Description
Skinceuticals Retexturing Activator Serum is designed to improve skin texture whilst deeply hydrating skin too. Many users have reported visible results after using the Skinceuticals retexturing activator serum consistently.
Using patent-pending technology, this unique treatment contains a 25% concentration of a compound discovered to be highly effective at promoting cell differentiation while optimising the skin’s amino acid supply to reinforce the barrier, resulting in the most efficient epidermal renewal. Because of its advanced formula, the skinceuticals-retexturing-activator-serum is recommended by professionals for smoother, more hydrated skin.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
25% Hydroxyethyl Urea/Aminosulfonic Acid Compound
- Exfoliates – Normalises skin renewal to resurface the skin
- Enzymes help break down dead skin cells to promote exfoliation
- Encourages new skin cells to travel up to the skin’s surface
- Replenishes moisture levels critical for efficient skin cell production & turnover
- Reinforces skin’s barrier by optimising the amino acid supply, a key element of skin’s natural moisturizing factor (NMF). The skinceuticals-retexturing-activator-serum stands out because of its actions in strengthening the skin’s natural defences.
- Kombucha – Natural fermented prebiotic Smooths skin Improves radiance and skin tone
Hyaluronic Acid Provides a non-irritating, hydrating base
USAGE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Suitable for all skin types for daily exfoliation and hydration – especially suitable for
Dry, dull, dehydrated skin
Aging skin
Acne-prone skin
Before non-invasive rejuvenating procedures (e.g. laser, microdermabrasion, peels). Moreover, the skinceuticals-retexturing-activator-serum can be integrated into your daily skincare routine for optimal outcomes.
How to Use
APPLICATION
Twice daily, apply 4-6 drops to face, neck and chest.
ORDERING & RETURNS POLICY
Delivery costs are included for UK addresses only - additional costs will be chargeable for delivery outside the UK Delivery via Royalmail “Tracked 48” service – You will receive email and text delivery notifications from RoyalMail once we process your order - please ensure you provide accurate information when placing your order as those details generate your delivery and tracking information We will not be held responsible for loss of parcels as a result of inaccurate or incomplete delivery address information provided by you at the time of ordering. Additional postage fees will be incurred for delivery outside of the UK – we will contact you & quote the additional postage costs;Refunds & Cancellations
You have the right to cancel your order and return products unused, unopened (product seals must be intact) and in their original undamaged packaging within 14 days of placing your order Please Note: If you decide to cancel your order after you’ve made your PayPal transaction but before we have despatched the products we will honour your cancellation and refund in full less the non-refundable Paypal transaction fees which PayPal deduct from your payment currently 3.4% of the payment you've made. If you cancel your order after we’ve despatched your products we'll refund your order, less postage fee of £3.99, less the non-refundable PayPal fees which are currently 3.4% of the payment you’ve made when we receive the returned products which must be unopened, seals intact, unused and in all original packaging Please email us on therapy@dianenivern.com or call 01617961169 (Monday to Saturday) if you wish to cancel your order and return it - You will be responsible for the costs of returning the product you wish to return If you have a complaint regarding the product or experience an allergic reaction to the product please call us on 01617961169 or email therapy@dianenivern.com Please bear in mind that our skincare products are cosmeceutical grade – not cosmetic – they have “active” ingredients. Some degree of “downtime”, mild irritation, dryness or flakiness may be experienced and should not be considered as an “allergic reaction” – Please contact us for guidance before returning your product In the event of an allergic reaction there must be no more than 10% of product used to be refunded. You must be willing to provide details and photographic evidence of the issue as we are obliged to report skin reactions to the product’s manufacturerShip your item back to Us
Returns address: 406 Bury New Road, Whitefield Manchester, M45 7SX, UK Please remember to ensure that the item you are returning is repackaged with all original elements.Our offers
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Skinceuticals Phloretin CF Serum 30 ml
Skinceuticals Phloretin CF: Your Daily Defense for Radiant Skin
Discover the power of Phloretin CF, an advanced antioxidant serum designed to protect, brighten, and refine your skin. This potent formula features a unique blend of
2% Phloretin, 10% pure vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), and 0.5% Ferulic Acid—a scientifically backed combination that fights free radicals and defends against environmental damage.
Why You'll Love Phloretin CF
✔ Powerful Antioxidant Protection – Shields your skin from daily environmental aggressors like pollution and UV rays.
✔ Brighter, More Even Skin Tone – Reduces the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation for a radiant complexion.
✔ Smoother, Healthier-Looking Skin – Improves texture and refines skin for a more uniform tone.
✔ Lightweight & Fast-Absorbing – Ideal for normal, oily, combination, and aging skin types.
✔ Pairs Perfectly with Sunscreen – Enhances sun protection for an added layer of defense.
Science-Backed, Proven Results
Phloretin CF is formulated using the Duke Antioxidant patent, ensuring optimal vitamin C absorption. Unlike other serums, it meets the precise standards for effectiveness—using pure L-ascorbic acid at an acidic pH (2.0-3.5) with a 10-20% concentration. Only SkinCeuticals follows these rigorous guidelines, delivering real, visible results.
Elevate your skincare routine with Phloretin CF—because your skin deserves the best protection.
Available in the Phloretin CF Double Defense Set with FREE Advanced Brightening SPF 50 - worth £220
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Skinceuticals Resveratrol BE 30ml
Skinceuticals Resveratrol B E - a powerful antioxidant serum for night use.
Improves skin density - firmness, radiance and elasticity. It also reduces the appearance of skin ageing.
Skin repairs itself at night from external ageing effects of exposure to daylight (UVA/UVB), pollution, air conditioning, computer screens (UV and infrared) and internal ageing factors caused by stress, smoking, alcohol, lack of sleep, exercise and advancing years (oxidative stress) which create free-radical damage to the skin and body.
Resveratrol B E helps target the visible signs of ageing and helps to reinforce skin's natural protection against free radicals.
Powerful, clinically proven concentration of 1% pure, stable Resveratrol
- 0.5% Baicalin
- 1% Alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
SkinCeuticals Resveratrol B E supports the repair process to improve skin firmness, improved collagen density and elasticity, improved radiance and brightness, lightening of brown age-spots, irregular pigmentation
Soothing, lightweight gel serum - use at night under night moisturiser cream and eye cream
Suitable for normal, dry, combination or sensitive skin types.
This is an ideal product to help prevent visible skin ageing caused by stressful lifestyles, exposure to sun or HEV device light skin and as part of post treatment skincare.
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Skinceuticals Phloretin CF Gel 30ml
Skinceuticals Phloretin CF Gel : Your Daily Defense for Radiant Skin
Discover the power of Phloretin CF Gel Serum an advanced antioxidant gel-serum designed to protect, brighten, and refine your skin.
This potent formula features a unique blend of
2% Phloretin
10% pure Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
0.5% Ferulic Acid
A scientifically backed combination that fights free radicals defends skin from environmental damage AND combats pigmentation problems
Why You'll Love Phloretin CF Gel
✔ Powerful Antioxidant Protection – Shields your skin from daily environmental aggressors like pollution and UV rays.
✔ Brighter, More Even Skin Tone – Reduces the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation for a radiant complexion.
✔ Smoother, Healthier-Looking Skin – Improves texture and refines skin for a more uniform tone.
✔ Light & Refreshing Gel Texture:
- Perfect for normal, combination, and oily skin
- Great for those who prefer a gel over a serum
✔ Pairs Perfectly with Sunscreen – Enhances sun protection for an added layer of defense.
Science-Backed, Proven Results
Phloretin CF is formulated using the Duke Antioxidant patent, ensuring optimal vitamin C absorption.
Unlike other serums, it meets the precise standards for effectiveness—using pure L-ascorbic acid at an acidic pH (2.0-3.5) with a 10-20% concentration.
Only SkinCeuticals follows these rigorous guidelines, delivering real, visible results.
Elevate your skincare routine with Phloretin CF Gel —because your skin deserves the best protection.
SkinCeuticals Phloretin CF Serum is available in the Double Defense Sets with FREE Advanced Brightening SPF 50 moisturising sunscreen
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SkinCeuticals Serum 10 Vitamin C Antioxidant Serum 30mls
SkinCeuticals Serum 10 – Antioxidant Vitamin C Serum
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Lightweight antioxidant serum with 10% pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid)
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Helps protect skin from environmental damage caused by pollution and UV exposure
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Improves the appearance of dullness, uneven tone, and early fine lines
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Formulated for sensitive and reactive skin
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Ideal introductory Vitamin C serum for first-time users
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Enhances skin radiance while supporting overall skin health
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Fast-absorbing, non-greasy formula suitable for daily morning use
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Layers easily under moisturiser and sunscreen
Size: 30 ml / 1 fl oz
For more information and FAQs see DESCRIPTION tab
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SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF 50 40ml
SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF 50 – Moisturising Facial Sunscreen for pigmentation-prone skin 40ml Dual-action, lightweight sunscreen with SPF 50 that helps protect the skin from UV-induced discolouration and helps evens skin tone. SkinCeuticals Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF 50 is an effective way of helping to protect...
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Skinceuticals Brightening UV Defense SPF 30
Moisturising facial sunscreen SPF 30 which evens out skintones & prevents pigmentation & skin discolouration
All-in-one anti-pigmentation moisturiser and broad spectrum UVA / UVB sunscreen
- Cosmetically elegant – non greasy - Suitable for men & women & all skin types
- Sheer, satin finish that doesn't leave an ashy cast or residue
- Excellent make up base
- Ideal to prevent the formation of irregular skin tones or hyperpigmentation.
We stock a range of products and home treatment systems to brighten, reduce and prevent pigmentation
Use over antioxidant serums such as CE Ferulic or Phloretin CF or Phloretin CF Gel to further prevent the darkening of pigmentation
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Skinceuticals Skin Clarifying Kit
Skinceuticals Skin Clarifying Kit
Oily | Combination | Spot & Blackhead Prone Skin
A skincare regime for Oily, Combination, Ageing Spot & Blackhead Prone Skin
Transform your skincare routine with the SkinCeuticals ‘Skin Clarifying’ starter kit.
This comprehensive regime is clinically proven to improve the appearance of blemishes, enlarged pores and uneven skin texture and tone in just 4 weeks.
Each kit provides approximately 6-8 weeks of the serums and 8-12 weeks of the cleanser, offering an extended period of skin clarity and health.
SkinCeuticals ‘Skin Clarifying’ Starter Skincare Regime Kit includes
Blemish + Age Cleanser (240ml)
Exfoliating and Brightening Gel Cleanser: This gel face wash effectively decongests and refines pores, minimising blemishes and blackheads for smoother, clearer skin.
- Key Ingredient Benefits of SkinCeuticals Blemish & Age Cleanser
- Glycolic Acid: Promotes cell turnover, revealing fresher, brighter skin.
- Salicylic Acid: Unclogs pores and reduces the occurrence of blackheads and blemishes.
Silymarin CF Serum (15ml)
Daytime Antioxidant Serum: This patent-pending Vitamin C serum especially for oily, spot & blackhead prone skins protects the skin from free radical damage caused by light and pollution, reducing oil oxidation that can lead to blackheads and blemishes.
- Key Ingredient Benefits:
- 15% Pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid): Brightens skin and reduces blemish marks.
- 0.5% Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates and unclogs pores.
- 0.5% Silymarin (Milk Thistle Extract): Provides antioxidant protection and reduces excess oil.
-0.5% Ferulic Acid: Enhances the stability and effectiveness of Vitamin C.
Blemish + Age Defense (15ml)
- Corrective Serum: This high-potency serum exfoliates, unclogs pores and diminishes spots and blemish marks.
- Key Ingredient Benefits:
- Diol and Salicylic Acid: Target acne and prevent future breakouts.
- Glycolic and Citric Acids: Refine and smooth skin texture.
Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF 50 (15ml)
- Dual-Action Sunscreen: This broad-spectrum facial sunscreen offers both protection and correction, targeting discolouration for a brighter, more even toned complexion.
- Key Ingredient Benefits:
- Niacinamide: Brightens skin and reduces the appearance of discolouration. Helps to balance oil production whilst reducing moisture loss
- UV Filters: Protect against harmful UVA and UVB rays.
Experience the Benefits of Skinceuticals Clarifying Starter Kit:
- Brighter Complexion: The combined action of Vitamin C, glycolic acid, and niacinamide enhances skin radiance.
- Clearer Skin: Salicylic acid and other exfoliants help to unclog pores and reduce blemishes.
- Even Skin Tone: Discolouration targeting ingredients promote a more uniform complexion.
- Youthful Appearance: Antioxidants and exfoliants smooth and refine skin texture, reducing the appearance of fine lines and enlarged pores.
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SkinCeuticals Metacell Renewal B3
Skinceuticals Metacell Renewal B3 - 50 ml
Daily lightweight, easily absorbed lotion delivers deep hydration, reduces pore size, balances oiliness, calms sensitivity, fades uneven skin tones and early signs of skin ageing
Who is Metacell Renewal B3 for?
| Skin showing first lines | Red blemish marks from spots | Enlarged pores | City living |
Rosacea & Redness-prone, sensitive skin | Tired looking, dehydrated skin | Skin that's lost it's glow!
Calms | Hydrates | Firms | Smooths | Brightens | Fades marks | Reduces oiliness and pore size |
Suits all skin types in men & women
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Skinceuticals Ultra Facial Defense SPF50
Moisturiser and High Factor Facial Sunscreen SPF 50 in one!
For all skin types especially those who are prone to developing hyper pigmentation or brown sun spots.
Contains specific ingredients to prevent the formation of hyper pigmentation and melasma, chloasma (mask of pregnancy)
Ideal to use after facial treatments such as laser, peels, microdermabrasion or surgery.
Ultra Facial Defense provides high daily UVA and UVB protection;
Light texture designed for all skin types, even the oiliest, is also a perfect make-up base.
Daily broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection (SPF50)
Very light texture
Transparent finish doesn’t leave a chalky or ashy cast on the skin
Hypoallergenic and won't block pores!
Long tasting hydration over 12 hours
Excellent make-up base
Suitable for all skin types including men’s skin
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Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Serum 30ml
Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Serum 30ml - A drink of water for the skin - suitable for all skin types.
This moisture-enhancing serum contains hyaluronic acid, naturally present in the body in an anti-ageing hydrating hyaluronic acid serum to boost hydration levels in your skin.
Hydrated skin repairs quicker, feeling plumper, smoother and lifted and appearing younger.
Formulated with anti-inflammatory Vitamin B5 - soothing skin relief
Compliments all skincare routines – beneficial for all skin types in men and women
Benefits of SkinCeuticals Hydrating B5 Gel:
Deeply re-hydrates skin without adding oiliness
Leaves skin feeling supple and smooth
Fine lines reduced
Supports skin healing from blemishes and post procedure recovery
Oil-free
Ideal for All skin types
Diane's tips;
Acne prone skins can be dehydrated but oily. Increased hydration in your skin reduces inflammation and supports blemish free healing
Use Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Serum all over face, neck, upper chest and backs of hands - can be used on lips too!
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SkinCeuticals AGE Interrupter
SkinCeuticals AGE Interrupter Advanced Cream - a potent anti wrinkle face cream which improves visible signs of ageing in mature skin such as thinning skin, fine lines, wrinkles, sagging and loss of firmness.
This silky smooth, quickly absorbed moisturising cream helps to rehydrate, firm, smooth & lift skin - suitable for men and women with mature, ageing skin.
SkinCeuticals AGE Interrupter Advanced Cream was formulated to address skin ageing caused by Advanced Glycation End-products -
SKIN TYPES: Dry, Normal, Combination, Sensitive
SKIN CONCERN: Ageing skin
BENEFITS: Smooths an extended range of visible wrinkle types, targeting fine lines and location-specific creases like nasolabial folds.
KEY INGREDIENTS
CONCENTRATED PROXYLANE - (+20% MORE THAN ITS PREDECESSOR, A.G.E. INTERRUPTER)
KEY ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN FORMULAS TARGETING THE APPEARANCE OF WRINKLES & LAXITY.
WILD FRUIT FLAVONOIDS - COMBINATION OF BLUEBERRY AND POMEGRANATE EXTRACTS.
GLYCYRRHETINIC ACID - LIQUORICE ROOT EXTRACT USED IN FORMULAS FOR ITS SOOTHING PROPERTIES.
3% HEPES - KNOWN TO ACTIVATE NATURAL ENZYMES IN SKIN TO PROMOTE EVEN CELL TURNOVER WHILE HYDRATING SKIN.
1% NIACINAMIDE - WATER-SOLUBLE VITAMIN, ALSO KNOWN AS VITAMIN B3, USED IN SOOTHING FORMULAS TO HELP SUPPORT SKIN’S MOISTURE BARRIER.
HELPS RESTORE SKINS FIRMNESS AND ELASTICITY, WHICH IS KNOWN TO DECLINE AS GLYCATION DEGRADES SKIN'S COLLAGEN
ENHANCES SKIN'S OVERALL RADIANCE
DELIVERS RICH HYDRATION, WITH A LUXURIOUS, SATIN FINISH
Diane's tip - as an insulin dependant Type 1 diabetic I personally recommend Skinceuticals AGE Interrupter Advanced to help combat the ageing, skin wrinkling effect of unbalanced blood sugar on diabetics akin
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Skinceuticals Discolouration Defense
A powerful serum to fade uneven skin tones and prevent further discolouration
KEY INGREDIENTS
1.8% TRANEXAMIC ACID - Reduces production & delivery of pigment into skin cells
5% NIACINAMIDE - Breaks down existing pigmentation, reduces delivery of new pigment into skin cells, calms skin, protects skin barrier functions, brightens
5% HEPES - Helps to exfoliate skin assisting brightening process
Lightweight easily absorbed serum formulated with a blend of anti-discolouration and exfoliating ingredients to improve the appearance of skin discoloration including hyperpigmentation, post-blemish scars and stubborn brown spots.
The key ingredients are clinically proven at these strengths to safely inhibit production and transportation of pigment into the skin's layers
Can be used as part of your skincare regime alone or alongside professional skincare treatments to fade uneven pigmentation including melasma
We strongly recommend the use of Vitamin C Serums such as Skinceuticals Phloretin Serum and Advanced Brightening UV Defense SPF50
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Skinceuticals Clarifying Clay Masque | Deep pore cleansing skin-refining masque
Skinceuticals Clarifying Clay Masque | Deep pore cleansing skin-refining masque
This non-drying mask combines high-quality earth clays, Kaolin and Bentonite, with calming botanicals, minerals and an exfoliating hydroxy acid blend to exfoliate, soothe and clarify the skin.
Fruit derived AHA alpha hydroxy acids – A blend of malic, lactic, tartaric, citric and glycolic acids working to gently exfoliate dead skin cells.
Kaolin and Bentonite clays – Natural earth clays helping to clarify the skin, absorb excess oil and reduce shine.
Aloe and Chamomile – Clinically proven anti-inflammatory properties helping to soothe and calm skin.
Benefits of using an exfoliating AHA-acid clay mask
Exfoliating AHA acids brighten dull, discoloured, uneven skin tones
Hydroxy acid blend gently exfoliates and removes rough, dull, dead skin cells
Increases your skin's radiance
Mattifying - oil absorbing action
Pore refining action - natural clays help to "draw out" pore blockages, blackheads and congested pores - pores appear cleaner & minimised
60ml
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Skinceuticals Redness Neutraliser
A lightweight gel cream formulated to calm redness, soothe sensitivity, hydrate and repair the skin's barrier function to retain moisture
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
Reduces the appearance of redness and flushing by up to 30%
Helps to improve skin smoothness by more than 55%
Helps to enhance radiance by more than 30%
High performance formulation tested on sensitive skin
Non pore blocking treatment - free from parabens, fragrances, dyes and alcohol
For sensitive skin and skin prone to inflammatory redness.
Redness Neutraliser, a lightweight gel cream hydrates the skin, reinforces barrier function to reduce the appearance of redness.
Formulated with patent-pending NeuroMed Complex which contains nature identical neuropeptides and natural actives to help to reduce inflammatory response.
Calms vasodilation, the main causes of redness and flushing.
This neuropeptide combination regulates inflammatory mediators and reduces skin's temperature while bisabolol, zinc gluconate and shea butter further soothe and comfort skin.
USAGE AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Very sensitive skin types
Post procedure, following non-ablative lasers, medical-needling, microdermabrasion and chemical peels.
Skin types prone to redness, such as Lupus, menopausal skin and those on medications causing redness
USER EVALUATION
96% of users reported that skin immediately felt soothed
96% reported immediate overall satisfaction
95% stated that skin felt smoother immediately after application
94% reported that skin immediately felt protected
89% reported that skin appeared more even at 12 weeks
See DESCRIPTION tab below for more information on how the ingredients work to calm and soothe sensitive, reactive, irritated, redness-prone skin if your affected by inflamed acne, rosacea, impaired skin barrier from over use of active skincare or if you're recovering from facial procedures like chemical peels, microneedling, laser treatments or medication which has caused redness and sensitivity
