The Face of Skin Care Innovation

Dr. James E. Fulton changed the face of an industry with his groundbreaking research and formulations that are among the most important breakthroughs in the science of skincare.

Dr. Fulton’s developments include Retin-A® (tretinoin), Stabilized Benzoyl Peroxide (PanOxyl™), Clinical Mandelic Acid, and REt (RP)™ Retinoid, which revolutionized the treatment of acne, aging, and hyperpigmentation.

Dr. Fulton’s research and formulations are the foundation of the Vivant Skin Care brand.

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The Face of Skin Care Innovation

Dr. James E. Fulton changed the face of an industry with his groundbreaking research and formulations that are among the most important breakthroughs in the science of skincare.

Dr. Fulton’s developments include

  • Retin-A®
  • Stabilized Benzoyl Peroxide
  • Clinical Mandelic Acid
  • REt (RP)TM

Learn More

The Face of Skin Care Innovation

The Face of Skin Care Innovation
Before & Afters
Blogs
Why REt (RP)™ Retinoid Outperforms Traditional Retinoids
Why REt (RP)™ Retinoid Outperforms Traditional Retinoids
Modern topical retinoid science began when Dr. James E. Fulton co-developed Retin-A, helping reshape the treatment of acne-prone skin and visible skin aging. But Dr. Fulton recognized a persistent problem: Traditional retinoids can work well, yet irritation often prevents long-term...
Clinical Mandelic Acid: 14 Days to Change Your Skin Texture
Clinical Mandelic Acid: 14 Days to Change Your Skin Texture
Meet Mandelic Acid Meet Clinical Mandelic Acid, the gentle resurfacer of your skin’s dreams. Developed by Vivant Skin Care founding formulator, Dr. James E. Fulton, MD, PhD, this multi-tasking molecule targets all your skin’s trouble spots—aging, acne, pigmentation—starting with smoother...
Before and After Using Mandelic Acid for Dark Spot Repair
Dark Spots Repair: The Definitive Guide
What causes dark spots? What is hyperpigmentation? How can I get rid of dark spots? What are the best brightening ingredients? Your pigment problems solved.
Best skin care over 50
Best Skin Care Over 50
Table of content   Highlights of FF3 Biointensive GF The Ultimate Ageless Regimen Your morning and evening cleanse Your morning serum Your night serum Your essential eye cream Sunscreen every morning Ingredients like retinoids, peptides, antioxidants, acids, and lipids have...
Are Chin Pimples a Sign of Hormonal Acne?
Are Chin Pimples a Sign of Hormonal Acne?
There are some breakouts so predictable that you feel like you pretty much have a standing date. They show up at regular intervals and in pretty much the same place: your chin and jawline. What’s behind this clockwork breakout pattern?...
The Audacity of Amazing Lips (No Needles Required)
The Audacity of Amazing Lips (No Needles Required)
Table of contents Lip Plumper vs Fillers: How to Get Fuller Lips Without Injections Why Do Lips Get Thinner With Age? Lip Fillers vs Lip Plumper: What’s the Difference? Lip Fillers Topical Lip Plumpers (No Needles Required) How Do Lip...
Why Skincare Sandwiching Doesn’t Work
Why Skincare Sandwiching Doesn’t Work
What To Do Instead Skincare sandwiching – layering moisturizer before and after actives – is often promoted as a way to reduce irritation. But while it may feel soothing, it can also interfere with the absorption of actives and slow...
What Makes Benzoyl Peroxide Such an Acne-Fighting Superhero?
What Makes Benzoyl Peroxide Such an Acne-Fighting Superhero?
Benzoyl peroxide is a triple threat to acne. It kills bacteria, reduces inflammation, and peels impactions to face down everything from vexing little white bumps to angry red pustules. It works quickly, bringing improvement in as few as five days...
Why pimple patches don't work
Why pimple patches don't work
Conventional wisdom says when a pimple pops up, you can make it disappear quickly by going into attack mode and spot treating that unwelcome visitor. That, however, is a short-sighted approach that will keep you in constant maintenance mode. We’ll...
Top Choice for Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: Mandelic Acid
Top Choice for Pregnancy-Safe Skincare: Mandelic Acid
During pregnancy, overactive hormones can mean your skin is suddenly all over the map. Since some of your favorite go-to skincare products have to be avoided for baby’s safety, you might not be sure where to turn. While there are...

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