SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight: A True 10% Glycolic Night Treatment for Glowing Skin
SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight is a nighttime glycolic acid treatment that encourages natural exfoliation and cell turnover for smoother, brighter, healthier-looking skin. It targets the dullness, rough texture, and uneven tone that tend to build up as cell renewal slows with age.
What sets it apart is its free acid value of 10% glycolic acid. Free acid value reflects the true working strength of a glycolic product, which depends on both the acid concentration and the formula's pH, so this treatment performs at a genuine 10%. It is blended with 2% phytic acid for clarity and brightness, plus a 1% soothing complex of natural oils and botanicals, including jojoba and sunflower seed, that helps lock in hydration and support the skin barrier.
SkinCeuticals reports it is tested tolerable for nightly use, and it is dye-free, fragrance-free, and TSA approved. The brand also positions it as a complement to chemical peels that helps pre-condition skin and extend results. For more resurfacing options, browse our retinoids and exfoliants collection.
Why You'll Like It
- True 10% glycolic acid free acid value for effective nightly exfoliation.
- SkinCeuticals reports a 36% average improvement in radiance after 8 weeks.
- 2% phytic acid adds clarity and brightness.
- Soothing complex with jojoba and sunflower seed helps lock in hydration.
- Tested tolerable for nightly use; dye-free and fragrance-free.
- TSA approved for travel.
Who Is It For
- Anyone with a dull complexion, rough texture, or uneven-looking tone.
- Dry skin types, which SkinCeuticals specifically recommends it for.
- Acne-prone skin looking to reduce the dead cell buildup linked to blemishes.
- Chemical peel patients who want to pre-condition skin and extend results, with physician guidance.
For a nightly treatment that delivers real glycolic strength without leaving skin parched, Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight is a smart, results-driven choice.
Benefits
- Promotes natural exfoliation and cell turnover overnight.
- Improves the appearance of rough skin texture.
- Evens the look of skin tone for a more uniform complexion.
- Boosts radiance for visibly glowing skin.
- Brightens and clarifies with 2% phytic acid.
- Helps lock in hydration with a jojoba and sunflower seed soothing complex.
- Helps reduce the buildup of dead skin cells that can lead to blemishes.
- Pre-conditions skin for chemical peels and helps extend results, according to SkinCeuticals.
You will find this overnight treatment in our SkinCeuticals medical-grade exfoliation lineup, from a brand that states the true working strength of its actives and supports them with clinical evaluation.
Apply it before bed and let the night do the work of revealing smoother, brighter skin.
How to Use
- Shake well. In the evening, smooth an even, pea-sized layer over the entire face and neck, avoiding the eye area.
- If your skin is new to glycolic acid, start every other evening for one week, then increase to every evening or as your skincare professional advises.
- Follow with a moisturizer, and always use a daytime antioxidant such as Phloretin CF with Ferulic Acid plus a broad spectrum sunscreen the next morning.
Building up gradually and staying consistent is the surest path to steady, glowing results.
Ingredients
Key Ingredients:
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10% Glycolic Free Acid Value: A fruit acid derived from sugar cane that stimulates natural exfoliation and limits dead cell buildup to improve texture, tone, and brightness.
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2% Phytic Acid: Found naturally in legumes and seeds, it provides dual exfoliating and brightening action and helps limit the dulling effect of skin aggressors.
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1% Soothing Complex: A blend of natural oils and botanicals, including jojoba and sunflower seed, that forms a breathable protective layer to help hold in hydration and provide comfort.
Full Ingredients: Aqua/Water, Glycolic Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Sodium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Propanediol, Glycerin, Phytic Acid, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Nylon-12, Poly-glyceryl-4 Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera/Sunflower Seed Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera/Accia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Ingredients may change. Please check the packaging for the most current list.
Pairing true glycolic strength with a moisture-locking complex is what allows this formula to resurface nightly without stripping skin.
FAQ
What does SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight do?
It is an exfoliating night treatment that uses glycolic acid to stimulate the natural shedding of dead cells, improving texture and tone for a brighter, more even complexion. You apply it in the evening and leave it on to absorb while you sleep.
What does a free acid value of 10% mean?
Free acid value describes the true strength of a glycolic acid product, which depends on both how much acid is in the formula and the formula's pH. SkinCeuticals formulated Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight to work at a true 10% glycolic acid concentration, which the brand considers optimal for effective exfoliation.
Is Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight suitable for dry skin?
Yes, SkinCeuticals recommends it for dry skin types. Its soothing complex traps moisture to help hydrate skin, and following with a moisturizer at night helps lock that moisture in.
Is Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight good for acne-prone skin?
SkinCeuticals says yes. By reducing the buildup of dead skin cells that can lead to blemishes, its exfoliating ingredients can help prevent breakouts.
Can I use Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight with retinol?
You can include both in your regimen, but SkinCeuticals recommends alternating nights rather than using them together. Combining a glycolic treatment with retinol on the same night can over-exfoliate and irritate skin.
What can I pair it with?
SkinCeuticals says it works well with Resveratrol B E to improve skin texture and tone, and with an exfoliating cleanser such as Glycolic Renewal Cleanser to support the exfoliating benefits of both. Follow your nightly application with a moisturizer.
Can I use it between professional procedures?
SkinCeuticals states that Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight has been shown safe for use between chemical peels to help optimize and maintain results. Always check with your physician or provider for post-procedure guidance tailored to you.
Can I use a glycolic acid treatment every night?
Yes, once your skin has adjusted. SkinCeuticals recommends starting every other night for the first week, then moving to nightly use or following the advice of a skincare professional.
Is there a clinical study for SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight?
Yes. According to SkinCeuticals, an 8-week, single-center clinical study was conducted on 50 females, ages 35 to 64, with global fine lines, uneven skin tone, rough skin texture, and a dull complexion. The treatment was used once nightly along with a sunscreen, and efficacy and tolerability were evaluated at baseline and at weeks 2, 4, and 8. The brand reports average improvements of 36% in radiance (which it also describes as glowing skin), 37% in skin texture, and 19% in skin tone. SkinCeuticals notes that its photos represent average results and that your results may be greater or less than the average. Individual results vary.
As an effective glycolic acid night treatment, SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight delivers a true 10% strength plus 2% phytic acid to smooth texture, even tone, and boost radiance by 36% in just 8 weeks. Add this overnight exfoliating treatment to your routine today and wake up to visibly brighter, smoother skin.
