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Active Hydration Vitamin C+ Antioxidant Serum

Hydrates while brightening, plumping, firming and evening tone

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THE FORMULA

Your skin’s daily defense against dullness, dehydration and signs of aging. This high-performance antioxidant hydration serum visibly brightens, plumps and strengthens skin while defending against daily environmental stress.

Powered by vitamin C, this serum helps neutralize free radicals, target dark spots and uneven tone. Its advanced humectants draw water into the skin for up to 72H, so skin is more luminous and hydrated all day. With daily use, skin is supple, radiant and resists premature aging.

  • Gentle and safe for all skin types, especially dull and dehydrated
  • Light, silky, fast-absorbing texture
  • Free of fragrance and essential oils
  • Skin-friendly pH 5.0-5.5

Key Actives

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3% VITAMIN C (magnesium ascorbyl phosphate): Brightens dark spots and supports collagen production to promote firmer skin. This powerful form of vitamin C is multiple times more bioavailable than other forms, making it more effective while staying gentle.

1% PEPTIDES (thioredoxin, glutaredoxin, superoxide dismutase and glutathione): Protect skin from free radical damage that causes premature aging.

2% PANTHENOL: Softens and soothes irritation and inflammation for smooth, calm skin.

2% AMINO ACIDS: Promote skin elasticity to reduce the visible signs of aging and support skin’s firmness.

2% SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE + 0.3% HYALURONIC ACID: Bind moisture to the skin’s surface for up to 72 hours, boosting hydration while minimizing fine lines and other signs of aging.

Ultra Pure Ingredients

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Activist is formulated for the pickiest ingredients snob, blending a mix of organic botanicals and purified active ingredients for superior results.

  • Formulated with only the most beneficial and effective ingredients — no cheap fillers.
  • Free of synthetic fragrance, synthetic color, silicones, parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates and over 1,000 potential toxins (details here).

ALL INGREDIENTS: Aqua, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Saccharide Isomerate, Glycerin, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Glutathione, sh-Polypeptide-77, sh-Polypeptide-2, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium PCA, Superoxide Dismutase, Sodium Lactate, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.

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A daily multivitamin for your skin

The hero product of our line, Active Hydration consistently delivers skin that looks healthy, awake and well cared for.

Like a daily multivitamin for skin, this lightweight, fast-absorbing serum fits effortlessly into your routine, giving skin what it needs to stay balanced, comfortable, and resilient throughout each day while helping skin resist premature aging.

Get ready to notice a more luminous complexion that's natural, radiant and alive.

How to use

To get the best effectiveness from your serum, we recommend first misting clean skin with Healing Water Toning Mist. Skin is more receptive to active ingredients when it’s already moist and primed for absorption.

Next, dispense several drops of serum into your cupped fingertips, and apply by smoothing evenly onto all parts of the face and neck.

For best results, lock in the hydration by following this serum with Precious Oils Active Infusion.

Customer Reviews

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K.E.J.

The product is great. I love that it’s environmentally friendly and my skin is happy too. But it is nothing too special considering the price.

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Megan
Lighter Oil - Great for Daily Use

I have tried at least 10 different facial oils from a variety of luxury brands and this one is the one I keep reaching for. I find that only 5 drops gives me a full face of moisture that doesn’t sit on top of the skin but soaks in quickly. Instead of needing layers of moisture and hydration, this oil leaves my skin feeling plump and healthy.

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Kim K.
Chefs Kiss!

I received my order quickly and it was perfect. I am now enjoying all the yummy items. The tinted spf stick was an impulse try-buy, and it might be my fav of the bunch! The medium tint is a perfect match skin, coverage is great, and a dynamite size for on the go touch ups!

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