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Formulated to the MDS Clean Promise
Our personal standard for clean, conscious skincare — guided by thoughtful ingredient choices, mindful formulation practices, and a commitment to transparency and safety.
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Key Benefits
Supports the skin barrier
Ceramide NP, squalane, lecithin, and nourishing botanical oils help support a soft, comfortable skin barrier.
Helps defend against environmental stress
Antioxidant-rich ingredients including CoQ10, vitamin E, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, raspberry seed oil, and grape seed oil help support skin exposed to daily environmental stressors.
Comforts skin exposed to the elements
Rice water, panthenol, glycerin, and lightweight emollients help skin feel hydrated, calm, and replenished after exposure to sun, wind, cold, dry air, or outdoor conditions.
Lightweight daily barrier serum
A blend of squalane, coco-caprylate, grape seed oil, raspberry seed oil, and cacay oil gives the serum a lightweight, silky feel without a heavy finish.
Supports a smooth, resilient-looking complexion
Bakuchiol, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, CoQ10, and ceramide NP help support skin that looks smoother, more balanced, and more resilient over time.
Who it’s For
Calm Shield Serum is ideal for skin that feels dry, dull, stressed, or exposed to the elements. It’s especially suited for sensitive-feeling skin, outdoor-exposed skin, and anyone looking for lightweight barrier support, hydration, and antioxidant-rich daily care.
Best for:
Normal, dry, combination, or sensitive-feeling skin
Skin exposed to sun, wind, cold, dry air, sweat, or outdoor conditions
Skin that feels depleted, tight, or uncomfortable
Dull or tired-looking skin
Daily use under moisturizer or facial oil
How to use
Apply to clean skin using a small amount to evenly and very thinly cover face and neck. Use morning and night. May be followed with Calm Restore Moisturizer
FAQ
Does it replace moisturizer?
No. It is best used as a serum step before moisturizer. For dry or element-exposed skin, follow with a moisturizer to help seal in hydration and support lasting comfort.
Does it contain vitamin C?
Yes. It contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, an oil-soluble vitamin C derivative, included to support antioxidant care and a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion.
Does it contain retinol?
No. Calm Shield Serum does not contain retinol. It contains bakuchiol, a plant-derived ingredient often used as a gentle retinol alternative to support smoother-looking, more resilient-looking skin.
Is this serum oily or heavy?
No. Calm Shield Serum is designed to feel lightweight and silky, with squalane, coco-caprylate, grape seed oil, raspberry seed oil, and cacay oil providing nourishment without a heavy finish.
What skin types is it best for?
It is best suited for normal, dry, combination, dull, or sensitive-feeling skin. Very oily skin may prefer using a smaller amount.
Hero Ingredient
Rice-Derived Ingredient (Rice Water)
Rich in amino acids and nutrients, rice water helps hydrate, soften, and support balanced, resilient skin.
Key Supporting Ingredients
Ceramide 3: Helps strengthen the skin barrier and support long-lasting hydration.
Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C): Helps brighten the appearance of skin and support a more even-looking tone.
Bakuchiol: Helps support smoother, firmer-looking skin.
CoQ10: Provides antioxidant support to help defend against environmental stressors.
Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Water, Squalane, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Panthenol, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay) Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Bakuchiol, Ceramide NP, Ubiquinone, Lecithin, Tocopherol, Saccharomyces Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Phytate, Citric Acid.