Sallve vs Theraskin — side by side, no bias.
Our pick
Sérum Antiacne
8.7/10 · Sallve
| Sérum Antiacne | Acnase Gel Secativo | |
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| Brand | Sallve | Theraskin |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Editor Rating | 8.7/10 ★ | 8/10 |
| Category | serum | serum |
| Texture | Watery clarifying serum | Clear drying gel |
| Finish | Mattifying | Matte, tightened, oil-free |
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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. | Theraskin's Acnase line is what Brazilian pharmacists recommend first for acne — and this gel secativo (drying gel) is the spot treatment that has lived in Brazilian medicine cabinets for decades. Salicylic acid for pore clearance + niacinamide for oil regulation + zinc PCA for sebum control in a fast-drying gel that goes on clear and dries matte. It's not glamorous, it's not Instagrammable, and it works. Apply directly to active breakouts at night. At R$75 (~$15 USD), it's cheaper than most coffees at a São Paulo café. |
