Skinstitut vs Skinstitut — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Continuous Peel
8.5/10 · Skinstitut
| Continuous Peel | Glycolic Scrub 14% | |
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| Brand | Skinstitut | Skinstitut |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | exfoliant | exfoliant |
| Texture | Liquid leave-on peel | Gritty paste with fine silica particles |
| Finish | Refined glowing finish | Smooth, clean, slightly tingly |
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| Verdict | Skinstitut's pro-strength leave-on peel — clinic-grade lactic at 14% in a take-home format, the Australian dermo industry's answer to the SkinCeuticals Pigmentation Compound. | Skinstitut's Glycolic Scrub 14% is the dual-mechanism exfoliant that Australian aestheticians keep recommending — and at 14% glycolic acid plus physical silica beads, it's not messing around. The glycolic acid provides chemical exfoliation by dissolving the bonds between dead skin cells, while the silica particles offer immediate mechanical smoothing. Jojoba beads add gentle physical action without the micro-tear risk of crushed walnut shells. Tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) adds mild antibacterial properties relevant for acne-prone skin. This is a twice-weekly treatment, not a daily cleanser — 14% glycolic at this pH is genuinely active. Skin will be sensitised to UV for 24-48 hours post-use, so sunscreen the following morning is non-negotiable. For dull, congested skin that needs more than a gentle AHA toner can deliver, this is the step up. Not for beginners — start with Skinstitut's Glycolic Cleanser (lower concentration) and graduate here. |
