• Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum
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  • Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum
  • Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum
  • Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum
  • Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum Video
  • Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum
  • Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum

Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 / 5

A gentle exfoliating serum that dissolves away dryness from smoother skin with less visible lines and pores.
$72.50
  • Get a Feel For It +

    Dissolve away dry cells and lift away discoloration to reveal smoother skin with fewer visible pores, lines, and wrinkles.

    • Leave-on treatment designed for sensitive skin with a compromised barrier that requires gentle exfoliation
    • Won’t disrupt skin barrier or cause irritation
    • New Skin cells are revealed, leaving skin brighter and more luminous
    • 10% glycolic and lactic acids dissolve dry and expired skin cells to reveal a smoother-looking, less wrinkled texture
    • Helps remove dry flakey skin cells caused by retinol and prescription treatments
  • How To: The Renée Way +

    Apply 1-2 pumps to face after cleansing and toning. Depending on the condition of your skin's barrier, a tingling sensation may or may not occur, but this is not an indicator of product effectiveness. Follow with a moisturizer for your skin type.
  • Ingredients +

    Water, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Benzoate, Aminomethyl Propanol (pH adjuster), Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Sorbate
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Pro-Selected Ingredients

Lactic Acid*

Skin-smoothing, moisture barrier-repairing exfoliant.

Glycolic Acid

Exfoliating AHAs to fade post-breakout scarring while smoothing

Glycerin

A humectant to help hydrate the skin

Allantoin

Calms visible redness in sensitive skin

Aloe Vera

Soothing and hydrating

In the Treatment Room

Even barrier-compromised skin needs gentle exfoliation to stay balanced. AHAs draw water to the skin, and when paired with soothing ingredients in a serum, skin feels smooth, calm, and comfortable.
Exfoliating acids work best in leave-on formulas. Apply a serum at night and seal with moisturizer so it can smooth your skin's texture while you sleep.
People think they have sensitive skin because they get irritated easily from harsh products. The products may be the problem, which is why choosing the right formulas for your skin type is essential.

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FAQs

  • Can I use this product if I’m pregnant? +

    Yes. There are no ingredients in this product deemed unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  • What is the pH level of this product? +

    The pH level of Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum is 3.2.
  • I took your Skin Type Quiz and was wondering if I can use products that weren't specified for my skin type? +

    Yes. While the skin type product recommendations are carefully selected for the needs of a specific type of skin to give the best results, many people will modify their routine with other products as needed.
  • I have questions about my skin, where can I get help? +

    Email us and we would be happy to provide expert advice!

Reviews

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
Based on 7 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 6 Total 4 star reviews: 0 Total 3 star reviews: 1 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
86%would recommend this product
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7 reviews
  • CH
    Colleen H.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 7
    My Skin is Irritated, Sun Damaged, Acne Prone, Sensitive, Oily
    8 months ago
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 7
    My Skin is Irritated, Sun Damaged, Acne Prone, Sensitive, Oily
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Perfect Balance of Exfoliation For Sensitive Skin

    I had tried using the BHA Clarifying Serum and the Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum (separately), but my skin would sometimes break out when I used these products and I couldn't settle into a good routine with either. I live at high altitude in Colorado so using a multi layer approach to exfoliation works best for me. The Ultra Gentle Smoothing serum has delivered on exactly what it said it would. It does not bother my extra sensitive skin and I wake up in the morning with noticeably smoother skin. Win-win!

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  • S
    Sylvia
    2 years ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    5 Stars

    Gentle but super effective - works really well on my sensitive skin!

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  • CB
    Carole B.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 9
    My Skin is Sensitive, Dry, Aging, Red
    2 years ago
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 9
    My Skin is Sensitive, Dry, Aging, Red
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love it!

    My skin is too sensitive to handle most products. This product helps with aging and doesn’t irritate my skin!

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  • SW
    Sam W.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 4
    My Skin is Red, Acne Prone, Oily
    2 years ago
    Age Range 25 - 34
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 4
    My Skin is Red, Acne Prone, Oily
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Least Favorite

    This is the only RR product I've bought that I really haven't like. It's scent is clean, fresh diapers. It doesn't last long and is quickly overcome by RR lotion, but it's not the way I want to start my morning. It's both too drying and not exfoliating enough for my skin, though I was testing something outside of my recommended skin type.

    I much prefer the Skin Correcting serum with targeted use of the BHA Clarifying serum.

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    Renée Rouleau Skin Care
    2 years ago

    Hey Sam! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review!
    Like all of our acid serums, we recommend using the Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum at night after cleansing and toning since sun sensitivity can increase with usage due to the AHA's. (This also means you'll want to be diligent with your sunscreen application!) As the name implies, this is our gentlest acid serum, formulated for sensitive skin types without acne concerns. If you want an alternative to the BHA Clarifying Serum, check out the Pore + Wrinkle Perfecting Serum! Renée also suggests exfoliating no more than five times a week. So ideally, you would use an exfoliating acid serum like Ultra Gentle or BHA Clarifying Serum three nights a week, then once a week, you would use an exfoliating Peel and Scrub, like the Triple Berry Besties! This blog post by Renée includes a helpful exfoliation schedule >
    https://blog.reneerouleau.com/should-you-be-exfoliating-your-skin-every-day/
    Skin Correcting Serum is a hydrating acne-preventative serum that can be used in the morning and on nights you aren't exfoliating! This blog explains serum cycling more in-depth and includes a helpful list of ingredients that should never be combined >
    https://blog.reneerouleau.com/mixing-skincare-products/
    -The RR Customer Care Team 💙

  • JM
    Jennifer M.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 5
    My Skin is Dry, Red, Sensitive
    3 years ago
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 5
    My Skin is Dry, Red, Sensitive
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    INCREDIBLE for #5 Sensitive & Red Skin!!!

    I have incredibly sensitive, rosacea-proned aging skin. I was expecting my skin to turn red and break out at least at first with this product. All I had was a tiny bit of stinging the first two times. I’m telling you, between this and the Advanced Resurfacing Serum I am a new woman !!!! Thank you Renee!

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