Suki Era Facial Oil, Helps Increase Skin Density, Firmness, and Elasticity, 0.94 Fl Oz

I really really like it and now will always keep it at home. This peel not as potent as salon peels but it is not expected to be, right? As a home peel it does great job. Skin looks fresher, brighter and feels rejuvenated. If you think if you can replace your peeling at a salon with this I would say that you can - partially. If using this you will need less professional peelings if you feel it is nessesity for you. I use this peel only, I don't feel my skin needs more than this, but if you got used to heavy duty peelings you might want to visit beaty salon occasionally.

My skin is fair, combination, sensitive and acne-prone (I'm in my 30's). Though I get facials every 5-6 weeks, I often find that my skin starts getting dull 4 weeks after my facial. In reality, one should get a facial at least every 4 weeks, but that gets expensive. For the past year, I have been trying peels to find the right one producing similar results I receive from a facial (a tall order, I know). Peels I tried either irritated my skin, dried it out, broke me out, etc. After discovering Suki's peel, I did some research and decided to pull the trigger.The product might tingle as you apply it to the skin. The amount of tingle you feel will be a function of your skin's overall sensitivity, combined with your cleansing routine prior to application of the peel. For the first time, I suggest using a gentle cleanser an absolutely NO facial scrubs prior to applying the peel. Remember, this is a peel, not a mask! I read reviews of people complaining they could not tolerate sleeping for 8+ hours. Its instructions clearly state to leave it on up to 20 minutes, depending on sensitivity, so they slept in the peel at their own risk as far as I am concerned. The peel itself is very concentrated, meaning a little goes a long way, which somewhat justifies the expense. It has a distinct it had a sour fruit-like scent, but the nice thing is that it did not smell medicinal. This did not bother me and after the peel is applied, I did not even notice.So, this peel has delivered the best results for my skin. My skin is very soft and "refreshed" after using, which I love. Another benefit is that my foundation goes on very smooth (I use mineral foundation). Would I skip my regular facials? I'm not sure, as I do get hormonal breakouts along my jawline that are cystic. The Suki peel helps to reduce their inflammation, but, I have found the glycolic treatment I get during my facial gets rid of my cystic acne much quicker.****Update 10/16/12****So, I decided to try sleeping in this product and did so every 3 days for a few months. At first, my skin looked awesome! As time went on, I noticed my skin gradually getting red and I couldn't figure out what the heck was going on and never thought to blame it on my misuse of the peel since my skin had looked so good from using it. One day I was on Suki's FB page and saw someone ask about sleeping in this peel. The site owner said that is not a good idea because ingredients peeling your skin are fairly potent and your skin needs time to recover, which is why they suggest following the instructions. After reading that I immediately stopped sleeping in it and have not used the product in a few months, to let my skin recover. Over time, I have noticed my skin looking better, thankfully. In sum, this is a product that you really need to be careful with. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS and you will get a nice result. As for my facials, I have stopped getting them since February 2012 to save money. my skin does not look too bad and it is worth noting I have started using Cor Silver Soap, Suki's Balancing toner and Suki's purifying serum.****Update 10/11/13****Not really much more to add to this review except that I still use this product with positive results. It might be worth noting that I switched to using The Body Shop's Tea tree clearing cleanser and use their tea trea oil in place of Cor Silver Soap and Suki's purifying cream. Switching products hasn't changed the performance of the peel.****Update 04/24/14****Still using it! Also, it's worth following Suki's FaceBook page. There are times when they have BOGO sales, which are great times to stock up on their products.

Suki makes one of my all time favorite cleansers - the Exfoliate Foaming Cleanser. It smells like sugary lemon and does a crack job at scrubbing off dead skin as well as leaving my face feeling clean and fresh. Therefore I was super excited to try their Facial Oil specifically targeted for mature/dry skin like mine. I'm a recent convert to facial oils and that was only after discovering an Elemis brand ultra-lightweight "dry" oil. I had high hopes this would be similar.While there's a lot to like here, I'd say it really isn't for me. This is a mid-weight oil that sits on the skin without absorbing completely. I've been using this every other night, either layered under or mixed into my night cream. It has a mild citrusy smell which is the result of added artificial fragrance (aka "parfum") as well as a host of essential oils - lemon, coriander seed, clove bud, patchouli, palmarosa, cardamom, basil, magnolia flower and galbanum. Personally, I love the scent but that long list might be a red flag for anyone avoiding fragrance in their skincare products. Ultimately, I find that this just sits on top of my skin and makes it feel a bit congested. For someone seeking a fragrant, occlusive and weighty oil capable of locking moisture into severely dehydrated skin, this might be just the ticket. Just not for me.

I used this oil before bedtime during the period of time I was awaiting the overall results for my review, which with some beauty products, can take a bit of time, as most women know. My only gripe with this product, it’s quite a thick oil. I’m not dry to begin with, quite the opposite, so maybe it wasn’t a PERFECT fit for me, but otherwise, I still have liked it a lot, and I do believe it’s effective on mature skin like mine.This product has a rather pleasant scent, and it does seem to soften lines over time, which is brilliant. Normally with a serum though, I put it on and wait for it to fully sink into my skin before going to bed. (I use satin pillowcases to also help keep wrinkles at bay.)I didn’t find that this oil FULLY sunk in enough to not leave a residue on my pillowcase come the morning. This is why the 4 star rating. I’d use it in the morning, but I don’t think my eye makeup would enjoy that very much.Word of advice- just put a VERY minimal amount of this product on your skin. This will help to combat the problem, and it does seem to be that a little goes a long way with this product. It saves money, too.Overall, I’m impressed by the results, and I did not feel like it deserved anything less than a 4 star rating. When I see results with something, I can overlook pretty much anything at my age now, and just reducing the amount that you use really helps. It’s a great quality product.4 stars for this beauty item! I do hope that my review has been helpful to you:).