Which VT Reedle Shot Should You Use? 50, 100, 300, 1000 and 1300 Compared

The number roughly indicates spicule density. A higher number means more spicules, a stronger tingle and more visible resurfacing.

Mild 50 works differently. It uses a gentler silica based delivery instead of sponge spicules. It is the only version suitable for AM use and safe for sensitive skin.

100 is the original, featured in most reviews and viral videos. 300 is a clear step up; 1000 is a bigger jump. 1300 is the most concentrated and comes in an 8 ml ampoule for short, focused courses.

More strength does not guarantee better results. Increasing too quickly is the most common cause of breakouts, peeling and red, sensitised skin from Reedle Shots.

Use this table to match a version to your experience and skin tolerance. The highest number is no reason to choose it.

For sensitive, reactive or rosacea prone skin, start and stay with Mild Reedle Shot 50. Its silica based delivery smooths without the sting. Consider 100 only if 50 feels like nothing after a few months.

For dry or dehydrated skin, start with Mild 50 daily or 100 twice a week. Follow with a rich ceramide moisturiser. Spicules can feel rougher on dry skin.

For normal to combination skin with no prior experience, start with 100 twice a week. Move to 300 only once 100 feels comfortable and leaves no redness the next day.

For oily, resilient skin with texture or acne marks, start with 100. Move to 300 within a month, then 1000 once a month if 300 is going well. Always use SPF.

Pause all Reedle Shots during breakouts, active inflammation, peeling or sunburn. They exfoliate and will not heal these problems. Resume once your barrier is calm.

Weeks 1 to 2: apply once on a Sunday evening. Check your skin on Monday and Tuesday.

Weeks 3 to 4: use twice a week in the PM, leaving at least two nights between applications.

Month 2: if you have no redness, peeling or breakouts, consider moving up one level, from 50 to 100 or 100 to 300.

Always follow with a gentle moisturiser and use SPF 30 or higher the next day. Stop if your skin feels tight, itchy or stingy outside application.

Keep Reedle Shot and retinol or tretinoin on separate nights. Alternate evenings only once your skin tolerates each product on its own.

The same rule applies to AHA, BHA and vitamin C. Alternate nights, avoid using them together in one evening, and watch how your skin responds.

Only Mild 50 is designed for daily AM and PM use. Use 100, 300, 1000 and 1300 in the PM only, less than daily.

There is no strong public safety data on Reedle Shot during pregnancy. Many users avoid it as a precaution. Check with your doctor.

For texture, post acne marks and overall smoothness, Reedle Shot is worth it if you build up slowly. The most common bad experience starts with 300 or 1000 and a skipped patch test.

If you are new to Reedle Shot and your skin is not sensitive, start with 100 twice a week. See how the first month goes.

Choose Mild 50 if your skin is sensitive or reactive, or if you want to use it every morning. There is no need to force your skin to tolerate 100.

Save 1000 and 1300 until you know how your skin reacts to 100 and 300. Their higher strength will not let you skip that process.