Age Adaptive Clearing Serum
"f you have non-inflamed acne and you're also starting to see some signs of aging, this serum can tackle both concerns in one. It addresses acne and helps with anti-aging at the same time. You're getting a retinoid, salicylic acid, mandelic acid, and peptides all together, so it helps with clearing, exfoliating, and renewing your skin in one step. I especially like it for someone who is new to acne and anti-aging products and wants to just get started with one serum, or someone who has cleared their skin and is now maintaining and wants to simplify their routine. Don't overdo it. Start every other night, see how your skin responds, and build from there. "
Laziza S
Beta-ret Technology
Adapinoid and Salicylic Acid 2%. Next-generation retinoid-like and acid combination that refines the skin surface, keeps pores clear, and supports early signs of aging while maintaining consistent breakout control.
3 Collagen-Supportive Peptides
Support skin firmness, structural integrity, and overall skin quality alongside the vitamin A renewal system.
Vitamin A Complex
Two forms of vitamin A that work at different conversion speeds, delivering both immediate and sustained collagen support, cell renewal, and improvement in fine lines and uneven tone over time.
reported clearer skin after 12 weeks
showed improvement in fine lines and wrinkles after 8 weeks
reported smoother-looking skin after 8 weeks
Face Reality
“Apply as your moisturizing final step after Face Reality Age Adaptive Clearing Serum to lock in hydration, support barrier recovery, and deliver additional peptide benefits.”
Face Reality
“Use as your cleansing step before applying Age Adaptive Clearing Serum to gently remove impurities without disrupting the skin barrier before the active treatment step.”
Mandelic acid exfoliates, slows pigment production and reduces acne bacteria all at once, which makes it the acid for post-breakout marks and deeper skin tones.
Salicylic acid dissolves in oil, so it gets inside pores where other acids cannot. Here is why that clears blackheads and congestion, and how to use it without drying yourself out.
Retinoids build collagen, clear pores and fade pigment, with decades of research behind them. Here is how to read the labels and how to start without giving up in week three.
Lactic acid exfoliates and hydrates at the same time, which makes it the AHA for dry and easily irritated skin. Here is how it compares to glycolic and how to use it.
It is designed for non-inflamed acne across all skin types, early signs of aging, and uneven skin tone. It works well for someone new to acne and anti-aging products who wants to start with one serum, or for someone who has cleared their skin and is now focused on maintenance while keeping their routine simple.
Introduce it gradually. Start every other night for the first two weeks before building to nightly use. If you are already using other retinoids or acid treatments, avoid layering on the same night to prevent over-exfoliation. This serum is designed to be comprehensive enough to replace multiple active steps rather than add to them.
Yes. Mandelic acid is one of the most recommended AHAs for melanin-rich skin because its slower absorption rate reduces the risk of post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation that more aggressive acids can trigger. Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate provides additional support for redness and uneven tone, making this a well-suited option for darker skin tones dealing with PIH alongside aging concerns.
Most Face Reality serums focus primarily on active acne control. Age Adaptive Clearing Serum is specifically designed for skin managing non-inflamed acne while also addressing early signs of aging. The addition of retinaldehyde, retinol, three collagen-supportive peptides, and Beta-ret Technology makes it a more comprehensive anti-aging treatment than standard acne serums without sacrificing the breakout support Face Reality is known for.
Some temporary purging is possible when introducing a new retinoid and acid combination, particularly if the skin has congestion that has not yet surfaced. This is normal and different from a true breakout caused by the product itself. Starting every other night and building gradually minimizes this and gives the skin time to adjust.
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Apply to clean skin in the evening as your active treatment step. Start every other night for the first two weeks and build to nightly use as tolerated. Follow with moisturizer. Always apply broad-spectrum SPF the following morning.
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water (Aqua), Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, PropylheptylCaprylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Succinic Acid, Oleyl Adapalenate, Xylitol, Caprylic Acid, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6,Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Lecithin, Pullulan, Silica, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Alcohol Denat., Ethylhexylglycerin
