Products: Frequently Asked Questions

What is VIVITÉ®?

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VIVITÉ® is an advanced skin care regimen based on exclusive GLX TechnologyTM, an ultra-charged formula matrix that helps infuse the skin with a glycolic compound and antioxidants to help optimize skin rejuvenation. The VIVITÉ® line extends the Allergan promise of scientifically formulated and clinically shown products that help promote beautiful, healthy skin.

What does VIVITÉ® do?

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Regular use of VIVITÉ® with GLX TechnologyTM helps exfoliate, hydrate, and protect skin. VIVITÉ® has been clinically shown to help stimulate the skin’s natural production of hyaluronic acid and collagen as well as help stimulate the production of epidermal growth factor—which are vital to healthy, new skin. The antioxidants help protect skin against destructive free radicals.

What is GLX TechnologyTM?

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GLX TechnologyTM is a unique, ultra-charged formula matrix that helps infuse the skin with a glycolic compound and antioxidants to help optimize skin rejuvenation. This formula matrix is designed to help act as a catalyst for effective penetration of critical ingredients: glycolic compound to help exfoliate and sustain moisture in the skin and antioxidants to help provide protection from destructive free radicals.

No other skin care line contains GLX TechnologyTM.

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What products are in the VIVITÉ® System?

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The VIVITÉ® System consists of 4 products that serve as the foundation for any advanced skin care regimen:

  • VIVITÉ® Exfoliating Facial Cleanser helps loosen the unproductive top layer of skin so you can scrub it away and reveal fresh, new skin. Contains 15% glycolic compound.
  • VIVITÉ® Daily Antioxidant Facial Serum provides antioxidant protection to help fight the signs of premature aging and delivers a regular application of glycolics to help hydration and renovation of the top layer of skin. Contains 15% glycolic compound.
  • VIVITÉ® Night Renewal Facial Cream is an extra-rich formulation that helps promote overnight maintenance and aids in the repair of the skin. Contains 20% glycolic compound.
  • VIVITÉ® Revitalizing Eye Cream is specially formulated to help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in the sensitive areas around the eye, as well as help minimize the appearance of dark circles. Contains 10% glycolic compound.

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

How does VIVITÉ® differ from other skin care products?

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VIVITÉ® is the only skin care line with GLX TechnologyTM. VIVITÉ® also helps exfoliate, hydrate, and protect the skin. Exfoliation helps remove the nonproductive outer layer of skin to help reveal healthy, new skin. Hydration helps keep the skin smooth. Antioxidant protection helps prohibit the skin from premature aging.

What other important ingredients are in VIVITÉ® products?

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In addition to GLX TechnologyTM, the VIVITÉ® line 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 help even skin tone. The ingredient list also includes antioxidant vitamins C and E, as well as caffeine to help reduce puffiness. There are advanced ingredients in the VIVITÉ® skin care formulations: superoxide dismutase (SOD) to provide antioxidant protection and help neutralize free radicals, peptides to help tighten skin, microbeads to help enhance exfoliation, and interference pearls to help reflect and diffuse light as well as help minimize the appearance of dark circles under the eyes.

When can someone expect to see results from the VIVITÉ® System?

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Improvements have been clinically measured after just 3 weeks of following the treatment regimen.2

2. Downie J. Clinical evaluation of a novel glycolic acid/antioxidant-based antiaging skin care regimen. Cosmet Dermatol. 2008;21(3):168-175.

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What are the clinical results of following the VIVITÉ® System?

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Twenty-four 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.2,3 After the 3 weeks, they were assessed and an Independent Expert Reviewer reported2,3:

  • 22% reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
  • 36% increase in skin hydration/moisture content
  • 54% improvement in skin smoothness
  • 65% decrease in dryness
  • 2. Downie J. Clinical evaluation of a novel glycolic acid/antioxidant-based antiaging skin care regimen. Cosmet Dermatol. 2008;21(3):168-175.
  • 3. Data on file, Allergan, Inc., 2006; DiNardo.

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When can someone expect to see results from VIVITÉ® Vibrance Therapy?

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Improvements have been clinically measured after 8 weeks of following the treatment regimen.1

1. McDaniel DH, Wu J. Efficacy of a natural-based bleaching cream versus hydroquinone 4% bleaching gel in the treatment of hyperpigmentation. Cosmet Dermatol. 2008;21(11):596-602.

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What are the clinical results of VIVITÉ® Vibrance Therapy?

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Shown to help brighten skin and even skin tone in a clinical study of VIVITÉ® Vibrance Therapy and a common chemical skin brightening agent, hydroquinone, with women aged 20 to 75 years (N = 20).

  • Significant improvements after 8 weeks1:
    • - 70% reduction in uneven skin tone for VIVITÉ® Vibrance Therapy
    • - 63% for hydroquinone 4%
  • Other significant improvements1:

    • - 27% reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for both VIVITÉ® Vibrance Therapy and hydroquinone 4%
    • - 61% reduction in skin roughness for VIVITÉ® Vibrance Therapy
    • - 66% for hydroquinone 4%
  • There were no study dropouts for VIVITÉ® Vibrance Therapy due to irritation1

1. McDaniel DH, Wu J. Efficacy of a natural-based bleaching cream versus hydroquinone 4% bleaching gel in the treatment of hyperpigmentation. Cosmet Dermatol. 2008;21(11):596-602.

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How is VIVITÉ® different from products sold in retail stores?

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  • VIVITÉ® is available only through physician offices
  • VIVITÉ® skin care is formulated with GLX TechnologyTM, a proprietary, advanced fusion of glycolics and natural antioxidants
  • The VIVITÉ® System and VIVITÉ® Vibrance Therapy have been clinically shown to be effective in helping improve skin health
  • VIVITÉ® is developed by Allergan, a company with an extensive heritage in The Science of RejuvenationTM

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What if I am not satisfied with VIVITÉ® skin care products?

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

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