"I'm going to give this product 4 stars even though this is my first day of trying this product. I love Alpha Hydrox's products. I use their Foaming Face Wash which is Soap-free, Fragrance-free, pH balanced, Alcohol -free, and Oil-Free. I also use their Oil-Free Treatment with 10% AHA Glycolic Acid. I recently added the AHA Souffle 12% into my regimen and from using the Oil-Free Treatment, which I have only been on for 3 days, I can tell that I am going to be loving this as well. Alpha Hydrox makes some wonderful products and I will be a true customer until the day I no longer need help with my problem skin. I think I'm going to alternate the Oil-Free Treatment and the AHA Souffle. One for the morning and one for the evening. Remember to moisturize as well. It's also a good idea to have a healthy diet to help promote healthy skin. Blueberry tea, green tea, plums, and strawberries are a great source of antioxidants. It's summer, so enjoy some cold tea and fruit. This stuff is great!"

"I'm 22 and always had an acne problem, I use to get the nasty cystic acne but I had laser treatments and it alleviated them significantly. I still breakout and have minor scars from the acne so I added this awesome 12% Glycolic souffl to my regiment and I couldn't be more satisfied with the results this product gives me. The first week or two gave me nasty looking acne like the cystic type I use to get but I hung in there (thanks to the people who said to stick with) and I have the best skin I've had since I was 10. It truly works and I wish I would have found it earlier. Seriously check this stuff out!"

"Ok, I was very underwhelmed when I ordered this product because it was so affordable. I am 44 years old, and tried all types of skin care, I thought what can I lose?...WOW is an understatement. For 3 weeks, I used this product am and pm, and no results at all. Then 1 day about the 4th week, I noticed that my skin was so SMOOTH and lineless...even the crepiness on my chest was diminished, and the furrows that were beginning in my forehead were GONE!! It's a MIRACLE! PLEASE don't give up on this in a week. At least use it for a month, before you decide to trash it...you will not be disappointed. I will never ever be without it!!!"

"I love this product. I am 48, and have started looking like it. It was terrible, one day, one of my sisters asked me if I have had a cut under my left eye. I told her I did not, and saw that it was a terrible wrinkle I hadn't noticed before. I came to this site and ordered this, and voila, vive la diference. My mother just looked at me after three months under the sunlight, and she told me she cannot see any wrinkle in my face. I dealt with everything: tickling and burning in my face for two months, but I hung in there, and now I have a beautiful glow, no wrinkles, and a much younger appearance. I'm sold, love it."

From MakeupAlley

"I've been using this product for just under two years, and in combination with other products (Basis Sensitive Skin Bar, BC, BP gel) this has really helped to clear up my acne-prone skin. I used to have a lot of tiny clogged pores in addition to a couple of larger pimples and/or cysts at any one time - while I do still get the occasional hormonal pimple, I credit this product with getting rid of the small, hard clogged pores on my cheeks and thus really evening out my skin's texture. (Note: I don't use BP/any other product on my cheeks and noticed this improvement before I went on BC, so I really do think the credit belongs to this treatment!) I use this product once a day after washing my face in the AM and then apply my foundation over it - it seems to work just fine even though I apply makeup over it, and as a bonus, it makes blending my makeup a cinch!"

"I wanted to wait longer before reviewing this, but it's worked so quickly and so WELL that i don't think it's necessary. after flaking off on my birth control for a while, i started to break out- painful cystic grossness that i'd never had before. not only this, but some itchy, bumpy red rash of unknown origin showed up on one side of my face at the same time. awesome, right? i was totally bummed because it was not even a week before christmas blah blah what the heck, right? so my sister offered to let me use this stuff she'd bought because she felt pretty bad for me i guess. i've used aha products before of a lesser % in pad form for about a year so i knew the drill. it strings a bit upon initial application, but it goes away in a minute or two.

ANYWAY. the first night i used this ALL of my painful 'under the skin' pimples came to a head, which was miraculous. it didn't irritate my rash at all, which i was worried about, and it didn't dry out my skin, either. fast forward about 4 days- i've been using this every night after washing my face and my face is almost entirely cleared up again- i don't usually scar anyway, but this helps prevent them and speeds the healing process. after my skin clears up fully, i'll probably only use it once or twice a week because it makes my skin very smooth and glowy as well, which is brill."

"I don't know why this product doesn't get more press. It's totally affordable and IT WORKS. This stuff will clear up acne, smooth out roughness, and leave you glowing. It is very strong, so use it sparingly in the beginning and always apply moisturizer on top. If you have a lot of sun damage or acne scarring this stuff can make a huge difference with your discoloration.
After awhile, however, you'll find that you don't need to use it as much. Now I only use about once every two weeks. If you don't have any skin problems, you don't need something this strong. I purchased it because of some old acne scars I wanted to clear up and it definitely got the job done."

"If your skin can tolerate it, this stuff is fantastic! I used it every day for a month when I first bought it 8 months ago. It has given me a clearer, more even complexion with fewer monthly breakouts. Now I wear it to bed about 3 nights a week. "

"Lovely stuff. I have sensitive, redness-prone skin, so I use it every other night and still the results are noticeable. My skin is smoother & softer, fine lines are lessened, blackheads are improved (I also use a salicylic acid lotion in the daytime for blackheads--using both products seems to give me the best results). My skin is on the oily side, yet this does not cause greasy skin or breakouts. Stinging is minimal to nonexistent depending on how sensitive my skin is that day, and any redness only lasts a few minutes. "

"I used this way back in the day when AHAs were the new big thing. I stopped probably as a result of cost, availability and wondering what putting cream on my face was doing to my acne. This was back in 1991/1992 or so when I was first married, we didn't have a lot of money, and there weren't a lot of resources out there to find out about what to use for skincare besides magazines, other women & the she-devils at the cosmetic counters at Dillard's.

Anyway, I didn't pick it back up until about 6 weeks ago, and boy I could kick myself for not giving this stuff a fighting chance years ago. It really helped with blackheads and cysts, as well as reversing the beginnings of fine crow's feet on my right eye, made spots fade... it's hard to believe this is my skin. One jar looks like about a 3 month supply, so one purchase will be enough for you to decide if it's for you or not.

If you're acne prone and wary of putting a cream on your face, this is not greasy and in fact will leave you with a tight feeling after a week or two-- not really dry though. I've been on Tazorac, which is much more harsh than this & doesn't give me the results. I'm using this along with tepezcouhite soap. I lather up, let the soap sit for 5 minutes or so, rinse and let my face dry a bit.

 Then I put on eye cream & then the 12% souffle. I don't put on a thick coating. I spread it out & massage it in until I don't see any white streaks. If it's streaking on you, you're using too much. I've seen in the other reviews for this that it has caused some to break out in stubborn cysts.

I think proper use of a good anti-bacterial cleanser might be a good idea if this is a concern. The only reason I wouldn't buy it again is that I want to use a strnger daily AHA product & have moved on to Makeup Artist's Choice Gly-Luronic Acid Serum. This is definitely worth a try for just about everyone."

"I LOVE AHA Souffle. I found this product on Makeupalley about a year ago and just realized I'd bought my fourth jar - so I figured it might be time for a review.

I had terrible acne for three years and underwent all imaginable treatments with Dr. Dennis Gross, the creator of the MD Skincare line sold at Sephora. I tried Accutane, antibiotics, Tazorac, Climadycin, monthly chemical peels, Alpha Beta Daily Face Peels, even laser treatments to get rid of scars, as well as frequent extractions and cortisone injections. Basically, none of them worked - if they did it only worked partially or temporarily.

This past year, things have really cleared up. I hate to admit how much my self-confidence relied on the condition of my skin, but I feel gorgeous - when your skin looks the way mine does now, everything else just looks better! Part of this has been the miracle of Dan Kern's regimen, which is basically to slather 2% Benzoyl Peroxide all over the face. But part of this has also been AHA Souffle.

On days without Souffle, my skin misses that beautiful, even-textured glow. It's hard to precisely explain the effects of this product, but it makes your skin look healthier - glowy like a baby's. It's basically a chemical exfoliator that does everything those manual exfoliators promised but never delivered to me.

I'm totally acne-free except for the one monthly hormonal pimple right before my period. My skin seems to just get better with time, and two months ago I noticed my pimple was tiny and this last month I didn't get one at all. I don't know what to thank. Basically, this is my regimen:

Morning: Cleanse with Dan Kern's cleanser (super-gentle), apply a layer of AHA Souffle (not too picky about how, I just slap on a thin layer all over), wait around ten minutes (turn on the news, make coffee), apply a sparing layer of moisturizer (Kose Moisture Mild Cream). I usually wait thirty minutes before I apply makeup and basically wipe off all the residue on my face by applying foundation, but that's because I'm a morning person and like to eat breakfast then. I like to think I'm letting the stuff sink in, but I don't know if it really matters.

Night: Take off eye makeup with any old stuff I have lying around, cleanse with makeup-removing cleanser before I shower, cleanse gently with Dan Kern's cleanser right before I get out of the shower (to get any shampoo/conditioner/whatever might have gotten on my face during the shower), apply eye cream, apply a layer of Dan Kern's 2% benzoyl peroxide all over. No moisturizer.

As you can see, I only use AHA Souffle once a day, but I do it religiously. My skin has never looked this good. It's around $18 with tax (in NYC) for a jar that lasts about three months, which is totally worth it to me. I don't have any sensitivity problems with this, though my skin doesn't typically have those issues. It can sting a tiny bit if your skin's really dry for some reason, but that's really rare for me. I don't know how I could drive in the benefit of this product any further. Just get it, try it, love it. "

"I tried this product because of the great reviews, and it also works well for me.
I have been using this product for a week or so for both AM and PM, and I have noticed a big different on my face. During the past year I have faced a problem with acne. I've tried many products, but none of them seemed to help my skin drastically. Until I use this one, my skin is much better than before. It's the face that I've lost for a year.

I still have 2 bumps on my cheeks, but they can be hided under makeup. (Hopefully these bumps will go away soon, and if they will, I'll update my review here.)

One warning though, similar to other reviews, when I first applied it, it was very irritating. So, it may not be a good product for sensitive skin. But, if you think you can bear with the irritation (which occurs only in the first week of use), I would strongly recommend the product. It really helps improving my skin texture.

UPDATE: After using it for almost 3 weeks, the itchiness still exists especially when I have open pores. But the results are so great that I don't mind bearing with a few minutes of itchiness. I don't have bad acne anymore. Now I have a few very tiny whiteheads and a few acne scars (cuz I can't resist to pick my pimples). But, overall, this cream has a great effect on my face.

"HG product for me. Without this, my skin is riddled with blackheads and bumps. With this, helloooo smooth skin! I won't go a day without this."

"Well reaching a milestone birthday in Feb,(60-how did THAT happen!) I decieded that I had to find something that would work and never mind the hype, fancy packaging and above all, ridiculous prices.

I found this dandy little cream by reading what Paula Begoun had to say about it in her news letter. Sooo, 3 jars later and I am loving it. It works, just as simple as that. My skin is really good for my age and I want to keep it that way till I'm way too old to care. It may sting alittle bit sometimes, depends on how hard I scrubbed. The smoothness is nothing I have experienced with any fancier creams and you can use it daily if your skin isn't too sensitive.

My skin responds to it very well, I use it at night with a basic night cream over it. Keep away from the eyes, they mean it when they say that. I thought I would try just a dab, boy was I ever sorry. I had a week of flaky skin to contend with and using eye cream a couple times a day to relieve it. I alternate it with the Night ResQ and I couldn't be more pleased. The Neoteric website is always having specials of somesort so you can save money too. "

"After all these years, I was convinced that there was no such thing as hope in a jar, a miracle product, well this stuff proved me wrong, it is the real deal. The only thing is, you have to get your skin used to it, the stinging a bit is normal and some people have to go thru a purging process, but I guarantee its all worth it cause you'll have a complexion that you will marvel at everyday.

I bought this product after reading the reviews, the 1st thing I noticed is how it makes the skin very, very soft and smooth (like baby's skin). Then I noticed that my skin (which has pink/red undertones) became even in tone, no more red face, I still have some pink but it looks like I have base on (that's covering up the high coloring I used to have). I used to never leave the house w/out base on, but now, I just dab some Oil of Olay SPF 15 lotion on and that's all I need, my skin looks better now w/out foundation, this product makes it look : plumped up. well hydrated, even in tone, smooth, acne free, and glowing w/ good health (regardless of what I eat or how much water I drink). The only lines I have ever had on my face were 2 little ones between by brows, but this stuff has softened them to the point where I barely notice them.

I was so shocked by the results of AHA souffle, I couldn't help myself in going back to the store to buy more related products, so I got the AHA cleanser (the one w/ the red beads in it), and I also use my 12% Glycolic acid toner (DDF), I don't know if all these great results are just from 1 or all 3 products used together, but this will be my skin staple for life.
Its absolutely essential that you use this stuff daily 2x, skipping will prolong the good effects, just stick w/ it, you'll be amazed!"

For Retinol ResQ

From Buzzillions

"Great product at a great price! My skin has never looked so smooth! Start slowly with this, especially if you tend to have dry or sensitive skin. Apply every other night for a week or two until you have acclimated your skin. Wash your hands after use, and be sure to wait 15 minutes before layering on a moisturizer on the dry areas (don't skip this step)! You should also avoid using an AHA on top of any retinoid, as that will render the retinoid ineffective."

"After years of mild acne with closed comedones(whiteheads), combination/dry/oily face, uneven skin tone, sun spots, uneven skin texture, countless visits to dermatologists and esteticians....I decided to cure my own skin....All throughout the years I was always recommended something glycolic, Retina (even though it did not work for me) and some AHA products....I use this cream at night and it leaves my face in the morning glowing...my skin has not glowed since I was a kid....I am 31...It works well and I look forward to long term results"

"This is a great non-prescription retinol product that came highly recommended. I've been using it for about 6 months now, and it has helped the discoloration I had on the sides of my face, and the slight wrinkling I had at the bridge of my nose. The packaging is also great for a retinol product, because a tube is much better than a jar at keping the ingredients stable. One last thing - ALWAYS use a sunscreen during the day whenever you use products containing retinol."

"Never will I bother with another expensive, hyped over the moon, promise you the world skincare line. This will not make you look 20 if you're 50, but for a gentle effective daily skincare regime it helps tremendously. 
 
I will never go without this product."

"I think this is a great amazingly priced retinol product. My skin has never felt smoother! I do believe that my forehead creases have also diminished. This procuct got a great rating from the book Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me book, and they hit it right!"

"I LOVE this stuff. I just started using it 10 days ago and already my skin looks younger and "newer." I'm 39 and other then one laugh line on either side of my mouth and a few wrinkles when I raise my brow, I don't have other lines. Well, in just 10 days this stuff has decreased the appearance of those lines. And - BONUS - my very oily skin and cystic acne have improved. My existing acne has shrunk and only one or two new small blemishes (which disappear very quickly) have occured so far. For the first time, I can moisturize. I know they say oily skin needs moisturizer too - NO. In the past, my use of any moisturizer, and I only used those for oily skin, caused severe oil slicks and very bad acne. Not now. Although my skin is a little drier right after my first wash in the AM, it is in excellent shape. JUST BUY THIS. I wish I had purchased it 5 years ago."

"I am amazed at the results I have obtained in the last 2 weeks with this product. I noticed a huge difference on the third day! I was hesitant to try it because my skin was out of control. I was breaking out with cystic acne for the last year. I was afraid it would be too oily. Nothing seemed to work after trying so many products out there. After tying it, my skin seemed to finally achieve some sort of balance. The texture and clarity of my skin has improved. It healed the existing acne so much faster, and evened the dark pigmentation from the scars. Not only that, but I have no new breakouts. This stuff is great, and the price is perfect. It is such a relief to wake up again to beautiful skin. I had almost given up."

"I already use Neoteric's Alpha Hydrox Lotion, which is amazing on my face for smooth, exfoliating and clearer skin. However, this product does AMAZING things for my lips! I put it on each night under my eyes, on and around my lips, and when I get ready to go out, I put it on and around my lips. Tell me, when have you had a product that wasn't 25-50 dollars a bottle help the lip liner or your regular lipstick stop it from bleeding! Well, here it is! Not sure how it works and I don't care! I've tried the most expensive stuff at other stores and it was so-so, but using this under my makeup/lipstick works like a charm! I don't reapply the whole 15 hours I'm out all day and night! Thanks!"

"I use so many products, many are very high-end. This one is a keeper, absolute no brainer at the price. Makes my skin soft as a baby's behind, evens out my skin tone, minimizes pores, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This is just a good old fashioned work horse, and there is no need to go to a more expensive retinol product to get better results, in my opinion. I use many of the many famous doctor's products on the market that sell with three digits, and I am not getting rid of those. But I still use this little gem."

"You know Retin-A Micro and philosophy's "help me". I have tried them all, and this one works just as well as either of the pricey brands. And guess what, it has the same ingredients as both products! If I had known as a teen that there was this great product that really worked on acne, I'd have been so happy. It is marketed as an anti-wrinkle cream, the same darn thing as an acne treatment costs 5x's more!! Crazy."

"Love this line of products. It can cause a little break out at first but if you stick with it, that passes. Been using Alpha Hydrox for years and always receive compliments on my skin. Nobody believes my age of 58. I use the original line, cleanser, 10% cream, and the Retinol ResQ about twice a week, no more. They're foot care line is good too."

For Spot Light Targeted Skin Lightener

From Buzzilions

"I'm truly amazed after using this product for only 3 weeks. I've had dark patches on my face for years and thought I just had to live with that. I've tried all types of make-up and foundation to cover it, but that never lasted. A friend told me about this product and after only 2 weeks, I saw a difference. I will definitely continue using this product. I barely need any coverage on my face now to even out my skin-tone -- that's how I KNOW it's working! I would recommend this to anyone who has similar sun-damaged, dark spots on their face."

"I've been using this product for about 3 weeks now and couldn't believe that after only 2 weeks, I see a big difference in my skin tone. I had dark sun-damaged spots (and from taking birth control pills) that I thought I'd never get rid of. I used so much make-up trying to even out my skin-tone and now I hardly need any!! I am amazed at how quickly this product is working. I will definitely continue to use."

"I completed a series of IPL treatments several months ago and still had several age spots and brown patches from sun damage. I've used this for a month and the brown patches are gone and the age spots are considerably lightened. I should have skipped the IPL and saved my money. I cannot recommend it enough!"

"I bought this for my husband, who has developed dark spots on his cheek bones in the last two years. He has been using it every night for a little over a week and we are already seeing positive results. I didn't think it would work, like many other products. But I can see the dark spots lightening up already."

"I am a 50 year old Asian who started to develop dark brown age spots on my cheeks. Using this product twice daily for the last 3 weeks has definitely made a difference! Will definitely keep using this."

"This works! I originally started using it in the morning, but after putting on lotion and makeup, I wasn't seeing any results. Once I began using it at night before bed, there was dramatic lightening of my hyper pigmented upper lip."

"I'm 44 and have developed a few dark spots from too much sun exposure during my younger years. I've tried other fade creams but never seemed to get results even after weeks of use. I use other Alpha Hydrox products and like them so I thought I'd give this one a try. I started seeing results within 2 weeks. This stuff really works! I'll definitely continue using."

"Its the most affordable skin lightening agent I have ever used in the market that actually gave me some results. As it says in the package it works great if your face has had sunburn (you could see the difference by comparing your body color with face). Skin looked lot smoother and brighter. Its worth every penny you pay."

"Best treatment for acne scars that I have ever used. I saw a difference overnight. I had a few scars, and all of them are completely gone now. I've been using this since last Monday. I wish I had not spent so much money on other products that never worked. So inexpensive, and yet it actually delivers results."

For Sheer Silk Moisturizer SPF 15

From Buzzilions

"I use the product under makeup daily. I also use it at night before bed. It's light and non greasy. I began using Alpha Hydrox products when I was in my early 40's when I noticed small wrinkles developing around my eyes. They were greatly diminished after using the product for some time. Then I quit for awhile, and they came back so I went back to using the product. I am 59 now and most people don't believe it. I believe in the Alpha Hydrox products and will continue to use and recommend them. I like this particular line better than the original line because of the lighter scent and the lighter weight of the products. The cleanser is fabulous, also."

"This creme has a very high level of UVA (antiaging) sunscreen, zinc oxide -- far more than very expensive grands, but doesn't make your face look white at all. I've tried many different moisturizers with sunscreen, both high priced and budget, and this is the best. Very reasonably priced too."

"The first time I bought this I failed to notice the instructions for the pump inside the package and thought it was broken. Used it anyway, but would have been easier if I'd seen how to do so properly. Very light lotion with SPF. I have extremely oily skin and am prone to acne. Have had no problems with this lotion. Use with the glycolic souffle."

"I have been using this moisturizer for a little more than 2 weeks. It feels very lightweight, and provides sufficient moisture for me (I have combination skin) when used in conjunction with the cleanser and souffle. I think it was made for use with the other two products. I would need a heavier moisturizer if I was not using alpha hydroxy acids. The products in conjunction, however, are working wonderfully for me. If I could change something about it - I would prefer a version with sunblock and one without. I'd like for the day moisturizer to have a stronger SPF and to be without the lactic acid. Most aestheticians say that you should only use alpha hydroxy acids at night. I'd like the night moisturizer to have the lactic acid, but not the sunblock. Why sleep with something on your face that you don't need? My skin looks and feel better than it ever has though - 4 stars."

"My Sister Inlaw had gotten me started using Alpha Hydrox-y and I love it as my skin was 3 differant types from oily-dry and breaking out with rash like around my lips and chin, and she told me to try this produce but to use it with lotion as it might be too strong for first time user's and I did, and then stopped using lotion and now I am hooked using your produce as it cleared my skin up and I felt so much better then ever before, but the bad news is that I can't find it here in our town, BOO !! Please help me as I had noticed that now it's coming in an 1 oz, and not the bigger jar, WHY NOT !! and if I want to order the drug stores don't carry your product and they order it! but like I said only the 1 oz, Please Help !!

"Wonderful product! I am in my mid-30s but still have combination skin and I have to be careful with mositurizer or I will break out. I swear this product makes my skin look better even if I wear it with no makeup. It's light and not too greasy so it is perfect under liquid foundation makeup. Richer moisturizers make my foundation slide around and then I have to reapply after lunch, but I can strike just the right balance with this product. I use it frequently, and I make sure to use it on my neck since it has sunscreen and I don't want to have a crepey neck when I am 50."

"Actually this doesn't have a high enough sun screen, but I wear a heavy makeup. So far it seems to moisturize just fine."

"This contains zinc oxide, a proven UVA/UVB protector. It is great under makeup for a regular business day -- not too rich and not too dry. However you must remember that it does not claim to be water-resistant, so if you are in a situation where you are likely to perspire, you might prefer a different product. This should contain either zinc oxide, avobenzone, or titanium dioxide. I use Neutrogena Ultra Sheer SPF 30 when gardening, swimming or boating. Their 45+ also works well but is heavier; more moisturizing. These products are also available at very reasonable prices at drugstore.com."

"So far, so good. I've been using this for about a week in conjunction with Alpha Hydrox's Nourishing Cleanser and Fade Cream. I also use Biore's cooling astringent. Wow! My skin has cleared up in less than a week from me using these 4 products morning and night. It's amazing! I've had skin problems for the last decade. I was using just the Nourishing Cleanser and Fade cream for a month or so up until last week, and my face really didn't change. The moisturizer doesn't make my skin greasy, and my skin has a healthy glow afterwards."

"I've been using this for a month now, and I absolutely love it. I have combo/oily skin that fluctuates with the seasons. The texture is surprisingly lightweight, and it soaks right in without leaving an oil slick on my T-zone. However, because of it's lightweight texture I wouldn't recommend it for drier skins, but if you're looking for a lightweight moisturizer with SPF, this is a steal! This brand is amazing, works even better than my beloved Dermalogica."

"Not for sensitive skin. I have been using this for 5 days, and my neck is raw. Other parts of my face is tightening and flaky. I feel a slight stinging when I am out in the sun. Wish I could return it!!"

For Alpha Hydrox Oil Free Formula

From Buzzilions

"This is one of the best products that I have ever used for my acne prone skin. I used the souffle previously, and though it worked well, it made my skin feel greasy and breakout occasionally. I switched to the oil-free formula, and have found that it works better for me. It prevents breakouts and has made my skin clear and smooth. I use it every other day because the AHA is bit strong for my sensitive skin, but I have noticed a great improvement. I've even noticed that old acne scars are starting to fade the longer that I use this product. I highly recommend it."