Soothing Repair Serum

No. Despite being a hydrating serum, the formula is lightweight and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy finish. Oily skin still needs hydration, and this serum provides it without adding excess oil. Many people with oily skin find their skin actually produces less oil when it's properly hydrated.

While it works beautifully as part of the full Equals Even routine, you can absolutely use it on its own if you're introducing products gradually or using other brands' cleansers and treatments. It's particularly beneficial if you're using any active treatments (ours or others) as it provides essential barrier support and recovery.

Our Soothing Repair Serum should be your final step after cleansing, toning, and any treatment serums (like our Spot Control Serum). Apply it to the face and neck, massage gently until fully absorbed. Think of it as the protective layer that seals in all the active work and supports your skin barrier. If you use SPF in the morning, that would go on after this serum. You can also use it additionally at any time of the day if your skin feels dry.

Yes. This soothing repair serum is designed with sensitive, developing skin in mind. Ceramides, Allantoin and Postbiotic Active Ingredients work together to calm and support the skin barrier, while Hyaluronic Acid hydrates without adding weight or irritation. It's dermatologically tested, fragrance-free, and suitable for sensitive skin, making it a gentle, restorative option for skin that's easily reactive, particularly after using active treatments like our Spot Control Serum or Anti-Blemish Toner.

A ceramide serum contains ceramides, the natural lipids that make up a large large of your skin's protective barrier. Replenishing them can help the skin retain moisture and stay more resilient, which matters for teenage skin adjusting to breakouts, active treatments, or everyday environmental stress. Our Soothing Repair Serum contains three essential ceramides (NP, AP and EOP), formulated to repair and reinforce your skin's natural barrier.

Hyaluronic acid is a powerful humectant, meaning it draws moisture into the skin and holds onto it. In this hyaluronic acid serum, it works alongside ceramides to deliver hydration without adding oil or weight, so it suits teenage skin that still needs moisture even if it's prone to breakouts or oiliness.

Yes. Our Soothing Repair Serum is formulated specifically to repair and strengthen the skin's natural barrier, using three ceramides alongside postbiotic active ingredients and allantoin. It's designed as the final step in your routine, helping to counteract any dryness or sensitivity that can follow active treatments like the Spot Control Serum or Anti-Blemish Toner.

Dermatologists generally recommend serums built around ceramides and hyaluronic acid for barrier support and hydration, particularly for developing skin recovering from active acne treatments. Our Soothing Repair Serum follows this same approach, combining three essential ceramides with hyaluronic acid and postbiotic active ingredients. It was created by two UK doctors with a background in dermatology and adolescent skin health, and formulated specifically for teenage and young adult skin.