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Balance Catalyst

Balance Catalyst

$59.00
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Balance Catalyst works gradually to even skin tone, help reduce the appearance of dark spots, and refine pores, while helping to maintain a healthy skin barrier over time. 

A 10% Niacinamide serum formulated for daily use. Vitamin B3 is one of the few skincare actives that benefits every skin type, and one that Urban Alchemy believes belongs in every routine.

Pineapple Fruit Extract adds gentle enzymatic conditioning, Rosemary Leaf Oil provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors, and Glycerin keeps the skin hydrated throughout. Formulated to balance, clarify, and prepare the skin for the next steps in your skincare ritual.

 

Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Glycerin, Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract, Acacia Senegal (Gum) Gum, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Ethylhexylglycerin

Ingredient Breakdown

Aqua (Water)
The primary solvent in the formula, used to dissolve water-soluble ingredients and provide the base for the serum texture.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
The primary active ingredient in this formula, present at a 10% concentration. A well-researched, water-soluble vitamin with multiple proven benefits for the skin, working gradually to even skin tone, help reduce the appearance of dark spots, refine pores, and help maintain a healthy skin barrier, while also contributing to skin hydration.

Glycerin
A humectant that draws moisture into the outer layers of the skin, helping to keep the skin hydrated throughout the day.

Ananas Sativus (Pineapple) Fruit Extract
A fruit extract from the pineapple containing bromelain, a naturally occurring enzyme with mild exfoliant properties, as well as fruit sugars and amino acids that contribute soothing and conditioning benefits to the formula.

Acacia Senegal (Gum) Gum
A natural polymer harvested from the Acacia tree in sub-Saharan Africa. It acts as a thickening and binding agent in the formula, contributing to the serum’s smooth, even texture.

Xanthan Gum
A natural polysaccharide derived through fermentation that acts as a thickener and emulsion stabiliser, contributing to the serum’s consistent, smooth texture.

Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
A mild, plant-derived cleansing and solubilising agent derived from natural sugars and coconut. It helps to ensure the formula spreads evenly and feels pleasant on the skin.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil
An essential oil cold-pressed from orange peel that contributes a fresh, natural citrus fragrance to the formula.

Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil
A sweet, floral essential oil steam-distilled from the flowers of the Cananga tree, native to tropical Asia. It contributes a warm, botanical fragrance to the formula.

Phenoxyethanol
A safe, gentle preservative that has been used in cosmetics since around 1950. It maintains the safety and stability of the formula and is approved for use up to 1% globally.

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil
An essential oil derived from the leaves of the rosemary plant. It has antioxidant and antimicrobial properties and contributes a fresh, herbal fragrance to the formula.

Ethylhexylglycerin
A skin-conditioning agent that works alongside Phenoxyethanol to maintain the formula’s preservation system, while also contributing a pleasant feel on the skin.

How To Use

Apply 2 - 4 pumps to freshly cleansed skin, pressing gently into the face and neck. Allow to absorb fully before following with a hydrator.

  • Suitable for morning and evening use
  • Patch test before use
  • Discontinue use if irritation occurs
  • For external use only
  • If product comes in contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water
  • Keep out of reach of children

 

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How It Works

At 10%, Niacinamide works gradually to even skin tone, help reduce the appearance of dark spots, and refine pores, while also helping to maintain a healthy skin barrier and keep the skin hydrated over time.

Pineapple Fruit Extract contributes bromelain, a naturally occurring enzyme that gently helps to loosen dead skin cells from the surface, keeping the complexion fresh and receptive.

Rosemary Leaf Oil provides antioxidant protection against the environmental stressors that can contribute to an uneven complexion over time.

Hero Ingredients

  • Niacinamide

    A water-soluble vitamin found naturally in the body, Niacinamide is one of the few skincare actives with a breadth of evidence behind it. At 10%, it works gradually to deliver a visibly clearer, more even and refined complexion over time, making it an ingredient Urban Alchemy believes belongs in every routine.

  • Pineapple Fruit Extract

    Containing bromelain, a naturally occurring enzyme that has long been valued for its gentle ability to help loosen and lift dead skin cells from the surface, leaving the complexion looking fresher and more refined.

  • Rosemary Leaf Oil

    Steam-distilled from the leaves of the rosemary plant, this aromatic botanical brings more than fragrance to the formula. A natural antioxidant, it helps to defend the skin against the environmental stressors that can dull and uneven the complexion over time.

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Key Benefits

  • Helps balance and clarify the complexion with consistent use
  • Works gradually to even skin tone and help reduce the appearance of dark spots
  • Refines the appearance of pores over time
  • Helps maintain a healthy skin barrier
  • Keeps the skin hydrated throughout the day
  • Provides antioxidant protection against environmental stressors
  • Suitable for all skin types

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