Clarity · the active
Salicylic Acid
Oil-soluble BHA that works inside the pore — loosening keratin buildup and lowering sebum over a few weeks.
Zander 1992 · Clin Ther
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Ritual Renewal·Targeted·02 · hølytone
Refine Calm
Toner.
Ritual Renewal·Targeted·02 · hølytone
Lavender-water clarity — salicylic acid refines pores in measured doses, never aggression.
Lavender Water · Salicylic Acid · Cucumber · Glycerin
Or continue with HØLY PASS — $6/mo, applied to any order.
The ritual it lives inside
Cleanse, refine, defend — oil-free through the prevent step.
The Read
A measured dose of BHA in a calming lavender water, with cucumber to cool — for oily, combination, or blemish-prone skin.
Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, so it works inside the pore — loosening buildup and tempering sebum — at a dose meant to balance, not to peel.
Salicylic plus a trace of alcohol can over-dry — once daily is enough for most; build to twice only if skin stays calm. Always wear SPF.
The proof
Every claim pinned to its source.
Clarity · the active
Oil-soluble BHA that works inside the pore — loosening keratin buildup and lowering sebum over a few weeks.
Zander 1992 · Clin Ther
Humectant balance
Offsets the drying edge of an active toner — pulls water back into the surface and supports barrier repair.
Fluhr 2008 · Br J Dermatol
Clinical Actives
The actives inside, and what each one is for.
Clarity · the active
Oil-soluble BHA that works inside the pore — loosening keratin buildup and lowering sebum over a few weeks.
Zander 1992 · Clin Ther
Humectant balance
Offsets the drying edge of an active toner — pulls water back into the surface and supports barrier repair.
Fluhr 2008 · Br J Dermatol
Your Ritual
Morning, after cleansing.
01 · Cleanse
A clarifying rinse.
02 · Tone
Sweep on; salicylic refines, lavender calms.
03 · Prevent
Oil-free antioxidant defense.
07 · Protect
SPF — BHA asks for it.
Night, on clean skin.
01 · Cleanse
Lift the day's oil.
02 · Tone
Refine pores in measured doses.
04 · Treat
Renewal, where skin can take it.
06 · Hydrate
An oil-free gel to finish.
Once daily to start; build to morning and night only if skin stays calm. Always pair with SPF.
Compounds with
The pairings that compound this step's work.


Duo
Fresh Clarifying Gel + Refine Calm Toner
Clarify, then calm — the cleanse-and-tone base for oily and blemish-prone skin.



Trio
Fresh Clarifying Gel + Refine Calm Toner + Vitamin Shield Gel
Cleanse, refine, defend — oil-free through the prevent step.
The full renewal
One product is a step. The result is the practice — all seven, kept.
01 · Cleanse
Fresh Clarifying Gel
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02 · Tone
Refine Calm Toner
03 · Prevent
Vitamin Shield Gel
04 · Treat
Active Renew Serum
05 · Support
Peptide Firm Serum
06 · Hydrate
Hydra Matte Cream
07 · Protect
CBD Calm Oil
The full ritual · $234.16
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