Product review (5 stars): Mini-Peel
As with all the other Olay products I've tried, I got this because my mom recommended it. She said her friends all thought she had gotten microderm abrasion or something done. Naturally, I had to try this myself!
I have olive combination skin that is prone to discoloration from acne, and while the results of this product don't quite equate to a micro/vibra-derm procedure, it certainly gets close! Quick and visible results of brightening, smoothing, and overall glow that you get after a good facial, exfoliation, or enzyme mask.
The 'thermal' part of it is pretty neat- I wet my face down and put some on my cheeks and forehead and instantly I feel the warming sensation. It has a grainy texture and I scrub gently until it starts to get dry and then dampen my fingers to 'reactivate' the warming and scrub again. I do that a couple times before I completely rinse it off. Some reviewers note that they couldn't sense any re-warming of the product when they re-wet it, and I find that it is definitely less noticeable if you're really scrubbing your face hard because your face will feel warm from that alone, and so any heat that the product puts off becomes negligible in comparison.
I started out using it twice daily, but more often than not anymore I just use it in the evening (using a gentler, creamy cleanser in the morning) and have had truly impressive results.
I personally had no initial breakouts or any afterwards. My skin has stayed very clear and bright and it's really hard not to keep touching my face because it's so soft and smooth!!