Daily Even Tone Serum

Weekly DIY

Daily Even Tone Serum

This week's DIY is a lightweight daily serum designed to hydrate skin now while supporting a brighter, more even-looking complexion over time.
If your skin is prone to lingering post-blemish marks after breakouts, this botanical formula provides daily support to help minimise their appearance while keeping skin soft, comfortable and deeply hydrated.

1 - 2 minutes
Beginner
Concerns
Dark Marks • Acne Pigmentation • Dry & Dull Skin
Benefits
Bright & Healthy Looking Skin • Even Skin Tone • Deep Hydration
Format
Serum
Shelf life
Use within 3–6 months when preserved with Geogard 221. Without a preservative, store in the fridge and use within 5–7 days.

What You'll Need

Triluronic Acid Serum
3 tablespoons
Hydrates, plumps and soothes the skin, while supporting a healthy-looking barrier over time.

Melavoid
½ teaspoon
A naturally-derived active that helps improve the look of uneven tone, dark spots and lingering post-blemish marks with consistent use.

Sodium Lactate
½ teaspoon
Helps replenish one of the skin's own natural moisturising components, supporting lasting hydration and a softer, more comfortable complexion

How to Make

  1. Add the Triluronic Acid Solution, Melavoid and Sodium Lactate to a clean beaker or small mixing cup.
  2. Stir gently for about 30–60 seconds until the serum is completely uniform.
  3. Transfer to a clean 30 ml pipette bottle.
    Don't worry if the serum takes on a light beige or milky appearance - this is completely normal due to the botanical Melavoid extract.

How to Use

Guidance

Apply to clean skin morning and/or evening before your moisturiser. Follow with sunscreen during the day for best results.

Use consistently each day. Like most skincare actives, this works best with regular use rather than occasional application.

Make It Yours

  • For a Longer Shelf-Life:
    Add 10 drops Geogard 221 to preserve your serum for longer.
  • For More Support With Uneven Tone And Oil Balance:
    Add ½ teaspoon Niacinamide and mix well till dissolved for extra support with post-blemish marks, uneven skin tone, excess oil and a stronger-looking skin barrier.
  • For Added Barrier Support And Soothing:
    Stir in ½ tsp Panthenol to make your serum even more comforting for dry, irritated or compromised skin while boosting long-lasting hydration.
  • For A More Healing Serum:
    Replace 1 tablespoon of Triluronic Acid Solution with 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Liquid Gel for skin that feels irritated, dehydrated or stressed.

Pro Tips & Storage

  • Can I use this serum every day?

    Yes. This serum is designed for daily use and can be applied morning and/or evening after cleansing and before your moisturiser.

  • How long does it take to see results?

    Yourskin should feel hydrated, plumper and smoother almost immediately, with a subtle fresher-looking finish. The brightening works more gradually, helping support a brighter, more even-looking complexion with consistent daily use.

  • Can I use it if I don't have dark spots?

    Absolutely. While Melavoid is especially useful for skin that's prone to post-blemish marks and uneven tone, the hydrating ingredients make this an excellent everyday serum for maintaining healthy-looking skin.

  • Can I use it with Vitamin C, retinol or exfoliating acids?

    Yes, but if you're using several active ingredients, introduce them gradually and pay attention to how your skin responds. If irritation occurs, reduce the frequency of use.

  • Do I need to wear sunscreen?

    Yes. If you're targeting uneven skin tone or post-blemish marks, applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen each morning helps protect your skin and supports the results of your skincare routine.
Essentially Natural Triluronic Acid Serum

Essentially Natural Triluronic Acid Serum

R 49.00
Essentially Natural Melavoid Botanical Active (Boerhavia diffusa Extract)

Essentially Natural Melavoid Botanical Active (Boerhavia diffusa Extract)

R 67.15
Essentially Natural Sodium Lactate Solution

Essentially Natural Sodium Lactate Solution

R 39.00

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