Face Reality® 5% Glycolic Serum is a professional-strength exfoliating treatment formulated to improve skin texture, radiance, and overall complexion clarity through gentle yet effective chemical exfoliation. Powered by 5% glycolic acid, this lightweight, water-based serum helps remove dull, dead skin cells from the surface while promoting healthy cellular turnover for smoother, brighter, and more youthful-looking skin.

As the smallest alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), glycolic acid penetrates efficiently to encourage surface renewal, helping refine uneven texture, soften the appearance of fine lines, and enhance skin luminosity. Regular use helps reveal fresher, healthier-looking skin while improving the performance of the skincare products that follow.

Designed to complement the Face Reality® Clear Skin Method, this serum is recommended for individuals seeking brighter, smoother skin and should be used under the guidance of a Certified Face Reality Acne Expert to ensure proper integration into an acne-safe skincare routine.

Key Benefits

✔️ Gently exfoliates and renews the skin

✔️ Helps brighten dull, lackluster complexions

✔️ Improves the appearance of uneven skin texture

✔️ Promotes smoother, softer-looking skin

✔️ Encourages healthy cellular turnover

✔️ Helps refine the appearance of fine lines

✔️ Enhances overall skin radiance

✔️ Improves the performance of supporting skincare products

✔️ Lightweight, fast-absorbing formula

✔️ Supports a healthier, more youthful-looking complexion

Key Ingredients

5% Glycolic Acid

A professional-strength alpha hydroxy acid derived from sugar cane that gently exfoliates the skin.

Benefits

✔️ Removes dead surface skin cells

✔️ Encourages healthy skin renewal

✔️ Improves skin smoothness and texture

✔️ Brightens dull complexions

✔️ Helps soften the appearance of fine lines

Skin Renewal Complex

Supports the skin's natural renewal process for a fresher, healthier appearance.

Benefits

✔️ Promotes healthy cellular turnover

✔️ Supports smoother, more refined skin

✔️ Helps improve overall complexion clarity

Water-Based Delivery System

A lightweight serum base that absorbs quickly and layers easily within a professional skincare regimen.

Benefits

✔️ Fast absorption

✔️ Non-greasy finish

✔️ Compatible with moisturizers and treatment products

✔️ Ideal for layering

How to Use

Cleanse the skin thoroughly using an acne-safe cleanser.

Pat the skin completely dry.

Shake well before each use.

Ensure the skin is free from irritation before application.

Apply one pump evenly over the face or as directed by your Certified Face Reality Acne Expert.

Allow the serum to absorb completely before applying additional treatment products or moisturizer.

Finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher during daytime use.

Use only as recommended by your skincare professional.

Professional Tip

Because glycolic acid increases skin sensitivity to ultraviolet light, daily sunscreen is essential to help protect newly exfoliated skin and maintain your results.

Ideal For

Dull skin

Uneven skin texture

Rough skin

Early signs of aging

Fine lines

Mild discoloration

Acne-prone skin

Congested skin

Individuals seeking brighter skin

Those looking to improve smoothness and radiance

Professional Insight

Glycolic acid is one of the most extensively researched and widely respected exfoliating ingredients in professional skincare. As the smallest alpha hydroxy acid, it penetrates the skin efficiently to loosen the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, allowing them to shed more effectively. This process helps reveal fresher, healthier-looking skin while improving overall texture, tone, and luminosity.

Face Reality® 5% Glycolic Serum provides controlled exfoliation that helps minimize the buildup of dead skin cells, which can contribute to dullness, rough texture, uneven tone, and congestion. By encouraging healthy surface renewal, the serum promotes smoother, softer skin while supporting a brighter and more refined complexion.

One of the additional advantages of glycolic acid is its ability to enhance the absorption of other skincare products. By removing excess dead skin cells that can act as a barrier, treatment serums, moisturizers, and corrective ingredients are better able to penetrate the skin and perform more effectively. This makes 5% Glycolic Serum an excellent complement to a comprehensive skincare routine.

Because glycolic acid is an active exfoliating ingredient, proper use is essential—particularly for individuals with acne-prone or sensitive skin. Face Reality® recommends incorporating this serum only under the supervision of a Certified Face Reality Acne Expert, who can determine the appropriate frequency of use based on skin condition, treatment goals, and compatibility with other active ingredients.

When used consistently as part of the Face Reality® Clear Skin Method, 5% Glycolic Serum helps promote healthier skin renewal while supporting long-term improvements in texture, radiance, and overall complexion clarity.

Professional Recommendation

Face Reality® 5% Glycolic Serum is especially beneficial for:

✔️ Dull, lackluster skin

✔️ Rough or uneven texture

✔️ Fine lines and early signs of aging

✔️ Mild discoloration

✔️ Congested skin

✔️ Acne-prone skin

✔️ Individuals seeking brighter, smoother skin

✔️ Clients following the Face Reality® Clear Skin Method

Important Precautions

⚠️ Use only on skin that is free from irritation or open lesions.

⚠️ Daily sunscreen is essential while using glycolic acid products.

⚠️ Mild tingling may occur during the adjustment period.

⚠️ Avoid contact with the eyes, lips, and mucous membranes.

⚠️ Follow usage instructions provided by your Certified Face Reality Acne Expert.

Formulation Highlights

✔️ 5% Glycolic Acid

✔️ Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA) Exfoliation

✔️ Brightening & Skin Renewal Support

✔️ Texture-Smoothing Benefits

✔️ Water-Based Formula

✔️ Fast-Absorbing Serum

✔️ Professional-Grade Exfoliating Treatment

✔️ Supports Healthy Cellular Turnover

✔️ Enhances Skincare Product Performance

✔️ Part of the Face Reality® Clear Skin Method

With consistent use as part of a professionally guided skincare program, Face Reality® 5% Glycolic Serum helps reveal brighter, smoother, and healthier-looking skin by gently exfoliating the surface, promoting healthy cellular renewal, and improving overall complexion clarity. Its lightweight, professional-strength formula supports long-term skin refinement while helping maximize the effectiveness of the rest of your skincare routine.