L'Oreal Revitalift Laser Renew Anti-Ageing Glycolic Pads Review

Glycolic acid is an AHA which is a big deal in skincare right now. A gentle chemical exfoliate, the pads are designed to loosen and sweep dead skin cells off your face without messing around with manual scrubs. I tend to use a daily gentle scrub cleanser so I was skeptical if these would make any difference to my skin. As I also have ridiculously reactive skin I was also a little concerned that they may just irritate my skin. The instructions say to start off every day and space out applications if irritation occurs but after doing some research I decided to start with space applications and build up. I can use the pads for two days in a row but then my skin starts to start looking inflamed. That said on a 2 days on one day off pattern my skin is feeling and looking smoother. These come in a plastic jar that matches the red and grey colour scheme of the rest of the range of the range. The pads have a smooth and a textured side. I have been using the smooth side on my face and the textured side on my neck and decolletage which I figured could handle a little bit of manual exfoliation as well. The pads do smell slightly chemically but also quite apple-y (which makes sense as apples are a source of one form of AHA!) Applying them is a matter of rubbing the pad in small circles over the face and neck. The lotion takes a moment or two to dry but nothing major. And for smooth, glowing, no break outs in this stupidly humid weather, it is worth it!

This product was interesting. I have never used anything like this before. I didn't know what to expect from it. Carefully reading the packaging that states some very bold claims I was deeply skeptical.

However I was pleasantly surprised at the results. I think the claim of brighter skin after one use is a real thing. My skin did look fresher, more youthful with a brightness that normally comes after a great restful holiday.

I used it as part of a night regime. I did feel a slight prickly stinging and heat in my skin as I let it dry on my skin, and a slight warm stinging when I applied the rest of the products.

I can't say I had that same youthful glow in the morning though. I just looked like my normal tires self.

But every time I use this product there is a short window of time where my skin looks so radiant and wonderful. I wish it lasted longer though.

I also tried it during the day, I don't advise it, with the stinging and the heat and then the mostuiriser migration issues I had with the day cream, it wasn't pretty. I guess that's why it's part of a night regime.

The X3 range is packaged beautifully in bohemian red style glass pottles with silver lids. The packaging is minimal and clean.

The scent was very soft and subtle, almost non-existent with these wipes. The wipe pads were circular with a cross hatched textured pattern for easy handling the pads were soaked wet with product. Really easy to apply. Really pleased with the results.

I received these in a beauty vault haul some time ago now.

I really liked them, I feel like they improved the complexion of my skin and made my skin cleaner and clearer.

They were great for suborn makeup that wasn’t removed in the shower also.

The price I find is to expensive for a product like this, however I did make mine last by re using the pads a couple times each they stayed moist as long as they were put back in the container.

Love the packaging this product came in very classy looking and easy to use. Inside there are 30 pre soaked pads with a Glycolic Complex. These are used after cleansing and really did leave my skin feeling totally refreshed and cleaner. They have a slightly bumpier side and a smoother side which I feel could be used dependant on if you have sensitive skin. They say to use every night but I ended up using every couple of nights and this worked well for me. At the start I tried them out on mt chest area and wow really did notice a difference in how my skin felt then I tried it on my face and loved them. Very easy to use and no mess and a pleasant smell that wasn't overpowering.

30 anti-aging glycolic peel pads ... I was nervous to try! The first pad I used felt a little stingy on my skin but after that first use it has felt nothing but refreshing. I do have to continually remind myself that it is not a makeup removal pad as it is the same size and feel! You really wouldn't want to forget and think you were removing your eye makeup! You will also quickly find any cuts you may have on your fingers! After a week of using on a daily basis I had started to notice that my skin was looking considerably fresher and younger and that the tiny bumps I have had on my chin for over a decade had vanished! The wrinkles around my eyes only appear now when I smile. I still have my forehead and frown lines but I can see them slowly starting to reduce so will continue using the pads. I also found it worked quite well to remove any residue makeup after cleansing so no need for a toner! I am very happy with how my skin is looking and feeling - it is definitely looking younger and more radiant and feels very smooth, fresh and clean. I can't believe the little bumps on my chin have gone - I thought I was going to be stuck with those forever. As there are 30 pads in the round container it will be necessary to make this purchase once a month.

I have hormonal adult acne (not too bad, but the unkind cyst type breakouts every so often) so i was extremly excited to be chosen to review this range. I have tried glycolic facials in the salon before but not really an inhome regime.

The 9.6% Glycolic pads come in a plastic screw top lid container, these are 30 pre soaked pads and are a great way to kick start the regime. One side of the pad is textured and the other side is smoother so you can choose how intense you would like to exfoliate. I used a new pad every night as I found this is a great way to ensure all last traces of makeup and grime are thoroughly removed, and what better way to kickstart the process. I didnt feel any tingling or sensitivity when using these pads, other than slight tingling around existing acne spots. After 4 weeks of using these pads my skin feels and appears a lot smoother, and it has reduced my hyperpigmentation slightly. My makeup applies beautifully.

Cons: Unfortunately I still experience breakouts, possibly hormonal so no fault of the product, and the pads leave a residue on my skin which I am not a fan of, its like a tacky, wet feeling which never really disapears.

I would definitely use these again if I was to kickstart the reigeme as I really do feel these work.

So I found this product quite interesting. I used these every night as instructed. At first the smell of them blew me away, in fact my family used the bathroom after me and thought some sort of chemical warfare had happened in them. After using the product after a week I did notice a difference in skin brightness, my skin certainly wasn't as dull. My pores have reduced slightly, not a great deal but a small difference. I would definitely recommend using these as part of your beauty regime. They have defiinitely made a difference to my skin.

Holy moley! What a clean! Unfortunately a bit of a sting and burn especially if you have the slightest break in your skin that you weren't aware of. Only temporary though and my skin felt 15 years softer in combination with the night cream.

So at first I wasn't sure of the purpose of the Glycolic pads so had to do a little research and its a peel. Easy to use and quick drying. Comes in a screw top container to stop the pads from drying out. Helps to remove dead skin which it does (see below tip) and easy to fit into a daily routine. I've noticed my skin feels softer but it is used in conjunction with the other Revitalift Laser Renew products.

I really like these, for their ease of use, and for the fact that they pack a little punch with the Glycolic. They're great at night before night cream, you feel like you're exfoliating away all the dead skin and getting your glow back.

Relatively affordable, particularly when on special, and a good result. Skin feels smooth and soft, and still has a glow the next morning after a good night cream.

Only drawback is you have to use them nearly daily otherwise the pads eventually dry out.