1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
Vichy
LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule
face ampoule
Vichy
LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule
face ampoule
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Fit by skin type
General, ingredient-based — not your personalized match.
Dry
42%
Combination (dry)
42%
Balanced
62%
Combination (oily)
92%
Oily
92%
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11
Ingredients
6
Benefits
3
Actives
An anti-aging innovation that targets different types of hyperpigmentation (dark spots, age spots & acne marks) by a protective ampoule glass that brings just right daily dose to your skin. The powerful of Vichy volcanic water enriched with 10% Glycolic Acid Complex, an anti dark spot reference active by dermatologists and Vitamin CG. Clinically Proven Efficacy. Fragrance-free
Key Insights
Benefits
6
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Hydration
Smooths Bumpy Skin
Soothing
Active Ingredients
3
AHA
Hyaluronic acid
Vitamin C
Risks
1
Alcohol
Full Ingredients
11 total
About LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule
Overview
LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule is a watery-light ampoule from Vichy, a brand based in France. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 11 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
Texture and finish
By its ingredient list the formula reads as very light — essentially a water-and-humectant base with little emollient weight. With almost no emollient load it should absorb quickly and finish close to matte. Hydration is handled by Glycerin, Propanediol and Sodium Hyaluronate, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
What the formula does
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate and Water.
Cell renewal: Moderate. Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover, and here that comes from Glycolic Acid and Citric Acid.
Brightening: Moderate. Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks, and here that comes from Ascorbyl Glucoside and Glycolic Acid.
Who it suits
On richness alone it suits Combination (oily) and Oily skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. A few ingredients carry irritation flags, so reactive skin should patch test before using it on the whole face.
What it does not target
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, antioxidant protection, oil control and soothing. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
What is not in it
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, paraben-free, silicone-free, microplastic-free and sulfate-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging. It does contain drying alcohol, worth knowing if your skin reacts to any of them.
Where it fits in a routine
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after toner, before moisturiser. Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer. Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Pros and cons
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Pros
- No fragrance or declared allergens
- No essential oils
- Silicone-free
- No microplastics
- Strong humectant content for hydration
- No recognised malassezia (fungal acne) triggers
Things to know
- Contains drying alcohol high in the list
Which skin types it suits
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
Suitable for
- Combination (oily) skin
- Oily skin
May suit
- Balanced skin
Less suitable for
- Dry skin
- Combination (dry) skin
Sensitive skin
A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
Skin concerns
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Helps with
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Hydration 5 ingredients
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
-
Anti-Aging 4 ingredients
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
-
Evens Skin Tone 2 ingredients
Brightens and balances complexion for a more uniform appearance
-
Dark Spot Fading 1 ingredient
Fades hyperpigmentation and evens out dark spots over time
-
Smooths Bumpy Skin 1 ingredient
Refines texture by gently exfoliating rough, uneven patches
-
Soothing 1 ingredient
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Does not target
Anti-Acne
Blackhead Reducing
Oil Control
Pore Minimizer
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
Key ingredients
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
Glycolic Acid
AHA
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Smooths Bumpy Skin
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Hydration
Citric Acid
AHA
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
Sodium Hyaluronate
Hyaluronic acid
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Soothing
Ascorbyl Glucoside
Vitamin C
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
Formula analysis
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Hydration
High
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Barrier support
None
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Antioxidant support
None
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Oil control
None
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Brightening
Moderate
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Soothing
None
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Cell renewal
Moderate
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Firmness signalling
None
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
Active and supporting ingredients
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Active ingredients (4)
- Glycolic Acid · 5–20%
- Citric Acid · under 1%
- Sodium Hyaluronate · under 1%
- Ascorbyl Glucoside · under 1%
Supporting ingredients (7)
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Water
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Glycerin
Alcohol Denat.
Propanediol
Pentylene Glycol
Sodium Hydroxide
What is and is not in it
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Free from
- Fragrance-free
- Essential-oil-free
- Paraben-free
- Silicone-free
- Microplastic-free
- Sulfate-free
- Dye-free
- Oil-free
- No animal-derived ingredients
Contains
-
Drying alcohol
Alcohol Denat.
What to layer it with
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Compatible with
- Azelaic acid
- Copper peptides
- Bakuchiol
- Niacinamide
- Hyaluronic acid
- Ceramides
- Signal peptides
- Panthenol
- Sunscreen
Use with caution
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Retinoids (retinol, retinal)
Best kept to separate routines — one in the morning, one at night, or on alternate days.
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Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid)
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
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AHAs (glycolic, lactic)
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
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BHA (salicylic acid)
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
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PHAs (gluconolactone)
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
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Benzoyl peroxide
Can be layered, but the combination raises the irritation risk. Go slowly.
Where it fits in a routine
Morning
Evening
- Cleanse
- Toning
- Treat
- Moisturise
- Protect
This product is the "Treat" step.
- Apply to clean, dry skin and give it a minute to absorb before the next layer.
- Introduce one new treatment at a time so you can identify what is working.
Safety and suitability
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not clearance — ask your doctor about anything you use daily.
- Fungal acne (malassezia)
- No ingredient here is a recognised food source for malassezia.
- Sensitive and reactive skin
- A few ingredients here carry irritation flags. Reactive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before using it on the whole face.
- Recorded ingredient risks
- Alcohol
Ingredients by function
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 11 ingredients on the label.
5
Solvent
Dissolves and carries everything else
4
Active
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
4
pH adjuster
Sets the acidity the formula needs to work
3
Texture agent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
2
Humectant
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
1
Antioxidant
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
1
Chelator
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
1
Occlusive
Forms a film that slows water loss
1
Preservative
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Ingredient breakdown
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
- Estimated level
- 30–80%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 30–80% of the formula.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Hydration
3 scientific references
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2015, pages 131-136
- Skin Pharmacology and Applied Skin Physiology, November-December 1999, pages 344-351
- Journal of Cosmetic Science, September-October 1993, pages 249-262
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- pH adjuster
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
4-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-1-piperazineethanesulfonic acid
- Estimated level
- 5–20%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Active, pH adjuster
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Acetic acid, hydroxy-
Anti-Aging
Evens Skin Tone
Smooths Bumpy Skin
5 scientific references
- Molecules, April 2018, 23(4), ePublication
- DNA Cell Biology, February 2017, pages 177-187
- Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2015, pages 21-26
- BioMed Research International, 2015, Volume 2015
- Dermatology Research and Practice, February 2015, Volume 2015
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Occlusive, Texture agent, Solvent
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
Hydration
Anti-Aging
6 scientific references
- Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, March 2021, pages 223-231
- International Journal of Toxicology, November/December 2019, Volume 38, Supplement 3, pages 6S-22S
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2016, ePublication
- British Journal of Dermatology, July 2008, pages 23-34
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, June 2007, pages 75-82
- Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, June 2003, pages 7, 360-7, 365
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent, Preservative
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each European Community (EU) country.
Alcohol
- Estimated level
- 2–10%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Texture agent, Solvent
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
1,3-dihydroxypropane
Hydration
4 scientific references
- PubChem Compound Summary, April 2021, ePublication
- SpecialChem, Accessed April 2021, ePublication
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review, June 2018, pages 1-73
- Cosmetics & Toiletries, May 2013, pages 81-86
- Estimated level
- 1–5%
- Confidence
- Moderate — INCI order above the 1% line
- Roles
- Solvent
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Hydration
4 scientific references
- https://thedermreviewcom/pentylene-glycol/
- Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, July 2017, pages 106-111
- Prospector, June 2015, ePublication
- International Journal of Toxicology, October 2012, pages 147S-168S
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- pH adjuster
8th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Sodium hydroxide
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Active, Chelator, pH adjuster
9th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Humectant, Active
10th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hyaluronic acid, sodium, salt
Hydration
Anti-Aging
Soothing
5 scientific references
- Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, und Verwandte Gebiete, December 2017, pages 987-993
- Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, July 2014, pages 277-287
- Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, October 2012, pages 20-23
- DermatoEndocrinology, July-December 2012, pages 253-258
- Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, September 2011, pages 990-1000
- Estimated level
- under 1%
- Confidence
- Moderate — listed below the 1% line
- Roles
- Active, Antioxidant
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
2-O-alpha-D-Glucopyranosyl-L-ascorbic acid
Anti-Aging
Dark Spot Fading
Evens Skin Tone
11 scientific references
- Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, December 2020 Supplement, page AB192
- Nanomaterials, August 2020, pages 1-13
- Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, May-August 2020, pages 374-382
- Genes, February 2020, ePublication
- Cosmetics, October 2019, ePublication
- International Journal of Cosmetic Science, August 2019, pages 378-386
- International Journal of Pharmaceutics, May 2019, pages 21-29
- Asian Journal of Beauty and Cosmetology, December 2018, pages 599-607
- Nutrients, August 2017, pages 1-27
- Journal of Cutaneous and Aesthetic Surgery, January-March 2013, pages 4-11
- Skin Research and Technology, May 2006, pages 105-113
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Frequently asked questions
What ingredients are in LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule?
WATER, HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID, GLYCOLIC ACID, GLYCERIN, ALCOHOL DENAT., PROPANEDIOL, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE.
What are the active ingredients in LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule?
GLYCOLIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM HYALURONATE, ASCORBYL GLUCOSIDE.
How do I use LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule?
Use 1/2 ampoules of Liftactiv Peptide-C in the morning and evening on a clean, dry face. Perform an ample massage for a full absorption.
What skin types is LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule good for?
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Combination (oily), Oily skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
Is LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule good for sensitive skin?
Some ingredients here carry irritation flags, so sensitive skin should patch test on the jawline for a few days before applying it to the whole face.
Is LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule fungal acne safe?
No ingredient in this formula is a recognised food source for malassezia, the yeast behind fungal acne.
Can I use LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule while pregnant?
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Is LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule fragrance free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
Does LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule contain alcohol?
Yes — it contains Alcohol Denat..
Is LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule silicone free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
Does LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule contain essential oils?
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Is LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule paraben free?
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
What can I layer with LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule?
It layers well with Azelaic acid, Copper peptides, Bakuchiol, Niacinamide, Hyaluronic acid, Ceramides. Take more care combining it with Retinoids (retinol, retinal), Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide — use them in separate routines or on alternate days.
When should I apply LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule?
Use it morning and evening, after toner, before moisturiser.
How many ingredients does LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule have?
It lists 11 ingredients, of which 4 are recorded as actives.
Who makes LiftActiv Glyco-C Night Peel Ampoule?
Vichy, a brand based in France.