• Anti-acne serum for blemish prone skin, pimples, clogged pores, redness and inflammation in low waste / zero waste refillable bottles from Activist Skincare
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Calming Force Clear Skin Serum

De-stresses inflammation-prone skin

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$64.00
$64.00
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A gentle yet effective hydrating serum for stressed skin troubled by blemishes, clogged pores, dark spots and redness.

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

Ingredients & Benefits

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Niacinamide reduces redness and helps fade dark spots left by prior breakouts while helping skin stay hydrated.

Salicylic acid gently exfoliates inside pores to alleviate congestion.

Licorice root extract has a gentle brightening and soothing action to reduce redness and dark spots.

MSM (a form of sulphur) soothes sensitive skin.

Hyaluronic acid binds moisture to the skin, boosting hydration while minimizing fine lines and other signs of aging.

Panthenol softens and soothes irritation and inflammation for smooth, calm skin.

Saccharide isomerate binds moisture to the skin’s surface for up to 72 hours for long lasting hydration.

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.

GET A SAMPLE

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Try this product before you buy the full size. Order a sample or Trial & Travel Kit.

Clean, Green Science

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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.

  • Made with only the most essential and effective ingredients
  • Vegan friendly & cruelty free
  • Free of synthetic fragrance, synthetic color, silicones, parabens, phenoxyethanol, phthalates and over 1,000 potential toxins (more info)

About Refills

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Refills allow single-use glass containers and plastic parts like droppers, pumps and lids to become multi-use, reducing plastic by >80% and emissions by >99% — far better outcomes than recycling.

But it's not a 100% perfect solution (yet), and we've explored many questions and concerns in the FAQ here.

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    Superior ingredients

    Formulated with the highest quality, organic botanical ingredients and lab-purified actives for high efficacy and visible results — yet gentle on skin.

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    Clean, safe + nontoxic

    We meet EWG standards by formulating with green, ethically-sourced ingredients free of parabens, sulfates, silicones and 1000s of known toxins.

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    Less Waste, More Impact

    Activist reduces plastic waste and CO2 emissions with recyclable glass containers, at-home refills, plastic-free shipping and 1% for the Planet.

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 this product

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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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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