I'm doing a review today of the Peter Thomas Roth acne system today, because I have never in my life been so pleased with the results I got from any product. I actually looked in the mirror about 2 days into using it and started crying because of how incredible the results were.
Now, let me tell you: my skin is sensitive, normal to dry, but very, very acne prone. Lately I've been getting severe breakouts all over my forehead and next to my mouth (they say it's hormones and stress, but this has never been an issue for me. ) Up until lately I've been so lucky with how my skin behaved, but it freaked out on me this year and I was not happy about it.
I wish I would have taken before and after pictures, but it's a little late now. I've been using the kit every day for the last week, and I have to say I'm so impressed.
The picture above shows what comes in the kit, I'm religiously using 3 of the 5 products, and I also bought myself the Gentle Complexion Correcting pads.
How I'm using it all:
The Beta Hydroxy Acid Wash is my go-to morning and night to wash with. It's been working wonders and leaves my skin baby-smooth. It smells kind of nice too!
I use the correcting pads in the morning. My skin has had a lot of scarring and discoloration lately...every time I broke out it would leave behind these ugly purplish marks. I got the recommendation from a girl at the Ulta I go to, she said they did wonders on her acne-prone skin. I gave them a shot and I like how they work, they smell like peaches so that's a plus. I've noticed a significant difference in the tone of my skin- everything is starting to even out and I'm noticing a lot of the scarring going away.
On top of the wash and pad in the morning, I use my LUSH Eau Roma toner water and Gorgeous moisturizer. I adore both too much to let them go. I add my Tarte BB Cream in Fair also because it says that with the acids in these products you will most likely have a heightened risk of sunburn, so my BB cream has an SPF 20. (ALWAYS wear sunscreen! I learned the hard way with my scarring and sad skin!!)
Then at night I use the wash again! Yay!
I add the AHA/BHA clearing gel on top of that once my skin is all patted dry. It smells kind of like rubbing alcohol which I really don't like, but the results are worth it. It makes my skin feel tight but not dry, almost like it's helping to firm up my skin.
Then I do my toner and moisturizer again, and then I use the spot treatment that came in the kit as needed.
The yellow buffing beads I've been using on my body more than my face because it's too harsh to use on my face, but I do get the occasional breakout on my chest and back. Ick.
I haven't used the mattifying moisturizer because I adore the moisturizer I have, but hey, maybe one day I'll get the urge to try it and I'll let you guys know.
So my overall review: my skin has never been so soft and bright before. I know it seems intimidating because the products have pretty crazy, severe ingredients, but it worked beautifully on my sensitive skin. I had serious cystic acne around my mouth that would hurt and turn into infected whiteheads, and I was getting constant bumpiness on my forehead that no matter what would lead to blackheads, occasional whiteheads, and overall just a look I would not settle for. I noticed a difference the next day after using this system, and with extended use of about a week my skin has done a complete 180. 90% of the bumpiness is gone, whiteheads and blackheads are clearing up at rapid speed.
I completely recommend this kit to anyone and everyone that has suffered from any kind of acne. I'm such a huge fan, I'll probably never turn back. I am so, so, so overjoyed that I can finally look at my skin and say "I feel like me again"!!
