The Blemish Control Duo - Intermediate

We recommend using The Breakout Duo on alternate evenings, and if you are entirely new to using retinoids or acids, incorporate the duo into your routine gradually. Start by using one product for four weeks, before introducing the second.

Retinoid 2 should be used twice a week before gradually increasing to three times a week. The Control Acid should be used up to three times a week.

Retinoid 2 does not contain any ingredients of animal origin or direct animal by-products (such as honey, milk or beeswax). However, it does contain ‘xanthan gum’ - a viscosity controlling (thickening) ingredient, from fermented sugar molecules.

The ingredient itself is not of animal origin and is classed as vegan by industry standards. However, the fermentation process may have involved enzymes derived from the albumen portion of eggs in the past. Therefore, we feel it could potentially be misleading to say that these products are 100% vegan. We are constantly reviewing the information provided by our material suppliers, and actively looking to source suitable alternatives for this material for future developments.

The Control Acid contains honey extract, which is part of a key raw material blend, for its soothing benefits. Therefore, it is not suitable for vegans.

Yes, Skin Rocks is, and will always remain, cruelty free.

Skin Rocks does not test products or ingredients on animals, nor do we ask any third parties to do so on our behalf. Skin Rocks products are developed to fully comply with relevant cosmetic legislation, including the EU Cosmetic Regulation (Ec. No. 1223/2009), the equivalent UK law (Schedule 34, The Product Safety and Metrology etc. (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019)), both of which have made cosmetic animal testing illegal. It is also our company policy not to sell Skin Rocks cosmetic products in any countries that require animal testing in order to enter the market.

Retinoid 2 and The Control Acid are fragrance-free.

Retinoid 2:
The pumps for our Retinoid products are not currently recyclable unless dismantled. We encourage you to keep your pump and glass bottle and purchase a refill instead. Once you have finished and would like to recycle your product, rinse and dry out all componentry and please check materials against local requirements.

Outer Bottle: Glass Cap: Plastic (PETG)
Refill bottle + Cap: Plastic (PP)
Pump: Mixed plastic - Not readily recyclable
Carton and leaflet: All paper & card is from a certified FSC source.

The Control Acid:
All individual components of The Control Acid packaging are recyclable. Separate, rinse and dry all componentry before recycling. Please check all materials against local requirements.

Bottle: Glass
Cap: Plastic (PP)
Reducer Plug: Plastic (PE)
Carton and leaflet: All paper & card is from a certified FSC source.

The Breakout Duo Box:
The inner tray and gift box are completely recyclable. Please remove the ribbon from the box before disposing. Please check materials against local requirements.

Outer: 100% recycled card
Inner: 100% recycled card