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Balancing & Clarifying Serum

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$21.44 $30.2 In stock

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A multi-active solution designed to reduce skin congestion, minimize excess shine and improve pore appearance for clearer-looking skin.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Adam ★★★★★

After about two weeks of using this morning and night, the pores on my nose and cheeks genuinely look smaller, and I'm reaching for blotting papers way less often during the day. It absorbs quickly without any sticky feeling, which is a huge plus for my oily t-zone.

Jason W. ★★★★★

My combination skin usually looks shiny by midday, but this serum keeps the oil at bay without drying me out. It’s noticeably reduced the congestion around my nose in just over a week.

Evelyn E. ★★★★★

I’ve been using this serum for two weeks now, and my T-zone is noticeably less oily by midday. The texture is lightweight and sinks in fast, which is a big plus under makeup. Pores around my nose look a bit smaller too.