Your skin doesn’t sleep—it repairs. And you can either help it or get in its way.
That’s the whole point of a dedicated night serum. Daytime is about protection. Nighttime is for renovation. This one from Drunk Elephant is the construction crew.
The T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Night Serum. $90. The claim? A 12% AHA/BHA blend that resurfaces without the usual screaming-red irritation.
12% Acid Blend
Glycolic, lactic, tartaric, citric, and salicylic—it’s a full roster.
Framboos Extract
Not just for the name—it’s a raspberry-derived antioxidant to soothe.
pH of 3.9
Formulated to be effective but not strip your face off. Key detail.
Photo: Poko Skincare / Unsplash
It’s an exfoliating serum, not a moisturizer. The acids dissolve the glue holding dead skin cells together. The result? Fresher skin cells come to the surface faster.
- Glycolic Acid: Gets deep into pores to break up gunk
- Lactic Acid: More hydrating, works on the surface
- Salicylic Acid (BHA): Oil-soluble, clears out pores
- Framboos (Raspberry) Extract: Calms inflammation from the acids
Clear, slightly viscous gel. Absorbs in under 30 seconds—leaves a faint, tacky film, not a slick. Smells faintly… acidic. Like a clean lab.
Week 2: My texture smoothed out. But I got one tiny purge pimple—a sign it was actually working. The surprise? No stinging. At all.
My makeup sits smoother. Pores look less clogged. Did it erase fine lines? No. But my skin reflects light better—that’s the “glow.”
It’s a potent, no-nonsense exfoliator that delivers. Not magic, just good chemistry. This is why you need a separate night serum.