It's all hands-on and you can use the acid wipes at the comfort and privacy of your dressing room. As terrifying and scary as the words 'acid pads glycolic' may sound, face peel pads are in fact the easiest, quickest and, most importantly, pain-free way to get brighter-looking, smoother skin without having to go for a facial appointment. Maryann 30% Glycolic Acid Pads You don't, necessarily, even have to book a tweetup with your dermatologist to try this out or pay top dollar for a standalone exfoliating session..