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

De-stresses inflammation-prone skin

Size
$64.00
$64.00

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.

Clean, Safe Ingredients

We formulate with non-toxic, non-irritating, high-performance ingredients for visible results without exposure to unsafe chemicals. More about ingredients

Eco-Friendly Refillable Packaging

Refill our glass containers endlessly with our convenient refill pouches to reduce plastic waste by 75% and CO2 emissions by 99%. More about refills

Vegan & Cruelty Free

Activist Skincare products are free of animal ingredients and never tested on animals.

Note: Other brands' products in our shop may include organic beeswax.

Woman-Led & Ethically Made

Owned and operated by Allison Callaway and supported by a team with fair pay, health benefits and PTO. More about our values

1% for the Planet

1% of Activist Skincare's revenue is donated to environmental organizations. Causes we support

Key Ingredients

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

Zinc reduces redness and controls bacteria. Also helps neutralize UV rays that contribute to fine lines and wrinkles.

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.

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.

All Ingredients

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

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    Powerful anti-inflammatory actives

    A powerfully soothing array of actives calm inflammation, which is the cause of both acne and premature skin aging.

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    Clears pores to prevent breakouts

    A gentle dose of salicylic acid treats congested pores while panthenol, MSM and licorice root help calm red, angry skin.

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    Evens skin tone & dark acne marks

    Niacinamide (5%) helps prevent post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation and gradually lightens existing marks.

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.

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    Clean & Sustainable

    We formulate using green, ethically sourced ingredients free of parabens, sulfates, silicones and other toxins.

    INGREDIENTS 

  • Refillable & Eco-Friendly

    Our packaging is low-waste, from refillable glass containers and minimalist refill pouches to plastic-free shipping mailers.

    ABOUT REFILLS 

  • Vegan & Cruelty Free

    We do not use ingredients tested on animals or animal products, with the exception of organic beeswax in our sunscreens.

    OUR ETHOS 

Customer Reviews

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Danielle A. (Paphos, 05, CY)
Quality Serum

I love it. My esthetician loves it. It's just great!

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Britt T. (San Luis Obispo, CA, US)
Skin has never looked better!

I initially made the switch to Activist for their sustainability measures - I love that they sell refill packs for their refillable bottles - but honestly everyone tells me my skin is glowing. I get more compliments on my skin now than I have my entire life, huge win! I feel great supporting the brand and being conscious about my purchasing power, and having products that work so well (and they all feel and smell super luxurious too) makes it that much better.

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Elizabeth S.
Amazing

I have developed a lot of dark spots as I’ve aged, and this serum has been a lifesaver. I’ve used for a little over a month now, and my dark spots have actually began to fade and my complexion is clear. And, of course, the packaging and eco-friendly refills are an extra bonus on top of the incredibly effective formulation. Love Activist, and love this serum!

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