On a mission to banish blemishes and eliminate acne, L360’s Evelyn Richards booked in a chemical peel that promises instant glassy results with no downtime.
I’ve never had a chemical peel before. Chalk it up to too many TikToks of women shedding like overripe tomatoes, but the words ‘chemical peel’ have typically sent me running back to my trusty hyaluronic serum.
So, when I heard whispers of a treatment that promised the same glow — minus the reptilian aftermath — I was intrigued. A peel you can squeeze into your lunch break and return to your desk looking better than when you left? Consider me converted.
I booked an appointment with Katie Barrett, head aesthetic therapist at Dr Leah Skincare in Marylebone, London. I knew I was in good hands as soon as I set eyes on her: she had impossibly perfect skin.
“A lot of brides get the Glass Skin Peel in the days leading up to their wedding,” Katie told me as I settled in. “The downtime is that minimal. People really trust the glow they get from this.” A ringing endorsement if there ever was one.
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What’s the Glass Skin Peel?
The Glass Skin Peel is the next generation of exfoliation — one that goes beyond simply sloughing off dead cells. This is a dermatologist-developed formula from Skeyndor that pairs targeted acids with microbiome-restoring multibiotics. The promised result is radiance, renewal and a calm skin barrier.
Traditional peels often rely on aggressive resurfacing, which can leave the skin vulnerable. The glass skin peel, however, focuses equally on replenishment. The multibiotic restoring complex helps balance the bacteria that support a healthy barrier, reducing sensitivity and helping stave off issues like psoriasis and dermatitis over time. It’s essentially a reset button for stressed-out skin.
With its gentle exfoliation, microbiome support and nutrient infusion, it’s designed to deliver visible results from the first session.
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What happens in the Glass Skin Peel?
The experience begins with a pre-peel cleanse using a gentle degreasing solution. It lifts away oils and impurities, leaving your skin feeling fresh and perfectly prepped — almost as if it’s been buffed into a blank canvas ready for great things.
Next comes the personalised peel, where your therapist selects a formula based entirely on your skin’s needs. Options include:
- Hydra Soothing: for sensitive or eczema-prone skin.
- Ultra Illuminating: when dullness is your main character flaw.
- Advanced Lightening: to tackle pigmentation and uneven tone.
- Pore Polishing: tailored for acne-prone or oily skin (my pick).
- Age Smoothing: for fine lines and textural refinement.
Each blend works differently, but all are designed to exfoliate without overwhelming the skin.
Once the acids have done their job, your face is treated to a nourishing multivitamin concentrate — a kind of post-peel nutrition shot that restores pH balance and instantly soothes. It feels revitalising, like your skin has just sipped a green juice.
To finish, the treatment leans into microbiome care. A multibiotic restoring complex is applied to reintroduce beneficial bacteria and rebuild the skin’s natural defences. It’s this final step that helps ensure the glow lasts long after you’ve left the clinic.
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What are the Glass Skin Peel results?
True to its claim: zero downtime. I left the clinic looking glowy and refreshed, not red. The only evidence of exfoliation were a few microscopic flakes around my nose and brow that vanished by the end of the morning.
More impressively, my hormonal acne noticeably calmed in the days that followed. My overall tone looked more even, and for the first time in weeks, I felt like my skin was on my side again.
Was it full-on glass skin? Not yet. But a single peel isn’t meant to erase acne, dryness and an oily T-zone in one go. Consistency is key, with the brand recommending a session every three months.
I’d wager three to six treatments would unlock the long-term smoothing and brightening promised.
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The aftercare
For the next week, even my most dependable moisturisers delivered a surprising sting. It wasn’t unbearable — just a reminder that my skin was in recovery mode.
Thankfully, the treatment includes a seven-day Skeyndor PROBiome Peel Home Kit, featuring a Multibiotic Restoring Complex, Multi-Vitamin Night Cream and a DD Cream with SPF 50 (non-negotiable after a peel).
It’s a thoughtful addition that extends the glow long after you leave the clinic.
Would I recommend the Glass Skin Peel?
Absolutely — with caveats.
If you’re seeking a gentle-yet-effective entry point into professional skincare, this may be your new favourite ritual. It’s quick, relatively affordable and pairs immediate radiance with barrier-boosting science. If you’re willing to commit to multiple sessions, the potential for transformative results is real.
But if you’re expecting instant K-beauty porcelain perfection, this isn’t a magic wand. It’s a smart, strategic first step.
And as someone who once feared chemical peels, that step feels remarkably empowering.
Glass Skin Peels start at £180 for one session. For more information or to book, visit Dr Leah Clinics & Skincare.
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