Effective but very harsh
"This serum works to combat blemishes but it is extremely harsh and can sensitize skin. I only use it as a spot treatment. For the price you could find something similar in the line from The Ordinary."
Marie Veronique
Intensive Repair Serum
- Overview
- Choosing your shade
- How to use
- Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging
- About the brand
Highlights
Suitable for
Blemish-prone skin or normal skin as a once-a-week pore refiner.
Why we stand behind it
Created in collaboration with Kristina Holey, this exfoliating serum was formulated to target congested skin using AHAand BHAand B5and B3—powerful compounds for chronic breakouts and refining skin.
It safely and effectively combats either chronic acne or sporadic breakouts, working naturally by supplying missing micronutrients rather than assaulting skin with anti-microbials that may compromise microbiome integrity.
Marie Veronique Intensive Repair Serum is part of the first collaboration between Kristina Holey, celebrated skin care specialist, and Marie Nadeau, the amazing formulator behind Marie Veronique. The first products in the Kristina Holey and Marie Veronique line (also including Marie Veronique Soothing B3 Serum) are designed to address common skin conditions.
Key ingredients
Vitamin B5 boosts Co-enzyme: A activity, which is required to form acetyl-CoA, a metabolite that controls how efficiently skin cells can build, repair, and regulate themselves.
Lactic Acid: An alpha-hydroxy acid (and our favorite one) that increases hydration + natural moisturizing factor components, speeds cell turnover rates, improves pigmentation concerns, and supports ceramide production.
Willow Bark: A beta-hydroxy acid that clears clogged pores by dissolving skin protein from the outside in.
Acetic Acid: Apple cider vinegar maintains healthy pH levels to discourage pathogenic overgrowth.
Niacinamide: Supports barrier integrity, cellular energy metabolism, DNA repair, and inflammatory regulation. Improves pigmentation concerns.
this product meets
The Credo Clean Standard™
Every product we offer meets our industry leading standards for safety and sustainability.
learn moreThis product is
Cruelty Free
Sustainable Packaging
Fragrance Free
What is an undertone?
An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:
Pink/Cool
I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.
Neutral
I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.
Yellow/Warm
I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.
Find your shade match
Take our 1 minute quiz and get matched to real people with your skin tone and type.
Usage
Shake well. At night, apply a thin layer after cleansing and misting. Follow with Barrier Restore Serum. (Also apply Soothing B3 Serum at this time if you have inflammatory or dehydration concerns). Finish with one of our recommended oil blends, such as Treatment Oil or Rejuvenating Night Oil.
If irritation develops discontinue use and consult a physician. Keep in a cool place out of direct sunlight. Use within 6 months of opening.
*Additional Information: Intensive Repair is an active, exfoliating, and clearing product and people should always begin using it sparingly. It is suggested to begin using Intensive Repair only 2x/week (as part of the PM regimen) and can increase frequency during times of oil increase or as a spot treatment (ie. some clients only use the 7 days before their period or when stressed). Also, you can use it on small sections of more problematic skin rather than over entire face (for example just in T zone, around the chin, or on the nose). Think about how various parts of your face feels, your sensitivity, your needs, etc (as with ALL other products). It is not advised to begin using it daily until you have given your skin a chance to adjust and see how it responds. As with all products, everyone will respond differently so take it slowly to start and also take into consideration all other products you are using at the same time and what their potential impact will be (retinoids, exfoliating cleansers, masks, toners, etc).
Full ingredient list
Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Aqua, Salix Nigra (Willow) Bark Extract, Lactic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Glycerin, Gluconolactone, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), D-Panthenol (Provitamin B5), Probiotics, Sodium Bicarbonate, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Beta-Glucan, Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Polygonum Aviculare (Knotgrass) Extract, Galactooligosaccharides, Apple Cider Vinegar, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract
Microbiome-friendly
Fragrance + Essential Oil free
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Marie Veronique is a Berkeley-based, small batch producer and pioneer in clean, microbiome-friendly, efficacious topicals for skin health. Founded in 2002 by chemist Marie Veronique Nadeau, their products support every skin type and tone — acne, dryness, symptomatic skin, and more — with a particular emphasis on the science of age delay. Marie Veronique believes that the skin is inherently whole and resourceful on its own, with an innate quest to heal and to be in balance. They couple the latest scientific research in skin health with a deep knowledge of other holistic health modalities like Biomedicine, Western Medicine, and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Widely acknowledged as a category-defining clean beauty brand and trusted by estheticians and healthcare practitioners, they are committed to transparency and cutting through the hype, trends, and scare tactics the beauty industry has historically leaned into.
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