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THE ACTIVIST DISCOVERY SET

Trial Kit + Free $25 Gift Card

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Clinically proven ingredients. Vibrant botanicals. Real respect for people and planet. The skincare you’ve been waiting for.

Try the formulas, feel the difference and see the results with 3+ weeks' worth of skincare. Find your favorites and get $25 toward full sizes.

  • A complete AM + PM routine with 3 cleansers, 1 toning mist, 2 serums and 1 face oil to try
  • Expertly formulated with effective actives like vitamin C, niacinamide, peptides and more
  • Free $25 gift card sent to your email

Clean, Green Science

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Activist blends nature and science: beautiful botanicals + clinically-proven ingredients = satisfying skincare.

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

Ingredients

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Sea to Skin Cleansing Gel (7mL):
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Glycerin, Saponaria Officinalis Extract, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Arthrospira Platensis (Spirulina) Extract, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.

Botanical Cleansing Oil (5mL):
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.

Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm (7mL):
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Quillaja Saponaria Wood Extract, Saponaria Officinalis Extract, Di-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, VanillaPlanifolia Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.

Healing Water Toning Mist (5mL):
Aqua, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Distillate, Calendula Officinalis Distillate, Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Distillate, Glycerin, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Saccharide Isomerate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Panthenol, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Anisate, Citric Acid.

Active Hydration Vitamin C+ Antioxidant Serum (5mL):
Aqua, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium PCA, Glycerin, Sodium Salicylate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Acetate (Firming Peptide), Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 (Collagen-Signaling Peptide), Palmitoyl Dipeptide-5 Diaminobutyroyl Hydroxythreonine (Elasticity Peptide), Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.

Calming Force Clear Skin Serum (5mL):
Aqua, Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Saccharide Isomerate, Salicylic Acid, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-40 (Redness-Reducing Peptide), Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycerin, Sodium Levulinate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Anisate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate.

Precious Oils Active Infusion (5mL):
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Macadamia Ternifolia Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed (Tamanu) Oil, Morinda Citrifolia (Noni) Extract, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, Astaxanthin, Lycopene, Lutein, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Beta Carotene, Bisabolol (Alpha), Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Cucumber Fragrance (EU Safety Approved), Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.

Packaging may vary; ingredients listed above are accurate.

What's included

This kit contains seven formulas:

  • Botanical Cleansing Oil (5ml)
  • Sea to Skin Cleansing Gel (7ml)
  • Deep Moisture Cleansing Balm (7ml)
  • Healing Water Toning Mist (5ml)
  • Active Hydration Vitamin C+ Antioxidant Serum (5ml)
  • Calming Force Clear Skin Serum (5ml)
  • Precious Oils Active Infusion (5ml)

Plus a drawstring travel bag and a free $25 gift card for your next order.

  • Superior ingredients

    Made with the highest quality botanical extracts and pure active ingredients for visible results — without common toxins.

    OUR INGREDIENTS 
  • Indie + ethical

    Being 100% woman-owned and independent from venture capital allows us to make every business decision according to ethics.

    OUR STORY 
  • Less Waste, More Impact

    Less waste, with refillable glass containers. More impact, with 2% of revenue to nonprofits that support people + planet.

    OUR ACTIVISM 

Customers praised this trial skincare kit as an excellent introduction to the range. Many loved the cleansers and oils, noting "high quality and effective products" with visible improvements in skin texture. The multi-step routine proved easy to follow. Some concerns: one customer didn't receive the advertised gift card, and cucumber scent wasn't universally liked.

  • 5 stars: 182 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 24 (11%)
  • 3 stars: 12 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 2 (1%)
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Alexandra (Newport, OR)
WOW

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.

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Rebecca H. (East Falmouth, MA)
Founder/Owner of Cape Cod Hydrate

Activist Skincare products check all the boxes; great formulations, conscientious practices, and results. My rosacea is finicky. Activist Skincare products keep my skin barrier intact and strengthened, which is really important when you have rosacea. My particular favorites are the Botanical Cleansing Oil and Precious Oils Active Infusion. Well done!

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KT (Minneapolis, MN)
LOVE!

I bought the trial kit in order to have a travel size of the skin to sea cleanser. Well, lucky me. I discovered that the calming force and precious oils were fantastic for my sensitive, reactive skin. I've tried so many of the natural face washes and just couldn't find a good one until I found activist. LOVE IT!

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Olivia (Midlothian, TX)
Love the trial kit

Definitely thought some of the products were going to be greasy. They were not! My skin has never been softer and my blackheads are clearing up! The toning mist is my favorite.

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Janelle K. (Gaithersburg, MD)
Perfect Sampler Kit

I absolutely loved getting to try the 4-step skincare regimen from Activist! Not only were the products effective and high-quality, the fact that there were so many options was perfect! Getting to try the different cleaners and serums helped me find which worked best for my skin. Thank you!

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Kia B.B. (Madison, WI)
Sample Love!

I LOVED the sample set. The packaging was perfect, the information card is so cute and helpful. I loved being able to try everything and customize my own skincare without feeling overwhelmed. Already ordered full sizes!!

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Whitney M. (Nashville, TN)
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I’ve been using the sample pack consistently for 2 weeks. Some days, I’ve even done the routine in the morning and at night. I’ve seen improvements in my blemishes, fine lines, and dry spots. I enjoy all of the scents, but most importantly I love the ingredients and the eco-conscious packaging. I still have A LOT of everything, so the tiny samples seriously go a long way. I’ll definitely be buying the full-sized products when I run out of samples... whenever that will be.

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Julie Z.
Trial kit

Loving all the products so far! So much nicer than my normal store bought products.

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Anonymous (Traverse City, MI)
Loved the travel kit

Loved the kit!

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Norma s. (Salem, OR)

Trial Kit + Free $25 Gift Card

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Anonymous (Woodstock, GA)
Trial kit is a great intro to the products

Trial kit is a great intro to the products. Really enjoying the oils and cleansers.

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Jennie C. (Seattle, WA)
Love it but...

I love the products. The face mist is amazing but I don't like cucumber scent so I don't use it. It is actually my favorite product of the bunch so it's a little sad.

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Terra

Loving everything so far but my favorites are the cleansers and precious oils!

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Jamie l.f. (Ypsilanti, MI)
I can't say enough good things!

These are high quality and effective products! I got the trial and am now getting subscriptions. I got trials for my sister and best friend, I liked it that much. It is also important to me to support small business.

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Kassandra (San Antonio, TX)
Great product, find your routine!

I’ve used the same face wash for years because everything else causes me to break out, but I decided to try the sample kit. I really didn’t think I would stick with the multiple step routine, but it’s so easy and I love the way that my skin looks and feels. Seems like a great value for the price if you start with the sample pack to find your routine!

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Amanda G. (Bolton Landing, NY)
Amazing!

I haven’t been using the products long enough to say I can see a noticeable difference but I love them so far. I’ve had them a little over a week. Love the facial oil and the cleansing gel!

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Michelle H. (Carbondale, PA)
Activist skincare sample

This stuff is incredible! My skin has never looked better. Knowing that there's nothing toxic in these products makes it even better. Worth the price!

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Sarah

Live the blue cleanser along with the skin calming serum so helpful!!!!

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Kristin D. (Thornton, CO)

Trial Kit + Free $25 Gift Card

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Jessica

Arrived in about a week after ordering. Love the sustainable packaging and can’t wait to try each one!

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Michele D. (Chicago, IL)
Love the cleansers!!!!!

Both cleansers in the trial kit are amazing!

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Cristiana

Cute little bottles really help try the products.

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Madeline S. (Wausau, WI)
Trial set is great!

Love this trial set because I don't love everything in it.
I thought I would really like the sea to skin cleanser and it ended up not being my favorite. The oil cleanser is much lighter than I was expecting and it turned out to be a favorite. I also enjoy the face oil more than i thought i would.
I didn't need the serums in here, but the whole set was worth it just to avoid buying a full size of something I didn't love.

I loved hearing that you ended up surprised by what you loved and didn't love from the Trial Kit! Nothing beats trying things in real life. Thanks so much for giving Activist a go! :)

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Anonymous (Oklahoma City, OK)
great products, did not receive the $25 gift card as advertised

I absolutely love these products on my skin, and that it's a very simple and straightforward routine. Also like that it decreases plastic waste with the refills. My only criticism is that I did not receive the $25 gift card as advertised.

Thank you for your review! The gift card is automatically delivered to each customer's email inbox immediately after the order is placed. The subject line is 'Activist Skincare $25 gift card.' I have just re-sent the gift card to your email now. If you don't see it, it might be in your spam folder — please reach out if it's still not there.

Activist is a founder-run business which means I stand behind every product and every order and I'm always here to help.

Warmly,
Allison
Founder

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Jennifer C. (Tucson, AZ)
Good so far!

After using the specific products recommended for my skin type, I have been pleased with the results. My skin has ceased to be dry, and softness prevails! I still have a good bit of the samples to try before I make a purchase.

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Alexes (Cape Coral, FL)
Loving them so far!

My face has been softer, and I would swear that my dark spots have gotten lighter. Even my husband uses the face oil (step4) to moisturize. I especially love that it's good for the environment too. Thank you! I am slowly replacing the sample bottles with the full sizes. They're expensive compared to what I used to by, but worth it!

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Sandy B.
Gift card

I just received my trial & travel kit. I have not only used the products this morning so I can’t give a review up to this point. But, I noticed that you are giving a $25 gift card which I didn’t receive. I will give a review if the products once I have used them on a regular basis.

Hi Sandy, thank you for your review! I tried to find your order so that I could check on your gift card, but cannot find anything under this email address. Did you perhaps place it under a different email address or use your phone number instead? Please let me know so we can figure this out.

Many thanks,
Allison
Founder

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ABOUT ACTIVIST

It's time for something more effective — and more righteous — to replace conventional corporate skincare.

Activist is the alternative to filler-filled, wasteful and honestly uninspiring skincare that's all marketing and little substance. Our formulas are packed with beautiful botanicals and active ingredients in effective concentrations, made fresh in small batches by a woman-owned, mission-driven business.

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Activist donates 1% of revenue to human rights + 1% to environment nonprofits, so every purchase makes a real impact.

MORE ABOUT ACTIVIST
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anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-bullshit — pro-transparency
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-hype — pro-integrity
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-bullshit — pro-transparency
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-bullshit — pro-transparency
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well
anti-corporate power — pro-people + planet
anti-waste — pro-climate
anti-greenwashing — pro-science
anti-perfection — pro-aging well