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Calming Force Clear Skin Serum refill

$57.00
$57.00

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THE FORMULA

A gentle yet effective hydrating serum for stressed skin troubled by blemishes, clogged pores, dark spots and redness. Powered by clinically backed actives, Calming Force does more than just “help” with acne—it interrupts the cycle of inflammation, congestion, and irritation before it spirals.

  • Lightweight and fast absorbing.
  • Packed with proven actives niacinamide, salicylic acid, MSM, licorice root and panthenol.
  • Skin-friendly 5.0-5.5 pH.

Weightless. Potent. Seriously effective. This is your skin’s new defender.

Hard working Actives

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✔ Niacinamide + MSM: The ultimate skin-soothing duo, working to calm redness, refine pores, and strengthen your skin barrier.

✔ Salicylic Acid: The gold standard for keeping pores clear, gently exfoliating to prevent breakouts without drying you out.

✔ Licorice Root + Panthenol: Because balance matters — these plant-powered calmers fade post-breakout marks and restore skin’s equilibrium.

✔ Hyaluronic Acid: Because hydration isn’t optional, even for breakout-prone skin. This plumps and replenishes without clogging.

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
  • Vegan friendly & Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free
  • Free of synthetic fragrance, synthetic color, silicones, parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates and over 1,000 potential toxins (more info)

All ingredients: Aqua, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Saccharide Isomerate, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid), Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.

Try a Sample

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Powerfully calming active ingredients to the rescue

Calming Force Serum is a multi-tasker that soothes breakout-prone skin and fights off the signs of premature aging at the same time.

We combined a powerfully soothing, multi-functional array of active ingredients to restore calm to inflamed skin: MSM, niacinamide (vitamin B3), panthenol (vitamin B6), zinc, licorice root extract and salicylic acid come together for a uniquely mild yet efficacious approach to restoring equilibrium.

This serum is the perfect fit for unbalanced and inflamed skin that’s experiencing redness and breakouts, while thinking ahead to prevent the visible signs of aging.

How to use: Use your fingertips to smooth a small amount onto the skin. Do not mix/layer with acidic products, such as vitamin C, AHAs, or exfoliants. These may cause a reaction with ingredients in this product.

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skincare for idealists
skincare for science lovers
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skincare for glow-getters
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Customer Reviews

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Kayla B.
love this stuff!

LOVE this serum! keeps my KP at bay and helps to calm cystic breakouts. doesn't make my skin oily and plays nicely with my moisturizer. will refill this one!

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Alexandra
My Sensitive Skin Loves It

My skin can’t tolerate a lot of products sadly, but I have had really good luck with this serum. I started with the trial size and now I’m using the full size. It is very hydrating and soothing. It’s helps calm skin irritation and redness and has really helped me to manage my mild acne and the inflammation that comes along with it. I love the consistency and how easily it spreads on top of a face mist. I use a rosewater face mist from Cocokind that pairs really well with it. I use the Precious Oils Active Infusion (also LOVE) on top, and my skin always looks and feels so nice afterwards. I am super grateful for such a wonderful product from a company I feel great supporting.

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Beatriz M.
I love this serum!!!!

Calming Force is one of my favorites! I use this more often during the days of the month when my skin is extra sensitive, and I can tell an improvement since I started using it. I love how it calms my redness. It’s amazing!

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