Smart Start Bundle
This kit holds three key players to quickly tackle skin concerns for oily, combination, and congested skin types out there. Aquafix and Mr. Reliable serve as our lightweight, hydrating duo. Both can be used alone or layered together to cover all your moisturizing needs without the heaviness. Also included is a Specialist Deluxe Mini to spot-treat any areas prone to shine, congestion, or blackheads. Just in time to keep skin clear & ready for that holiday work party you really don't want to go to.
Included: Aquafix Water Gel (50mL), Mr. Reliable All-in-One Moisturizer (50mL), Specialist Blackhead & Oily Skin Treatment Deluxe Mini (5mL)
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How to use
This kit covers the fundamentals of your moisturizing and treatment routine to keep your skin barrier moisturized and healthy plus tackle skin congestion and blackheads.
Aquafix Soothing & Hydrating Gel
This oil-free serum is packed with potent soothers and hydrators to keep skin calm, happy, and moisturized. Use this as your first step after cleansing. Can be used alone for the oiliest of skin types or under your moisturizer ie. Mr. Reliable.
Mr. Reliable All-in-One Moisturizer
This all-in-one moisturizer covers all your fundamental basis for hydration and skin barrier care. Use both AM & PM on a clean face.
Specialist Treatment
The Specialist AHA/BHA Treatment was designed to tackle all your exfoliation, blackhead, and congested skin needs. This product can be used three ways: add a drop to your serum or moisturizer step such as Aquafix, spot treat a trouble zone, or use as a weekly 10-15 min wash-off mask.
Pssst...did you know?
Our holiday kits are put together based on all our customer routines. This kits has been around the longest as a customer favorite. Shoutout to all our oily, combination skin friends!
Ingredients List & Actives Profiles
You shouldn’t need a degree in chemistry to take care of your skin. But, to be clear, someone needs the degree.
0.5% Madecassoside & Asiaticoside
This is the actual isolated active component of the beloved centella asiatica extract that's famous for its soothing superiority.
1% Allantoin
One of the original soothing molecules that has withstood the tests of time, allantoin is naturally found in our bodies, as well as in plants and animals.
The Super Team of Water-Grabbing, Mega Hydrating, Humectants
5% glycerin, 1% panthenol, and 2% hyaluronic acid make a well-rounded team of hydrators. These are all the good water stuff that keeps skin dewy and looking its best no matter what kind of skin day you’re having.
18% Mandelic Acid
Mandelic acid is the biggest of the AHA molecules (aka. most gentle). This underrated exfoliant comes with some great testing on its ability to tackle oily skin woes and keeping skin smooth and bright.
2% Salicylic Acid
This infamous chemical exfoliant gets its oily skin benefits because of its unique ability to penetrate pores and target congestion and blackheads.
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