I almost dropped the bottle the first time this hit my skin. It feels like pouring a glass of Perrier directly onto your face — tiny, aggressive bubbles that fizz for about 90 seconds before settling down.
But here’s the twist: it rinses off and leaves zero residue. No squeaky-tight film, no slick oil slick. Just skin that feels like a freshly washed wine glass — clean, smooth, and oddly expensive.
It’s a 50ml liquid exfoliant that costs £42. The brand calls it a “bioactive peel,” which is marketing speak for “acid blend that’s gentle enough to not make you regret your life choices.”
Water-thin liquid
Applies like a toner, acts like a mask — you need a cotton pad or your fingers, but it sinks in before you can panic.
The fizz factor
The carbonation isn’t just for show — it’s the physical exfoliation that makes the acids feel less aggressive.
Dries matte
Within 3 minutes, your face feels like velvet. Not sticky. Not dewy. Just… quiet.
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Three acids doing a coordinated attack, but they’re polite about it. The pH is low enough to work, but the formula is buffered so you don’t get that “my face is melting” panic.
- Lactic Acid: Sloughs off dead skin without the burn
- Salicylic Acid: Dives into pores to clear the gunk
- Malic Acid: The gentle one — brightens without drama
- Hyaluronic Acid: Pumps water back in so you don’t look like a raisin
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First application: the fizz is genuinely fun, like skincare with a sense of humor. It tingles for exactly as long as it takes to brush your teeth, then disappears. I kept touching my face afterward because it felt weirdly… powdery? But not dry. Like a peach.
Two weeks in, the texture shift is real. My forehead — usually a rough little sandpaper patch — feels like a baby’s knee now. The only downside? If you have any micro-cuts or picked at a spot, it will find them. It’s not painful, but it’s *aware*.
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My pores look smaller — not “poreless” (that’s a lie), but they’re less noticeable. The texture on my cheeks evened out, and my makeup sits better. It didn’t fix my hormonal chin breakouts, but it made them heal faster.
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It’s the most *interesting* texture experience I’ve had in skincare this year — the fizz makes you feel alive, the finish makes you feel expensive. I’m on my second bottle and already annoyed I have to share it with my skincare-obsessed sister.