O BoticĂĄrio vs Sallve â side by side, no bias.
Our pick
SĂ©rum Antiacne
8.7/10 · Sallve
| Botik Retinol Puro 0.3% Serum | SĂ©rum Antiacne | |
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| Brand | O BoticĂĄrio | Sallve |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.5/10 | 8.7/10 â |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Lightweight oil-serum | Watery clarifying serum |
| Finish | Smooth, nourished, refined | Mattifying |
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| Verdict | O BoticĂĄrio's pure retinol serum â the Botik clinical skincare line's most technically ambitious product. At 0.3% pure retinol, it sits at the 'serious but not aggressive' level â strong enough for visible results on fine lines, texture, and uneven tone within 8â12 weeks, but gentle enough that most skin types can tolerate it with proper introduction (start 2â3 nights/week, build up). The supporting cast is well-chosen: niacinamide to mitigate retinol irritation while adding its own pore and pigmentation benefits, bisabolol for anti-inflammatory soothing, Coenochloris signiensis (a patented Swiss algae extract) for cellular stress protection, and grape seed extract as an antioxidant. At ~R$215 (~$43) for 30ml, it's O BoticĂĄrio's premium tier â but still dramatically below imported retinol serums from international brands. The oil-serum texture spreads easily and absorbs without pilling. Night use only; sunscreen the next morning is mandatory. | Sallve is Brazil's leading clean-actives indie brand and the SĂ©rum Antiacne is their acne workhorse. 2% salicylic acid, niacinamide, tea tree leaf oil, willow bark extract for natural BHA support, plus buchu (Barosma Betulina) â a South American botanical that's uncommon outside Brazil. Alcohol-free, fragrance-free formula. |
