Press & Glow® - Daily Exfoliating PHA Toner — Reddit Reviews
by Medik8
Updated October 29, 2026
5.5% gluconolactone gently smooths texture and pores; pricey for a toner.
What the community says
A daily PHA toner with 5.5% gluconolactone, built for gradual smoothing without the sting of stronger acids. It fits routines with other actives, but the premium price and need for consistent use make the payoff a commitment.
What this means for you
Backed by 8 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- 5.5% gluconolactone PHA; unusually gentle daily exfoliation
- Community reports visible changes even with twice-weekly use
Product details
Based on limited Reddit discussion so far
Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 15 mentions across 8 threads
Medik8 Press & Glow® - Daily Exfoliating PHA Toner on Reddit, in one place — 8 threads from r/30PlusSkinCare, r/SkincareAddiction and 1 more, summarized.
“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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“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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“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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“Medik8 press & glow with a cotton round to exfoliate.”
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“It’s extremely gentle PHA, and it’s actually formulated to go with Retinal products.”
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“My routine is working really well at the moment, it’s Medik8 press & glow”
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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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“I have the medik8 press and glow”
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“and I tried that once last week”
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“I have the medik8 press and glow and I tried that once last week”
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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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Dupes & Alternatives
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 6% Mandelic Acid + 2% Lactic Acid Liquid Exfoliant
2 shared traits
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