SkinCeuticals
Glycolic Acid 10 Renew Cream for Night TimePaula's Choice
8% AHA Gel ExfoliantA chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 96.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 37.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Jojoba Esters, Polyglycerin-3, Propanediol, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair8
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Jojoba Esters, Tocopherol
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA
Reduces Irritation2
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis4
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Jojoba Esters, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
No concerns found

Ingredients Side-by-side

Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
Glycolic Acid (in both products)
Buffering
0-1 / —
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Extract
Camellia Oleifera Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
Learn more about Sodium Hydroxide →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
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