I bought this for the Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm, Active Hydration Vitamin C+ Antioxidant Serum, Calming Force Clear Skin Serum, and Precious Oils Active Infusion. I actually bought full size bottles of both serums and the oil in addition to the trial kit because I had so much faith I would love these products. The other products I couldn’t test due to essential oils. I have not been disappointed. I started using the products during the time of the month when my skin tends to be irritated, inflamed, and breaking out due to hormones. I don’t even recognize my skin. The few spot that did pop up have been small and have gone away in a few days with the help of the serums. My skin has not been irritated or inflamed at all. I really think the calming force skin serum is working wonders. Also, I am really enjoying the vitamin c serum. The mix of actives is insanely good (in both serums actually) and I have not experienced any irritation. I tend to have good luck with the vitamin c derivative used. It’s one of the few my skin tolerates. The only product I tried that I didn’t like was the deep moisture cleansing balm. I liked everything except that it doesn’t emulsify in water. I had to use a towel to remove it and it still felt like it was on my skin. If it emulsified and washed away easily, I would definitely buy the full size. I’ve been using them everyday for almost two weeks not and the amount of product in the picture is what I still have left. I use two drops of each product and rosewater face mist from Cocokind between each layer. My skin has been so hydrated and happy :) p.s. I switched products because my previous ones were causing me to breakout around my hairline. The breakouts went away within a week of switching to Activist.
I absolutely love the smell of this moisturizer! I look forward to cleaning my face each morning and night and have already seen a difference in my dark spots. Previously, anything oil based made me break out and thankfully all the products from Activist have only been healing for my skin.
I have mature sensitive skin and have been using the full Activist skincare line for about a month now, and love it. I thought I would have issues using oils, but no! No sensitivities! Just velvety smooth skin! 51 years old and wearing no make up. Woohoo
I use a different liquid tinted sunscreen that I used to think was everything I could want in a sunscreen UNTIL I found this sunscreen stick. I tried a sample and it worked beautifully in combination with my other tinted sunscreen, which went on tinted but incredibly sheer, to give more coverage over spots while blending beautifully. No pilling, no melting, no lines - just creamy medium-sheer coverage. It’s not a full coverage or even a medium coverage color stick, but as a sunscreen stick it’s just smooth and even incredibly comfortable for all day wear. Love.
I love this product! My skin has never felt more hydrated, calm, even and fresh! One squeeze in the dropper is enough for my entire face, neck and décolletage! A little goes a long way! It also allows my tinted moisturizer to go on smoothly as well. I love the fresh cucumber scent!
I have pretty normal/even skin that never reacted to much, however I was starting to have atopic dermatitis in the inner corners of both of my eyes from a previous serum I was using for the last 2 years. I switched over to Activist and now use the entire line of face products and do not have this minor reaction anymore. This serum is lightweight and I can tell that it “calms” after application.
This cleanser is extremely versatile! Not only does it gently remove makeup, but it makes my skin feel clean and smooth when using as a cleanser. The smell is fresh too! I love that there are refill options!
I recommend to everyone, especially those who comment on my "glowy" skin :)
I love this product. I thought it might feel greasy but it doesn't at all. Just leaves my skin feeling soft and happy. My partner started using it too and he loves it
I absolutely love my new routine with Activist! I don't have too many troubles with my skin so I was mainly looking for something to take general care of myself and help reduce the dark circles being a busy mom brings along. I went from wearing concealer every day to now where I just mascara! I can't be more thankful to simplify my routine and feel like I am doing something good for my skin! Not to mention these products smell so good!! Will be a long term customer!
You don't have to use a lot to start seeing results. I love how my skin looks and feels
This oil is amazing! I have sensitive skin and love that it’s clean ingredients and leaves my skin super moisturized.
Loving the product, love the mission for a better tomorrow. Happy I found a company that works for my skin and my morals
It's fantastic and I love how it makes my skin feel
I choose this company and item due to its sustainability, and eco mindset. Sad that they use Styrofoam to pack their items
We hate Styrofoam and would like it to be banned! These are actually compostable peanuts made from corn. They can be dissolved in water, put in your compost, or just tossed with your trash. We use either these compostable peanuts or brown recycled paper as filler for our boxes to protect glass items from breakage.
I love the products and my interaction with the company has been stellar. I’m ever so glad the Blue Cart recommended them.
I love Calming Force. I notice hydration, redness reduction and improvement in adult acne. I am hypersensitive and reactive to everything, but this product is gentle and does not irritate my skin. I'm in my late 30s, but without Calming Force I noticed an immediate return to acne and inflamed skin that, well, calmed right down as soon as I got a refill. I was surprised to realize how well this product actually works-- it's a quieter effect for me, less glamorous or immediately obvious than the Vitamin C serum. So I didn't really realize how much heavy lifting it was doing until I ran out for a month, maybe 6 weeks, and could see the difference. The acne and redness and irritation cleared right up within days after I got a refill. I absolutely love the refill system-- it's so satisfying to "unbox" a tiny, lightweight paper envelope without tons of extra packaging. I also think that both serums last for a long time even with heavy daily use.
Everything smells so good! The serum feels much better than the moisturizer creams I had been using. And I’m happy to support a small business- one more reason to stay out of big box stores!
Eh, I didn't really feel like the serum did anything for my skin.
Hi Lara,
Thank you for your review! I appreciate your honesty.
At just over two weeks since you received your Calming Force Clear Skin Serum, it’s too early to see visible results for many skin goals, based on the natural timeline of skin renewal cycles.
For breakouts, it typically takes 4-6 weeks to break the cycle of inflammation that causes them. For hyperpigmentation, it typically takes 8-12 weeks for discoloration to meaningfully fade.
I encourage you to use Calming Force consistently for at least 6–8 weeks, and preferably 8–12 weeks if hyperpigmentation is a major goal, before deciding whether it’s effective for you.
If you’d like to let me know a little bit more about your skin goals, I would love to see if there’s anything I can do to help guide you.
Many thanks,
Allison,
Founder
I love every product I’ve gotten from Activist. I’ve always struggled with sensitive skin especially when changing products. The calming force serum does wonders on my skin when I start having breakouts.
I appreciate that I can refill my glass bottle.
I found it last year I appreciate your design to save resources, that I can refill my glass bottles.