Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight
SkinCeuticals
Exfoliant
gel
Fact vs. Fiction
100
Very High
Trustworthiness
How well the ingredient list supports the product's marketing claims
Marketing Claims Supported by Ingredients:
5 of 5
Ingredients Matched:
10 of 24
Recommended for dry, normal, oily, combination, discoloration and aging skin
Minimal Support
Supported by:
Glycolic Acid
(Match: 0.51,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Glycolic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement
Concerns Addressed:
Dullness, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Acne, Enlarged Pores
View Other Matched Ingredients (9)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.10
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Salicylic Acid
Match score: 0.14
(Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Tocopherol
Match score: 0.34
(Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Nighttime glycolic acid treatment delivers a true 10% glycolic acid value to promote cellular turnover for glowing, healthy looking skin
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycolic Acid
(Match: 0.71,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.71,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.53,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
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Glycolic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement
Concerns Addressed:
Dullness, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Acne, Enlarged Pores
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
View Other Matched Ingredients (7)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Green Tea
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.27
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Glycerin
Match score: 0.40
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Free acid value refers to the true strength of a glycolic acid product and is affected by both the concentration of acid and the pH of the formula
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycolic Acid
(Match: 0.80,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.72,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.72,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.60,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Phytic Acid
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Caprylyl Glycol
(Match: 0.56,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
View Detailed Evidence
Glycolic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement
Concerns Addressed:
Dullness, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Acne, Enlarged Pores
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Functions:
moisturization
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Phytic Acid
Caprylyl Glycol
Functions:
moisturization
View Other Matched Ingredients (2)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.36
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Formulated with a free acid value of 10% glycolic acid, allowing it to work at a true 10% concentration, which is optimal in promoting effective exfoliation and natural cell turnover
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Glycolic Acid
★
(Match: 1.00,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Salicylic Acid
★
(Match: 0.97,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.74,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.71,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.69,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
(Match: 0.51,
Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
View Detailed Evidence
Glycolic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement
Concerns Addressed:
Dullness, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Acne, Enlarged Pores
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Functions:
moisturization
View Other Matched Ingredients (4)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.31
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.46
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Potent glycolic night treatment is synergistically blended with 2% phytic acid to promote skin clarity and brightness and a triple action soothing complex to help support the skin barrier
Moderate Support
Supported by:
Salicylic Acid
(Match: 0.63,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Glycerin
(Match: 0.61,
Type: Humectant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Glycolic Acid
(Match: 0.58,
Type: Exfoliant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
Green Tea
(Match: 0.55,
Type: Botanical Extract,
Evidence: Medium - Limited clinical evidence)
Tocopherol
(Match: 0.55,
Type: Antioxidant,
Evidence: High - Multiple clinical trials)
View Detailed Evidence
Salicylic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-Acne, Pore-Clearing
Concerns Addressed:
Acne, Blackheads, Whiteheads, Enlarged Pores, Oiliness, Uneven Texture
Glycerin
Functions:
Hydrating, Barrier Supporting, Soothing, Penetration Enhancing
Concerns Addressed:
Dehydration, Dryness, Tightness, Flaking, Barrier Impairment
Glycolic Acid
Functions:
Exfoliation, Brightening, Anti-Aging, Texture Improvement
Concerns Addressed:
Dullness, Uneven Texture, Hyperpigmentation, Fine Lines, Acne, Enlarged Pores
Green Tea
Functions:
soothing, antioxidant, free radical protection
Concerns Addressed:
irritation, redness, sensitivity, inflammation
Tocopherol
Functions:
Antioxidant, Moisturizing, Skin Protecting, Healing
Concerns Addressed:
Environmental Damage, Dryness, Rough Texture, Minor Wounds, Scars
View Other Matched Ingredients (5)
The following ingredients were found in the product but don't provide strong enough evidence to support this specific claim:
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Dimethicone
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Occlusive,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Butylene Glycol
Match score: 0.22
(Type: Humectant,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Phytic Acid
Match score: 0.39
(Type: Active Ingredient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Caprylyl Glycol
Match score: 0.30
(Type: Emollient,
Evidence: Theoretical - Based on mechanism only)
Insufficient evidence for supporting this claim
Ingredients
- 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
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Magnesium Sulfate
- Jojoba Esters
- Phenoxyethanol
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Cera
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Disodium EDTA
- Salicylic Acid
- Acacia Decurrens Flower Cera
- Polyglycerin-3
- Tocopherol
- Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
