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Oil-Balance Booster is a unique hybrid product, with the benefits of both a serum and a make-up primer. Marine Microalgae (also known as Tetraselmis Suecica) reduces the sebum production that contributes to oily skin, while simultaneously helping your skin to relax and become less sensitive and reactive.
The Hyaluronic Acid in Oil-Balance Booster helps hydrate your skin by attracting and binding water molecules beneath the surface. The more hydrated it is, the bouncier and happier your skin. The booster is packed with soothing ingredients, it helps calm stressed skin while encouraging its natural healing processes.
The solution works best when combined with the Niacinamide found in our Hi-Function Foundation. Together they help strengthen your skin’s barrier to help fend off environmental stressors.

Cruelty-free
Fragrance-free
Gluten-free
Vegan

Key ingredient
Marine Microalgae (Tetraselmis Suecica)

Fermented microalgae from the Mediterranean Sea reduces sebum production and skin sensitivity.
Works with the Niacinamide in our Hi-Function Foundation to reduce pore activity and strengthen skin barrier function.

Hyaluronic Acid

A miracle ingredient capable of holding up to 1000x its own weight in water.
Helps plump the skin by attracting and binding water molecules beneath the surface.
Speeds up the effectiveness of all other ingredients.

How to use
Use in the mornings but to get started you can even use it in the evening. However, our formula is very potent so when you notice your oil-production decreasing continue usage only in the morning.
Apply two drops or an amount that feels good. Your skin will know best. Use Oil-Balance Booster directly to your skin before or after moisturizer depending on what you prefer. You can even mix it up with foundation if you want a lighter coverage.
You may find the booster a little sticky in texture, its' because of our wonder algae, so adjust the amount you use to find out what’s best for you.
Free from + all ingredients
Cruelty-free, 100% fragrance-free, gluten-free
Always free from 1,4 Dioxin, Benzalkonium Chloride, Butylatedhydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylatedhydroxytoluene (BHT), Coal Tar, Ethylene Oxide, Formaldehyde + Formaldehyde-releasing agents, Hydroquinone, Nitro musks, Parabens, Phthalates, Polycyclic musks, Sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate), Toluene, Triclosan and Triclocarban 
Inci 0.1
WATER, PROPANEDIOL, POLYESTER-5, SODIUM, POLYACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE, GLYCERIN, POLYGLYCERYL-10 EICOSANEDIOATE / TETRADECANEDIOATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/SUCCINIC TRIGLYCERIDE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SODIUM HYALURONATE, TETRASELMIS SUECICA EXTRACT, SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM ACETATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE

Oil-Balance Booster

Hi-Function Foundation is infused with an essential nutrient, Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B that helps reduce skin congestion and smooth skin texture. The formula also contains a blend of nine botanical adaptogens that not only support your skin’s natural ability to bounce back from stress but also help reduce redness. Over time you’ll notice your skin clearing and your confidence returning. It's skincare inside your makeup!
This gorgeous, long-lasting matte foundation gives you the full coverage you need without any caking. It does so much more than simply cover up acne-prone skin.
Hi-Function Foundation works best when combined with the Hyaluronic Acid found in our Oil-Balance Booster. Together they can penetrate deeper into your skin, maximizing the benefits of the Niacinamide and adaptogens.
For more information on Hi Function Foundation’s essential nutrient, read Niacinamide explained.

Available in 30 shades
No caking
No oxidation
Non-comedogenic
Cruelty-free
Fragrance-free
Gluten-free
Vegan

Key ingredient

Niacinamide


A form of vitamin B-3 and an essential nutrient for general skin health.

Acts as an anti-inflammatory, reducing the swelling and redness associated with acne.

Reduces oil production and regulates skin tone.

Penetrates deeper into the skin when combined with the Hyaluronic Acid in our Oil-Balance Booster.

Adaptogens blend


A select blend of nine adaptogenic botanical extracts.

Help reduce the effects of stress on your skin.

Decreases redness.

Use in conjunction with Hi Function Foundation to further protect your skin from environmental stresses, such as sunlight, pollution, and toxins.

All ingredients

Inci 0.1
WATER, DIMETHICONE, SQUALANE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, POLYPROPYLENE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1, DIMETHICONE, NYLON-12, HDI/TRIMETHYLOL HEXYLLACTONE CROSSPOLYMER, PHENOXYETHANOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, PROPANEDIOL, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, SODIUM DEHYDROACETATE, DISODIUM EDTA, NIACINAMIDE, SILICA, CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS (SAFFLOWER) FLOWER EXTRACT, GASTRODIA ELATA ROOT EXTRACT, GLYCYRRHIZA URALENSIS (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT, LYCIUM CHINENSE (GOJI BERRY) FRUIT EXTRACT, PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA (MOUNTAIN PEONY) ROOT EXTRACT, PANAX GINSENG (KOREAN GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT,  PANAX NOTOGINSENG (SANCHI GINSENG) ROOT EXTRACT, PORIA COCOS (FU-LING MUSHROOM) EXTRACT, SALVIA MILTIORRHIZA (RED SAGE) ROOT EXTRACT, SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS (GOLDEN HERB) ROOT EXTRACT
May contain
CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE) CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77491 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77499 (IRON OXIDES)
Free from
Cruelty free, 100% fragrance-free, gluten-free
Always free from 1,4 Dioxin, Benzalkonium Chloride, Butylatedhydroxyanisole (BHA) and Butylatedhydroxytoluene (BHT), Coal Tar, Ethylene Oxide, Formaldehyde + Formaldehyde-releasing agents, Hydroquinone, Nitro musks, Parabens, Phthalates, Polycyclic musks, Sulfates (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate), Toluene, Triclosan, and Triclocarban
How to use
Turn the nozzle to release the pump. Dispense a few drops onto the back of your hand, then apply to your face, concentrating on any redder areas around your nose and mouth. You’ll be able to spread the foundation easily with your fingers, but you’ll get a more seamless effect with a clean brush or sponge.

color

Hi-Function Foundation

Color

LEMONS Shade Matching Kit

The perfect foundation blending brush. Its vegan, extra soft bristles allow the Hi-Function Foundation to blend seamlessly and effortlessly for weightless full coverage.
 
It's more than a makeup brush. Our brushes are handmade so our carbon footprint is small. The brush handles are sourced from managed wood reforestation programs.

Each brush is 100% inspected
Handmade
Cruelty-free
Vegan

Big-Time Blending Brush

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