Blue Ribbon Review: Prof. Dr. Steinkraus Triple Peel

3x exfoliation for actual marble-smooth skin. (And yet, it’s not really peel-like, which is a good thing.)

I’m a longtime fan and original flag-waver of this German dermatological skincare line. No secrets there. And there are about 6 or 7 products from the label that I believe outperform the vast majority of their peers, and which can easily justify their medium-high price points. Especially the Vitamin C serum, and this product right here… the Prof. Dr. Steinkraus Triple Peel.

Its name is daunting, because it’s not an aggressive peel. It’s more of an aggressive exfoliation, low-end peel, I suppose. In that way, the name can be a little misleading. However, as its name also suggests, Triple Peel uses three modes of exfoliation: enzymatic, chemical, and physical. You apply it for 1-5 minutes (go for 5 if you can), then rinse it away like a buffing face wash. Voila: This is the most marble-smooth your skin has ever felt.

You get instant gratification after one use, but with consistent application, tone and texture even out in ways most scrubs and masks only promise. I use it once weekly, but the brand says twice weekly is OK for tolerant skin types, too.

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Why It Stands Out

Triple-Threat Formula: Fruit acids (AHAs) lift surface debris alongside pumpkin enzymes to dissolve stubborn buildup. Then, superfine bamboo powders buff away what’s left.
Ultra-Gentle Delivery: Despite the daunting name, the texture feels like a soft cream rather than a gritty scrub, so there’s no micro-tearing. And you can leave it on for less time or in targeted areas if your skin is too sensitive. Always do a spot test first before applying en masse to your mug.
Professional-Grade Results at Home: Spa-level smoothness without downtime, redness, or peeling. Again, it’s not so much an actual peel as it is a really fantastic A+ skin smoother.

Product Specs: Prof. Dr. Steinkraus Triple Peel

Size: 75 ml tube.
Exfoliation Type: Three modes in one: AHAs / fruit acids (glycolic, citric, tartaric, lactic), fermented pumpkin enzymes, and fine bamboo powder
Texture: Cream base that spreads easily and rinses without residue
Use: Apply for 1–5 minutes, then massage in small circles before rinsing
Added Ingredients for Nourishment: Macadamia seed oil plus hydrating agents like glycerin and coco-caprylate

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Adam Hurly has covered grooming since 2013, and for GQ since 2016. He has written for just about every other men’s publication, too, with bylines found in Men’s Journal, SPY, Forbes, Robb Report, Esquire, Men’s Fitness, Byrdie, Bloomberg, Runner’s Journal, Popular Mechanics, Birchbox Man, nearly every international GQ, and more. Adam is a South Dakota native and University of Kansas graduate. He has lived in San Francisco, New York, Berlin, and now Lisbon.