Balance Facial Serum A balancing facial serum with botanical oils for overactive skin

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Black cumin seed oil is a rockstar ingredient in this natural facial oil; a powerful anti-inflammatory compound called thymoquinone is extremely calming for overactive or problem skin. Acai, schisandra fruit, and rosehip seed provide essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and healing carotenoids to improve the skin’s tone and texture. With regular use, your skin should start to smooth and settle, with fewer breakouts and a less oily appearance throughout the day.

Key Ingredients

Organic black cumin seed oil

Organic black cumin seed oil

contains thymoquinone, a potent anti-inflammatory compound to help reduce inflammation.

Organic rosehip seed oil

Organic rosehip seed oil

provides essential fatty acids, antioxidants and healing carotenoids to improve the skin’s tone and texture and helps diminish the appearance of chronic sun damage.

Organic steam-fractionated coconut oil

Organic steam-fractionated coconut oil

improves skin barrier function and is easily absorbed by the skin. Learn more.

Organic lavender essential oil

Organic lavender essential oil

promotes skin healing, protects skin, fights inflammation, is gentle enough for most skin types, and offers a balanced floral aroma that calms and helps relieve anxiety. Learn more.

Organic geranium essential oil

Organic geranium essential oil

offers a fresh, lightly floral, leafy green aroma and helps bring the skin into a natural equilibrium by regulating sebum production.

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Full Ingredients

olive squalane , 

caprylic/capric triglyceride (steam-fractionated coconut oil)* , 

aleurites moluccanus (kukui) seed oil , 

carthamus tinctorius (safflower) oil* , 

macadamia integrifolia (macadamia) oil* , 

rosa rubiginosa (rosehip) seed oil* , 

vitus vinifera (grapeseed) oil* , 

butyrospermum parkii (shea) oil* , 

schisandra sphenanthera (schisandra) fruit CO2 , 

euterpe oleracea (acai) oil* , 

nigella sativa (black cumin) seed oil* , 

lavandula angustifolia (lavender) essential oil* , 

pelargonium x asperum (geranium) essential oil* , 

cananga odorata (ylang ylang) essential oil* , 

anthemis nobilis (chamomile) flower oil* , 

myrtus communis (green myrtle) essential oil* , 

pelargonium graveolens var. roseum (rose geranium) essential oil* , 

santalum spicatum (Australian sandalwood) essential oil* , 

salvia sclarea (clary sage) essential oil* , 

rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) CO2 extract* , 

non-GMO mixed tocopherols

*certified organic ingredients

FAQs

Who should use Balance Facial Serum?

Balance is ideal for combination, oily, or blemish-prone skin types. It helps regulate oil production, reduce congestion, and calm occasional breakouts. Its lightweight feel makes it easy to use daily.

Can Balance help with hormonal breakouts?

Yes—many users find Balance helpful for breakouts related to cycle changes or stress. Ingredients like black cumin seed oil and evening primrose help calm inflammation and balance the skin’s response. It won’t dry or strip your skin like traditional acne products.

How is Balance Serum different from Restore Serum?

Balance is lighter and more clarifying, while Restore is richer and more reparative. Both are facial oils, but they’re tailored to different skin concerns. You can even alternate them based on your skin’s needs.

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Reviews

Overall rating: 4.889734 / 5 from 263 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Balance Facial Serum is praised for its ability to balance oily and combination skin, reduce inflammation, and improve skin tone and texture. Customers appreciate its soothing and calming effects, as well as its effectiveness in reducing breakouts and oil production.

Summary topics

  • Skin Appearance (5%): Customers loved how this product made their skin look healthier, brighter, and radiant.
  • Oil Control (14%): Customers loved the oil for its softness, non-greasy formula, and ability to control oily skin.
  • Skin Feel (30%): Many customers expressed appreciation for the ability of this serum to make their skin feel soft and balanced.
  • Breakout Reduction (9%): It was highlighted by customers that this serum has been effective at reducing/eliminating hormonal breakouts.
  • Product Balance (5%): It was highlighted by customers that the balance product is gentle, non-greasy, and non-drying.

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Review highlights

  • "It smells divine and makes my skin feel so soft!" — Cassandra
  • "My skin always feels soft and balanced afterward." — Maria G.
  • "About two weeks later I noticed virtually no breakouts and found no need to use such a heavy foundation as I did before." — Mari

Reviews

Glowing!

"Bought this for my daughter - her skin can be a bit oily. So far, so good! She has mentioned that she feels like she’s glowing!"

— Marah N. (5/5)

Truly Balancing

"This is really giving great results on my peri-menopausal skin! I get break outs and dry spots at the same time and this serum has calmed and healed all at once. I use the pink clay bar and simply cream and my skin is clear and happy!"

— J. M. (5/5)

My teens rely on this

"I always know when the bottle is low; my teens won't go without it."

— Anne H. (5/5)

Love this product!

"This helps so much with my dermatitis and adding moisture to my skin!!!"

— Courtney B. (5/5)

Great for reactive and irritated skin

"I have highly reactive skin and this serum is a godsend! I have tried dozens of other brands for the last 10 years and all of them end up making my skin worse, and I finally tried Osmia and my skin is now calm and pain-free. The serum feels oily when I first apply it but does not cause any breakouts at least for me. Only wished the bottle was bigger as I have to ship it over to Australia."

— Felicia E. (5/5)

Truly Maintains Balance

"This is my second bottle of Balance serum. Regular use with Purely Simple Face Cream helps my skin feel comfortable despite the unpredictability of the transition toward menopause."

— Laura S. (5/5)

Goes a long way!

"This serum is really nice for my sensitive skin. I get the occasional breakout and rosacea, especially around my period. This seems to help calm things down. I also love the herbal, earthy scent. The bottle is tiny, but you only need a drop!"

— Colleen O. (5/5)

Works well on my sensitive skin

"I have aging, sensitive skin and still had the occasional breakout. I was very apprehensive about putting oil on my face, afraid it would make it oilier and more prone to breakouts. So far so good! I pair this with the face cream and my skin has been looking great and no breakouts."

— Denise V. (5/5)

"This calms my skin and feels so soothing. I so appreciate having a product that works this well."

— Faith (5/5)

Great Product

"I have been using this product for months and I do not have any issues with breakouts like other products I am allergic to."

— Teena M. (5/5)

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