Frequently Asked Questions


1: What is VIVITÉ® skin care?
2: What products are in the routine?
3: What is GLX Technology?
4: What does VIVITÉ® do?
5: How does VIVITÉ® skin care differ from other products?
6: What other important ingredients are in VIVITÉ® skin care products?
7: When can someone expect to see results from the VIVITÉ® skin care routine?
8: What are the clinical results of following the VIVITÉ® skin care routine?
9: How is VIVITÉ® skin care different from what is sold at retail?
10: What if someone is not satisfied with VIVITÉ® skin care products?

Question 1: What is VIVITÉ® skin care?Answer:

VIVITÉ® skin care is a new, advanced skin care routine from Allergan. Only the VIVITÉ® skin care line contains GLX Technology, an advanced fusion of the clinically demonstrated benefits of glycolic acid and natural antioxidants. VIVITÉ® skin care extends the Allergan promise of scientifically formulated and clinically shown products that promote beautiful, healthy skin.

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Question 2: What products are in the routine?Answer:
  • VIVITÉ® Exfoliating Cleanser dissolves skin build-up with both chemical and mechanical exfoliation. Contains 15% glycolic compound
  • VIVITÉ® Daily Antioxidant Facial Serum moisturizes and extends exfoliation to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles as well as provides antioxidant protection. Contains 15% glycolic compound
  • VIVITÉ® Night Renewal Cream is an extra-rich formulation that promotes overnight maintenance and repair of skin tissues. Contains 20% glycolic compound
  • VIVITÉ® Revitalizing Eye Cream is specially formulated to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and dark circles in the sensitive areas around the eye. Contains 10% glycolic compound
  • VIVITÉ® Daily Cleanser Gently and thoroughly removes the surface dirt, grit, and makeup residues. Contains 12% glycolic compound.

Note: Products can also be used individually.
Use an SPF 15 or greater sunscreen to prevent an increase in sun sensitivity.

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Question 3: What is GLX Technology?Answer:

GLX Technology is an advanced fusion of the clinically demonstrated benefits of glycolic acid and natural antioxidants. This formula matrix is designed to act as a catalyst for effective penetration of critical ingredients: glycolic compound to exfoliate and sustain moisture release in the skin, as well as topical antioxidants to provide protection.

No other skin care line contains GLX Technology

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Question 4: What does VIVITÉ® do?Answer:

The VIVITÉ® skin care routine provides many benefits. GLX Technology has been shown to stimulate the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid and collagen. GLX Technology has also been shown to stimulate the production of epidermal growth factor, which is vital to healthy, new skin. The antioxidants protect epidermal cells against destructive free radicals. In terms of skin care, VIVITÉ® skin care products each provide more than one important benefit. As a whole, regular use of the line exfoliates, hydrates, and protects skin.

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Question 5: How does VIVITÉ® skin care differ from other products?Answer:

Many skin care products only do one thing. GLX Technology and other ingredients in the VIVITÉ® skin care routine do many things. VIVITÉ® skin care exfoliates, hydrates, and protects. Exfoliation is important in removing nonproductive cells from the skin’s outer layer to reveal healthy, new skin. Hydration is important in keeping skin smooth. Antioxidant protection is important in keeping skin from aging prematurely due to attack from free radicals present in environmental stressors.

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Question 6: What other important ingredients are in VIVITÉ® skin care products?Answer:

In addition to GLX Technology, the VIVITÉ® skin care routine is also rich in botanicals including olive leaf extract, pomegranate, and green tea for natural antioxidant protection; aloe, chamomile, and wild mango butter for hydration; and licorice to reduce hyperpigmentation. The ingredient list also includes antioxidant vitamins C and E, as well as caffeine to reduce puffiness and inflammation. There are advanced ingredients in the VIVITÉ® skin care formulations: superoxide dismutase (SOD) to provide antioxidant protection and neutralize free radicals, peptides to tighten skin, microbeads to enhance exfoliation, and interference pearls to reflect and diffuse light as well as minimize the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.

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Question 7: When can someone expect to see results from the VIVITÉ® skin care routine?Answer:

Some skin improvement will occur within minutes. However, improvements have been clinically measured after just 3 weeks of following the regimen.1

1. Data on file, Allergan, Inc., 2006; DiNardo.

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Question 8: What are the clinical results of following the VIVITÉ® skin care routine?Answer:

Twenty-two women between the ages of 35 and 55, with mild to moderate photodamage (rough, dry facial skin; fine lines; and wrinkles), completed the study. Subjects followed the study regimen for 3 weeks.1 After the 3 weeks, they were assessed and an Independent Expert Reviewer reported1:

  • 22% reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
  • 36% increase in skin hydration/moisture content
  • 54% improvement in skin smoothness
  • 65% decrease in drynes

1. Data on file, Allergan, Inc., 2006; DiNardo.

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Question 9: How is VIVITÉ® skin care different from what is sold at retail?Answer:
  • The VIVITÉ® skin care routine is available only through physician offices
  • The VIVITÉ® skin care routine is the only line to be formulated with GLX Technology, a proprietary, advanced fusion of glycolics and natural antioxidants
  • The VIVITÉ® skin care routine exfoliates, hydrates, and protects
  • The VIVITÉ® skin care routine has been clinically shown to be effective in improving skin health
  • The VIVITÉ® skin care routine is developed by Allergan, a company with an extensive heritage in the Science of Rejuvenation

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Question 10: What if someone is not satisfied with VIVITÉ® skin care products?Answer:

If you are dissatisfied with any VIVITÉ® skin care products, please contact your Physician.

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