Derma E

I this for occasional exfoliation as needed, probably once a week when I take a day off from Retin-a. If I'm having breakouts, especially right around my period week, or if feel my skin is becoming very dull, I may bump it up to two-three times and it really helps make the acne clear up quicker. It's really leave the skin glowing and bright, so I also like to use it the night before a special occasion to make sure I have a fresh glow. I definitely prefer chemical exfoliants over physical. For those of you very into skincare ingredients: This has glycolic acid and lactic acid as the exfoliants- two acids I find work really well with my skin. It also has light moisturizing ingredients like glycerin, cetearyl alcohol, and jojoba seed oil and l green tea. Lots of good stuff! I just wish it didn't have fragrance in the form (lemon) but because it's not any every day product, I'm ok with it. However, I will say if you've ever had a real peel, this is nothing like that. It doesn't make you "peel" and I'd consider this a medium-mild chemical exfoliant. It does sting a little bit, but goes away quickly and not bothersome. Indo sometimes use moisturizer over this (after I've let it sit on the skin for a while to do its thing) because on its own I don't find it to be very hydrating. I like the pump packaging, makes stays clean and easy to use. I have already repurchased this product, and will repurchase again when I run out, but one bottle last a VERY long time. It is reasonably priced and a very good value

I didn't like this cleanser that much, too many fragrances and I noticed it doesn't clean my makeup off well enough. Something in this makes my eyes burn too sometimes.

I wouldn't have tried it if it wasn't for a very cheap set of minis at my local health food store. I had bought the Mad Hippie Exfoliating Serum and it didn't do much for me, so I tried this toner from the set, and a few days later I went ahead and purchased the full size, that's how much I like it. I use it once a day after cleansing my face, and it feels really mild, doesn't sting and only makes me a bit red for a couple of minutes. I let it dry then I apply my night cream, and I wake up in the morning with plumped up skin, even toned and soft. It causes no irritation or hives, and I feel like my skin is glowing. For reference I'm 47 and used to be oily, but now I'm more combination/dehydrated, and I feel like this toner is helping my rougher areas of my face look less dry. I love the subtle scent (to me it smells a bit like roses), and the fact that it's reasonably priced, as there are way too many overpriced products on the market that don't do even a fraction of what this toner does.