Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Melaxin
Updated October 1, 2026
Physical-feeling exfoliation smooths nose texture and flakes; pore-clearing claims overpromise.
What the community says
A thick, sticky exfoliating ampoule with cellulose, gluconolactone, and salicylic acid that rolls off flakes and rough texture. It suits occasional T-zone use, but tretinoin users and compromised barriers should skip it when skin feels reactive.
What this means for you
Backed by 12 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more.
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Real Reddit threads — 23 mentions across 12 threads
Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule on Reddit, in one place — 12 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/30PlusSkinCare and 4 more, summarized.
“The only things that seem reasonable are the hypochlorous something or other mask & the Dr Melaxin peel shot, but I’m still a bit wary.”
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“I have yet to pull any triggers though.”
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“I’m still a bit wary.”
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“I use the black rice peel shot, works amazingly well”
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“works amazingly well”
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“the black rice peel shot”
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“I’ve used both Anua Heartleaf + LHA and Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot.”
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“after a peeling gel is night and day.”
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“My pores look like this too around my nose and cheeks, and after a peeling gel is night and day.”
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“I swear by the dr.m rice peel shot”
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“it is the only product I’ve found to get the crap out of your pores”
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“you have to rub it in pretty vigorously”
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“Dr Melaxin peel shot and products.”
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“So highly recommend!!!”
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“Wondering if anyone has suggestions how to help even things out a bit for me.”
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“AM- Dr. Melaxin peel shot, The Ordinary HA moisturizer”
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“The second photo was today (day 2), after I gently washed my face with the Peel Shot”
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“What I would do for now is stop all of your actives like the glycolyic acid and the peel shot”
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