Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule — Reddit Reviews
by Dr. Melaxin
Updated September 11, 2026
Black rice ampoule gently exfoliates and clears pores; can irritate sensitive skin.
What the community says
A black rice exfoliating ampoule used every few nights to improve skin texture and brightness. It suits those seeking to clear pores and smooth rough patches but can feel heavy or cause itching on sensitive skin. Not ideal for compromised or reactive barriers due to irritation risk.
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Real Reddit threads — 15 mentions across 7 threads
Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot Exfoliating Black Rice Ampoule on Reddit, in one place — 7 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/acne and 3 more, summarized.
“I’ve used both Anua Heartleaf + LHA and Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot.”
Positive
“after a peeling gel is night and day.”
Positive
“My pores look like this too around my nose and cheeks, and after a peeling gel is night and day.”
Positive
“I swear by the dr.m rice peel shot”
Positive
“it is the only product I’ve found to get the crap out of your pores”
Positive
“you have to rub it in pretty vigorously”
Positive
“Dr Melaxin peel shot and products.”
Mentioned
“So highly recommend!!!”
Mentioned
“Wondering if anyone has suggestions how to help even things out a bit for me.”
Mentioned
“AM- Dr. Melaxin peel shot, The Ordinary HA moisturizer”
Cautionary
“The second photo was today (day 2), after I gently washed my face with the Peel Shot”
Cautionary
“What I would do for now is stop all of your actives like the glycolyic acid and the peel shot”
Cautionary
“One or two nights a week I use the (white, not black rice) Dr. Melaxin Peel Shot.”
Positive
“it definitely immediately rubs off all my flakes.”
Positive
“While I don't believe it clears pores like the TikTok folks claim”
Positive
“I wash my face and then use the Dr. Melaxin peel shot.”
Positive
“Then I just put all this on left to right before bed.”
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“It feels very heavy and can get a bit itchy cuz it’s so thick and sticky.”
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