Intensive-C Radiance Peel by Dr.Murad

Skin Type: Dry to very dry (Winter), Normal to dry (summer),

Problem: Dry Patches, Hyperpigmentation, Sun Spots, Big Pores, Discoloration

Effectiveness                                                                                                                                  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Absorption                                                                                                                                     ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Scent                                                                                                                                               ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Price                                                                                                                                                ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Packaging                                                                                                                                       ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Quality                                                                                                                                            ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Summary

The instructions are all easy to follow. The citrus scent in it is just a hint. Comes in a white plastic pump packaging. Which is a very big + for me. It helps to slow down the oxidation process and preserve the quality of the product.

I gave 4/5 stars for the price because it is very pricey. Price aside, the quality is very impressive.

Overall rating 5/5 because I chose quality over price.

Start date  - End date

January 7^th, 2019  - 3^rd May, 2019

 

I purchased mine from click here for 635sek. They sometimes have great promotion and discount. Also, what not to like when a company gives some free samples with every purchase! yeay!!

Why I use it: 

To eventually remove my sun spots.

I dedicated almost half a year using mainly Murad Environmental Shield line. Doing so, I hope I will not affect the product efficacy. That dedicated post will be posted on May 11th,2019. I will share before and after pictures of my sun spots after using all 3 products from Environmental Shield  (Before and After)

When do I use it?

Night skincare routine:

Every Wednesdays and Saturdays, I will apply the Intensive-C Radiance Peel. Twice a week. Max! It is ok if you missed a day. Don't compensate the missing days. It will do more damage than healing.

I prefer to use it in my night routine instead of day. Its too stressful to spend 10 minutes waiting for the mask in the morning. Before jumping into shower. Tips! Masking while taking a bath is the best thing!

My Opinion:

Ingredients:

Water (Aqua), Kaolin, Synthetic Beeswax, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Urea, Yeast Amino Acids, Trehalose, Inositol, Taurine, Betaine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Opuntia Ficus Indica Flower Extract, Hydrolyzed Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Azelaic Acid, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Butylene Glycol, Fomes Officinalis (Mushroom) Extract, Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract, Ascorbic Acid, Chitosan, Propyl Gallate, Zinc Gluconate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Menthyl Lactate, Lauryl Laurate, Hydroxyethyl Behenamidopropyl Dimonium Chloride, Aminomethyl Propanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ceteareth-20, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Chlorphenesin, Limonene, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil

It took me a year to get my hand on this. First it was out of stock. Then when it was back in stock, I can’t afford it. Waited few more months and finally, I manage to save up to get it. I found out about this by a recommendation of a fellow Instagram beauty blogger and Aesthetician. Honestly, I am glad I gave this a try. I seen a different after a month of use. Seriously! Money well spends!

Product Claims:

• Brighten, Smooth and Hydrate, Radiant glow after just one treatment.
• Glycolic Acid exfoliates to accelerate turnover of dark damaged cells, removing dullness and improving skin texture.
• Myrtle extract supports cellular renewal to boost youthful resilience and elasticity.

• Vitamin C and Indian Fig protect against free radical damage while enhancing skin clarity and luminosity. 

How to Apply:
• Massage evenly over clean face, neck and chest.
• Leave it on for up to 10 minutes.
• Rinse with a warm wash cloth and pat dry.
• Use 1 to 2 times weekly and follow with a Murad Step 3 moisturizer.

My Review:

Packaging: It comes in a simple pump plastic bottle. I don’t really care so much if my skincare packaging is simple or less luxury looking but what I really appreciate is when it came in a pump bottle. A pump will help to preserve and keep the product fresh longer than a drop dispenser. Also, it is less messy. 

Texture: Thick white cream. I expect it to be like a clay mask. But it is a cream. When I have it on, it feels tingling and cooling sensation that lasted for a minute. 

Fragrance: A very tiny hint of orange scent. Even if you are very sensitive sense of smell, you don’t have to be worry because you barely can smell it even when you already have it on your face. 

Application: I used 1.5 pump for entire face to my neck. Because of its thick consistency, made it easy to spread and have it on without worrying it will drip off. I usually do something else while waiting for 10 minutes timers up. Rinsing off is easy too. No messy business. Just wet a small towel and wipe it off then rinse.

I use this mask twice a week and each time after I rinse it off, I love how my skin feels afterward. It feels so smooth. It is true what they claimed about hydration because my skin didn’t feel tight after masking. 

I do feel a little tingle sensation on the face. But that last probably for two minutes. Not a bad one. Its normal to have a slight tingle when you put on a peel mask or any acid mask.

Although it says it is a peel mask, it never causes any peeling for me. I don’t think it is that kind of mask. I looked online and cannot find anyone experience any peeling after using this skin. Unless if your skin cannot tolerate with the ingredient and for that, I do suggest you use it with caution. Maybe start using it once a week and apply a good moisturizer afterward. Build it up to twice a week, eventually.

Pros	Cons
Works great as it claimed!	Price.
Comes with a pump dispenser.	I cannot see if I am almost running out of the product.
Never causes any peeling.
Not overwhelming fragrance.
The packaging is very simple.
I do see my skin texture, discoloration has improved.

Other Products I used from the same line:

Rapid Age Spot and Pigment Lightening Serum

Rapid Age Spot and Correcting Serum

Will I repurchase?
Definitely will!

Will I recommend this product?
YES! To everyone. Unless you have anything against listed ingredients.

Disclaimer:
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