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Esfolio Collagen Peeling Gel

The skin is something that many people take for granted. While we can't prevent aging completely (nor should we want to), it is possible to make the aging process more graceful. Taking care of your skin and investing in skin care will prevent early-onset aging, and will lessen the extent of fine lines and wrinkles in the future. It is never to late to start implementing a skin care routine.

Not only am I a skin care enthusiast, but also a college student. Skin care products can reach outrageous prices, but you don't have to spend an outlandish amount of money to see results. One of my favorite places to shop for skincare is TJ Maxx. There you can find brands such as Elizabeth Arden, Glamglow, Estee Lauder, and Peter Thomas Roth. During my last visit I came across a Korean brand called Esfolio. There were several different products. I ended up purchasing the Collagen Peeling Gel and the Collagen Jelly Pack (which I will be reviewing in the next post).


A peeling gel is supposed to remove dead skin from the surface of the skin. This happens at the microscopic level, although many peeling gels contain an ingredient called "cellulose" in order to mimic visibly peeling skin. Cellulose is an insoluble substance that makes up the cell walls of plants and vegetables. This is what will give the illusion that your peeling gel is, in fact, peeling. So while you will see pilling across your skin after rubbing in the product, it isn't actually dead skin cells. 



The texture of the gel was very slippery, although it became less slippery as it dried. Because it forms these clumps of cellulose, it is not a product that can be fully rubbed into the skin. It has to be washed away with tepid water. The product has a light, fresh scent which fades as its applied. Once washed away, my skin felt smoother and slightly hydrated. The biggest difference I saw was in the evening of my skin tone. Because of this, I believe it would be good for uneven skin tones or individuals with redness. Overall, I would give this product a 7.5/10.

Comments

  1. Freshman in mistressNovember 1, 2019 at 9:18 PM

    Thank you for your review! I'm also a broke college student and bought the product just today to see if it works. Now I feel better since I thought I was throwing my hard earned money away.

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  2. UnknownFebruary 22, 2020 at 9:53 AM

    I bought it today. Hope it's a good product

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  3. UnknownJuly 17, 2020 at 12:47 AM

    I have been trying to find out if their collagen comes from animals or is produced through microbes. Would you happen to know if it is or how I can find out?

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  4. UnknownMay 16, 2021 at 5:07 AM

    I've just bought this out tkmaxx and cant wait to get home and try it💜

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