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SkinCeuticals
Retexturing Activator + Skin Resurfacing Serum
A serum built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 100.00 · 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
- Sensitive skin
- Dark spots & pigmentation
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
Twice daily, apply 4-6 drops to clean fingertips. Apply serum to the face, neck, and chest, or use as directed by a skincare professional.
What's inside
Ingredients List
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating3
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Hydroxyethyl Urea
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Urea, (2-Hydroxyethyl)-
Learn more about Hydroxyethyl Urea →Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Buffering
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid
Learn more about Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black TEA Ferment
Skin Conditioning
Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of black tea by the microorganism, Saccharomyces and Xylinium
Learn more about Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black TEA Ferment →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 →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Methylparaben
Fragrance, Preservative
Methylparaben is a paraben preservative.
Learn more about Methylparaben →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →
Dupes
- Kiehl's Ultra Pure High-Potency Serum with 1.5% Hyaluronic Acid65% match
- Geek & Gorgeous HA 5 Rich65% match
- Geek & Gorgeous HA 5 Light62% match
- The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 (Original Formulation)60% match