Beesline Hyaluronic, Salicylic & Lactic Acid Soothing, Balancing & Sebum Control Face Serum, 30ml

This Beesline serum combines three acids that do different jobs. Salicylic acid is oil soluble, so it can get into a pore rather than sitting on top of it. Lactic acid works on the surface, loosening dead cells to smooth texture. Hyaluronic acid holds water, offsetting the drying effect of the other two.

That last part matters more than people expect. Oily skin that has been dried out often produces more oil in response, so hydration is part of managing oiliness rather than working against it.

Specs

• Key ingredients: Salicylic acid, lactic acid, hyaluronic acid
• Form: Face serum
• Volume: 30ml
• Skin type: Oily, congested, blemish-prone
• When: Evening
• Brand: Beesline (Lebanon)

Benefits

• Salicylic acid is oil soluble, which is why it appears in products for congested skin. It reaches inside the pore
• Lactic acid is the gentler of the common surface acids, and better tolerated than glycolic
• Oily skin still needs hydration. Stripping it usually makes the oiliness worse by the afternoon
• Three actives in one step is simpler than layering three products, and less likely to be abandoned
• Acids increase sun sensitivity, so daily SPF is not optional while using this

How to Use

• Apply in the evening to clean, dry skin
• Use a few drops across the face, avoiding the eye area
• Let it absorb, then follow with a moisturiser
• Start every other night and build up as your skin adjusts
• Do not use on the same night as a retinoid or another acid product
• Apply SPF every morning, and cut back if peeling or irritation develops