What It Is
Face Reality 5% Glycolic Serum is a professional exfoliating treatment formulated to improve rough texture, post-breakout discoloration, clogged pores, and dull skin. Featuring 5% glycolic acid, this lightweight serum encourages healthy cellular turnover to reveal smoother, brighter, and healthier-looking skin while supporting long-term acne-clearing results.
Important:
MUST BE A RETURNING CLIENT TO ORDER.
This product is only available to existing Skin Gal acne clients who have been instructed by their Acne Expert to incorporate glycolic acid into their customized treatment plan. It is not recommended for new clients or first-time Face Reality users.
MUST BE A RETURNING CLIENT TO ORDER.
This product is only available to existing Skin Gal acne clients who have been instructed by their Acne Expert to incorporate glycolic acid into their customized treatment plan. It is not recommended for new clients or first-time Face Reality users.
Benefits + Skin Type
Benefits
• Gently exfoliates dead skin cells
• Helps smooth rough skin texture
• Brightens post-breakout discoloration
• Encourages healthy cellular turnover
• Helps reduce congestion and clogged pores
• Improves overall skin radiance
• Lightweight, fast-absorbing serum
• Designed to support professional acne treatment plans
Best For
• Returning Face Reality Acne Bootcamp clients
• Acne-prone skin
• Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation
• Uneven skin texture
• Congested skin
• Oily skin
• Combination skin
• Clients ready for advanced exfoliation
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How To Use It - The Anna Way
Apply a thin layer to clean, dry skin exactly as directed by your Skin Gal Acne Expert. Follow with hydrating serums and moisturizer after the product has absorbed.
Use only at the frequency recommended by your Acne Expert. Because glycolic acid is an exfoliating acid, always wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen during the day.
Anna's Pro Tip:
This serum is something I introduce when your skin is ready—not right away. Once active acne is under better control, glycolic acid can make a huge difference in smoothing texture and fading acne marks without compromising your progress.
This serum is something I introduce when your skin is ready—not right away. Once active acne is under better control, glycolic acid can make a huge difference in smoothing texture and fading acne marks without compromising your progress.
Why Anna Loves It
"Timing is everything with glycolic acid. I only recommend this serum once I know your skin barrier is healthy enough to handle additional exfoliation. When introduced at the right stage of your Acne Bootcamp, it does an amazing job improving texture and post-breakout marks."
Anna, Licensed Esthetician & Acne Specialist
What to Pair It With (linked!)
For Acne Marks
- Face Reality GlowTone™ Corrective Serum
- Renée Rouleau Post-Breakout Fading Gel
- Hydrinity Vivid Brightening Serum
- Glymed+ Oxygen Cream
To Replenish Hydration
- Face Reality HydraBalance Gel
- Hydrinity Renewing HA Serum
- Face Reality Moisture Balance Toner
- Epicutis Lipid Serum
For a Healthy Skin Barrier
- Face Reality Barrier Care Gel Cream
- SIV Biome Balancing Serum
- Epicutis HYVIA® Crème
- Hydrinity Hyacyn Active
For Stubborn Texture
Ingredients
Aqua (Water), Glycolic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Alcohol Denat., Glycerin, Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Benzyl Alcohol, Plantago Lanceolata Leaf Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Xanthan Gum
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