Dual-blend Repairing Serum
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Barrier repair meets blemish control.
This innovative dual-phase serum blends a water-based layer of clarifying actives with omega-rich plant oils to soothe, rebalance, and visibly calm breakout-prone or over-exfoliated skin. New Zealand Harakeke and Kawakawa add barrier-strengthening support.
- Helps reduce visible redness and balance oil.
- Supports repair of stressed, compromised skin.
- Nourishes and calms without clogging pores.
Key Ingredients
Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Vitamin E, Sunflower Seed Oil, Meadowfoam Seed Oil
Key Botanicals
Pomegranate Seed Oil, Kawakawa Leaf Extract, Carrot Seed Oil, Rosehip Oil, Pumpkin Seed Oil
Usage
Use morning and/or evening after cleansing and toning.
- Shake well to combine both phases.
- Apply 2–3 drops to the face and neck.
- Massage gently into skin using upward, circular motions until absorbed.
Pro Tip: Layer under moisturizer or SPF to help strengthen the skin barrier.
Full Ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water (Aqua), Tocopheryl Acetate, Benzyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Sodium Chloride, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract, Phormium Tenax Leaf Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil, Sophora Microphylla Bark/Leaf Extract, Salicylic Acid, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Glycerin, Sorbic Acid, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil.
Key Ingredients
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3 that helps strengthen skin’s natural barrier, so it retains moisture better and feels more resilient. Also helps calm redness, regulate oil, and even out skin tone.
Salicylic Acid
A gentle exfoliating ingredient that helps unclog pores and support cell turnover. Promotes smoother, clearer skin and helps reduce the appearance of blemishes.
Vitamin E
A potent antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress. Supports skin barrier function and helps maintain a healthy-looking complexion.
Sunflower Seed Oil
A lightweight emollient rich in essential fatty acids that helps lock in moisture. Supports skin softness and overall barrier health.
Meadowfoam Seed Oil
A stable, nourishing oil that closely mimics the skin’s natural sebum. Helps lock in moisture, condition the skin, and leave it feeling soft and nourished.
Key Botanicals
Rosehip Oil
A beta-carotene–rich oil packed with antioxidants and essential fatty acids, rosa canina helps brighten skin, reduce fine lines, and protect against environmental stress.
Kawakawa Leaf Extract
Macropiper Excelsum is a New Zealand native botanical known for its calming, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Pomegranate Seed Oil
An oil rich in punicic acid, punica granatum firms skin and reduces inflammation.
Carrot Seed Oil
Rich in beta-carotene, vitamins A and E, and antioxidants, daucus carota sativa helps improve skin tone, promote elasticity, and enhance skin’s natural defence against pollution and UV exposure.
Pumpkin Seed Oil
A vitamin and antioxidant-rich oil, cucurbita pepo nourishes, protects, and supports elasticity.
FAQs
Is this an oil or a serum? How does it feel on the skin?
This is a bi-phase serum, a light oil blend meets a water-based serum. When shaken, it creates a silky emulsion that feels cushioned yet breathable on the skin. It absorbs without heaviness, leaving a subtle, nourished finish.
What skin types is this serum suitable for?
Formulated with nourishing oils, this rich, dual-phase serum is best suited for normal to dry or mature skin. It may be too emollient for very oily skin types.
Can I use this serum if I have acne-prone skin?
Yes. Niacinamide, pumpkin seed oil, and sunflower oil are known to balance sebum and support barrier repair without clogging pores. Salicylic acid offers a gentle clarifying benefit, making it suitable even for combination or breakout-prone skin.
Is this suitable for sensitive or redness-prone skin?
It can be, yes. Niacinamide is a well-known barrier-strengthening and calming ingredient, and the addition of antioxidant-rich botanical oils helps reduce visible stress. As always, if your skin is highly reactive, we recommend patch testing first.
Will it absorb fully or leave an oily residue?
It absorbs well. The texture is silky, not greasy, and designed to absorb into skin while supporting the lipid barrier. You’ll be left with a soft, comfortable glow, not shine.
Do I need to shake this before each use?
Yes. As a dual-phase formula, gently shaking ensures the oil and water components blend evenly, so you get the full benefit of both in every drop.
Can I use this with other actives like retinol or acids?
Yes, but with care. This serum can be incorporated into an active-focused routine, but we recommend using it at a different time of day or on alternate days when combining with retinol or strong acids.
When in my routine should I use this?
Apply after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. If you’re layering serums, this one works well last (to lock everything in) after more lightweight serums.
Will it help with dark spots or uneven tone?
Yes. Niacinamide is a proven brightening agent, and when combined with antioxidant-rich oils like rosehip and pomegranate, it helps improve clarity, reduce the look of post-acne marks, and support a more even skin tone over time.
Is this safe for morning use under SPF and makeup?
Yes. It wears well under sunscreen and foundation, especially when given a moment to absorb. It helps prep the skin with a hydrated, softened finish that makes makeup apply more smoothly.