Apres Peel is advertised as a soothing balm with the power of hydrocortisone (it contains 0.5%) and, honestly, this is a product that lives up to the hype.

This light moisturizer not only rehydrates, but it calms the skin, reducing redness and irritation.

I’m fair-skinned and always in need of a fix for all too visible flaws. Don’t use it as a daily moisturizer though. Rather, it should be used on an “as needed” basis. I use it once or twice each week.

I love Apres Peel’s texture. It’s light and silky and I love the smell: delicate and sweet. Something about this product harkens back to another more elegant time for me, a time of cold creams and dimly-lit vanities.

I’ve also found that PCA Skin Apres Peel quickly disappears once applied, leaving no residue or greasy film. And, most importantly, I’ve noticed that flaws, especially areas of irritation, are considerably less noticeable after consistent use. It improved both the look and feel of my skin in a relatively short amount of time.

The Soothing Balm runs between $25-$30 online and is part of the PCA Skin Post Procedure Solution Kit sold at BeautyatSkinDeep.com.