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Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream

Name: Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream
Brand: Neostrata
Price: 38.00 GBP
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✓ 18% Glycolic + 2% Lactobionic Acid | ✓ 93% Saw Improved Skin Tone in 4 Weeks | ✓ For Experienced AHA Users

Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream is the strongest face cream in Neostrata's Resurface range: 18% glycolic acid plus 2% lactobionic acid in a hydrating, exfoliating night cream with dual-antioxidant protection. Formulated to reduce the appearance of uneven skin tone and revitalise the look of skin that has seen years of sun, it is the high-strength glycolic cream for experienced AHA users who want visibly smoother, more even-looking skin.

Glycolic acid, a natural component of sugar cane known to help even skin tone, normalises the skin's exfoliation process, refining the appearance of pore size and smoothing the look of fine lines and wrinkles as it retexturises skin. At 18%, Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream delivers it at the top of Neostrata's at-home scale, buffered with arginine and methylglucamine. Lactobionic acid, a polyhydroxy acid derived from natural sugars, gently exfoliates while attracting moisture and acts as the first antioxidant; vitamin E is the second, helping defend against future environmental damage, with soothing bisabolol in the base. In Neostrata's four-week study of nightly use, 96% said it felt moisturising, 93% said it improved skin tone and 90% said it improved texture and radiance.

Visible Results Users Love

More even-looking skin tone - 93% agreed after four weeks
Smoother texture and more radiance (90% agreed)
Softer-looking fine lines and wrinkles
Refined-looking pores
Comfortable, moisturised-feeling skin despite the strength (96% agreed)

Why This Beats a Standard Glycolic Night Cream

18% glycolic acid - Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream is Neostrata's strongest at-home face cream, not a diluted taster
Lactobionic acid adds PHA exfoliation, moisture and antioxidant support
Dual antioxidants - lactobionic acid and vitamin E - help defend against future damage
Exfoliant and night moisturiser in one pump, so the routine stays short
Four-week nightly-use results on tone, texture and comfort

Best For

Experienced glycolic users who have outgrown Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream
Uneven-looking tone and dark spots on sun-exposed skin
Rough texture, dullness and fine lines
Dry, normal and oily skin types that are not sensitive

Choose Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream if you are ready for the top of Neostrata's at-home glycolic ladder; if you are new to acids or have sensitive skin, start with the 10% Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream.

Becci, an aesthetics nurse with more than two decades in specialist skincare and medical aesthetics, is careful about who she points towards an 18% acid, because honest advice sometimes means saying not yet. For the client who has used glycolic for years and wants the strongest cream short of a clinic visit, Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream is the one she recommends: potent, properly buffered and backed by four-week results.

Size: 30ml

FAQS

Is Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream too strong for beginners? +

Yes, as a first glycolic product. Neostrata makes it for experienced AHA users and states it is not recommended for sensitive skin or anyone sensitive to glycolic acid. Start with the 10% Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream and move up once a full jar has gone comfortably.

What is the difference between High Potency Cream and Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream? +

Strength and support. The Smoothing Cream is a 10% blend of glycolic and citric acids for first-time users. High Potency Cream is 18% glycolic acid plus 2% lactobionic acid with vitamin E - the strongest face cream in the Resurface range, intended for evening use by experienced AHA users.

Can I use Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream in the morning? +

Neostrata directs it once daily and its pro tip places it in the evening routine, which is what we recommend: a high-strength acid overnight, then sunscreen in the morning. If you do use it by day, SPF is essential.

Do I need a moisturiser on top? +

No. It is formulated as an exfoliating and hydrating cream in one - 96% of study participants said it felt moisturising - so it replaces your night cream rather than sitting under it.

Can I use High Potency Cream with retinol? +

Alternate nights rather than layering: an 18% acid and a retinoid on the same evening is more than most skin wants. Many people run glycolic on some nights and retinol on others and find that balance easy to keep.

Will it sting or make my skin peel? +

A tingle on application is normal at 18% and should fade within minutes. Neostrata suggests easing in with every other evening for the first week. Visible peeling or persistent tightness is a sign to reduce frequency, or to step back to the 10% Smoothing Cream.

What does dual-antioxidant protection mean? +

Two antioxidant ingredients work alongside the glycolic acid: lactobionic acid, a polyhydroxy acid that also attracts moisture, and vitamin E. Neostrata includes them to help defend the skin against future environmental damage while the acid resurfaces.

Can I use it on my neck and chest? +

Neostrata directs it to the face and neck. The chest is thinner-skinned and often more sun-exposed, so if you extend it there, start on alternate nights and be especially strict with daytime SPF.

Can I use Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream during pregnancy or while breastfeeding? +

Neostrata states there are no known safety concerns with using cosmetic products during pregnancy, but recommends that pregnant and breastfeeding women seek their doctor's advice. At 18% this is a high-strength leave-on acid, so check with your midwife or GP before using it; many prefer to keep to the 10% Glycolic Renewal Smoothing Cream during this time, but confirm that with them too.

Neostrata Resurface High Potency Cream