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Renee Rouleau Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum 5oz
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Renee Rouleau Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum 1oz
Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum
Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum

Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum

4.7
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
7 Reviews

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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
$72.50

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"For sensitive sets who want the glow-inducing benefits of an acid but are too afraid to try one, consider this gentle formula your workaround."
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Description

  • Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum by Renée Rouleau uses a 10% non-drying glycolic acid and lactic acid blend to dissolve away dry cells and lift discoloration to reveal smoother skin with fewer visible pores, lines, and wrinkles. Soothing, fragrance-free ingredients work to improve the moisture barrier function, keeping sensitive skin feeling calm and comfortable.

    This is a safer and more effective way to exfoliate for those that get easily-irritated from abrasive facial scrubs. Skin types with redness or rosacea will respond favorably to this gentle, yet high-performing formula, and with continued use will find their skin acting less sensitive yet revealing a brilliant clarity. The result? Beautiful, healthier and smoother-looking skin by Renée Rouleau. 

    Sizes: 0.5 fl oz or 1 fl oz

    Is this exfoliant right for you?

    Take our Skin Type Quiz to learn which products are recommended for your skin.

    NOTE: The results of the quiz recommend this product for specific skin types; however, these recommendations are meant to serve as a guide, not as rules. If this product sounds right for you, we encourage you to try it!

    See all Renée Rouleau exfoliants.

    Other Uses

    • Dry hands and cuticles - reveals smoother skin.
    • Sun-damaged chest - smoothes and removes dryness.
    • Under the eyes - softens lines and smoothes away dryness. Follow with eye cream.

    Vegan. Never tested on animals. 


    • Feel / Smell / Look

  • This serum is clear, barely scented and feels very silky when applied. Safe for even the most sensitive skin. Our airless packaging allows light and air to stay away from the product ensuring maximum stability and effectiveness.

    • Ingredients

  • Hero 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. To learn more about choosing a product based on its ingredients, read this post.

    • How To Use

  • To effectively use Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum to gently lift away dryness for sensitive, red skin, apply 1-2 pumps to entire face after cleansing and toning. Depending on the condition of your skin's barrier, a tingling sensation may or may not occur but is not an indicator of product effectiveness. Follow with a night cream recommended for your skin type. Use for three nights on, three nights off, with a Renée Rouleau hydrating skin serum (view our collection) on alternate nights.


    Sunburn Alert: This product contains Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to sunburn. Wear sun protection daily and discontinue use prior to spending time directly in the sun.


    • FAQs

  • Can I use this product if I'm pregnant?

     Yes. There are no ingredients in this product deemed unsafe to use during pregnancy.

    Is this product tested on animals?

     No. 

    What is the pH level of this product?

     The pH level of Ultra Gentle Smoothing Serum is 3.2.

    Where are your products made?

     Our products are manufactured in the U.S. and Canada. 

    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
      1 week 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
      1 year 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
      1 year 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
      2 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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