The Step-2 Serum that will optimize your skin.
The Tone-Correcting, Redness-Relieving, “Glass-Skin” Builder
Meet the comfort-first corrector engineered for discoloration, dark spots, sallowness, visible pores, and stress-reactive skin. Step-2 floods skin with a clinically-layered brightening system while actively quieting stinging, burning, and redness signals—so you get faster visible tone repair with higher daily compliance (because it feels great from minute one).
Results you’ll notice
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Look brighter and more even as early as 4 weeks, with multi-pathway brighteners targeting melanin at initiation and transfer stages.
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Redness, burning and stinging calm rapidly—even on “can’t-tolerate-anything” days.
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Skin looks smoother, clearer, more refined as oil shine and the look of pores diminish.
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The finish? That coveted soft-focus, glass-skin clarity.
Why Step-2 works (when others plateau)
1) Brighten smarter (not harsher)
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Octadecenedioic Acid: Targets melanogenesis at a key control point for a measurable improvement in uneven tone.
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Actiwhite®: A synergistic complex developed to reduce and prevent hyperpigmentation; visible tone fading shown after 4 weeks of use.
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Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine: A modern brightener designed to address the MSH pathway; included to support uniformity across stubborn, hormonally-driven areas.
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Tetrahydrocurcumin: A high-stability curcumin derivative that reduces tyrosinase activity and melanin content while supporting antioxidant defense.
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Decylene Glycol: For “dull-from-oil” tone: in vivo, 2% Decylene Glycol cut pimples/pustules and sebum within 21–28 days vs. placebo.
2) Calm the nerve-triggered redness loop
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SymSitive® 1609: Fast-acting sensi-regulator that works at the TRPV1 receptor level; reduces overall irritation within 1 minute (p=0.033) and continues to improve with twice-daily use.
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Dihydroavenanthramide D: Nature-inspired anti-itch system that antagonizes NK-1 to reduce histamine release and visible redness; clinicals show meaningful reductions in itch and redness signs.
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Ginger actives + platform: Demonstrates PGE2 pathway inhibition and anti-inflammatory benefits relevant to razor-burn-like erythema and reactivity.
3) Refine texture + clear the look of pores
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Zinc PCA: A physio-seboregulator that inhibits 5-α-reductase and significantly reduces sebum at 1%, helping mattify and purify the look of skin while supporting barrier comfort.
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DermalRx® SRC-R: A bio-resurfacing complex that improved roughness by 26% and brightness by 43% in four weeks—giving correction without the drama.
4) Build that “glass-skin” finish
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Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10: “Glass-Skin Peptide,” designed to reveal inner light and promote smoothness and clarity for a soft-focus, lit-from-within complexion.
5) Advanced synergy platforms (Shadeless exclusives)
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Peptisinergix™: Your proprietary multi-peptide matrix (Hexapeptide-2, Nonapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Oligopeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-10, etc.) designed to de-escalate neuro-inflammation (TRPV1/CRH) while signaling pigment and ECM repair—built to feel pain-free on reactive skin.
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Botofus™: Your expression-line smoothing concept that pairs perfectly with Step-2’s tone work to keep the canvas calm and crease-resistant.
Plus: Vitamin E adds supportive antioxidant defense during daily brightening work.
What you’ll see & when
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Immediate (minutes): Noticeable comfort lift—a reduction in stinging/burning after first use.
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2–4 weeks: Tone begins to look clearer; shine and pore-look improve.
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4+ weeks: Texture looks smoother, clarity amplifies, and redness is better controlled with continued use; brightness and roughness gains are reinforced by DermalRx® SRC-R.
For skin that is:
- Uneven, blotchy, melasma-prone, post-blemish marked
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Reactive/sensitive (burning, stinging, tightness, seasonal flare-ups)
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Oily-combination with shine, visible pores, or recurring bumps
How to use
AM & PM, after cleansing (and after Step-1 in the set). Press 1–2 pumps into face and neck. Follow with Step-3 and sunscreen in the daytime. If extremely reactive, start once daily for 3–5 days.
Pro Tip: The 3-Steps Serum Set is designed to compound benefits—Step-1 preps and resurfaces, Step-2 corrects + calms, Step-3 seals and strengthens—so skin quality reaches the “make-up optional” threshold faster.
Key Actives (complete list for Step-2)
DERMALRX® SRC-R, Crystalide®, SEPIWHITE® MSH, Actiwhite®, O.D.A. WHITE®, SymClariol®, SymSitive® 1609, SymCalmin®, Zincidone®, SymRelief®, Vitamin E, SabiWhite®
(Plus Shadeless platforms: Peptisinergix™ and Botofus™.)
Step-2 Serum | The Intelligent Corrector
Step-2 Serum is where intelligence meets precision correction. At its core lies the Peptisinergix™ peptide synergy platform, orchestrating communication between skin cells to restore equilibrium. Coupled with Botofus™, an AI-engineered botanical stack, the serum attacks visible signs of discoloration, sensitivity, and dullness from every angle.
A powerhouse of 12 advanced actives drives performance:
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Crystalide™ – smooths texture and creates a glass-skin effect.
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Sepiwhite MSH™, Actiwhite™, O.D.A.White™, SymClariol™, and SabiWhite™ – a multi-pathway whitening complex to fade spots and block future hyperpigmentation.
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SymSitive™ and SymCalmin® – neuro-calming agents that instantly reduce stinging, irritation, and redness.
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SymRelief® and Zincidone® – balance skin’s microbiome and reinforce its natural defenses.
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Vitamin E – shields cells from free-radical damage and strengthens resilience.
Unlike ordinary brightening serums, Step-2 is precision-layered biotechnology: it calms the triggers of sensitivity, rebalances skin’s protective barrier, and inhibits pigment overproduction at the cellular level. The outcome is not just lighter spots but harmonized, luminous skin that reflects health.
Designed as the second step in the Shadeless 3-Step Serum Set, Step-2 synergizes with Step-1 (Prepare) and Step-3 (Enhance) for complete rejuvenation. When used daily, Step-2 reveals a clearer, calmer, more confident complexion—a new standard in corrective dermocosmetics.
The Shadeless Clinical Standard
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Dermocosmetic, clinical-grade actives sourced from Europe and formulated for synergistic efficacy.
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High-tolerance architecture: neuro-sensory calming (SymSitive®, SymCalmin®, SymRelief®) is baked into every formula stage, so brightening doesn’t mean discomfort.
FAQ
Will this sting if I’m sensitive?
Step-2 is built around SymSitive® 1609, which reduces overall irritation within 1 minute and continues to improve comfort with use.
Can it help with post-blemish marks and recurrent shine?
Yes—the brightening stack (Actiwhite®, O.D.A. WHITE®, SabiWhite®) addresses dark marks while Zincidone® and SymClariol® reduce sebum and bump-prone shine.
What makes the finish look different?
Crystalide®—the “Glass-Skin Peptide”—promotes clarity and smoothness, while DermalRx® SRC-R refines texture over 4 weeks for a soft, even glow.
How does Step-2 fit with Botofus & Peptisinergix?
They’re your signature synergy platforms—Peptisinergix™ coordinates pigment + calm + structure signals; Botofus™ supports expression-line smoothness—so Step-2’s tone correction lands on a soothed, refined canvas.
