The Smooth Start

The Smooth Start

Acne Essential Routine

Acne Essential Routine

The Smooth Start

Caldera + Lab

The Smooth Start

Serum · 34 ingredients

A streamlined, once-a-day routine for a professional, polished look. Includes all you need to look smooth, clean and confident. Close shave with The Smooth, fresh face with The Clean Slate, deep hydration with The Base Layer, and refreshed eyes with The Eye Serum—for a smooth morning.

Vegan
Acne Essential Routine

Tiege Hanley

Acne Essential Routine

Serum · 50 ingredients

A proven 3-piece routine that combats mild to severe acne and replenishes your natural skin barrier.

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Key ingredients

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Citrullus Lanatus (Watermelon) Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

AHA

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Niacinamide

Strengthens the barrier, controls oil, and fades dark spots — gentle and plays well with almost everything.

Salicylic Acid

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

AHA

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Peptides

Amino-acid messengers that signal collagen production for firmer, smoother skin.

Tea Tree

A botanical oil with antibacterial benefits that targets breakouts.

Squalane

A lightweight, biomimetic oil that softens without clogging pores — pairs perfectly with strong actives to offset dryness.

Aloe Vera

Cools and hydrates irritated skin.

Glycerin

The workhorse humectant — simple, effective, and exceptionally well-tolerated.

Salicylic Acid (BHA)

An oil-soluble acid that gets inside pores to clear congestion and calm breakouts.

Sodium PCA

A humectant that pulls water into the skin for plumper, more hydrated skin.

Allantoin

Calms redness and smooths texture — buffers harsh actives beautifully.

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil

A nourishing plant oil that softens skin and helps seal in moisture.

Vitamin E

An antioxidant that protects the barrier and supercharges vitamin C.

Panthenol (B5)

A barrier-repairing humectant that hydrates and calms — a sensitive-skin staple.

Gluconolactone (PHA)

A gentle, large-molecule exfoliant that smooths and hydrates — ideal for sensitive skin.

Glycolic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Lactic Acid (AHA)

A water-soluble acid that exfoliates the surface for smoother, brighter, more even skin.

Bisabolol

A soothing ingredient that calms redness and irritation.

What it targets

Hydration

Barrier

Texture

Soothing

Antioxidant

Hydration

Barrier

Brightening

Anti-aging

Firmness

Texture

Acne

Pores

Oil control

Soothing

Antioxidant

Healing