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30ml

Key Benefits

  • Accelerates skin surface renewal cycles
  • Amplifies anti-ageing results such as fine lines and radiance
Targets
  • Ageing skin Ageing skin
  • Dull skin Dull skin
When to use
  • Morning Morning
Product details

SkinCeuticals's Cell Cycle Catalyst serum accelerates skin surface renewal cycles and amplifies anti-ageing results such as fine lines and radiance. Formulated with 7.7% multi-acid complex and 1% Taurine, an amino acid, it gently peels and enhances cell turnover at skin’s surface to smooth texture, improve appearance of discolouration.

Cell Cycle Catalyst is an optimal first step to boost the results of an anti-ageing routine. It can also be used to prepare skin ahead of professional chemical peels.

Directions for use
  • Once daily after cleansing. apply 1/3 of a dropper amount with a cotton pad or clean hands to a dry face.
  • Use before a SkinCeuticals antioxidant and moisturiser.
  • In the morning, follow with a broad-spectrum sunscreen.
Key ingredients
  • 7.7% Multi-Acid - (Phytic, Mandelic, Salicylic and Glycolic Acids) Provides a gentle multi-level peel to enhance cell turnover at skin's surface for visible improvement in texture and tone.
  • 1% Taurine - An amino acid to help boost cellular energy and activate cell renewal cycles. Also helps to maintain moisture in skin.
All ingredients
Aqua / Water, Glycerin, Glycolic Acid, Ethoxydiglycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phytic Acid, Lactic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Taurine, Salicylic Acid, Chlorphenesin, Caprylyl Glycol, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

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Cell Cycle Catalyst FAQs

What does SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst do?

Cell Cycle Catalyst is a daily-use, layerable serum that accelerates skin cell turnover and renewal. It's powered by a 7.7% multi-acid complex (phytic, mandelic, salicylic, and glycolic acids) alongside 1% taurine, working together to gently peel the skin's surface, smooth texture, and improve the appearance of discoloration and fine lines.

How do I use Cell Cycle Catalyst?

Apply once daily, morning or evening, after cleansing. Use about one-third of a dropper on a dry face. In the morning, apply before a vitamin C antioxidant serum and sunscreen; in the evening, apply before other serums and moisturisers.

Can Cell Cycle Catalyst be used with retinol or other actives?

Yes, but with care. Depending on the rest of your regimen (retinoids, other acids), if you notice any discomfort you can space out application or switch Cell Cycle Catalyst to a different time of day (morning or evening only) to avoid overloading the skin with active ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Cell Cycle Catalyst?

The formula centres on a 7.7% multi-acid complex — phytic, mandelic, salicylic, and glycolic acids — that delivers a gentle multi-level peel. It also contains 1% taurine, an amino acid naturally found in skin that helps boost cellular energy, support barrier renewal, and maintain hydration.

Who is Cell Cycle Catalyst suitable for?

It's formulated to be safe for all skin types and tones and is suitable for daily use. It's also a good option for those who want exfoliation benefits but can't tolerate stronger retinoids or straight glycolic acid treatments.

Can Cell Cycle Catalyst be used before professional treatments?

Yes. It's an effective preparatory step ahead of in-office procedures such as chemical peels, BBL, HALO, or Moxi, as it gently removes surface debris and activates cell turnover to help enhance treatment results.
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