Blemishes, shine, or visible pores indicate an imbalance. Soothing, sebum-balancing, and pore-refining care promotes a clearer complexion. The 05 Clear Skin Serum stabilizes blemished, reactive skin, reduces visible redness, and addresses early structural changes for a more balanced-looking, visibly smoother complexion in the long term.
In this deep dive, you'll learn how our selected bioactive ingredients work deep within the skin's structure at a molecular level. We'll show you what they do, why we chose them, and how they help keep your skin healthy, resilient, and radiant.
It combines skin-soothing, sebum-regulating, moisturizing and barrier-supporting components with the aim of stabilizing the skin's natural balance.
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For whom?
All skin types. Especially suitable for combination or oily skin prone to blemishes and visible pores. Also suitable for reactive skin prone to redness and for skin with uneven texture.
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For what?
It helps soothe irritation and can reduce redness. It can balance sebum production and refine the appearance of pores. It contributes to a more even skin tone and supports the skin's barrier function.
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What will I see and when?
Instantly, your skin will feel more balanced and less shiny. In the first few days, the surface will appear calmer and more even. Over several weeks, the texture may appear finer, the complexion more even, and the skin overall more resilient. Results may vary from person to person.
Dive Deep
Our active ingredient groups
Skin soothing & inflammaging control
Hydration, lipid regeneration & barrier strengthening
Structural design with a lifting effect at the molecular level
Conclusion
The 05 Clear Skin Serum addresses micro-inflammation, regulates sebum production, and strengthens the skin structure in a non-comedogenic, non-breakout-promoting, pore-friendly formula. By specifically stimulating repair mechanisms and the skin's own hyaluronic acid synthesis, it results in a clearer, hydrated, and visibly smoother complexion. The 05 Clear Skin Serum is an evidence-based formulation for daily use, addressing skin needs related to structure and sensitivity.
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Mentioned branded active ingredients from:
Sederma GmbH, D-41334 Nettetal, Kaldenkirchen
DSM Nutritional Products, 4002 Basel, Switzerland
ADEKA EUROPE GMBH, 40212 Düsseldorf
BASF Beauty Creations, 92593 Levallois-Perret Cedex, France
CODIF TECHNOLOGIE NATURELLE, 35417 Saint-Malo cedex, FRANCE
LIPOTEC SA, 08850 Gavà · Barcelona, Spain
Induchem AG, 8604 Volketswil, Switzerland
The active ingredient information on this page is for general information purposes and is based on current specialist literature as well as data from our raw material suppliers.
Our products are designed for cosmetic use and do not claim to have any therapeutic effect. Results may vary from person to person. Use is at your own risk.
Internal user observation studies compiled feedback from clinical and home use on over 1,000 applications. This survey was non-interventional, without a control group or medical assessment; the analysis is based primarily on self-reported data and product feedback. It is not comparable to clinical studies but provides practical insights into skin feel and tolerability.
If you have known intolerances or existing skin problems, seek dermatological advice before use.
Note regarding fragrances:
If present, we use selected fragrances that are strictly regulated in the EU in very low concentrations, below known irritation thresholds.
Additional information:
The information on the respective product packaging, including the INCI list, is authoritative.
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Keep out of reach of children.
Discontinue use and seek medical advice if irritation occurs. Do not use on broken skin.
Legal information:
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As of November 2025