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The Clear Guide: CELLRENEW®Updated 6 days ago

What is CELLRENEW®?

CELLRENEW® is a daily renewal serum built to help blemish-prone skin bounce back from harsh treatments and the marks they leave behind. It helps visibly calm, balance, and supports your skin's natural renewal process — making it the serum we reach for whether you have blemish-prone skin or post-acne marks or a skin barrier that needs a little love.

Made with soothing Allantoin, adaptogenic Reishi Mushroom, and collagen-boosting Plant Stem Cells, CELLRENEW® works to visibly calm redness and help skin renew itself from the inside out. It's also the serum that makes the rest of your routine work better — by strengthening your barrier, it helps your skin tolerate stronger actives like CLEARITY® and retinol with far less potential for irritation.

How do I use it?

  • Shake well before use — this activates the formula.
  • Apply to clean, dry skin morning and/or evening.
  • Gently massage into face, neck, and chest for 30 seconds to activate the ingredients.
  • Follow with BOUNCEBACK™ and/or HYDRAGLOW™ for a complete routine.
  • On evenings you use CLEARITY®: apply CLEARITY® first (sit 10–15 min), then layer CELLRENEW® on top.

How does CELLRENEW® fit into my routine?

Step
Morning
Evening
1GENTLECLEAN (if needed)GENTLECLEAN (daily) or VITAMINSCRUB® (2–4x per week)
2BRIGHTMEUPCLEARITY® (sit 10–15 min, on applicable nights)
3CELLRENEW® — massage 30 secCELLRENEW® — massage 30 sec
4BOUNCEBACK™ (optional)HYDRAGLOW™
5HYDRAGLOW™HYDRABERRY™ (optional)
6YOUARESUNSHINE® SPF 50+

What's the difference between CELLRENEW® and BOUNCEBACK™?

They're made to work together, but they do different jobs:


CELLRENEW®
BOUNCEBACK™
Primary focusPost-blemish renewal, barrier support, blemish-prone skinFine lines, wrinkles, firming and radiance
Key activesAllantoin, Reishi Mushroom, Plant Stem CellsTri-Peptides, Argan Stem Cells, Plant Stem Cells
Best forAnyone with active blemishes, post-blemish marks, or sensitive skin wanting to tolerate stronger activesAnti-aging focus, skin that needs firming or collagen support
Can you use both?Yes — they complement each other perfectlyYes — apply CELLRENEW® first, then BOUNCEBACK™

Is CELLRENEW® a moisturizer?

CELLRENEW® is a hydrating serum, not a moisturizer. It delivers active ingredients and supports your barrier, but it doesn't replace your moisturizer. Always follow with HYDRAGLOW™. If you have very dry skin, add HYDRABERRY™ as your final step.

Why does it look slightly different from my last bottle?

With the most recent reformulation, CELLRENEW®'s color and scent may be slightly richer than before. This is due to the blend of botanicals and actives in the formula, which can naturally vary a bit in hue from batch to batch. It's completely normal and doesn't affect the product's performance or safety. If you have questions or notice something off, please reach out and a member of our team would be happy to assist.

Who is CELLRENEW® for?

  • Anyone with blemish-prone skin who wants to support healing while keeping the skin calm
  • Anyone with post-acne marks they want to fade
  • Anyone with sensitive skin who wants to tolerate stronger actives (retinol, acids) with less potential for irritation
  • All skin types — CELLRENEW® is formulated to be universally compatible

*As with all active serums, perform a patch test if you have particularly reactive skin. Discontinue use if irritation occurs.

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