Review (5/5): consistent results, great maintainence cream.
YES. I am 26, with dry, sensitive skin. Taking birth control for more than 5 years has left me with hyper-pigmentation and uneven skin tone. I purchased this cream after recently quitting smoking as part of my "taking care of myself" routine... and I couldn't be happier. I use this stuff AM & PM, and have found it to be extraordinarily well-tolerated. I used to exfoliate my face with St. Ives (I know.) every morning. If I didn't, I would end up with nasty flakes, no matter how much moisturizer I used. My skin would feel like an oil slick, but still dry underneath, and this would lead to breakouts. I have been using this cream as an exfoliant in conjunction with filtered jojoba oil, and the results have been just really delightful. Even, bright skin tone (noticeable results after a week, although skin feels better after the first use), minimized pores, and an all-over glow that is SO EXCITING! Don't be afraid of the tingle/itchiness for the first few days; it subsided after a half hour or so and did NOT lead to breakouts.
I bought mine at Ulta for around $15.00.
I really recommend this cream, and am planning on purchasing another jar.
EDIT (still using 3 months later):
I wish this came in a pump container. ONLY complaint.
This is a fantastic, affordable alpha hydroxy cream. It has a reasonable percentage of glycolic acid to use as a nightly exfoliating product. It's gentle, doesn't break me out, and provides consistent improvement.
If you want something heavier, I would recommend Skin Laboratory's 35% glycolic peel. This Alpha Hydrox cream will NOT give you the dramatic results a peel with a higher percentage will. It WILL, however, maintain the results from said peels and will refine your skin. I really recommend this cream as an alternative to manual exfoliation. It also works as a spot treatment.
Lastly, make sure you use sunblock religiously, as with any alpha hydroxy. This is really important. Not only will your hard work be canceled out, you will see OPPOSITE results (i.e. dark spots will become darker, etc.). This is why I recommend using this cream at night.
A++ HG material.