Riversol Exfoliating Glycolic Peel for mature skin
Glycolic Acid
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Hinokitiol Beta-Thujaplicin
Tocopheryl Acetate
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride
High
- HighNormal Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few products fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Highly suitable for your normal skin due to the presence of glycolic acid for keratolytic action and hinokitiol beta-thujaplicin for antioxidant activity, addressing your concerns with wrinkles and fine lines.
- The formulation offers moderate exfoliation, promoting skin renewal and effectively targeting fine lines and wrinkles.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your normal skin due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this exfoliant product in your PM routine once a week to start, increasing frequency only if your skin tolerates it well. Always apply SPF the next morning to protect your skin.
- Apply this exfoliant product after cleansing and toner, but before your moisturizer. This ensures the best absorption into your skin.
- Gently press 2-3 drops of the exfoliant product into your face, avoiding any rubbing. Let it absorb for a minute before moving to the next step.
- Apply this exfoliant product on completely dry skin to get the best results. This helps your normal skin accept the product smoothly.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area while using this exfoliant product. Do a patch test before your first use and avoid mixing it with strong acids.
People Say
★4.8Overall rating based on 1.1k+ reviewsBased on a very large amount of data, this peel is highly regarded for its gentle yet effective exfoliation, particularly for sensitive skin, frequently leading to smoother texture and a brighter complexion. Most users find it non-irritating and hydrating, though a small number with very reactive skin have reported breakouts or less dramatic results compared to other products.
Highlights
Gentle on sensitive skin Mostly Mentioned
- “no irritation”
- “no redness”
- “comfortable for sensitive skin”
- “soothing”
Brightens complexion Often Mentioned
- “skin shines”
- “glowing”
- “radiance”
- “looks healthy”
Smoothes skin texture Often Mentioned
- “skin feels smooth”
- “softens fine lines”
- “reduced texture”
- “baby soft”
Hydrating feel Sometimes Noted
- “plump and glowy”
- “not drying”
- “moisturizing”
- “softness”
Refines pores Sometimes Noted
- “pores significantly smaller”
- “unclogs pores”
- “cleaner pores”
High price point Sometimes Noted
- “expensive”
- “pricey”
- “wish I could afford”
- “investment”
Adverse reactions Rarely Noted
- “broke out”
- “red itchy irritated”
- “raw red skin”
Lack of dramatic results Rarely Noted
- “forgettable”
- “didn't work miracles”
- “Ordinary did more”
- “too gentle”
Mild sensory discomfort Rarely Noted
- “tingles a bit”
- “mild tingling”
- “stinging sensation”
Packaging malfunctions Rarely Noted
- “pump issues”
- “one side works”
- “broken pump”
- “dispensing problem”
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Questions and answers
What makes Riversol Exfoliating Glycolic Peel a great fit for mature skin?
Riversol Exfoliating Glycolic Peel is a great fit because it uses glycolic acid to gently shed dead cells and renew the surface, helping smooth out fine lines and wrinkles. It is very safe and unlikely to irritate normal skin, while shea butter and vitamin E help keep the skin feeling soft and moisturized.
Which ingredients make this exfoliant a good fit for mature skin?
Glycolic acid makes this exfoliant a great fit for mature skin by providing moderate exfoliation to target fine lines and wrinkles. Hinokitiol beta-thujaplicin also helps by offering antioxidant activity, while tocopheryl acetate supports moisture retention.
What does Glycolic Acid do for mature skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth mature skin by encouraging fresh skin renewal and supporting firmness. It may also help improve signs of photoaging and increase moisture levels over time.
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for mature skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps mature skin stay soft and smooth by supporting the skin barrier and keeping it moisturized. It may also help protect against environmental stress and improve overall skin appearance.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Where does it go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This treatment goes in your evening routine, used once a week to start, and can be used more often if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results. It features glycolic acid and shea butter to help renew skin and target fine lines and wrinkles while keeping your skin calm.
Can I use this exfoliant with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this exfoliant treatment with retinol by alternating nights to keep your skin calm and avoid irritation, since using them together can be too strong. Apply your retinol on one night and this treatment on another during your evening routine.
How often should I use it?
Start by using this exfoliant treatment once a week in your evening routine. If your skin handles it well and you see good results, you may carefully use it more often.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2021Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024
Can it clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
Riversol Exfoliating Glycolic Peel is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts on mature skin because it has an excellent safety profile with no harsh ingredients. The formula uses tocopheryl acetate, which has been shown in studies to have a safe, non-comedogenic potential for the skin.
Is this exfoliant fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol. Cetearyl alcohol is a fatty alcohol, which soften the skin.
What the research says
Beta-thujaplicin inhibits ultraviolet B-induced apoptosis in mouse keratinocytes and induces metallothionein mRNA and protein expression.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 1998Co-encapsulation of alpha-tocopherol and alpha-tocopheryl acetate in nanostructured lipid carrier gel formulations significantly enhanced moisture retention up to 68% and improved skin elasticity in human volunteers compared to a solution gel.
Scientific Reports, 2025Vitamin E in O/W and W/O emulsions significantly increased stratum corneum hydration and enhanced water-binding capacity, with an optimum concentration of 5%.
Arzneimittel-Forschung, 1998Dermatological products containing d-alpha tocopheryl acetate showed non-comedogenic potential with less than a 50% increase in microcomedones in 12 healthy male subjects compared to octyl palmitate.
Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications, 2021Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Hinokitiol treatment attenuates LPS-induced proinflammatory factors, NF-kappaB activation, and cell migration in primary human keratinocytes via Sirt1 histone deacetylase activation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Treatment with beta-thujaplicin suppressed UVB-induced MMP-1 production and prevented the up-regulation of MMP-1 and MMP-3 mRNA while restoring UVB-suppressed procollagen gene expression in human skin fibroblasts compared to controls.
The American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2012Topical application of an antioxidant serum containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented particulate matter-induced degradation of extracellular matrix components, inflammation, and oxidative stress in the skin of 15 female volunteers compared to untreated controls.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2025Topical application of an antioxidant mix containing 15% ascorbic acid, 0.5% ferulic acid, and 1% tocopherol prevented PM and UV-induced skin barrier perturbation, lipid peroxidation, inflammatory markers, MMP9 activation, and Type I collagen loss in 15 healthy females compared to untreated exposed skin.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2024A topical antioxidant serum significantly reduced air pollution-induced skin pigmentation and proinflammatory gene expression ex vivo, and improved skin aging signs in 40 healthy adult females after 90 days of daily use.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023
Ingredients
Water, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Propylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Glycolic Acid, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Ceteth-20 Phosphate, Dicetyl Phosphate, Hinokitiol Beta-Thujaplicin, Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates, Tocopheryl Acetate, Sodium Hydroxide, Propylene Glycol Alginate, Pvm Ma Decadiene Crosspolymer, Xanthan Gum, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Citrate, Sorbic Acid, Citric Acid
Behind this fit score
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