Beyoung vs Sallve — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Sérum Antissinais
8.7/10 · Sallve
| Acne Control Serum | Sérum Antissinais | |
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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 | Lightweight serum |
| Finish | Clean, matte, tingly | Velvet |
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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's Sérum Antissinais (Anti-Aging Serum) pairs 0.3% retinol with copper tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu — a peptide with documented collagen-stimulating + wound-healing data) and niacinamide. Copper peptides + retinol in one budget Brazilian serum is genuinely unusual at €23. Fragrance-free formulation. |
