Body
Advanced Brightening Body Cream
A nightly body cream with vitamin C, retinol, 4% niacinamide, peptides and turmeric
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Full ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Niacinamide, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Esters, Shea Butter Glycerides, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Retinol, Tetrapeptide-30, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cholesterol, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosphingosine, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Citric Acid, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Phenoxyethanol, Lecithin, Dimethicone, Alcohol, Fragrance, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Cinnamate, Benzyl Salicylate, Citral, Citronellol, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Eugenol, Farnesol, Geraniol, Linalool
- Size
- 5 fl oz / 150 mL
- Texture
- A rich but fast-absorbing cream with a light floral scent.
About this product
Your body deserves the same care as your face. The Advanced Brightening Body Cream brings the ingredients you'd usually find in a face serum, like vitamin C, retinol, 4% niacinamide and peptides, into a rich, fast-absorbing cream for legs, arms, shoulders and anywhere that looks uneven.
What's inside
Vitamin C, niacinamide, tone-evening peptides and turmeric work together for a brighter, more even-looking tone. Retinol helps skin look smoother and renewed. Ceramides, shea butter, sunflower oil and hyaluronic acid add deep, lasting moisture, so skin feels soft rather than tight. It has a light floral scent.
What to expect
- From the first night: skin feels soft, smooth and hydrated.
- Over 8 to 12 weeks of regular use: a more even-looking, radiant tone on areas like knees, elbows and legs. Results vary from person to person.
Retinol, the right way
Retinol is best used at night. If it's new to you, start every other night and build up. Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on exposed skin during the day, since retinol makes skin more sensitive to the sun. This cream isn't suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you're trying to conceive, check with your doctor first. See our sun protection FAQs.
Face, body and intimate skin
Body skin is thicker than facial skin, while intimate skin is more delicate. That's why this cream is for the body only; for the bikini line and inner thighs, choose the gentler Illuminating Intimate Serum. Read why face, body and intimate skin need different care.
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*This is general information and isn't medical advice. If you have a skin condition or concern, talk to a doctor or dermatologist.
Key ingredients
Vitamin C
Oil-soluble tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate for a brighter, more even-looking tone from head to toe.
Read more: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (THD): The Oil-Soluble Vitamin CRetinol
A skincare favorite that helps skin look smoother and renewed. It's why this cream is for nighttime.
4% niacinamide
Vitamin B3 helps uneven-looking areas look more balanced and supports the skin barrier.
Peptides
Tone-evening peptides that work alongside vitamin C and niacinamide for a more even look.
Ceramides, shea butter and hyaluronic acid
Deep, lasting moisture that leaves skin soft and comfortable.
Turmeric
Our signature glow ingredient, found across the Gleamin range.
How to use
In the evening, after showering, smooth a generous layer over your body.
Focus on areas that look uneven, like elbows, knees, legs, arms and shoulders.
Start every other night if you're new to retinol, then build up to nightly.
Wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on exposed skin during the day, since retinol makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
Wash your hands after applying, and keep it away from your eyes. Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Who it's for
- Body skin prone to dark spots and uneven-looking tone
- Dry, rough or dull-looking skin on legs, arms and shoulders
- Anyone who wants face-level skincare for the body
Questions about this product
Can I use a retinol body cream every night?
Yes, most people can use a retinol body cream every night once their skin is used to it. Start every other night, build up slowly and wear a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher) on exposed skin during the day. It isn't suitable during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Should I use the Advanced Brightening Body Cream in the morning or at night?
Use the Advanced Brightening Body Cream at night. Retinol is best used in the evening, and the cream has time to sink in while you sleep.
Can I use the Advanced Brightening Body Cream on my bikini line or inner thighs?
We don't recommend using the Advanced Brightening Body Cream on your bikini line or inner thighs. With retinol and fragrance, it's made for body skin, not delicate intimate areas. For the bikini line and inner thighs, use the Illuminating Intimate Serum.
Does the Advanced Brightening Body Cream have a scent?
Yes, it has a light floral scent. If you're sensitive to fragrance, patch test on your inner arm first. The full ingredient list is on this page.
Will the Advanced Brightening Body Cream help dark knees and elbows?
Yes, used regularly, the Advanced Brightening Body Cream helps knees, elbows and other uneven-looking areas look brighter and more even over 8 to 12 weeks. Results vary. Gentle exfoliation, moisture and sunscreen on exposed areas all help.
Customer reviews
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I love the body...
I love the body cream , clears any blemishes and smoothes your skin.
100/10
I bought this cream not knowing if it would work for me but it did exceedingly that! I’m telling you with consistency you will see those dark spots fade weekly! I’m prone to scaring and hyperpigmentation and struggle with it after waxing but this has restored my skin on my legs/arms/stomach truly. I’ve been using the gleamin clay mask for over 6 years now so I’m not surprised how well their products work! I plan to try the intimate serum next to see if it can further help my ingrown hair dark marks.
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I am in love with Gleamin's product line. I have used the mask, only, the last year. It worked so well, I've bought it for 2 granddaughters. They love it too. Recently, I decided to try the moisturizer, body bar, and body cream. Only 2 days in and I've already noticed a difference in the feel of my skin. I am so pleased with the results. Definitely a long-term customer. I highly recommend this product line.
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Love!!
I've been using this cream for about 3 weeks now and what a difference! My skin is so smooth and shining. I've been receiving many compliments especially with the cold and drying weather. Definitely give this one a try!
It fades and conditions
Gratitude consistency that moisturizes even in deep, dry winter. It does help fade marks well from head to toe and I saw a difference in about a week, although it's not as powerful as the clay mask. It is very conditioning and for that reason, it can cause comedones if you have oily skin like myself, even though it is a retinol product. It didn't exactly break me out horribly, but I went back to other face lotions.
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No clue if this works or not but it smells horrible.
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