40% Lactic Acid Peel

Name: Makeup Artist's Choice (MUAC) 40% Lactic Acid Peel
Brand: Makeup Artist's Choice (MUAC)
Rating: 4.1 (119 reviews)

Makeup Artist's Choice (MUAC)

4.1

119 reviews

76%

would repurchase

3.5/5

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Ingredients: Lactic Serum Ingredients: Purified Water, Lactic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Licorice Extract, Neolone (Preservative). pH Prep Solution Ingredients: Water, Witch Hazel, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, FD&C Blue #1 5/21/09

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5.0

from

Rabiad

14 years ago

For the past 3 years I have been getting regular lactic peels at a salon, so once everymonth I spend about $75 dollars and get a peel done. After all the reviews on MUA I decided to give this a...

About reviewer (17 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinCombination, Olive

HairBlack

EyesBrown

4.0

from

egoh

14 years ago

Going to keep this review short since there are a lot of ppl with great reviews on this xD I have been using the 40% Lactic Peel for 1 month now. I average about 2 peels per week (7 mintues each...

About reviewer (253 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairGrey, Wavy, Medium

EyesBrown

5.0

from

amhammond2003

14 years ago

I just used this product for the first time a few hours ago and am so impressed!! I know you are suppossed to do a test patch of it, then wait 24 hours but I'm pretty impatient so I decided to do...

About reviewer (12 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

HairOther, Other, Other

EyesGreen

5.0

from

shmoopy

14 years ago

Huge Raves for MUAC Lactic Acid Peels! I love them! I've noticed my pores have tightened and my skin looks baby smooth. Hyperpigmentation is starting to fade. I have done 3 peels in the last 2...

About reviewer (37 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinOily, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBlond, Straight, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

my3sons5

15 years ago

I am in my 40's, have fair skin that is very resistant. I have used this peel twice so far, three days apart. The first peel I left on for 3 minutes and the second for 5 minutes. Both times the...

About reviewer (118 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinNormal, Fair-Medium, Neutral

HairBlond, Wavy, Medium

EyesGreen

5.0

from

PattyG

15 years ago

Wow! Wow! Wow! I have used this only 3 times so far (face and tops of hands) and I am VERY impressed! I only get a slight tingling on my face, none on my hands, and it's so worth it for the...

About reviewer (155 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinCombination, Fair

HairSilver

EyesGreen

2.0

from

1stone

15 years ago

I had two mild lactic peels a year or so ago, administered by an aesthetician, and was very pleased with the resulting glowy skin. Nothing hugely dramatic happended, no vanishing wrinkles or...

About reviewer (34 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination, Fair, Not Sure

HairBrunette, Curly, Coarse

EyesBlue

4.0

from

CynicElle

15 years ago

This is the first chemical peel I've used and is the type that MUAC suggests for first-time users, and so far, so good. I first bought a sample kit, which comes with pretty detailed instructions....

About reviewer (19 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinCombination

HairRed

EyesBrown

4.0

from

gsandy25

15 years ago

I have hyper pigmentation and have tried everything that is available. After i read the reviews here i bought this item. After 2 uses my skin has a subtle glow but my pigmentation has not faded...

About reviewer (5 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Medium

HairBlack

EyesBlack

5.0

from

KimberlyRoseWolf

15 years ago

This stuff is AMAZING. I've only used it for a few weeks and my skin is actually clear! The last time my skin was completely clear was before puberty! It's also faded my acne scars. Hopefully, this...

About reviewer (24 reviews)

Age19-24

SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Cool

HairBrown, Curly, Fine

EyesBrown

5.0

from

jibbala

15 years ago

This stuff is fantastic! I dont get breakouts, but I get heinous clogged pores, dull skin and the flakies. I have tried exfoliating cleansers, brushes, serums, baking power, oil cleansing,ect....

About reviewer (7 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinDry, Fair

HairRed

EyesBrown

5.0

from

puffnugget

15 years ago

I've been trying to control acne and smooth my skin for 20 years. Where were you, Lactic Acid, all this time? I went through 2 rounds of Accutane. Why didn't you save me then? It doesn't...

About reviewer (13 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinSensitive, Olive, Warm

HairBrown, Wavy, Fine

EyesBrown

2.0

from

beautigal2

15 years ago

I read the reviews from this site and was very excited about trying this product. I thought it would help clear up my blemishes and clear the spots I have. Sadly to say it did not. Infact, right...

About reviewer (1 reviews)

Age30-35

SkinAcne-prone, Olive

HairBrunette

EyesBrown

4.0

from

Eugeniet

15 years ago

Well, having read the reviews of this product, I took the plunge and ordered this. I put it on about an hour ago, leaving it on for 2 1/2 minutes (MUAC suggests a starting time of 3 mins), the...

About reviewer (21 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinVery Dry, Fair

HairBlond

EyesGreen

5.0

from

Yvetteski

15 years ago

I've been using this on and off for a little over a year and I'm quite pleased. While there has been no improvement in my hyperpigmentation, my skin is definitely smoother and clearer. I also...

About reviewer (128 reviews)

Age

SkinCombination, Other

HairBrunette

EyesHazel

5.0

from

suzmquz

15 years ago

This was my 1st purchase of MUAC's 40% lactic acid peel, but I've also used their Glycolic peels. I highly recommend doing a patch test in case you have a sensitivity issue. Whats nice is that you...

About reviewer (2 reviews)

Age36-43

SkinSensitive, Olive

HairBrown

EyesBrown

4.0

from

NotABeautyJustRaving

15 years ago

This is my first time using a chemical peel. I read a lot about them and decided to try the minimum 40%, as many people suggest working your way up to the higher concentrations. I left mine on for...

About reviewer (6 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinOther, Other

HairOther

EyesOther

5.0

from

Hawko

15 years ago

I have been using lactic acid/Vit. C/Kojic Acid from the Derm for 1 year now. Its helping my liver spots from using sunlamp burns back in the 80's. I had a Melasma peel at the Derm & once a week I...

About reviewer (778 reviews)

Age44-55

SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

HairBrunette, Straight, Coarse

EyesBrown

5.0

from

kimmie578

15 years ago

I have used this peel twice, and my skin looks great. I also use their 40% glycolic peel for help with pimples, but wanted to try the lactic acid for fading marks. The lactic acid does exactly...

About reviewer (54 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinNormal, Fair, Cool

HairBlond, Other, Other

EyesBlue

3.0

from

Missy

15 years ago

I will update this review as time goes by. Peel #1, Day 1: I apply the PH Prep solution with a cotton ball and realize, as others have pointed out, this bottle will be empty really soon. I'll...

About reviewer (497 reviews)

Age25-29

SkinSensitive, Fair, Neutral

HairRed, Wavy, Fine

EyesGreen