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Cool as a Cucumber Balancing Act Gentle Exfoliating Face Serum, Acne Treatment with Mandelic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Vitamin B3 for Clear Skin, Vegan, Fragrance Free, Non Comedogenic, Oil Free, 1 FL Oz

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Features

  • EXFOLIATING ACNE TREATMENT FOR FACE: Balancing Act is a multi-tasking serum designed to tackle acnes different pathways to clear existing acne and stop new acne formation. A power blend of BHA, AHAs & PHA gently exfoliate to help balance sebum production, reduce pigmentation & even out skin texture. Formulated for acne prone skin, but suitable for all skin types, it's dermatologist tested, non-irritating, fragrance free, essential oil free, sulfate free, paraben free, cruelty free, and vegan.
  • INGREDIENT SPOTLIGHT: 0.5% Salicylic acid exfoliates the skin surface, and dives deep into the pores to clear any congestion. It also happens to have potent irritation-reducing powers and is great for reducing new acne formation. 8% L-Mandelic acid, the gentlest of AHAs, promotes cell turnover for clear skin and helps to fade pigmentation as well as stimulate collagen.
  • PROMOTES EVEN SKIN TONE: This facial serum is designed to help reduce pigmentation and even your skin texture. Mandelic acid helps to fade pigmentation, while Licorice root, a well studied skin brightener helps fade dark spots to even out skin tone, all the while reducing irritation.
  • IDEAL FOR ACNE PRONE SKIN: The help of consistent and gentle exfoliation is much needed to keep acne at bay. And who better than Mandelic acid for the job? Its large molecular weight makes it penetrate the skin slowly. It's gentle, non-irritating and known for having brightening and sanitizing properties. That's why our Balancing Act Exfoliating Acne Serum is perfect for acne prone skin, but suitable for all skin types.
  • UNLOCK HEALTHY, BALANCED SKIN: This serum for face is specially formulated to help with oil regulation. Salicylic acid dives deep into the pores to clear out congestion and balance excess sebum production. We also use Silybum slymarin (milk thistle), a strong antioxidant that regulates sebum production, and Lilac leaf cell culture extract, an all around powerhouse for acne prone skin which further helps to reduce sebum production for a healthy, clear face glow.

Brand: Cool as a Cucumber


Item Form: Serum


Skin Type: All, Oily, Combination, Sensitive, Dry


Product Benefits: Exfoliating, Pore Treatment, Blemish Control, Clears Blackheads, Hormonal and Cystic Acne, Improves Skin Texture and Tone, Smoothening See more


Active Ingredients: Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, lactic_acid, salicylic_acid See more


Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.4 x 4.09 x 1.34 inches; 2.4 ounces


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Cool as a Cucumber


Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Love this product!
After using for a week, I’ve seen visible results on how well it works on my skin. It is a must in my routine and I love it so much
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2024 by Naz Edem

  • Works Well But Careful With Sensitive Skin
This face serum arrived quickly and well packaged with no leaks or spills in transit. It is a relatively small bottle containing 1floz of product that is dispensed via the push pump applicator. The product is clear and has a typical serum consistency while being very easy to apply. It has a slight smell that I can’t quite identify but it does fade after applying to your skin. I have sensitive skin and I have found that this works nicely on areas that I have a current breakout, but it seems potent and causes drying on the clear areas if I don’t limit where it’s applied. This may not be the case for everyone, but my skin is combination dry and it tends to be picky when it comes to skincare products. The price point for this is a bit pricey when compared to other similar products on the market. Overall, this serum does help with acne/blackheads/breakouts but if you have sensitive skin you may need to be mindful of where and how you use this so not to cause damage, dryness, or irritation. If this works well for you, there are a few other products in this skincare line that could potentially be a great fit. Would recommend. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2024 by JT

  • Best face serum
This exfoliating face serum was amazing. It helped clear my skin and it felt really good to scrub on my skin.
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2024 by Vivi

  • Eh..
I gave this product a fair chance and used it several different times to give it an accurate review. But it just didn’t do anything for me or my acne. Granted, I only experience acne during that time of the month. But this didn’t really do much. It didn’t make it worse but it also didn’t clear anything up. Maybe it works better for people with persistent acne not caused by menstrual. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2024 by Shanice

  • Amazing product!!!
Has done wonders for my skin! I have recommended it to all my friends! Very clean base and feels so fresh!
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2024 by Amazon Customer

  • Unfortunately I can not recommend
My daughter does not have what we would classify as sensitive skin. She has tried plenty of acne treatments. However, Cool as a Cucumber caused redness, burning and swelling of her eyes and cheeks with in 5 minutes of using. We applied just as the directions told us to do. We had to wash her face gently with mild soap and water, use cool rags and slathered Aquaphor all over her face to help soothe the pain. For this I can not recommend, wish it would've worked. That's why it is usually very hard for me to order things like this with out reviews of the product. Maybe it will not be the same for other users. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2024 by MyNameIsMama

  • Good exfoliating serum
This serum works well as an anti-acne treatment since it has salicylic acid. The serum is easy to apply and has a mild scent that fades quickly. Nice product overall.
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024 by BF

  • WOWED by the results
This serum has truly surprised me, and I am shocked by the near instant results I saw by the first day! I was not expecting much from this serum. I have tried other similar products in the past, and they've been fine to use when I have an active breakout, but nothing spectacular. This serum shocked me with what an impact it had the morning after I used it. My skin looked less congested, the texture was better, some cheek redness I had been experiencing was toned down, and my face just feels soooo smooth now! The fine lines on my forehead are less pronounced too, which is a nice bonus. This serum is expensive for the size of the product. But so far, it seems worth every penny. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024 by Rachel

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