I have been using this product for over a month at night and it works great for controlling acne and helps fade hyperpigmentation (brown/red discoloration marks) from acne. This was my 1st time using AHA and the 10% formula didn't irritate my skin ( if you have sensitive skin try the 8% first then work your way up). It dried out my skin the first week but after a while it wasn't so bad. The first few weeks I used this it did make me break out but I figured it was deep cleaning and exfoliating the skin. After the initial break outs I hadn't had one of my usual big deep red painful pimples (crossing my fingers! so far no deep painful pimples). Also this really helps fade my brown spots (from acne) so its easier to cover with concealer and makeup. I would definitely buy this product again. Too bad I didn't know about this product in my teens, but better late than never! I'm in my mid twenties and will be using this product for as long as they make it! I actually look forward to using this every night because it really works (you just need to give it time)!

I've only been using this product for a couple of weeks now, and I've held off writing a review until I gave my skin some time with this product. I start off my "regimen" by using the foaming face wash (which I highly recommend). It removes any trace of makeup and it very gentle and doesn't cause breakouts. I follow with a natural toner of witch hazel, then this product and an oil free moisturizer. At night I add one drop of jojoba oil to my moisturizer just to add a little more moisture. I have sensitive, acne prone, oily skin. I'm 27 and have suffered from breakouts for over 10 years. I believe this product is making a difference. I had one of those "it gets worse before it gets better" periods where I had a few breakouts before my face completely cleared. Now I'm faithfully using these products and noticing that it's much easier to apply makeup because my face is much smoother. I have noticed a decrease in the oiliness of my face as well. I am hooked so far and will definitely reorder this product.

Use it after a shower

I use this product in combination with the AHA souffle. I have had acne my entire life and now it's turned into "adult acne". The oil free gel does not cause breakouts, and has helped clear up my acne. The only thing that needs improvement is the packaging. The gel comes out of the tube very fast and it creates unnecessary waste.

I bought this because of the reviews. The first couple of times I used the Alpha Hydroxy, I could definitely see a clarity in my skin the next morning. I used every other night until my skin got used to it as I could see where it would totally dry out some people's skin. I haven't seen any magic with this formula and may try something else in the future, but this is a good product and is reasonably priced.

I have been using the Alpha Hydrox line for the nine months and love it. I was using Proactiv that didn't really help my skin a lot (I was using it for almost ten years). I have sensitive acne prone skin even as an adult and since switching over to Alpha Hydrox (I use their cleanser 2 x a day, oil free formula in the a.m. , retinol four nights a week as well as the 12% AHA souffle two times a week nightly) my skin has never looked so good. My skintone has evened out (I am quite pale although it has diminished freckling, old acne scars, and greatly improved with fine lines and wrinkles. I love this oil free formula, as it does make your skin very soft and minimizes pores. Highly recommend all Alpha Hydrox products plus they are affordable and actually do show results!

I love several of the products in this line. I'm 36, with fair, acne-prone skin. Every evening, I use AHA foaming wash, this product, and their enhanced lotion. My skin has cleared up significantly since I started using AHA. I get far fewer zits (usually only one, around my period), and when I do get pimples, they're smaller, fade faster, and don't leave marks - all due to AHA. For daytime, I use Aveeno Clear Complexion moisturizer, and a light Aveeno sunblock. I've been using this AHA-Aveeno combo for over six months now, and my skin looks better than it has in years! The only success I had close to this was with heavy benzoyl peroxide products that I used in my 20s; they cleared up my skin, but gave me premature fine lines. Now I've found products that clear up my skin _without_ aging it.

I am 58 yrs old and have used this product twice a day . My pores are smaller, face is smooth, makeup goes on smooth and stays on.

Mine came in a clear bottle not like the picture, so I hope it's o.k. I didn't see any expiration date, but I use this at night anyway. It does make my face smoother looking in the morning after I wash my face. Love that it's oil-free.

I really like this stuff. I had quite a few purple acne scars on my cheeks..but not now. I'm not sure about helping with fine lines or wrinkles because I only have a couple wrinkles under my eyes, and I don't put the product that close to my eye. As for blackheads, I still have some, but I can easily squeeze most of them out..which I couldn't do before. This stuff actually works. I chose the oil free formula because at the time i was breaking out a lot and my skin was extremely oily, but i plan to switch to the other formula because it's summer and my skin naturally dries out in the summer. I definitely recommend this product!!