Beauty Editors On The Product That Changed Their Skin

“After years of blasting my acne-prone skin with harsh actives, I’ve learned to tread carefully when it comes to at-home peels and over-exfoliating. So when multiple dermatologists urged me to incorporate gentle exfoliation into my routine, I approached these peel pads with hesitation. I fully expected them to sting like the fire of a thousand suns, but to my surprise, the two-step system was shockingly mild for the results it delivers: Touchably smoother, visibly brighter skin with zero irritation. (Even the Extra Strength version plays nicely with my skin.) I use them about every other day for maintenance, or the night before an event to ensure my skin is in tip-top shape. Pro tip: These are such a good beauty travel hack because each single-dose packet is compact and spill-proof. After years of battling uneven tone and texture, I can confidently say that nothing has worked better — or faster — than these Dr. Dennis Gross peel pads.” — Karina Hoshikawa, Senior Writer