Avène Hyaluron Activ Procedure 10% Glycolic Peeling Serum 30 ml

When should you choose this exfoliating serum to improve skin texture?

Avène’s Hyaluron Activ Procedure Peeling Serum is a nighttime treatment that combines three active ingredients in a fluid, non-sticky texture: 10% glycolic acid, 0.05% retinal, and 0.2% hyaluronic acid, in a base of Avène thermal spring water. It is designed for mature skin that has lost its clarity: uneven texture, dull complexion, and established wrinkles. It is among the at-home facial peels, with a formula that combines exfoliation and a retinoid in a single evening routine.

Glycolic acid is the gold standard exfoliating active ingredient: it removes dead skin cells from the surface and boosts cell renewal. The serum refines skin texture and restores radiance. In a clinical study conducted on 37 to 41 participants, with three applications per week over 56 days, skin texture improved by 18% and radiance by 33%.

The second aspect of the treatment focuses on skin texture. Retinal, a form of vitamin A that is three times more active than retinol in ex vivo tests, corrects the appearance of wrinkles: in the same study, wrinkles were reduced by 13%. Hyaluronic acid complements the other two active ingredients; it hydrates and improves skin elasticity, while adding comfort to an otherwise highly active formula.

The serum can be used as a treatment regimen, on its own, or prior to a cosmetic procedure to prepare the skin for it. In a clinical study involving 40 participants, with three applications per week over 28 days, its skin-resurfacing efficacy was deemed comparable to that of three sessions of minimally to moderately invasive professional peels. Fall and winter are the best seasons for this, when sunlight is less intense and the complexion becomes dull.

We recommend pairing it with Avène Anti-Aging Sun Fluid SPF 50. The two products work in tandem over a 24-hour period: in the evening, the serum works on the skin’s surface and texture; in the morning, the fluid provides very high UVA-UVB protection with a lightweight texture, subtle enough to wear daily under makeup. The serum renews, and the fluid preserves the results achieved.

How should you apply this facial exfoliating serum at night?

Directions for Use

Use 2 to 3 times a week. In the evening, after cleansing, apply one dose of the product to dry skin: on the face, neck, and décolletage. Do not rinse. This product can be used alone or before a cosmetic procedure to prepare the skin for the treatment.

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Precautions

• For external use only on the face, neck, and décolletage. Avoid contact with the eyes and the eye area, as well as the lips and mucous membranes; in case of contact, rinse thoroughly with clean water.
• Do not use on sensitive, fragile, irritated, or peeling skin. Do not apply to open wounds, sunburn, or active skin conditions (eczema, rosacea, psoriasis).
• Do not apply to the skin too frequently or for an extended period.
• Limit sun exposure while using this product and for the following week, and use sunscreen. Glycolic acid makes the skin more sensitive to sunburn: choose a broad-spectrum UVA-UVB sunscreen with an SPF of 50 or higher, applied every morning and reapplied as needed during sun exposure.
• Do not use with other products containing retinoids: retinol, retinal, retinyl esters, or prescription topical treatments (tretinoin, adapalene, tazarotene). Do not combine with another exfoliating acid (AHA, BHA), a scrub, or benzoyl peroxide on the same night.
• If discomfort becomes too intense, rinse off the product and space out applications. Discontinue use and seek advice if persistent redness, burning, swelling, or oozing occurs.
• Pregnant women, women planning to become pregnant, or women who are breastfeeding: as a precaution, the use of a retinoid is not recommended. Consult a doctor or pharmacist.
• If you are currently undergoing or have recently completed treatment with oral isotretinoin, or are currently undergoing dermatological treatment: do not use without consulting the prescribing physician.
• Before undergoing a cosmetic procedure (chemical peel, laser treatment, microneedling, injections), use the serum in consultation with the practitioner performing the procedure. After a procedure, or after waxing, shaving, or facial exfoliation, wait until the skin has recovered and seek the practitioner’s approval before resuming use.
• Medium to dark skin tones: Irritation may cause post-inflammatory brown spots. Seek advice before your first application.
• Test the product on a small area, behind the ear or on the side of the neck, 48 hours before applying it to the face for the first time.
• Product intended for adults.
• The list of ingredients is subject to change: check the list on the packaging of the product you purchased.
• Store away from light and heat, with the bottle tightly closed. Observe the use-by date indicated on the bottle. Keep out of reach of children.

What are the ingredients in this anti-wrinkle night serum?

Ingredients

Avene thermal spring water (Avene aqua), Glycolic acid, Glycerin, Water (aqua), Sodium hydroxide, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Microcrystalline cellulose, Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil (Helianthus annuus seed oil), Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 60, Red 40 (CI 16035), Retinal, Sodium hyaluronate, Sorbitan isostearate, Tocopherol.

Packaging

30 ml pump bottle.

Our Expert Advice on the Hyaluron Activ Procedure Peeling Serum

At the counter, the mistake we see most often with this type of product is treating it like an ordinary serum, applied every night. It’s a peel: it works in spaced-out sessions; the skin needs nights without active ingredients to recover. Start with two nights a week, spaced far apart. Don’t increase to three nights until you’ve gone two to three weeks without any discomfort. A slight tingling sensation upon application is common with glycolic acid; if your skin remains red the next day, that’s a sign you need to slow down.

Before your first application, review your evening skincare routine: the key item on the list of precautions is another retinoid, often hidden in an anti-aging cream that you might not think to skip. To assess the results, wait until the end of the second month of treatment rather than the first few weeks. Finally, if you’re planning a session with a cosmetic doctor, let them know you’re using this serum: they’ll be the ones to set the schedule.

FAQ

Can the Hyaluron Activ Procedure Peeling Serum replace my chemical peel sessions with a dermatologist?

Not in all cases. A medium or deep peel, or a peel recommended for acne scars, melasma, or sun damage, requires a medical examination and a doctor’s decision. The serum is a cosmetic product that acts on the skin’s surface; only a dermatologist can determine whether a treatment session is still necessary.

Can I use a vitamin C serum in the morning along with the Hyaluron Activ Procedure Peeling Serum?

Yes. Vitamin C should be applied in the morning under sunscreen, and the peeling serum in the evening: the two active ingredients do not come into contact on the skin. If your skin feels tight upon waking after a treatment session, you can wait until the next morning to apply the vitamin C.

Should I apply a moisturizer after the Hyaluron Activ Procedure Peeling Serum?

It’s not required, but it’s often comfortable. Once the serum is fully absorbed, a simple, mild moisturizer helps reduce tightness, especially on dry skin or during the winter. On nights when you don’t use the serum, resume your usual skincare routine.