Press & Glow® - Daily Exfoliating PHA Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Medik8
Updated August 6, 2026
Gentle enough to pair with retinols without major irritation
What the community says
Gentle PHA exfoliant with a brightening focus that some users swear by if applied twice daily but can be pricey and requires careful layering to avoid irritation.
What this means for you
What people love
- Gentle enough to pair with retinols without major irritation
- Visible improvements in pore texture and overall skin brightness with consistent use
- Can be used twice daily unlike muchas exfoliants limited to weekly or less
Watch out for
- Needs dedication to see results, so not a quick fix
- Pricier compared to similar PHA exfoliators without standout extras
- Can cause mild irritation if not layered carefully, making vigilance necessary
Product details
Key Ingredients
Skin type data limited
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads
4 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction
“like Medik8 Press and Clear and Press and Glow”
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“or something similar, like Medik8 Press and Clear and Press and Glow.”
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“Every week, I’ll skip the tretinoin and AA”
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“Me! I saw changes and lasting results!”
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“The best thing for me were the Medik8 Press & Glow and Press & Clear.”
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“The first one I could use twice a day”
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“The best thing for me were the Medik8 Press & Glow and Press & Clear.”
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“I saw changes and lasting results!”
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“I really have to be DEDICATED and use it twice daily.”
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“I use a gentle PHA toner (Medik8 Press & Glow)”
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“alongside a retinal”
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“and that works great.”
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“Medik& Press & Glow (every morning)”
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“Be a bit vigilant about the Press&Glow”
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“Press&Glow and Instant Angel as both contains exfoliants.”
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