Name: SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst
Brand: SkinCeuticals
Price: 110.00 GBP
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✓ 7.7% Multi-Acid Complex | ✓ Gently Exfoliates & Boosts Renewal | ✓ Gentle Enough for Daily Use

SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst is a lightweight, layerable exfoliating serum that speeds up your skin's surface renewal to smooth texture, brighten tone and boost the results of the rest of your routine. Its gentle multi-acid formula peels away dull, dead cells while keeping skin hydrated and comfortable.

Why does our founder Becci rate this? As an aesthetics nurse with over 20 years' experience, she recommends it as a gentle multi-acid exfoliant — a brilliant option for anyone who finds retinol or straight glycolic too harsh, and a lovely way to prep skin before a professional peel.

The formula pairs a 7.7% multi-acid complex — glycolic, lactic, mandelic and salicylic acids — with 1% taurine to support healthy cell turnover and 2% phytic acid to brighten and target discolouration. Despite its potency, it's surprisingly gentle and helps maintain the skin barrier. Use it as your first treatment step and everything you layer on top works harder. If you want smoother, brighter, more even skin, SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst is a brilliant daily booster.

Visible Results Users Love

Smooths texture and refines the look of pores
Brightens and improves the appearance of discolouration
Softens the look of fine lines and wrinkles
Boosts the visible results of your existing anti-ageing routine
Gentle enough for those who can't tolerate retinol or straight glycolic acid

After 8 weeks: visibly improved fine lines, discolouration and radiance.

Why This Beats a Standard Exfoliating Acid

Single-acid exfoliants can be harsh and one-dimensional. Cell Cycle Catalyst blends four acids at balanced levels for a gentle, multi-layer peel, adds taurine and phytic acid to renew and brighten, and keeps skin hydrated — so you get smoother, glowier skin without the tightness or irritation stronger acids can cause.

Best For

All skin types wanting smoother texture, brighter tone and a boost to their anti-ageing results — including those who find retinol or glycolic acid alone too harsh. A great prep step before professional peels and treatments.

Size: 30ml

FAQS

Is SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst good for skin texture and dullness? +

Yes — smoothing texture and reviving dull skin is exactly what it does. Its multi-acid complex gently peels away dead surface cells to reveal fresher, brighter skin, while taurine and phytic acid support renewal and radiance. After 8 weeks, users saw visibly improved fine lines, discolouration and radiance.

What does Cell Cycle Catalyst do? +

It's a daily exfoliating booster serum that accelerates your skin's surface renewal. It gently peels to smooth texture, refine pores, brighten tone and soften fine lines, while helping maintain hydration and the skin barrier — and it boosts the results of whatever you layer over it.

Is Cell Cycle Catalyst gentle enough if I can't tolerate retinol or glycolic acid? +

Yes — that's one of its biggest strengths. It's formulated to be extremely gentle and is a great option for anyone who finds retinol, retinoids or straight glycolic acid too harsh. In clinical testing it was well tolerated even when layered over existing retinol routines. Introduce it gradually to let your skin adjust.

How do I use Cell Cycle Catalyst? +

Once daily after cleansing, morning or evening, apply about 1/3 of a dropper to your hands and smooth it over dry skin. In the morning, use it before your vitamin C serum and SPF; in the evening, before your other serums and moisturiser.

Can I use Cell Cycle Catalyst with retinol, vitamin C and other actives? +

Yes. Use it as your first treatment step. In the morning it goes before vitamin C and SPF; in the evening before your other serums. If you also use retinoids or other acids and feel any sensitivity, space out applications or use Cell Cycle Catalyst at the opposite time of day to avoid over-exfoliating.

Can I use it to prep for a professional peel or treatment? +

Yes — it's designed to prep skin ahead of professional peels and can be used before and after in-office treatments. As always, follow your practitioner's specific advice around any treatment.

Is Cell Cycle Catalyst suitable for all skin types? +

Yes. It's suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin, thanks to its gentle, balanced multi-acid formula and hydrating, barrier-supporting base. If your skin is very reactive, patch test and build up slowly.

How long until I see results? +

Skin often looks smoother and brighter within a couple of weeks, with clinical results (improved fine lines, discolouration and radiance) measured at 8 weeks. Consistent daily use gives the best results.

Can I use Cell Cycle Catalyst during pregnancy or breastfeeding? +

Cell Cycle Catalyst contains exfoliating acids including salicylic acid. As we're not able to give individual medical advice, we always recommend checking with your GP, midwife or a qualified skincare professional before using any active skincare during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

SkinCeuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst