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Acne Activists + Pore Activists

clear the acne. repair the barrier.

got breakouts? take our quick quiz to find acne solutions just for you

no skin stripping. no damage. no harm.

OTC medicines + innovations for acne clearing + barrier strengthening

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92% say spot defy helped reduce inflammation of acne in 2 days

*based on a 2 day consumer perception study of 38 men and women ages 18-55 of all Fitzpatrick levels.

“pore thing reduced oiliness, and my blackheads shrunk. I am amazed!”

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EXPERIENCE FACTOR: feels like a fresh sudsy gel, and smells like a hint of rosemary + citrus

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we eliminate common ingredients that do not support clear skin + a strong barrier:

no alcohol no mineral oil no petrolatum no animal-derived ingredients no gluten no synthetic dyes no synthetic fragrances no parabens no phthalates no PEGs no heavy metals no sulfates no silicones no acrylamide no acrylic acid no aluminum/aluminum powder or salts no beeswax or bee products  no benzalkonium chloride no benzophenone related compound no benzyl alcohol no BHA no BHT  no boric acid no bromostyrene no butoxyethanol no colorants no cyclic silicones no DEA no deastyrene/acrylates/dvbcopolymer no diazolidinyl urea no dimethicone no EDTA no ETA no ethanolamines no ethyl acrylate no ethyl methacrylate no formaldehyde no hydroquinone no hydroxyethyl acrylate no hydroxypropyl methacrylate no Imidazolidinyl urea no insoluble plastic microbeads no japanese honeysuckle no keratin no lanolin no MEA no alcohol no mineral oil no petrolatum no animal-derived ingredients no gluten no synthetic dyes no synthetic fragrances no parabens no phthalates no PEGs no heavy metals no sulfates no silicones no acrylamide no acrylic acid no aluminum/aluminum powder or salts no beeswax or bee products  no benzalkonium chloride no benzophenone related compound no benzyl alcohol no BHA no BHT  no boric acid no bromostyrene no butoxyethanol no colorants no cyclic silicones no DEA no deastyrene/acrylates/dvbcopolymer no diazolidinyl urea no dimethicone no EDTA no ETA no ethanolamines no ethyl acrylate no ethyl methacrylate no formaldehyde no hydroquinone no hydroxyethyl acrylate no hydroxypropyl methacrylate no Imidazolidinyl urea no insoluble plastic microbeads no japanese honeysuckle no keratin no lanolin no MEA

why is the barrier so important for acne? 

“Old-school, too-strong acne formulas damage the skin barrier in the name of acne clearing – with a singular focus to dry out oil and clear the breakout. As inflammatory pathways are an acne trigger, our formulas are created to minimize inflammation, allow active acne to heal, and to strengthen the barrier so it can better respond to future acne formation.”

– Beth Bialko, Esthetician and Bioelements Senior Director of Education

not sure where to start? take our acne quiz!

tell us about yourself and your acne, and our experts will point you to the porefect formula.

Peel Breaker Sample
Peel Breaker Sample

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Pore Thing Sample
Pore Thing Sample

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oxygen boost barrier treatment Sample
oxygen boost barrier treatment Sample

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Dewluxe for Body Sample
Dewluxe for Body Sample

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vc10 Nightly Bright Sample
vc10 Nightly Bright Sample

overnight brightening creme with triple-sourced antioxidant 10% vitamin C

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Time Sensitive Sample
Time Sensitive Sample

retinol-free, multi-benefit serum for delicate skin with bakuchiol, peptides + deep hydrators

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Hydroplunge Sample
Hydroplunge Sample

hyper-saturating immersion mask for dehydrated skin with sugar beet + hyaluronic acid

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Dewluxe Sample
Dewluxe Sample

facial oil with occlusive argan, squalane + sea kale for dewy hydration

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vc10 daily glow Sample
vc10 daily glow Sample

glow-getting serum with triple-sourced antioxidant 10% vitamin C

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Urban Undo Cleanser Sample
Urban Undo Cleanser Sample

deep purging copper + clay cleanser to undo pollution, makeup and sebum

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Sensitive Skin Cleansing Oil Sample
Sensitive Skin Cleansing Oil Sample

A 2-in-1 makeup remover + cleanser with soothing, reparative plant and olive oils

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Quick Refiner Sample
Quick Refiner Sample

Leave-on gel exfoliator with powerful AHAs

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Sleepwear Sample
Sleepwear Sample

Overnight creme for dry to combination skin with calcium, retinol + peptides

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Multi-Task Eye Creme Sample
Multi-Task Eye Creme Sample

A light and non-greasy daytime eye creme designed to brighten, target puffiness and ease fine lines

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Plump Start Sample
Plump Start Sample

Antioxidant concentrate to improve fullness and smooth lines

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Quick Refiner for Eyes Sample
Quick Refiner for Eyes Sample

Wrinkle-reducing, gentle AHA + lactic acid peel for eyes

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Sleepwear for Eyes Sample
Sleepwear for Eyes Sample

Overnight age activist eye creme to moisturize and nourish thin fragile skin

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Really Rich Moisture Sample
Really Rich Moisture Sample

Ultra-emollient creme moisturizer to saturate very dry skin

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Moisture x10 Sample
Moisture x10 Sample

Super hydrating hyaluronic acid facial serum

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Measured Micrograins + Sample
Measured Micrograins + Sample

Multi-action facial scrub for all skin types, including sensitive

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Remineralist Daily Moisture Sample
Remineralist Daily Moisture Sample

A pollution-neutralizing, hydrating lightweight lotion for modern day aging skin

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Beyond Hydration Sample
Beyond Hydration Sample

Gel moisturizer for oily skin refreshes without shine

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Moisture Positive Cleanser Sample
Moisture Positive Cleanser Sample

Rich facial cleanser for dry skin

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Collagen Rehab Sample
Collagen Rehab Sample

Face + lip mask to rehabilitate aging, lined and exhausted skin

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Radiance Rescue Sample
Radiance Rescue Sample

Instant-radiance mask for face and eyes

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Pumice Peel Sample
Pumice Peel Sample

Manual microdermabrasion treatment in a jar

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Age Activist Clinical Youth Serum Sample
Age Activist Clinical Youth Serum Sample

All-in-one youth serum to brighten, hydrate, smooth, minimize pores, improve lines, and firm

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Decongestant Cleanser Sample
Decongestant Cleanser Sample

Lathering gel cleanser for oily skin

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Makeup Dissolver Perfected Sample
Makeup Dissolver Perfected Sample

Non-stinging makeup remover

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CreateFirm Sample
CreateFirm Sample

Advanced anti-aging facial serum

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Skin Editor Sample
Skin Editor Sample

Leave on AHA peel creme to target texture, dullness, congestion, discoloration, lines and more.

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Kerafole Sample
Kerafole Sample

Deep purging facial mask that reveals fresh, radiant skin

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Crucial Moisture Sample
Crucial Moisture Sample

Emollient creme moisturizer for dry skin to improve the look of lines

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Absolute Moisture Sample
Absolute Moisture Sample

Lightweight facial moisturizer for combination skin to balance and smooth

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Oil Control Sleepwear Sample
Oil Control Sleepwear Sample

Overnight creme for combination to oily skin with calcium, retinol + peptides

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