O Boticário vs Sallve — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Sérum Antiacne
8.7/10 · Sallve
| Botik Sérum de Alta Potência Ácido Hialurônico | Sérum Antiacne | |
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| Brand | O Boticário | Sallve |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 7.7/10 | 8.7/10 ★ |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight gel-serum with a smooth glide | Watery clarifying serum |
| Finish | Hydrated, dewy, absorbs cleanly | Mattifying |
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| Verdict | O Boticário's Botik Ácido Hialurônico is the hyaluronic acid serum that Brazilian beauty influencers keep recommending to their followers — and at R$60 (~€12), it's easy to understand why. The formula deploys dual-weight hyaluronic acid: standard sodium hyaluronate for surface-level hydration and plumping, plus hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid (lower molecular weight) for deeper penetration into the skin layers. Biosaccharide gum-1 adds an immediate comfort-boosting moisture film — the ingredient that makes the serum feel hydrating the instant it touches skin, not just after it absorbs. Panthenol provides repair and moisture retention beyond what HA alone delivers. The inclusion of coenochloris signiensis extract (snow algae) adds an antioxidant dimension that you rarely see at this price point — it's the same microalgae extract that premium Swiss brands charge ten times more to include. The tradeoff is fragrance and a handful of allergens (citronellol, geraniol, limonene) that sensitive skin might react to. But for the vast majority of Brazilian consumers building a hydration-first routine, this is the gateway hyaluronic acid serum. | 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. |
