Peel pads are an easy way to exfoliate the skin so your complexion looks and feels glowing and smooth. They’re quick to use too, whisking away dead skin that can dull your complexion and block your skincare’s active ingredients from getting in. Plus, they’re the ideal pre-makeup prep step. Smooth an acid-soaked pad over your face, follow with your go-to serums and moisturiser and you’ll have created the perfect canvas for makeup.
Peel pads are expert-approved, too. Influencer and designer Lorna Luxe swears by the Dr Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Peel Pads, whilst makeup artist Katie Jane Hughes will often prep her skin with the Elemis Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Pads, however, neither come cheap. But that doesn’t mean you can’t factor peel pads into your routine if you’re not in the position or mood to splurge, below I have pulled together the ultimate list of peel pads to suit every skin type and budget. Depending on how robust your complexion is, you may want to use the pads daily (like the Nip+Fab and Elemis pads that are designed for everyday application) or 2-3 times per week, so it’s worth taking that into account when looking at the price.
Of course, it would be remiss of me not to mention the elephant in the room here… peel pads are not exactly eco-friendly since you use each pad just once before binning it. If you’re trying to be more eco-conscious with your beauty routine then I have just the solution below, so you can still reap the peel pad benefits without the unwanted waste.
Keep scrolling for the best peel pads (and eco alternatives) to try.
