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I recently had the most lovely experience trying the Troiareuke VVS Peel as part of the Korean skincare brand’s Glass Skin Facial. Combining professional exfoliation with a strong focus on hydration and supporting the skin barrier, the treatment aims to improve the appearance of radiance, texture, pores, pigmentation and blemishes.
For me, this is definitely the kind of treatment I can see myself booking before a special occasion when I want my skin looking particularly fresh, healthy and glowing.
What Is The Troiareuke Glass Skin Facial?
The Troiareuke Glass Skin Facial is a Korean professional skincare protocol built around the idea that achieving luminous skin isn’t simply about exfoliating more aggressively.
Instead, the protocol combines exfoliation with hydration, calming and skin recovery, with a focus on supporting the integrity of the skin barrier. According to the brand, it has also been designed so that it can be incorporated into more advanced treatment plans, including alongside laser, injectable and corrective skin treatments.
The full protocol consists of four stages: A-PREP Skin Scaling, described as the skin scaling and regeneration step; the VVS Peel, which is the blemish solution step; the VVS Buffering Pad for skin recovery; and the VVS Enhancer Mask, which provides the mineral and protein step.
The overall aim is that highly sought-after Korean “glass skin” appearance – skin that looks clear, smooth, even and luminous.
My Treatment Experience
My treatment took about an hour, and one of the things I really liked was that while it is still very much a professional-grade skin treatment, there is the option to incorporate more of a spa-like experience.
In my treatment, this included the use of Korean cups on the scalp and face to help release areas of tight fascia.
I’ve also recently discovered just how much I love a good face massage. It may actually be becoming one of my favourite parts of a facial treatment.
We started with cleansing and degreasing the skin before the first glycolic acid solution was applied. This was followed by the next combination of acids, which was massaged into my skin for around 10 minutes.
Now, I have my own unofficial “spicy” scale when it comes to skin treatments.
For most of the peel, I’d put the sensation at around a four or five out of 10. Completely manageable.
Then came the neutralising step.
That was spicy!
For a brief moment, we jumped to around a seven out of 10, but the sensation settled once the neutralisation was complete.
The Products
Once the peel was finished, we applied cream, sunscreen and Troiareuke BB cream.
I have to mention the products because they were one of the standout parts of the experience for me. Everything felt absolutely luxurious on my skin, and the formulations felt rich and high quality. They also had a very soft, subtle scent that I found extremely pleasant.
I already have my eye on both the sunscreen and BB cream for home use.
Immediately After The Peel
Straight after the treatment, my skin was a little red, which I expected after an acid peel. The redness faded relatively quickly and what replaced it was an absolute glow.
My skin looked incredibly fresh and radiant.
This is where I found the concept behind the Troiareuke treatment particularly interesting. Rather than positioning “glass skin” as simply the result of intensive exfoliation, the protocol places emphasis on hydration, calming the skin and supporting the skin barrier alongside the exfoliating steps.
Over the following few days, I experienced some slight flaking. This continued for about a week, but it was relatively mild.
And then came the part I really loved.
Once the flaking had settled, my skin seemed to glow even more. It looked healthy, fresh-faced and noticeably more radiant – exactly the result I would want from this type of treatment.
Would I Have The Troiareuke VVS Peel Again?
Absolutely.
For me, the VVS Peel delivered what I was hoping for: fresher-looking skin, improved radiance and that healthy glow that makes you feel like your skin is just having a particularly good week.
I particularly like it as an option ahead of an event or special occasion, although based on my experience, I’d personally give my skin enough time beforehand for any post-peel flaking to run its course.
I’ll certainly have this treatment again.
And in the meantime, that sunscreen and BB cream are definitely still on my radar.
Troiareuke is distributed exclusively in South Africa by Spa & Salon Solutions. Visit their website for more information on becoming a Troiareuke stockist or to find a stockist near you: https://troiareukesa.co.za/
About the author
Rochelle is the founder and driving force behind the Aesthetic Appointment Journal. With a passion for the aesthetics and pro-ageing industry in South Africa, she has been in the aesthetic publishing industry since 2012, dedicated to creating a valuable platform for insights and knowledge, bridging the gap between patients and doctors - delivering reliable, medical-based information. Rochelle firmly believes in the power of a good skincare regimen, especially when started at home, and is committed to educating consumers about the myriad of treatments, procedures, and products available to them.