• 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

Hydrates while reducing irritation, breakouts, redness and sensitivity

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THE FORMULA

Your skin’s advocate against redness, breakouts and irritation. This weightless clear skin serum calms stressed, reactive skin to support clarity and even tone.

Powered by niacinamide, MSM and a microdose of salicylic acid to interrupt the cycle of inflammation, refine pores, fade post-breakout marks and fortify your skin barrier. 

Daily use helps your skin look and feel healthier, calmer and more in control. Plus, reducing inflammation over the long term slows the signs of aging, too.

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

Key Actives

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5% NIACINAMIDE + 5% MSM: The ultimate skin-soothing duo, working to calm redness, refine pores, and strengthen your skin barrier.

0.5% SALICYLIC ACID: The gold standard for keeping pores clear, gently exfoliating to prevent breakouts and reduce inflammation without irritation or drying out your skin.

1% LICORICE ROOT + 2% PANTHENOL: Plant-powered calmers that fade dark marks and restore skin’s equilibrium.

2% SACCHARIDE ISOMERATE + 0.3% HYALURONIC ACID: Because hydration is essential, especially for irritated skin. These hydrators plump and replenish without clogging.

Ingredients

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Activist blends a mix of natural botanicals and purified active ingredients for superior results.

  • Only the most beneficial and effective ingredients — no cheap fillers.
  • Free of 1,000+ potential toxins (details here).

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.

Samples

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A powerfully calming formula to the rescue

Calming Force is a dual-benefit serum that soothes irritated, reactive skin while helping defend against premature aging.

We combined a powerfully soothing array of active ingredients that calm the root cause of both aging and acne: inflammation. The result is a surprisingly gentle yet highly effective formula perfect for daily use.

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.

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