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SkinCeuticals
Glycolic Acid 10 Renew Cream for Night Time
A chemical exfoliant built around AHA and Glycolic acid, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 96.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Combination skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dullness
- Uneven texture
How to use
1 Prep + Dispense Shake before use. Some skin types may require time to acclimate to glycolic acid treatment. In these cases, precondition skin for this glycolic night treatment by limiting initial use to once every other evening. 2 Apply + Complete Apply an even, pea-sized layer over entire face and neck. After one week, increase to every evening or as advised by a skincare professional. Avoid eye area. Always use with a daytime antioxidant and sunscreen the following day.
What's inside
Ingredients List
7 trigger at least one check · 17 trigger none
- AHA
- Glycolic acid
- Anti-Aging
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Exfoliating
- Smoothing
Key Ingredients
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
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Caprylyl Glycol, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycolic Acid, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera, Jojoba Esters, Salicylic Acid
Antioxidant2
Shields skin from free radical damage.
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol
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
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid is an AHA.
Learn more about Glycolic Acid →Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Phytic Acid
Chelating
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol, 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis(dihydrogen phosphate)
Learn more about Phytic Acid →Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Cetyl Peg/Ppg-10/1 Dimethicone →
Dupes
- Paula's Choice 1% BHA Gentle Exfoliating Gel Toner62% match
- The Ordinary AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution61% match
- Pixi Glow Peel Pads61% match