About Elemis
Elemis is one of the number one luxury British skincare brands around the world. They’re known for using natural ingredients and scientific innovation to produce ground-breaking formulas that give us results that we need. With over 30 years of expertise, Elemis skincare products helps fight off daily aggressors uses the best and responsibly-sourced ingredients without stripping the earth of its natural resources to prioritize safety and efficacy in their products.
Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel
What It Is
The Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel is non-abrasive, rinse-off exfoliating cream that softens, revitalizes, and makes your skin look radiant. It is a peel that’s infused with natural fruit enzymes to smooth and clarify tired and dull skin.
Benefits
- Dissolve dead skin cells without the use of abrasives you’d get from a scrub
- Creates a smooth canvas for the next steps of your skincare routine and applying your makeup
- Hydrates the skin while clarifying the complexion
- Helps with wrinkle reduction and other imperfections like pimples
Key Ingredients
Papaya: Crush papaya has a natural enzyme called Papain that gently lifts dead skin cells
Pineapple: Pineapple has a natural enzyme called Bromelain that helps with exfoliating and purifying the skin.
Bladderwrack: It is a marine algae rich in minerals and has powerful moisturizing properties that repairs and protects the skin.
The Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel also contains nourishing milk proteins and antioxidant-rich Vitamin E.
Skin Type
This product is for all skin types and is gentle enough for sensitive skin.
How To Use
After cleansing your face (and avoiding the eye area), you can apply the Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel twice a week for 10 to 15 minutes, and then rinse it off. You can then follow it up with your usual skincare routine such as toner, serum, eye cream, and moisturizer.
How Much To Use
I find that using about a quarter size is enough to cover the entire face and then some.
Product Texture
The Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel is very creamy and smooth. It also applies on the skin just like cream.
Product Scent
When I first tried this, I thought it was the best smelling skincare product I have ever used. It’s a light papaya scent but it also smells very high class and luxurious at the same time. It really smells so good and delicious and it still surprises me every time I use it.
Product Size
Standard Size – 50 ml
Mini Size – 15 ml
Product Packaging
The Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel comes in a plastic squeeze tube and it is very easy to use. I have no complaints in this department at all. It also doesn’t leave the tube messy like some products do which is a plus.
Where It’s Made
London, England
How Long Does One Tube Last?
I use the Papaya Enzyme Peel about once or twice a week. When my skin is good (doesn’t have blemishes or look dull), I occasionally skip a week or two. The 50 ml tube has lasted me more than 5 months.
How Much Does It Cost?
Standard Size – $45 USD
Mini Size – $15 USD
Where To Purchase The Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel
You can purchase the Papaya Enzyme Peel on the Elemis website or Nordstrom. You can also find this on Amazon Canada. I prefer shopping on the Elemis website just because they offer discounts anywhere between 10-50% at times. I actually received mine in my FabFitFun box and have been hooked ever since!
My Results
I have always heard good things about Elemis so I was actually really excited to have received my first item from them in one of my FabFitFun boxes. I also really like peels, but have never used a peel at home so it was a first for me. All the rage about Elemis did not disappoint me as I was instantly obsessed with the delicious scent. I was also surprised with how gentle it was as I was expecting it to sting like a lot of exfoliators do and especially considering that this is a peel. Even when I had blemishes on my face, it didn’t sting at all. If anything, within the 10 to 15 minutes that I had it on my face, the size of my blemishes diminished instantly. My complexion was also brighter and my skin was definitely smoother. The Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel is now a permanent part of my skincare routine and one of my favorite products of all time. If you want to see results and find that a scrub is too harsh for your skin, this peel is the perfect go-to exfoliator.
Verdict
The Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel is really effective and you really see results after the first application. It’s a great product to have in your skincare arsenal especially if you want to exfoliate and smoothen the skin as well as brighten up your complexion. Not to mention that it smells amazing and it really is a luxurious experience using this. It’s perfect for all skin types and it does the job. What makes this peel even better is the brand’s skincare philosophy and the premium ingredients they use while taking into consideration natural ingredients, safety, and efficacy of their products.
If you want more exfoliator options, the Kate Somerville Liquid ExfoliKate Triple Acid Resurfacing Treatment is also a great choice.
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