Treatment comparison

Skinretinol Expert or peeling: what's the difference?

Two skin renewal protocols, for different goals — to help you choose the one that matches your diagnosis.

At a glance

Skinretinol Expert and peeling are both skin renewal protocols, but their action differs. Skinretinol Expert combines retinol and regenerating actives over a course of 5 sessions to improve firmness, wrinkles and skin quality in depth. Peeling works through surface-level acid exfoliation, with a possible effect from a single session on complexion, spots or blemishes. The choice depends on your diagnosis and your goal.

Detailed comparison

Skinretinol Expert and peeling, criterion by criterion

	Skinretinol Expert	Peeling
Mechanism	Retinol and regenerating actives, stimulating cell renewal in depth	Acid exfoliation (Jessner Pro, Melanostop Tranex, Blemiskin protocols depending on the indication), working on the surface
Main goal	Skin firmness, wrinkles and overall skin quality	Radiant complexion, pigmentation spots, blemishes
Recommended protocol	Course of 5 sessions, 15 to 21 days apart	Single session (instant glow) or course of 3 to 5 sessions, 10 to 15 days apart
Time to results	Progressive improvement over the course	Effect possible from the first session
Main indications	Wrinkles and fine lines, mild sagging, uneven skin texture, dull complexion	Dull complexion, pigmentation spots, blemishes, superficial acne scars
Contraindications	Pregnancy, breastfeeding, oral retinoid treatment, irritated skin or active herpes	Pregnancy, breastfeeding, active herpes, sun exposure close to the session
Starting price	€185	From €110

Making the right choice

When to choose one over the other?

Choose Skinretinol Expert if

You're looking for overall firmness and anti-ageing action
Wrinkles and fine lines need in-depth treatment
Uneven skin texture combined with mild sagging
You're ready to commit to a full course over several weeks

Choose peeling if

You want a quick glow in a single session
Pigmentation spots or uneven complexion need correcting
Blemishes or superficial acne scars
A more accessible entry price

Your questions

Frequently asked questions

Skinretinol Expert or peeling: which should I choose for facial firmness?

Details

Skinretinol Expert is recommended for firmness, as it combines retinol and regenerating actives over a full course of 5 sessions targeting skin quality and wrinkles in depth. Peeling mainly works on the surface, on complexion and skin texture.

Skinretinol Expert or peeling: which is better suited to pigmentation spots?

Details

Peeling is more specifically indicated for pigmentation spots, with targeted protocols such as Melanostop Tranex. Skinretinol Expert focuses more on overall firmness, wrinkles and complexion uniformity.

What's the price difference between Skinretinol Expert and peeling?

Details

Peeling starts at €110, compared with €185 for Skinretinol Expert. Skinretinol Expert involves a course of 5 sessions, which should be factored into the total budget.

Can you have a peeling or a Skinretinol Expert treatment before an event?

Details

Peeling is better suited: a single session is enough for an instant glow, provided strict sun protection is followed afterwards. Skinretinol Expert requires a course of 5 sessions spaced 15 to 21 days apart, with a progressive result.

Skinretinol Expert and peeling: what are the common contraindications?

Details

Both treatments are not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or in case of active herpes or irritated skin. Peeling adds a specific caution around sun exposure, while Skinretinol Expert is also not recommended during treatment with oral retinoids.

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