A Shopper in Their 60s Called This Gentle Exfoliant “the Fountain of Youth,” and It’s on Rare Sale

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Others say it makes skin “clear” and “bright,” too.

Moisturizers are a very popular skincare topic of conversation in the winter and it makes sense — the cold air is drying out everyone’s skin. But in the opinion of this beauty editor, the difference between dull and bright winter skin is actually a good exfoliant. Take Murad’s Replenish Multi-Acid Peel which is already 30 percent off ahead of Black Friday.

Don’t let the word peel scare you off, this is essentially a daily toner. This is a dual-phase product, which is physically evident by the green liquid bubbles suspended in the clear formula. (Shake the bottle vigorously before applying). Phase one is the gentle exfoliation of your skin; phase two is nourishing it and strengthening the skin barrier.

$55 at murad.com

I’ll begin with the first phase, exfoliation. The key ingredients here are glycolic, lactic, and malic acid — which are alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs), salicylic acid (BHA) — and tranexamic acid (TXA). These acids slough away the dead skin cells, smooth out your skin texture, even out skin tone, decongest clogged skin and pores, reduce sebum production, and reduce dark spots and hyperpigmentation. The second phase relies almost exclusively on the multi-tasking benefits of the adaptogen holy basil. It’s an antioxidant-rich ingredient that protects your skin from free radicals that accelerate signs of aging like wrinkles and fine lines. It’s aided by a combination of omega fatty acids that improve the health of your barrier thereby helping your skin retain moisture and nourishment.

The elevator pitch is that Murad’s Replenish Multi-Acid Peel has 400-plus five-star reviews and sloughs away dullness and lackluster to reveal a brighter, smoother, and stronger complexion. A shopper in their late 60s described it as “the fountain of youth.” Another shopper said thanks to this Murad Peel “my pores are clear and my skin is brighter.” A final reviewer said, “my fine lines around the mouth and forehead are reduced.” Plus they said it makes their skin thicker and plumper.

Head to Murad to shop the Replenish Multi-Acid Peel during its early site-wide Black Friday sale. 

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