T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum — Reddit Reviews
Updated September 3, 2026
Glycolic acid serum exfoliates, targets anti-aging and hyperpigmentation; pricey and potent.
What the community says
This serum combines glycolic acid and salicylic acid to resurface and brighten skin. It suits those new to AHAs seeking gentle but effective exfoliation. The price is steep and it can irritate sensitive or perioral dermatitis-prone skin.
What this means for you
Backed by 14 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/scacjdiscussion and 4 more.
Read the threads ↓What people love
- Gentle yet effective AHA and BHA blend
- Improves texture, fine lines, and hyperpigmentation
- Long-lasting with a gel texture preferred over competitors
Watch out for
- Can cause irritation and flare-ups in sensitive or dermatitis-prone skin
- High price point compared to similar exfoliants
- Not fast enough for stubborn pigmentation removal
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Where to buy
Real Reddit threads — 17 mentions across 14 threads
Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Framboos Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum on Reddit, in one place — 14 threads from r/SkincareAddiction, r/scacjdiscussion and 4 more, summarized.
“Drunk Elephant makes one that's already been listed...”
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“Plenty of products mix Glycolic and salicylic, ie Drunk Elephant TLC Framboos.”
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“A good number of products have AHAs and BHAs premixed together at levels that will keep them safe.”
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“the Drunk Elephant Framboos lasts me 10 months and I like the gel more.”
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“I did Paula's Choice which was an excellent chemical exfoliant but it's about $30 and the Drunk Elephant Framboos lasts me 10 months”
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“I spent over a grand on drunk elephant and the ordinary products and neither brand did anything but give me really deep cysts.”
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“Skinceuticals C E Ferulic and Drunk Elephant TLC Framboos both gave me noticeable results re: hyperpigmentation.”
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“I agree with the DE TLC.”
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“It's expensive, but it does last a long time, unlike other DE products I've tried!”
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“highly recco Drunk Elephant TLC serum”
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“then AHA/BHA’s at night”
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“highly recco Drunk Elephant TLC serum or the extra strength Dr Dennis Gross alpha beta pads”
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“cheaper products to use than the DE TLC Framboos”
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“the AHA/BHA products I use on my face ... are doing wonders to the KP on my arms.”
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“just a fun discovery I've made!”
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“I have found that dermaplaning helps me with this along with Drunk Elephant TLC night serum … then Marula oil”
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“which translates to exfoliating, an AHA, and moisturizer.”
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“Good luck!”
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