SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight

10% glycolic free acid value

Loosens the bonds between dead surface cells so they shed and skin looks clearer.

2% phytic acid

A plant-derived acid found in legumes and seeds that supports skin clarity and brightness.

1% soothing complex

Jojoba and sunflower seed form a protective, breathable layer that helps lock in hydration.

Tested for nightly use

SkinCeuticals reports the cream is tested tolerable for use every evening after preconditioning.

Key benefits

• Exfoliates dead surface cells overnight
• Improves the appearance of skin texture
• Evens the look of skin tone
• Enhances radiance and brightness
• Promotes skin clarity
• Reveals smoother, more youthful-looking skin

Step 1

In the evening after cleansing, shake well and dispense a pea-sized amount into your hands.

Step 2

Apply an even layer over the entire face and neck, avoiding the eye area, every other evening for the first week and then every evening or as advised by a skincare professional.

Step 3

Follow with moisturizer, and always wear sunscreen the next day. Available in 50 ml.

Tolerance note

SkinCeuticals reports the cream is tested tolerable for nightly use, but skin should be preconditioned by applying it every other evening for the first week. Mild tingling can occur with glycolic acid. Avoid the eye area and always use a daytime sunscreen, since exfoliating acids can make skin more sensitive to the sun.

Key ingredients

• Glycolic Acid, 10% Free Acid Value: A fruit acid that loosens the cohesion between dead and dehydrated surface cells so they are released. Formulated at 14% with a pH of 3.5 to deliver a true 10% active level.
• Phytic Acid 2%: Naturally present in legumes and seeds, this polyphosphate supports exfoliation along with skin clarity and brightness.
• Soothing Complex 1%: Derived from natural oils and botanicals including jojoba and sunflower seed. It forms a protective, breathable layer to help lock in hydration and provide comfort.
• Tocopherol: Vitamin E, an antioxidant that also conditions the skin.

Full ingredient list

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, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Magnesium Sulfate, Jojoba Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera / Sunflower Seed Wax, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium EDTA, Salicylic Acid, Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera / Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Tocopherol, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate.

Ingredient lists can change. Refer to the product packaging for the most current list.

What does SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight do?

It exfoliates overnight to promote skin clarity and brightness. A 10% glycolic acid free acid value loosens dead surface cells, and SkinCeuticals reports average improvements of 36% in radiance, 37% in texture and 19% in tone in an 8-week clinical study.

How often should I use Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight?

Start with once every other evening for the first week to precondition skin. After that, SkinCeuticals directs you to increase to every evening or as advised by a skincare professional. Use a pea-sized amount over the face and neck and avoid the eye area.

Can I use Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight with retinol?

SkinCeuticals advises alternating nights rather than using both on the same night, to avoid over-exfoliating the skin. For example, use Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight one evening and your SkinCeuticals retinol the next, with moisturizer after each.

Do I need a moisturizer after Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight?

Yes. Although it is a cream, the SkinCeuticals regimen places it in the Correct step and recommends following with a moisturizer. The next morning, apply an antioxidant serum and a broad-spectrum sunscreen.

What does 10% free acid value mean?

Free acid value is the share of glycolic acid that remains active at the formula's pH. SkinCeuticals formulates this cream with 14% glycolic acid at a pH of 3.5, which it states delivers a true 10% active level.

Is Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight suitable for sensitive skin?

SkinCeuticals recommends it for normal, oily, combination and dry skin and reports it is tested tolerable for nightly use. Sensitive skin is not on the recommended list, so introduce it slowly, every other evening at most, or ask a skincare professional first.

What is the difference between Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight and Glycolic Renewal Cleanser?

Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight is a leave-on night cream with a 10% glycolic free acid value that works for hours. Glycolic Renewal Cleanser is a rinse-off gel cleanser that gives brief, lighter exfoliation while you wash. Many people use the cleanser on nights off from the cream.

Is SkinCrew an authorized SkinCeuticals retailer in the US?

Yes. SkinCrew is an Authorized SkinCeuticals US Retailer and sources every unit directly from SkinCeuticals, so Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight arrives fresh, authentic and in current packaging, with fast US shipping.