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Maxi-Peel's 2014 YouTube TunaySerye (TrueSeries) features the journey of Jefferlyn 'Jeff' Serrano, who suffers from frequent acne breakouts due to stress and pollution since starting her internship at a radio station, adding that her self-esteem is declining as well as her self-confidence (de Lazo, 2016).

The product name speaks for itself. With three variants available depending on the condition of breakouts, it uses tretinoin and hydroquinone as its active ingredients to minimize the appearance of pores and pimples by removing dead skin cells through peeling (Chien, 2014).

Jeff displays confidence and assurance as she places her hand on her hips and portrays proper posture in the picture (Guilbeault, 2021). Her previously straight, black hair is dyed a lighter shade of brown, curled, and placed on her shoulders to make her stand out and be the center of attention (Fern, 2014).

She smiles without showing teeth to leave a better, positive impression of product satisfaction as it portrays a genuine smile (Davis, 2017), while the whitelighting surrounding her aids in emphasizing her glowing face holding the product on her right (Maison, n.d.).

The brand name typeface is stylized compared to its subtitles, and it has a big font size with its color in the lighter shade of green that matches the background to leave an impression of renewal and beauty (Guta, 2019). Its motto: Bagong Ganda, Bagong Pag-asa (new beauty, new hope), with the letter case capitalized in each word, aims to protect the product identity and strengthen the market recognition (Wright, n.d.), while the white font color is an indicator that the product is also an effective whitening agent.

The background color bears the brand's trademark color: green, symbolizing hope and healing (Bourn, 2011) and embracing change (Cherry, 2021) which is Maxi-Peel’s promise of eliminating pimples to gain confidence for a fresh start and peace of mind (Maxi-Peel, n.d.). The green dress and round stud earrings she wears complement her overall look, simple yet beautiful (Lior, 2011).

To reiterate Maxi-Peel's claim, the artists make use of the hashtag: a word or phrase preceded by the symbol # that classifies or categorizes the accompanying text (Merriam-Webster, n.d.). The hashtag found at the bottom, #MAXIPEELworks is part of marketing tactics used in social media platforms for the product to be discoverable to anyone curious or interested in the topic, which can trend online and boost sales (Evans, 2018).

The presentation is complete and minimalist by employing less design, but it mentions no possible side effects from using the product. Unlike most advertisements, they exclude disclaimers used to prevent misunderstanding. This technique sparks the interest of young women who need rescue from acne trouble and believe they finally found the solution. | STARLING

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I’m on my first week of using Maxi-Peel exfoliant solution #2.

I started using this product last August 27, 2019. (It’s been 7 days since I started using it when I am writing this blog)

I decided to use Maxi-peel because I was suffering from severe whiteheads all over my chin area. (severe- even if I exfoliate and remove them, they still keep coming back).

I’m already 35, turning 36 and I want to feel good with my skin though they are good enough but not really smooth since I have acne scars.

Also, I wanted to renew my skin for a special event that I will be attending next year.

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How I use Maxi-Peel exfoliant solution #2

First, I make sure that my face is clean from dirt. I wash my face using my usual soap which is Kojie San and pat dry using a soft towel.

Second, I will add 2-3 drops of the solution on a cotton ball and immediately apply it on my face and neck in an upward motion.

Next, I use Aloe vera gel to hydrate my face and neck.

My experiences…

On the 1st and 2nd days, August 27 and 28, I did not feel anything unusual yet. it is just the same feeling of applying any astringent on your face.

However, on the 3rd day, I already felt a slight tingling sensation while I was applying the solution, especially on my cheeks. There was also redness on my cheeks and chin areas.

Then on the 4th day, I notice some peeling on my cheeks and around my nose area. It was very minimal peeling though. But when I applied the solution the sentation I felt was a little more intense than on the 3rd day. There were also tiny red bumps on my face, especially on my forehead. (not sure if they are pimples though).

On the 5th day, it was a little agonizing since the stinging sensation was a little higher than the previous day. After applying the solution on my face, I felt a burning sensation and my face was red. I applied aloe vera gel more than that I usually applied on my face.

On the 6th and 7th day was almost the same as the 5th day.  Though the tiny red bumps were more than the usual. But during these days I noticed that my face is getting lighter and glowing than usual.

Just to add, I was not applying any other makeup on my face aside from the Maxi-peel concealing cream, (which I started using on the 3rd day) lipstick and brow product since I am working at home from morning till evening. I don’t usually sweat a lot so my face will stay the same from morning until afternoon. I will only notice some shine on my face during the afternoon, around 4pm. (My work starts at 11am).

Note: We all have different skin types. So what I felt or experienced for the first week might not be the same as with what you can experience. I am not a specialist about skincare and all are just based on my thoughts and experiences. 

Share your thoughts and experience too.

Will be updating you for the next week’s experience with Maxi-peel exfoliant solution.

These are the products I'm trying recently.

I've been using this for a week na. I'm not sure if may nagbabago ba pero feeling ko my face is much healthier than before. I was using Rejuv set kasi before and sobrang dry ng Skin kahit kahit namomoisturizer ako pero eto ang soft ng skin ko. Though di pa ko sure kung effective sya. Ang purpose ko kasi talaga and the reason why I bought is dahil sa "pore refining" keme. 😂😜😜

Bukas na bukas kasi pores ko eh ang peg ko is mala koreanang kutis 😂😂😂🙌🙌 Lol!

At Day 3, it was my first day using toner and face mist. The toner makes a big difference for my face. It removes dried pus and dried blood from my pimples, dead skin around it, and of course the “deeply seated dirt” that can’t be removed by soap only (as what they claimed). The face mist on the other hand only makes me feel refreshed after I spray it on my face, but other than that I don’t see anything else that it does. It says it moisturizes the face but I think the toner already does great for that. I will still continue using it because it has aloe vera which is very beneficial. Maybe I just don’t see how it helps now but I’m still hoping I’m getting its benefits. I will continue using both products. I like them both!

No picture for today because I got busy. I gotta say though, the swelling of my acnes lessened so much. I think it’s because of the vitamins (Conzace), I’m not sure. I’m very happy about it!

I’ll post a photo tomorrow!

List of products that I now use/take:

1. Conzace (the vitamin)

2. Maxipeel Micro-exfoliant Soap

3. Nivea MicellAIR Acne Clear

4. Aloe Vera Face Mist