
Firstly, even though it seems like a very harsh and potent serum, it’s really gentle. I’ve posted many times about how I have really sensitive skin that gets irritated by a lot and this serum has never done that. It does promise a myriad of results, some being Acne Control, Clear Pores, Moisturize Skin, Itch Relief, and Improve Skin Tone.
The ingredients list is very short. The most notable ingredients are Salicylic Acid, red seaweed extract, glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, and panthenol, with only 11 ingredients total. It’s free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, pesticides, PEGs, propylene or butylene glycols, artificial fragrance & dyes. It’s vegan & cruelty free as well.
I do notice very little scent. It seems like it has some natural odor but it’s very faint. The texture is liquidy and spreads fast. I only need three drops to cover my face and it sinks in quick with no greasy/tacky feeling afterwards. It’s the perfect viscosity to go after toners.
The bottle is very simple and has a pharmaceutical vibe to it, the pipette has a pointed end instead of a bulbed one. I really love the simplicity of this serum, and you don’t see brown in skincare very often.
I used this serum for about two weeks once every other day or so. The directions do recommend once or twice everyday but my sensitive skin is prone to over-exfoliation.
This serum met a lot of its promises. ✅It’s by far the most hydrating SA product I’ve ever used, it makes my skin feel soft and supple afterwards. ✅It doesn’t sting/itch/burn. ✅I can see a HUGE decrease in my sebaceous filaments and the blackheads I used to have on my chin and forehead. ❔I wouldn’t say this has helped with whiteheads or deep pimples, my rx acne treatment can’t even do that because my acne is so stubborn so I don’t hold that against the serum. 🎉I’m overall very impressed with it and definitely earned its spot in my routine.
Nothing bad to say anything this serum! One time i had woken up with a small flaky patch on the corner of my mouth because i applied it too close, and its not the most affective for whiteheads, but overall a really lovely product.