Exfoliator Review: Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel

Peter Thomas Roth FirmX Peeling Gel

Availability: This product retails at $16 for 1 fl. oz.  (30 mL), $49 for 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL),  or $89 for 6.8 fl. oz. (200 mL) at sephora.com, ulta.com, bluemercury.com, and macys.com along with their respective physical store locations. You can also purchase this at peterthomasroth.com, and dermstore.com.

Would I buy this?: Probably not.

Notes: 

According to sephora.com:

What it is: A peeling gel that visibly rolls and lifts and sweeps away impurities when massaged onto skin.

Skin Type: Normal
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Blemishes, and Loss of Firmness and Elasticity
Formulation: Gel
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, triclosan, and triclocarban, and contains less than one percent of synthetic fragrances.
What Else You Need to Know: This peel gel’s formula with multi-action pineapple, pomegranate, and keratinase enzymes and cellulose effectively peel to help uncover a smoother, fresher, brighter-looking complexion. It also helps remove impurities and unclog pores for a more youthful, radiant, and firm look.

Does it contain any special/beneficial ingredients?

Once again, according to sephora.com: 

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Pineapple, Pomegranate, and Keratinase Enzymes: Exfoliate skin’s surface.
- Cellulose: Smooths skin.
- Glycerin and Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates and soothes

What is the texture like?

I'd describe the texture as a gel that... I'm not sure if what ends up clumping into little balls/flakes is the product or it's legitimately a layer of dead skin cells or some weird combination of the two.

Is this scented?

This has a somewhat sour scent - it's not sweet or citrusy, just sour and acidic.

What has my experience with the product been like?

I find that this works alright for me and does the job but it's pricey for a peeling exfoliator and frankly I use it because exfoliating is important but it's a product I actively enjoy having or using. 

Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. 

Disclaimer: This was provided for testing purposes, I am under no obligation to mention it on this blog.