial. I am happy to say that it is! It is a slightly higher concentration of AHA, which means you rinse it off after 10 minutes instead of 20. My skin felt softer and smoother. According to the directions, I did not use any other exfoliating items after, just a good amount of moisturizer. My skin was still soft the next morning. I should say that I have sensitive skin, and this did not bother me at all. I also use a sunscreen on my face every day.
5.0
Treat yo self
I bought this as an alternative to Drunk Elephant's Babyfacial mask and I'm very impressed! My skin is so soft after using. I use this 2x a week and my skin tone/texture has improved a lot. Don't leave this on more than 10 mins! I follow up with an oil (usually marula and/ or squalene). Don't forget the SPF!!!
5.0
You have got to try this!
I am a skincare junkie. I have always bought such expensive products and found Drunk Elephant. I instantly fell in love. The TLC Framboos and the Sukari Baby Facial, instantly became classics in my skincare routine. The cost, however, was too much to handle and being a full-time student with no job and mom, I couldn't keep up with the finances. I've heard about The Ordinary and I recently caved due to financial stress. I used the Peeling Solution last night for the first time and if it would have broken me out, I would see it today because my skin is so sensitive and oily. This stuff is amazing! It's liquidy, compared to DE Baby Facial, but works better. It stings but not any more intense than DE. That means it is working everyone, and when you do chemical peels, that is normal. The stinging wasn't unbearable and my skin was so soft and looks great this morning after using The Ordinary products. Please! Please try this. You will not be disappointed. I suffer from acne, and also have large pores. I just turned 31 and so I want to start preparing for age and this also will help with that. I have extremely sensitive skin as I stated above, and this didn't break me out. This or any of the other products that I incorporated last night and this morning. Save some money, get results. Buy this!
5.0
Exactly as advertised
Don't let the price fool you - this stuff WORKS. Forget drunk elephant. This is the real deal.
5.0
Best chemical exfoliatnt
I love this product. It's the perfect chemical exfoliant, and did I mention the price?! I've tried drunk elephant and this honestly knocks it out of the park. I have fair, normal skin and this makes my skin feel so refreshed and DEWY after I keep it on for ten minutes. Would recommend to anyone who wants a nice exfoliant but doesn't want to pay $80 for DE. I also honestly enjoy the smell and the tingle you get from having it on, makes you aware that it's working. 10/10 try this product, if you're anxious to see how you're skin will work do a patch test on your hand and then maybe try a few minutes on your face. Happy exfoliating !
5.0
Quality Products for a fraction of the cost.
Ladies.... if you have not heard of this brand, you have been living under a rock. Kim Kardashian actually put this product in the spotlight and the brand has taken off ever since. This product and Their "Buffet"is actually comparable to Drunk elephant's Baby Facial and Sunday Riley's Good Jean's. You Tube has a lot of great tutorials on how to use these products in order of concern.
5.0
Amazing
I use this once weekly as a mask before bedtime. Leave on no more than 10 minutes. It does have a slight burning/tingling feeling, but nothing too intense. I apply a moisturizer after and when I wake up my skin is so soft and glowing. I found much better results with this than compared to the Drunken Elephant version. You can't beat the price.
4.0
An affordable chemical peel!!!
Honestly love this product. If you use Drunk Elephant or Peter Thomas Roth, you will love this line. It's affordable and really does work! I have very textured skin from acne and unfortunately picked at my skin when I was younger. If I don't keep up on my skincare, the pores and marks are very obvious. * I use this product twice a week and follow up with the lines Hyaluronic Acid 2%. My skin has been significantly smoother and tighter within 4 days!! This ALSO worked on my calluses on my ankles. **I do NOT have sensitive skin. It can take a chemical beating.