Sallve vs Sallve — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Sérum Antiacne
8.7/10 · Sallve
| Sérum Antiacne | Sérum Retinol | |
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| Brand | Sallve | Sallve |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.7/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery clarifying serum | Lightweight gel-serum |
| Finish | Mattifying | Matte, absorbed quickly |
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| Verdict | 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. | Sallve's retinol entry — affordable enough for retinol beginners who don't want to commit R$150 to find out if their skin tolerates it. The niacinamide inclusion helps buffer irritation, and the gel texture layers well under Brazilian sunscreens (mandatory with retinol in a tropical climate). |
