Clearing Rescue Serum - 5% Niacinamide Serum / Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Most niacinamide serums stop at the niacinamide. This one doesn't.
Clearing Rescue Serum is formulated around 5% Niacinamide - the concentration the research sits at, paired with Canadian Willowherb™, Willow Bark, Hyaluronic Acid, and Licorice Root. Each ingredient is doing something specific. Nothing is in here for the label.
It's the serum we'd reach for first if skin was oily, congested, breaking out, or just looking dull and uneven.
What it does for your skin
Skin looks clearer and more even with consistent use. The niacinamide addresses uneven tone, congestion, and the appearance of enlarged pores. Canadian Willowherb™ helps calm skin, particularly useful if your skin is reactive alongside being oily or blemish-prone. Hyaluronic Acid helps skin look visibly plumped and hydrated. Licorice Root contributes to a brighter, more even-looking complexion.
The formula is lightweight, absorbs quickly, and sits well under moisturiser or face oil without pilling.
This product suits:
- Oily and combination skin
- Blemish-prone and congested skin
- Sensitive or reactive skin
- Skin that looks dull or uneven
- Dry or dehydrated skin
- Skin showing early signs of ageing
5% Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
The research on niacinamide is substantial. At 5% concentration, the level used here, it is extensively studied for its effect on the visible appearance of skin tone, pore size, and congestion. It's well-tolerated by most skin types including sensitive and oily skin, and stable enough for twice-daily use without increasing sun sensitivity.
Canadian Willowherb™
A clinically studied ingredient with antioxidant properties. Specifically chosen for oily and blemish-prone skin, it helps skin appear more comfortable and is gentler than many active ingredients used for the same purpose.
Willow Bark
Contains natural Salicin. Helps skin look smoother and more refined. Suits congested and oily skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Helps skin look visibly plumped and hydrated. Relevant for oily skin too as dehydration and oiliness often appear together, and the HA addresses the hydration side while the niacinamide addresses the clarity side.
Licorice Root
Helps skin look brighter and more even-toned. Particularly useful for the appearance of post-blemish marks.
Apply a drop or two to clean, damp skin. Morning and evening. Let it absorb before applying moisturiser or face oil.
For oily or blemish-prone skin: Clearing Rescue Serum first, then Super Restore Oil after as the last step. The serum works on clarity and congestion. The oil works on balance and texture.
For dullness and uneven tone: Clearing Rescue Serum first, then Super Glow Oil. The Vitamin C and Bakuchiol in the Glow Oil work on brightness and texture while the niacinamide works on evenness underneath.
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide, Sodium Salt of Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Benzyl Alcohol (ECOCERT)*, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract (Canadian Willowherb™), Dehydro-acetic Acid (ECOCERT), Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Benzoate*, Phenoxyethanol (0.01%)*, Citric Acid*
*= Ingredient bound to the preservative system of the botanical extracts
5% Niacinamide concentration
Lightweight, non-greasy formula
Fragrance and essential oil free
No parabens, mineral oils or silicones
Vegan and cruelty-free
Suitable for all skin types including sensitive
30ml / glass bottle with dropper
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Frequently Asked Questions
Niacinamide is a form of Vitamin B3 that helps skin look clearer, more even, and less congested with consistent use. At 5% concentration, the level used in the Clearing Rescue Serum. It is well-tolerated by most skin types including oily and sensitive skin, and helps reduce the visible appearance of enlarged pores, blemishes, and uneven skin tone.
Yes. Niacinamide and hyaluronic acid work well together and are commonly formulated in the same serum. Niacinamide addresses skin clarity, congestion, and evenness. Hyaluronic acid helps skin look visibly plumped and hydrated. The Clearing Rescue Serum contains both at effective concentrations in a single lightweight formula.
The published research on niacinamide for the visible appearance of skin tone, pores, and congestion generally sits at 5%. Higher concentrations (10%+) can cause flushing or sensitivity in some people, particularly when combined with other actives. The Clearing Rescue Serum uses 5%, effective without being aggressive.
It can. Niacinamide speeds up the rate at which skin turns over, which can temporarily bring existing congestion to the surface faster than it would have appeared on its own. This looks like a breakout but is different, it appears in your usual congestion zones, cycles through faster than a typical blemish, and should resolve within four to six weeks. See our purging vs breakout guide if you're not sure what's happening.
Yes. Niacinamide is one of the most commonly recommended ingredients for oily and blemish-prone skin. It helps skin look clearer and less congested and is well-tolerated without stripping the skin the way some actives do. The Clearing Rescue Serum was formulated specifically with oily, blemish-prone, and congested skin in mind.
Yes. Apply the serum first to clean skin and let it absorb, then apply face oil as the last step. For oily and blemish-prone skin, Super Restore Oil pairs well. it uses non-comedogenic oils (prickly pear, squalane, jojoba) that complement rather than interfere with the niacinamide. The serum handles clarity, the oil handles balance.
Canadian Willowherb™ (Epilobium Angustifolium) is a clinically studied plant extract with antioxidant properties. It helps skin appear more comfortable and is specifically chosen for oily and blemish-prone skin because it is effective without causing the dryness or irritation common with harsher actives. It is one of the differentiating ingredients in the Clearing Rescue Serum.
Brighter, smoother, clearer result
I took some photos show you how my skin has improved. I'm totally in love with Zen Botanics and don't use anything else on my face. The best results I got was from Clearing Rescue Serum! - Meg S.
"I can see steady progress in my skin! I know it's not perfect but it's the best my skin has felt in years! Zen Botanics has saved my skin!" - Sabina K.
"I have sensitive, acne prone skin and these photos are of my skin before at my worst stage and my skin currently. Please don't discontinue them! Zen Botanics, I can't thank you enough!"
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