This is much more of an exfoliator than I'd bargained for. When your skin is screaming at you with breakouts, this is a great fix! When I wake up the morning after using it, my skin is definitely clearer and calmer. But it is intense and has a slight sting to it, so for me it's not an everyday-use product -- more of an "as desperately needed" product.
But don't confuse "intense" with harsh - the Arcona products have great, clean ingredients, so I trust it not to strip my skin.
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ARCONA Tabula Rasa Pads Review #2
GabrielMyCat
Kansas City, MO
Pros: absorbs quickly, gentle
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
4out of5
Ease of Use
4out of5
Age Group:35-44
Gender:F
Skin Type:sensitive
“
Keeping the acne at bay
”
-November 26, 2011
I started using this product as a acne fighting regimen. My acne was being controlled before I started using this product and this product kept it from coming back. I tried it as an alternative to the original and I am happy with the results.
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ARCONA Tabula Rasa Pads Review #3
Beautybuyer
Las Vegas, NV
Pros: smooth texture, lightweight, absorbs quickly, gentle, works great
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
5out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Age Group:25-34
Gender:F
Skin Type:oily
“
Best. Product. Ever!
”
-August 31, 2011
I bought this product from a spa in Del Mar and have been using it as a part of my night time ritual and I love it. My skin is oily so I get a lot of tiny bumps under my skin and black heads. Within the first week of using I could see a major difference. I have been using them for a month now and I have flawless beautiful skin. I do sometimes get a dry patch here or there so I stop using them for a day or two but it has never been a major problem. I'm very excited about this product!
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ARCONA Tabula Rasa Pads Review #4
sgsreview
Mid-Atlantic state
Pros: absorbs quickly, convenient application
Cons: harsh/abrasive, strong witch hazel odor
Overall Rating
5out of5
Price/Value
4out of5
Ease of Use
5out of5
Age Group:35-44
Gender:F
Skin Type:combination
“
You get what you pay for
”
-August 24, 2011
After years of trying everything under the sun to try and get my cystic adult acne under control I have finally found my solution in the form of Arcona products, specifically the Tabula Rasa pads. I had originally tried TR in the pump bottle before coming across these pads, and—after frequently squirting everything BUT the cotton balls I was using to apply it with--I must say that I have a strong preference for these pads. These are to date the ONLY thing that will clear up my acne, and it isn’t just the witch hazel in it, as I have used that on its own and it did nothing for me. The improvement became noticeable over time, not overnight, but my skin has cleared up tremendously since using them regularly now for a few months. Be sure to use both sides of the pad, about twice a day, to get the most out of these as they are not exactly cheap. Thanks to SkinStore’s discounts I can still afford to buy these on a semi-regular basis and they are well worth the money spent. Try to keep them away from your eyes and nose as they contain witch hazel and the scent can be a bit overpowering. I also occasionally used the Arcona Night Breeze serum as a supplement during times when I would have monthly flare-ups (though nothing to date gets rid of that acne entirely for me, I am now getting one zit per month as opposed to, say, twelve!!!)
I’d say to give this product a try for a month and see if there is any improvement before deciding if you want to stick with it. As for me, I truly hope Arcona keeps making this product, in pad form, and doesn’t discontinue it!