Side by Side Comparison of: ASDM Beverly Hills vs Skin Obsession

First of all my husband and I share an amazon account, but I am a female using this haha.Okay so it does sting, yes you need to have the neutralizer at the ready and take it off immediately if it starts to really burn. I put it on, wait a minute, rinse with water, and then apply the neutralizer (I forgot if its baking soda or baking powder...I just reach for the orange box). I found that if I apply the neutralizer right away it bubbles and stings a lot so I rinse with water first. I think acne is a really tricky thing that messes with your mind and self confidence because I used this peel once a week for 5 weeks and didn't notice a visible difference but I'm glad I took before and after pictures because there really was actually a huge difference and I just didn't notice because it was so gradual. My after picture is much better, but its not perfect and I do still get some breakouts. Even still, it is wayyyy better and this is honestly one of my holy grail products that I will never stop using.I did accidentally get some on the delicate skin below my eye once and it caused burning and peeling that was quite painful and lasted a couple days. Just be smart and don't try to leave it on too long, and you will be fine.

This always works for me and keeps my skin clear and unlined I used this again a few days ago and while shopping at Dress Barn a lady who works there asked me if I had done something to my face because my skin was beautiful and I looked so young! I have used this product for years and it keeps my skin line and age spot free! Of course I keep out of the sun and wear 50 spf sunscreen. I also exercise and eat well so this product is the cherry on top. It does not peel like people expect it to but that does not mean its not working. People expect miracles after a few peels but it takes time and regular use as part of a skin care regimen. I saw a difference the first time I used it and I use it on my arms and legs so that I can wear sleeveless tops and skirts. I turn 50 this week and I will say that no one believes it! Please people wear sunsceen as it makes a huge difference in your skin and is required if you use peels. If you are a sunbather this will undo the benefit of the peels as sun is the worst thing for skin if you want to remain wrinkle and age spot free!

Works well. Diluted it for my face. Practiced first 50% watered down, etc until I got it down. Did a perfect job for little money. Used with ASDM Hyarlauric serum. Results in two weeks & surprised at how good it really is. Have plenty leftover for more treatments, too. I was very careful not to just use full strength, tested twice to see how long to leave it on (I believe it was 3 minutes). Keep away from eyes, Do it near sink and remember it's acid (it burns the skin). Rinse rinse rinse when you're done. Then I applied Hyaluronic serum twice a day and over that ASDM peptide serum . Note the photos. I'm 67 years old and didn't expect results at all (just wanted to "clean up" a bit for a wedding). Can't wait to see what a second treatment brings!

I've used many similar products, def one of the best in the bunch! I have sturdy Italian skin, a med-dark complexion & issues with large pores, wrinkles, freckles (ie. age spots after 40+). This product took care of all 3- and super fast! After 2-3 days of redness & slight peeling my skin glowed –my friends & family even noticed & asked what I was using! For best results use hyaluronic acid and/or a high-quality moisturizer as well as sunscreen immediately after, and for 7-10 days. LOVE THIS PRODUCT!

Great peel after one use ! ;) you must follow instructions with this peel or you will burn your skin ,im not new to peels I've worked my way up on the strength level for skin. I believe you should start with a lower percentage if your a beginner please because you can damage your skin really bad and do your homework first on the peels because different peel for different reasons. I myself have had amazing results an also bad I've burnt my skin and i'm very fair so you could see every thing on my skin only because i didn't do my homework on peel and i wanted results very quickly than i didn't follow the instructions i left some on to long or i exfoliated an did my peel the next day or the same day an do not pluck any hair on the face and the do a peel it will plump up red bumps that take days or months to heal and maybe scar hyperpigmention. So yes I've done at home peels for almost a year now well worth it my skin glows now and no makeup wow . I do wear aveeno sunscreen my love really great an i use kojic acid soap and olay microdermabraison thumbs up .looking amazing try this peel it's worth it truly

I like glycolic acid. I have used 70% for years now. I'm glad I tried this brand. It seems as good as my other brand that was 3 times the price. Love it

Works great. I followed instructions to the "T" until I could see if it was going to be too strong for my skin. I would completely recommend it. I have only used it twice, and I am using it over a 6 week period, I can already see results. Can't wait to see what my skin will look like at the end of the course.

Although the 30% Glycolic Acid Chemical Peel has the most irritating sting that feels like a really bad itch, I love the results after the dead skin starts to peel away. I use the peel when I know I'm going to be in the house the next day to avoid sun exposure but I never have extremely noticeable peeling so a down time isn't really needed. I recommend the use of a moisturizer with SPF 30 after using the peel.

Works very well! I don't really have pimples but I have dark spots left behind from acne and it works like wonders. Ive used most of the bottle already and have seen a significant difference so far. I'm stepping it up to 40% next. Just be patient and know what you're doing, follow directions(except waiting the 2 or 3 weeks or whatever it is, I just use every week and it's fine for me but I have oily skin, just be careful and dont use more than once a week, and eventually your problems will most likely be resolved.

Delivery was great... i bought this product Dec. 2014 ,i used it once a week for 6 weeks and the results were great , my skin looks a lot better and my acne breakouts are not as bad as they used to , my skin did not peel at all but i had professional peelings before done at a spa and my skin did not peel and the acids were much stronger , so i guess thats just normal and doesnt mean that the peels arent working, so i recomend this product to any one who has had a peeling done before , a lot cheaper with same great results of a professional peel. BE VERY CAREFUL BEFORE USING THIS OR ANY OTHER CHEMICAL PEEL , YOU CAN CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO YOUR SKIN .

I'm in my mid twenties. Recently after moving to a different city due to work, stress, and the new weather my skin started having a surge of breakouts! I tried so many products and nothing helped. The pimples left nasty scars and no matter how I tried they wouldn't fade away.After doing a lot of research I tried this Glycolic peel and to my utter surprise got wonderful results! I'm usually very cautious about trying new things but I couldn't be more glad that I gave Glycolic peel a shot. Within a week my pimples started going down and the stubborn scars are fading so quickly. Also my skin feels well rested and has a beautiful glow!I would use this one every 10 days, and I'm very careful about following the proper instructions. If used very religiously it will give you great results. Hope it helps whoever is suffering from sudden unexpected breakouts and scars.

I purchased this product after years of paying tons of money to have it done at the salon. I read and watched numerous videos and tutorials first before attempting it. I put it on using a thin gauze to place it on my face. I started feeling it tingle within 2 min of using it. by 5-6 min, it was a light burn nothing terrible. By 8-10 I was fanning my face to ease the burn. ( still not unbearable)I used baking soda with water and splashed that all over to stop the peel process, then used a cold compress until my face was no longer tingling. I did not wash my face later that night or the next morning, I put a light moisturizer on before bed and that was it.The next day, I thought it hadn't worked because my face didn't seem any tighter or minimal pore size etc. ( i was upset)That night I washed my face with my normal face wash and scrubbed gently using a washcloth, I saw flakes of dead skin all in the washcloth. I got out of the shower to see, that it had indeed worked, all the grossness during the day was my layer of dead skin. I washed my face and discovered a brand new face, it literally took five years off!I'm a little pink today, my friend said I look like I have been in the sun. I'm also still peeling a little on my forehead and chin. but I'm so happy with the results, I couldn't have asked for a better product. I would not recommend leaving it on for longer than 10 min. I have been getting peels regularly for years, so i'm used to them. If this is your first time, I would do no more than 5 min.Great stuff would highly recommend.

This is a good peel and the price is right. I recommend it.

This is very strong please be careful make sure you have a neutralizer on hand

First of I was pleased that after usps lost my package I was sent a new one right away. Not for sensitive or dry skin, but it definitely is great for oily skin like mine. Pay attention to the sensation if it's tingling good if it's burning take it off with baking soda solution. I caused some peeling because I used it on a dry patch of skin around my mouth. I suggest drinking lots of water the day before you use this so your skin is by dehydrated. Certain parts of my skin are more oily and needed the product to be on for a minute longer than other areas. Skin is soft and I'm hoping I'm see some acne improvement in a few weeks.

This stuff works .. but it is very potent ! I suggest that you water it down and don't use it at full strength, for people who are NOT used to using glycolic peels....because I ended up giving myself a second degree burn on the skin underneath my chin and it burnt the crevices in between my nostrils , it also chemically burned my pimples to where they were pink spots and it took about 4 to 5 days and allot of triple antibiotic ointment to finally start seeing a little bit of a difference but it does work and I do recommend this product if you're looking to bring out your youthful skin before a big event ,just don't use full strength ... I'm begging you !!...and use baking soda as a neutralizer and make sure you have a good moisturizer and triple antibiotic ointment on hand.

So far so good, but I wonder about the 70% strength. I left this on my face for over 10 minutes and got no peeling at all. I know there's at least some glycolic acid in it because a small cut on my hand burned sharply when the liquid flowed into it. I will continue to use once every 7 days in hopes of stimulating collagen production and reducing age spots. But after 3 weeks of treatments, I see no change at all. This is a course of treatment that I am guessing will takes months rather than weeks. If you're new to at-home glycolic (and other) acid peels, I recommend doing a lot of reading before you get started. I take all the precautions before the peel and conscientiously use sunscreen after. And my facial skin is tough from years of milder AHA use. Hope you have great results! I'm still waiting and hoping for mine!!!

Was great! Removed the dark freckles and spots on my skin! Took 2 bottles!

Works OK have seen a great improvement on my face, however I have sensitive skin, left it on too long as I broke out all over my chin. Now have pimple scars all over my chin which I am not happy about.Have used on my legs and it works great, but have to apple the solution after twice for legs. leave for 10 mins then apple again

Item as described. It is very powerful. Follow instructions or it will burn and literally peel off your skin. I left mine way too long and it took almost 4) months to heal. It was bad. I had burn marks on my chin which are all healed now but the side of my lips still have a dark hue from the burn.

I saw an instant glow as well as smoothness and evenness of my skin after using it.It does sting a bit so beware.Great for those fine blackheads under the surface of the skin.Also used it on my shoulders and back. I would be purchasing again!

Don't let the absence of scent fool you. This stuff works. I've done peels in the past so I left this on for about 10 minutes. My face was red for a couple of days. I think I'll only leave it 3-5 minutes as this is a strong peel. I was told I look younger and they asked me if I had work done. I highly recommend this product. Just remember to use a lot of moisturiser as it dries the skin for a few days. It's worth it in the end. My skin is smooth and firm. Also, wrinkles are less noticable.

This is my first time using any peel. I have sensitive skin, pretty pale and was scared but I finally used it. I like the outcome so far! My skin was "baby butt smooth" the first time, some small dark spots from breaking out were faded a lot and a few dark freckles were gone after the third peel. I kept it on my face for no longer than three minutes. It definitely changes the way my skin feels and looks. The sting for me was no worse than wiping it with rubbing alcohol. Using aloe or non-pore clogging moisturizer leaves it so refreshing. I recommend it!

I had only every tried a 2 % glycolic treatment before so I never experienced a true peel. Warning: this is very addictive - mainly because it is much less expensive than going to a salon to get it done and it's quite convenient!I have moderate adult acne (the deep cystic kind) and it you pick at your blemishes or have spots that are inflamed, don't use this until they have healed. I made this mistake and it makes them swell up to an even larger size - and then they turn a dark purple / bloodyish color. After using this over 5 times now, I can say that it does make a big difference in my skin tone and texture for about a week afterwards, but then once the peeling has completing stopped, I noticed an onslaught of blackheads. If you are prone to blackheads, products that cause irritation, such as this one, will probably just make it worse. Even though I know that I will have to go 'digging for blackheads' a week or so after a treatment, I still love to do it because it makes your skin feel so fresh and renewed right afterwards.Oh, this seller sends you a small packet of microdermabrasion crystals to use a couple weeks after a peel and I loved it! It's a very different exfoliation experience - leaves your face feeling very smooth!

I have yet to see results and I've been faithful with using it. It doesn't come with instructions

not for my skin, even when watered down to 3-5% burns my skin, so it flakes for a week.Sensitive skin people do not use glycolic acid period.

it work but you need to be careful how you use. used it on my knees and elbow about 3 times and have cleared up the area. need to use little amount and rub with cotton balls. I repeated the process once a week for 3 week sand it did work. you can do it how often on an area until you get the desired tone you want. cannot put all at once and hope to work especially if the area is very dark. on area where the skin is thin like face need to dilute. I used a bit of water. but one need to be careful how you use.

It works a little, makes my laugh lines less noticeable but doesn't do a thing for my scars. My skin does feel softer after using it, that's about it.

Tried this on fading a tattoo, it actually worked in some spots but I still have some scar bumps from the burns.

I did not like this product. It did not seem like 70% glycolic acid. I used as directed and it seemed very weak. I didn't even get a tingle. Maybe mine came from a bad batch.

works great

I have used this product three times now since receiving it. The first time I left it on for 3-minutes, the second time for 4-minutes, and the third time for 5-minutes. it burns like heck so it's very scary the longer you leave it on as the pain-intensity gets worse by the minute. But I have say that I have yet to see any results. I have several discolorations from acne from when I was younger that have not lightened at all, plus a few aged-spots and freckles that have not changed a bit. My skin does not peel and only seems to get red for a few hours after application. I'm not sure whether to leave in on longer (which, as I said is very scary) or get a stronger percentage solution. Maybe someone here can advise?

I did a test on my forehead ( I have bangs to cover) I decided to try 4 minutes which was a little to long, it burnt slightly. So 2 days ago I did the treatment to my whole face for 3 minutes, that was a better experience, i am 2 days later flaking a bit, I did an exfoliation with the crystals included mixed with burts bees creamy cleanser and that helped, still waiting for end results but please so far. You need to be careful and not overly aggressive with the timing stear out slow and build up will update in a week with final results

not strong enough, if anything now my lines are worse. my face didnt peel and now it made my facial lines under my eyes worse

Still feeling it out. I am easing my way into using this product to see how my skin reacts to it. The first time I left it for 3 minutes, second time 5 minutes and this last time the full 10. The first 2 applications were great. This last time at the full 10 mins my face seemed very irritated and it broke out. I'm personally going to stick to a 5 min max time.

I am 46 and have melasma, acne scarring, and dark spots from sun damage. The 30% Glycolic Acid peel was a good place to start. Could only leave on for 3 minutes the first time. Now I leave on for 10 minutes with multiple layers. No frosting and really no peeling. Light enough for me to use once a week. However, results are not exciting even after 4 peels. This peel is considered a very light peel and I need a deeper peel. The company ships quickly and provides all the information you need to get started. I will be moving on to a 15% TCA peel from Skin Obsessions.

Doesn't peel like stated. If you leave more then 3 minutes it burs your skin.

I purchased this to peel the hyper pigmentation in my underarms. After the second time of using it it somewhat started to peel, and it was really sensitive. Never really gave me the peeling results I expected, neither did it rid the hyper pigmentation.

I've used alot of glycolic acid and this is very weak, more like 30%, very disappointed

Not worth the money. Slow to work and does not work as good as other solutions with half the strength

I followed directions and have been using it for 4 weeks now. I see not even a hint of results. Did not make me flake or nothing. I'm getting ready to use the tca peel instead.

Did nothing for me. I e-mailed the seller to get some tips, and was completely ignored.

Not as strong as the accompanying literature indicates.

Be careful this is really strong. I left it on for too long and 'burned' my face twice - which turned into a big scab on my chin a couple times.I would recommend start with 2 or 3 minutes at most, and work up very gradually. I toasted my face with 5 minutes, and that was after doing a few peels with less time beforehand.

waste of money, please don't buy it. it did not work

I really wasn't sure what to expect with this product, first time used it, left on for 3 minutes, minor burning, minimum reddness. But no flaking, peeling. Tried it again a few weeks later, left it on longer same thing pretty much, maybe a spot here or there of flaking, that's it. I know it says I really won't see anything, but I feel it nothing for me either way.

Only reason I brought this was for the positive reviews. When I first brought it I applied it on a dark patch on my leg. Didn't burn , felt like nothing. I later then applied it on my face instead and it started to burn. Few minutes after, my face had scabs. The peeling process lasted about three days, I then broke out. My face is currently scab free, but it doesn't look any different then it did before I started using it. I am going to be using it again, but I don't see it making any progress. I would return if I still could.

I used this product once and it actually gave me brake outs, painful ones too. No to mention that I didn’t peel at all.The other thing that I didn’t like is that the consistency is really water like, I am used to a more gel like consistency from another more expensive peel I got before. So because of this “watery” consistency you have to really be careful when applying this product so it won’t end up in your eyes, mouth, clothing, etc.I will not buy again.

Don't see any difference

Lactic acid peel works better, it take 3 different applications before I saw a litttle peel

This is not a glycolic acid solution! I applied the liquid to my skin and nothing happens, no tingling, no sensation at all. It smells like plain water. Buyer beware, there is no return policy, so I am stuck with a $9 bottle of 1 oz water.

Just tingles and feels like it's burning but I saw no improvement in my dark spots. I didn't dilute and still no improvement.

This was absolutely not worth it. I have used 10% glycolic acid and it was stronger than this. I have very sensitive skin and this did absolutely nothing I put several layers of it on too.

I'm a dark skin African American so I knew there was a possibility this wouldn't work but I expected to see even the smallest result... Never even felt a slight burn

I don't think I used it right, I tried to use the acid on my dark spots on my stomach and it only made my skin fleshy and pink looking still to this day. I would not recommend..

It didn't work for me . Maybe I should've got a high tee percentage . I got no burning , no frosting , and did everything the directions suggested .

Got second degree burns from this!! If its your first time using this product start with the mildest one first

I would suggested buying from a doctor. I had a severe allergic reaction that caused my face to swell and break out in hives. I followed to directions carefully. It's worth it to get a PROFESSIONAL chemical peel that is made ORGANIC. People have much better results. I also ended up with some pretty bad BURNS. BURNS AND HIVES not a nice mix I managed to get ride of the hives fairly quickly but it's been several days and my bones are still there it has improved somewhat but I'm hoping they go away soon. Approach with caution I looked way worse than I started out and still do. I emailed the company asking if this was a normal reaction ( as instructioned by my doctor) not like I would sue or even return the product but haven't even gotten a bad response . Go with a company you can trust, this one has horrible customer service and won't even give my complaint a second thought, clearly not worth the response to them. Hope this review deters you away from making the same mistake I did. Splurge on a professional and you will end up with results that are worth the price and your skin won't get damaged.

Applied as directed and followed directions carefully. Even though the described stinging sensation occurred at the the time of application, there was absolutely no "peeling or renewal" affect to the treated facial area. Even with a second reapplication several days later the result was the same.Maybe a stronger percentage would have different results. As far as this particular product, it was a disappointment and a waste of $$.

I have just started researching all of the different types of skin care products. I had never heard of people doing their own chemical peels and started thinking I was the only one who wasn't doing them. So, I really investigated all the different types and strengths. Since I use a glycolic acid face soap I thought this strength would work well for me. The first time I used it I left it on for 5 minutes and saw no results whatsoever. The next time I was going to leave it on for 8 minutes but at the 7 minute mark I had to stop. I thought the skin on my face was going to burn off. It was extremely painful and I'm not a wimp. The next day my face was all red and swollen. In fact, one eye was nearly swollen shut. After 2 days the swelling hadn't reduced much so I started taking some prednisone that I'd had left over from poison ivy. After about a week the swelling and most of the redness was gone and I started flaking. That lasted for several days. I knew that all of this could happen although I didn't know it would be so extreme with only a 2 minute time increase. I have decided that I must not have splashed enough of the baking soda water on my face even though I must have done it correctly the first time.Even after all that I was going to try it again but then my face started breaking out and I mean really breaking out. Then I started getting the ones that are big lumps under the skin that are really red and very painful. I haven't broken out like that in years. After 2 weeks I continued breaking out and finally called my dermatologist who has given me doxycycline. My face is now starting to clear up but the worst part is that I don't see any difference in my skin. I should have gotten some benefit from the whole experience. Maybe you have to use it several times before seeing results but it's not worth the breakouts that require oral medication.