Beyoung vs Sallve — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Sérum Antiacne
8.7/10 · Sallve
| Acne Control Serum | Sérum Antiacne | |
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| Brand | Beyoung | Sallve |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 7.5/10 | 8.7/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Clear, slightly viscous liquid | Watery clarifying serum |
| Finish | Clean, matte, tingly | Mattifying |
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| Verdict | Beyoung's Acne Control delivers the dual-acid approach that dermatologists recommend for acne-prone skin: glycolic acid (AHA, for surface exfoliation and PIH) plus salicylic acid (BHA, for pore penetration and sebum regulation). Zinc PCA adds sebum-regulating and antibacterial properties. Panthenol provides barrier repair to counteract the potential drying effects of the acids. Lotus flower (Nelumbo nucifera) and blue water lily (Nymphaea caerulea) extracts add botanical anti-inflammatory action — a nod to Beyoung's ingredient-story approach. The formula is designed for the Brazilian acne consumer: oily skin in a humid, high-UV climate where acne and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation co-exist. Glycolic acid addresses the PIH while salicylic acid tackles the acne itself. At R$80 (~$16), this dual-acid serum competes with products twice the price from international brands. | Sallve is Brazil's leading clean-actives indie brand and the Sérum Antiacne is their acne workhorse. 2% salicylic acid, niacinamide, tea tree leaf oil, willow bark extract for natural BHA support, plus buchu (Barosma Betulina) — a South American botanical that's uncommon outside Brazil. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free formula. |
