A whole heck of a lot of Hollywood has aesthetician Shani Darden on speed dial. Known for her cozy Beverly Hills studio and high-performing formulas (her eponymous line is also available at Sephora), Darden is a wealth of good-skin advice on social media. And her clients, in turn, like to tout her exceptional work.
“I’ve been seeing Shani for about six months now and she’s completely changed my skin,” posted Paris Jackson as she shared a close-up of her complexion. “Some of y’all know cuz i was posting my acne a bunch last year. I love her Triple Acid Peel and make my friends do it with me all the time to get rid of our dead skin cells and clear up congestion. I’m stoked on this travel size one so i can now take it anywhere with me. Thanks, mama.”
The now-portable product getting the high marks from Jackson: The Shani Darden Triple Acid Signature Peel Travel Size ($39). With hundreds of five-star reviews and beloved by her celebrity clients, the signature Peel is available starting today in a mini set.
Know for its resurfacing and brightening power, the two-step peel utilizes a trio of acids, followed by a neutralizing mask to deep clean pores, revealing brighter, smoother skin with no downtime. Step 1 utilizes a blend of glycolic acid, lactic acid and mandelic acid to exfoliate the deepest layers of the skin, as it dissolves dead skin cells. Step 2 pulls in the Kaolin Clay Neutralizing Mask to deep-clean pores and restore the skin’s moisture barrier.
“I absolutely love this mask,” shared one Sephora user of the original. “It’s a must-have final touch to my skin-care routine. Do not expect a miracle if you skin is not in good shape, and make sure you test this peel before using it on your face. If you have good skin and have been using actives, this will make your skin even more beautiful.”
As Darden told us when she was making the pre red-carpet rounds during the MET Gala, her peels are an essential glowing-skin step.
“Before an event, I love to give my clients a lactic acid peel, because it’s great for all skin types and not overly harsh. It doesn’t cause any dryness. You just literally walk out glowing. It’s the best. It’s so effective I was inspired to make an at home version during the pandemic, my Triple Acid Signature Peel ($125). It’s a great skin resurfacer to keep skin glowing and pores clear in between appointments. I also do a lot to tone and sculpt the skin before a big event like the MET Gala so everyone looks naturally contoured.”
