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Fragrance-free
Palm-free
Cruelty-free
Suited For
Oily skin
Acne-prone skin
Sensitive skin
All of our products are free from animal products as certified by The Vegan Society
This breakout-busting oil control serum contains super ingredients Salicylic Acid and Niacinamide to help reduce oiliness and unclog pores without over-drying, while Succinic Acid helps reduce bacteria to help prevent breakouts. The addition of Sea Kelp helps protect from pollutant stress, aids barrier repair and prevents hydration loss.
- 0.5% Salicylic Acid: Helps to unclog pores
- 5% Niacinamide: Helps reduce oiliness and refine pore appearance
- 2% Succinic Acid: Helps reduce bacteria to help prevent future breakouts
- 0.99% Sea Kelp: Helps to repair skin's barrier, protect from pollutant stress and prevent hydration loss
Sourcing Story
Sea Kelp is the fastest growing organism on the planet, but we shouldn't waste it! Harvested in California, the eco-sourcing of our Sea Kelp means it doesn't harm the growth of the plant and is super-targeted, meaning no over-harvesting and less waste.
In all our formulas, the % levels of our ingredients have been mindfully chosen to be at the optimum levels for impact individually as well as being able to work in synergy to deliver visible results whilst being gentle enough for all skin types.
Full ingredients list
Aqua (Water/Eau), Niacinamide, Propanediol, Succinic Acid, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Morinda Citrifolia Callus Culture Lysate, Sodium Gluconate, Dextrin, Polydextrose, Amylopectin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate
Key active ingredients
Gentle but effective
+0.5% Salicylic acid:
This is an encapsulated form of salicylic acid, with in vivo studies showing that it has less irritation on the skin versus standard salicylic acids without compromising on efficacy i.e. exfoliating the oil layer of the skin and unclogging pores
+2% Succinic acid:
At the levels we have used, succinic acid and niacinamide (below) have both shown through in vivo testing to reduce excess oil on the skin and help reduce the frequency of breakouts
+5% Niacinamide:
5% niacinamide is clinically proven to significantly reduce excess oil on the skin, giving rise to a reduction in breakouts. When combined with humectants and moisturizers to support a stronger and healthier skin barrier. So we added…
Added benefits
+0.997% Sea kelp complex:
In vivo testing shows that at this level the sea kelp extract significantly improves skin hydration and therefore helps alleviate the potential drying effect of the salicylic acid and working to boost the impact of niacinamide.
+3% Propanediol:
Works in conjunction with niacinamide to support moisturization and reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
Gentle but effective
+0.5% Salicylic acid:
This is an encapsulated form of salicylic acid, with in vivo studies showing that it has less irritation on the skin versus standard salicylic acids without compromising on efficacy i.e. exfoliating the oil layer of the skin and unclogging pores
+2% Succinic acid:
At the levels we have used, succinic acid and niacinamide (below) have both shown through in vivo testing to reduce excess oil on the skin and help reduce the frequency of breakouts
+5% Niacinamide:
5% niacinamide is clinically proven to significantly reduce excess oil on the skin, giving rise to a reduction in breakouts. When combined with humectants and moisturizers to support a stronger and healthier skin barrier. So we added…
Added benefits
+0.997% Sea kelp complex:
In vivo testing shows that at this level the sea kelp extract significantly improves skin hydration and therefore helps alleviate the potential drying effect of the salicylic acid and working to boost the impact of niacinamide.
+3% Propanediol:
Works in conjunction with niacinamide to support moisturization and reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL)
Step Use daily in the AM after cleansing.
Step 2: Shake before use. Apply 3-5 drops to entire face or target affected areas.
Follow with moisturizer. Do not use around eyes.
Your Impact
Through our partnership with Rainforest Trust, every serum purchased helps to fight climate change by protecting tropical forests from deforestation.
