Glycocure Concentrated Hydro-Retexturizing Activator | Expert Lab

Glycocure Concentrated Hydro-Retexturizing Activator is an advanced treatment that transforms the skin from the very first application. Its latest-generation formula combines cellular renewal, anti-aging action, and deep hydration to reveal a smoother, more even, and more luminous complexion. A high-performance retexturizing cure, designed for those who want rejuvenated-looking skin without sacrificing comfort—even on sensitive skin.

Advanced retexturizing action

This concentrate works on multiple levels of the skin to visibly improve its overall quality. Its light, creamy texture melts instantly, restoring the barrier function and providing a juicy, comfortable skin feel.

• Refines the skin’s grain and minimizes irregularities for a smoother, more homogeneous texture.
• Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and expression lines, delivering a firmer and more “redensified” look.
• Improves skin elasticity and flexibility thanks to its combination of anti-aging and moisturizing actives.
• Helps create a more even tone, supporting the care of skin with blemishes and hyperpigmentation.
• Strengthens the barrier function and maintains an optimal hydration level, essential for sensitive or reactive skin.

Results on the skin

With continued use, Glycocure Concentrated Hydro-Retexturizing Activator delivers visible results:

• Softer, smoother skin with a velvety touch.
• Refined texture and pores that are optically less visible.
• A more even tone and renewed luminosity.
• Rested features and an overall younger-looking appearance.

Ideal for

• Skin with wrinkles, loss of elasticity, or irregular texture.
• Sensitive skin that needs controlled renewal and intense hydration.
• Skin with dark spots or a tendency toward hyperpigmentation, seeking a more even tone.
• As a boosting treatment within an anti-aging routine and spot-correcting routine.

Technology and key actives

The effectiveness of this concentrate lies in a carefully selected synergy of retexturizing, moisturizing, and protective actives.

• Tranexamic Acid: a reference active in cosmetic treatment for resistant hyperpigmentation, such as melasma. Helps regulate the mechanisms involved in spot formation, contributing to a more even and luminous tone.
• Patented HLG Nanopolymer: a highly effective nanocarrier that promotes a more hydrated, juicy, and elastic-looking skin. Improves the bioavailability of actives, helping them penetrate deeper layers to maximize their action.
• Glycolic Acid: an AHA that renews by smoothing the skin surface, refining texture and enhancing radiance, promoting controlled exfoliation and a renewed-looking complexion.
• Papain: a plant-derived exfoliating enzyme that works gently on the stratum corneum, driving cell renewal without harshly irritating the skin.
• Complex of plant oils and waxes (hazelnut, sunflower, jojoba, acacia): a blend of emollients that provide nourishment, elasticity, and comfort—strengthening the skin barrier cutaneous and improving the sensation of softness.
• Complex of amino acids (serine, proline, alanine): Components of the Natural Moisturizing Factor (NMF) that help maintain the skin’s water balance and flexibility.
• Botanical extracts (chestnut, rosemary, poria cocos, phragmites communis): plant-origin extracts with soothing, antioxidant, and protective properties that help preserve the skin’s balance against external aggressors.
• Urea, lactates, and glycerin: moisturizing actives that capture and retain water in the epidermis, providing long-lasting hydration and a fuller, more comfortable texture.

How to use

Apply Glycocure Activating Hydro-Resurfacing Concentrate to your daily routine as a high-performance treatment.

• Step 1 – Prepare: With clean, dry skin, apply between 2 and 3 product pumps into the palm of your hands.
• Step 2 – Apply: Gently spread over the face, avoiding the eye area, and massage using upward motions from the center toward the outside until fully absorbed.
• Step 3 – After-routine: Continue with your usual treatment cream, tailored to your skin’s needs (moisturizing, anti-aging, spot-fading, soothing, etc.).
• Step 4 – Day: In the morning, always finish with a broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30 or higher to protect the skin and maintain results over time.

Can be used morning and night depending on skin tolerance. For more sensitive skin, it is recommended to start with one daily application or on alternate days, observing how the skin responds.

Routine tips

To enhance its resurfacing and tone-evening action, this concentrate is perfectly complemented by a routine that includes gentle cleansing, periodic exfoliation appropriate for your skin type, and a daily sunscreen. Using it together with the exfoliating mask from the same line helps optimize cell renewal and prepare the skin to receive specific anti-spot or anti-aging treatments.

Detailed ingredients

Carefully developed formula to deliver maximum effectiveness in skin resurfacing, while maintaining the skin’s balance and hydration.

• Aqua (Water): the water-based base of the formula that serves as a dispersing medium for the rest of the ingredients.
• Cyclodextrin: a molecule that can act as an active delivery system, improving its stability and controlled release.
• Decyl Cocoate: a light emollient derived from coconut that provides softness without a greasy feel.
• Glycolic Acid: glycolic acid, a renewing AHA that refines texture, improves brightness, and promotes renewal of the skin surface.
• Pentylene Glycol: a humectant that helps contribute to hydration and improves the product’s sensory feel on the skin.
• Cyclopentasiloxane: a volatile silicone that helps the product spread and leaves a smooth, silky finish.
• Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil: hazelnut oil, a nourishing emollient that provides elasticity and comfort.
• Cyclohexasiloxane: a lightweight-touch silicone that provides glide and a luxurious texture during application.
• Glyceryl Stearate: emulsifier and emollient that helps stabilize the formula and keep the skin smooth.
• PEG-100 Stearate: emulsifier that facilitates the proper mixing of the aqueous and oily phases.
• Serine: amino acid that is part of the NMF, helping to maintain hydration and skin softness.
• Glycerin: classic humectant that attracts and retains water, providing long-lasting hydration.
• Sodium Hydroxide: pH-regulating agent that ensures the formula’s acid-base balance for optimal tolerability.
• Papain: papaya enzyme with a gentle exfoliating action that supports the renewal of the skin’s surface layer.
• Castanea Sativa (Chestnut) Seed Extract: chestnut seed extract with conditioning properties that help improve barrier function.
• Calcium Pantothenate: a vitamin B5 form with soothing and repairing action, helping to keep the skin comfortable.
• Xanthan Gum: gelling agent that provides consistency and stability to the texture.
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil: sunflower seed oil, rich in essential fatty acids, with nourishing and conditioning properties.
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract: rosemary extract with antioxidant and protective properties.
• Poria Cocos Sclerotium Extract: fungal extract traditionally used for its soothing and balancing properties.
• Phragmites Communis Extract: plant extract with a soothing action that helps reduce the sensation of skin stress.
• Jojoba Esters: jojoba esters that mimic the skin’s natural lipids, providing softness and protection.
• Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax: sunflower wax that helps with texture and the protective film-forming effect.
• Polyglycerin-3: humectant agent that improves water retention on the skin surface.
• Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax: acacia flower wax that provides comfort, emollience, and a luxurious feel upon application.
• HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer: polymer that enhances sensory feel and can help optically blur small irregularities.
• Sunflower Seed Oil Glycerides: sunflower oil derivatives with emollient and conditioning functions.
• DATEM: emulsifier that supports stability and the creamy texture of the product.
• Cetyl Alcohol: emollient fatty alcohol that adds body to the formula and a soft feel.
• PEG-75 Stearate: emulsifier that helps maintain the emulsion’s homogeneity.
• Citric Acid: citric acid, a gentle AHA and pH regulator that contributes to skin radiance and acid balance.
• Steareth-20, Ceteth-20: surfactants/emulsifiers that stabilize the oily phase and contribute to a silky texture.
• Polyisobutene: film-forming polymer that provides softness and improves slip.
• Ethylhexylglycerin: active ingredient with conditioning properties and a supporting role in preserving the formula.
• Urea: NMF component with powerful moisturizing action that helps maintain skin softness and elasticity.
• Magnesium Lactate: a magnesium salt with conditioning properties that contributes to skin balance.
• Silica: a mineral particle that improves the texture and finish of the product on the skin.
• Polysorbate 20: a solubilizing and emulsifying agent that helps disperse the ingredients evenly.
• Potassium Lactate: a salt derived from lactic acid with humectant and moisturizing properties.
• Sodium Benzoate: a preservative that ensures the microbiological safety of the formula.
• Proline, Alanine: amino acids that are part of the NMF and help contribute to skin hydration and elasticity.
• Polyacrylate-13: a polymer that acts as a thickening and stabilizing agent.
• Phenoxyethanol: a preservative that helps protect the product against microbial growth.
• Caprylyl Glycol: a humectant and co-preservative with conditioning effect.
• Magnesium Chloride: a mineral salt that contributes to the ionic balance of the formula.
• Sodium Citrate: a buffering agent that helps maintain the product’s proper pH.
• Parfum (Fragrance): a selected fragrance designed to provide a refined sensory experience during application.
• Hydroxycitronellal, Linalool, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol: fragrance components that may be naturally present in the perfumed oils used.