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Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment

Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
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Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment
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Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment

Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment

This gentle plant-based exfoliating toner sweeps away dead skin cells, minimizes the look of enlarged pores and reveals smoother, brighter skin.

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Fresh Start Lime Pearl + Prickly Pear 5% PHA Resurfacing Treatment

3.4 oz / 100 ml
$24
  • Overview
  • Choosing your shade
  • How to use
  • Ingredients
  • Sustainable Packaging
  • About the brand
Highlights

Why we stand behind it

A blend of gentle plant-based acids work together to sweep away dead skin cells, minimize the look of enlarged pores and reveal radiant skin without irritation. Naturally derived Lime Pearl AHA (alpha-hydroxy acid) and Prickly Pear PHA (poly-hydroxy acid) provide the same exfoliating benefits as traditional chemical exfoliants, but without the harsh side effects. You’ll see a smoother, plumper and brighter complexion instantly, and your skin will be perfectly prepped for the rest of your skincare routine. With continued use, you’ll notice smaller-looking pores and a more even skin tone.

EWG Verified, clinically-tested, dermatologist-tested and hypoallergenic.

In customer testing with 45 participants...

- 84% of users said their skin appeared brighter
- 89% of users agree that it is non-stripping
- 93% of users said their skin felt refreshed after use
- 91% of users said their skin felt softer after use

Key ingredients

Prickly pear PHA (poly-hydroxy acid): Gently exfoliates and brightens while supporting a healthy skin barrier
Caviar lime pearl extract: Natural AHA (Alpha-Hydroxy Acid) exfoliates and improves skin texture
Aloe vera: Hydrates, soothes and helps reduce the look of inflammation

this product meets

The Credo Clean Standard™

Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.

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This product is

Cruelty Free

Sustainable Packaging

Vegan

Gluten Free

Fragrance Free

Soy Free

Paraben Free

What is an undertone?

An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:

Pink/Cool

I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.

Neutral

I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.

Yellow/Warm

I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.

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Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.

Usage

After cleansing, saturate a cotton round with exfoliating treatment. Sweep the cotton round across your face and neck. Let the exfoliating treatment absorb, then continue with the rest of your skincare routine. May also be directly applied with hands. For daytime use, don’t forget to follow with sunscreen.

Pro-tip

Apply to your underarms to help brighten uneven skin tone and gently exfoliate.

Full ingredient list
Aqua/Water/Eau, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Pentylene Glycol, Glycerin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Hydrolyzed Corn Starch, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Lactobacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Phytate, Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Alcohol
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Three Ships

Laura and Connie started Three Ships in 2017 from a humble apartment kitchen and only $4,000. We were frustrated with the state of the beauty industry - overpriced products, green-washing, misleading claims and millions of tons of plastic waste created every year. We knew there had to be a better way, so we set out to create the world’s most transparent, effective, and sustainable natural skincare. We believe you don’t need a fortune or a 12-step skincare routine to have happy, healthy skin. So all of our award-winning products are under $40 USD, certified cruelty-free and vegan, made with 100% natural ingredients, and formulated by world-class chemists that solve real customer skin problems. Our products prove that great discoveries can be made with limited resources, and that a convoy of complicated products isn’t necessary when you use naturally-effective ones.

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Overall rating: 4.7861633 / 5 from 159 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This gentle plant-based exfoliating toner sweeps away dead skin cells, minimizes enlarged pores, and reveals smoother, brighter skin. Customers praise its refreshing and clean feel, light and pleasant scent, and how it leaves skin feeling smooth and supple.

Summary topics

  • Skin Feel: 24%
  • Product Scent: 17%
  • Exfoliation Effectiveness: 8%
  • Cleanser Effectiveness: 4%
  • Skin Appearance: 5%

Review topics: [ingredients, results, feels, scent, spots, texture, packaging, issues, skin, looks, bottle, lines, face, pores, breakouts, shipping, redness, use, buy, difference, works, toner, exfoliation, cleanser, brand, feel of the product, replacement, filaments, lotion, sunscreen].

Review highlights

  • "This leaves my skin feeling soft and helps to exfoliate dead skin cells."Leanne
  • "Nice foamy cleanser that really helps my skin."Sumanjit G.
  • "My face feels smooth and I do notice a difference with the fine lines!!"Mary S.

Reviews

Best toner out there

"Ive tried so many toners. Read about the benefits but none were compatible with my hyper sensitive skin. Until NOW that is. I love ❤️ Fresh Start. First couple uses i felt a tingle. . . . but no reaction at all. My skin is very happy with this product. No break out of bumps. No redness. I just ordered 3 more."

Debbie B. (5/5)

loved but dropped bottle

"I got this as part of a large purchase in March of last year. I had just started using this when it rolled off my bathroom counter and shattered. I was able to salvage a bit of the product but lost most. I liked the sensation on my skin after application. I will definitely purchase again in the future."

Elissa B. (5/5)

Super Gentle!

"a great gentle exfoliator with awesome packaging! My skin is very sensitive and it has not caused any issues for me, but I have also noticed a difference in my skin - fewer breakouts, smoother skin overall. I will be repurchasing for sure!"

Zoe (5/5)

Fantastic product

"I am almost 55 and absolutely love this product. It was gifted to me in a grab bag and ever since I’ve included it in my morning routine. I’ve had several compliments on my skin since then but the most important is how great I feel."

Alison K. (5/5)

Love this treatment

"I think I have purchased this 3 times now, at least. I use a cotton round to apply morning and night-not sure if that’s the recommended frequency but it’s really helped with acne and breakouts! It also helps remove any leftover makeup after washing my face. I let it dry completely before applying my face cream. Love it!"

Robyn M. (5/5)

Fresh Start

"Love it. It’s very refreshing and I’ve noticed my pores seem less noticeable. I tried applying it with cotton balls but I find that cotton balls have changed. They really don’t absorbed product very well and you need to use a lot of the product which to me is a waste. So i am a small spray bottle and it applies Fresh Start perfectly."

Doris P. (5/5)

Fresh Start

"I have only been using this product for a couple of weeks. Feels great on the skin."

DIANE K. (5/5)

Works great!

"I use this at night after my make up remover cloth and it helps get whatever I miss and it leaves behind only the best ingredients to help replenish my skin."

Debra R. (5/5)

Best toner

"I really like this product. I use it in place of my toner and my acne has really improved."

Rose S. (5/5)

Fresh start

"This just makes me alert and refreshed. It’s gentle and fresh. Best cleanser I’ve tried."

Alison C. (5/5)

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