Summer Fridays Soft Reset AHA Exfoliating Solution with Lactic and Glycolic Acid ($56)
I really like Summer Fridays as a brand and have been a loyal customer since they launched their first product, Jet Lag mask in 2018 (my all time favorite from the brand).
Soft Reset is an exfoliating toner that utilizes 16% lactic acid, glycolic acid, and niacinamides to smooth and brighten skin. Summer Fridays warns that this is a strong product and to only use it at night as an overnight treatment. I have been using AHA exfoliating toners for years as it’s my preferred way of exfoliating, so while they warned the product was strong I didn’t think much of it. But wow, they were not kidding!!
On the third night of use my skin reacted immediately. Bright red, hot, and a little puffy. It was very much like having an allergic reaction. Thankfully by morning my face was normal, but I waited a few weeks before trying the product out again.
When I decided to use it again I spaced it out by many nights. Even with the spacing this product was strong! I didn’t have any reaction again (thankfully), but I knew this product just wasn’t right for me. Yes it made my skin soft and smooth, but it also always tingled in an uncomfortable way that was different from other toners I’ve used in the past.
The bottle, which comes in the most beautiful frosted blue color, will last well over 6 months of use if you space it out, but I can’t recommend this for anyone who has any sensitivity. This is an award winning product, but in my opinion it’s way to lo strong for anyone sensitive or not. I don’t think our skin really needs or likes such high levels of acids on a recurring basis. This won’t be a repurchase for me.
I’m currently testing out Summer Fridays eye cream and face oil. Let me know if you’d like a review of any other Summer Fridays products!
Original Review: June 14, 2022