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Step 2 · Age Control Serum
Cactus Age Control Serum
A concentrated vegan serum with Adenosine and five botanicals — for firmer-looking skin and softer lines, absorbed in seconds and never sticky.
Vegan EWG Green-Grade Fragrance-Free With Adenosine
8° contact angle (CN-27)
5 botanical extracts
50ml 1.69 fl oz
Fine lines · Firmness · Dullness · All skin types
Why it's different
Anti-aging that doesn't sit on top.
Rich serums often feel like they're working because you can feel them. This one disappears — our patented CN-27 extraction lowers surface tension so the actives spread thin and sink in, instead of forming a tacky layer you have to wait out.
01 — ACTIVE
Adenosine, properly dosed
One of the most-studied ingredients for the look of fine lines, backed here by Beta-Glucan, Panthenol and Sodium Hyaluronate.
02 — BOTANICALS
Five plants, one blend
Korean cactus with chrysanthemum, centella, portulaca and calendula — a comfort blend for skin that's lost its bounce.
03 — CLEAN
No fragrance, no filler
Completely fragrance-free, vegan, and made with EWG green-grade ingredients — safe to layer on reactive skin.
The proof
Why it absorbs the way it does.
A drop that beads up sits on the surface. A drop that spreads thin gets absorbed. Here's our CN-27 cactus extract next to hyaluronic acid, measured the same way.
Hyaluronic acid
62°
contact angle · 50 mN/m
CN-27 cactus extract
8°
contact angle · 25 mN/m
Surface tension mN/m
Glycerin65
Hyaluronic acid (0.5%)56
Hyaluronic acid (1%)52
Cactus, hot-water extract46
CN-27 cactus extract25
Lower is better: lower surface tension and contact angle mean better spreadability and absorption. Source: FG Beauty CN-27 patent research.
Texture
Thin enough to vanish. Rich enough to matter.
It pours like water, spreads like silk, and is gone before you've finished the second layer. No pilling under sunscreen, no film under makeup, no waiting around for it to set.
2–3 drops is plenty. Press it in while skin is still damp from toner — that's when it absorbs fastest and holds the most moisture.
From our farm
Resilience, borrowed from a plant.
Korean cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) survives winters to −30°C and summers near 50°C. We grow it on our own coastal farm in Goheung and extract the whole plant — stem, fruit, root and flower.
That's the base this serum is built on: antioxidants and moisture from a plant that knows how to hold both.
What's in it
Six actives, one job each.
Adenosine The headline active — well studied for visibly softening the look of fine lines.
Niacinamide Helps even out tone and bring back a brighter, smoother-looking surface.
Korean Cactus Extract Farm-grown Opuntia via patented CN-27 — antioxidants and deep hydration.
Sodium Hyaluronate Pulls water into the upper layers so skin looks plumper, not just coated.
Beta-Glucan & Panthenol A soothing pair that keeps a strong serum comfortable on reactive skin.
Chrysanthemum, Centella, Calendula Classic comfort botanicals, with portulaca, for calm and resilience.
How to use
Three steps, morning and night.
Where it fits
The middle step that makes the others work harder.
Toner preps, serum treats, cream seals. Layered on damp skin straight after the Cactus Balancing Toner, this serum absorbs faster and reaches further — then the Revitalizing Cream locks the whole thing down.
1. Balancing Toner → 2. Age Control Serum → 3. Revitalizing Cream
The fit
Is this your serum?
Reach for it if…
✓Fine lines and loss of bounce are your main concern
✓Retinol is too much, but you want something that works
✓Sticky serums pill under your sunscreen or makeup
✓Fragrance is off the table for your skin
Good to know
✓Layers cleanly under SPF, makeup and other actives
✓Gentle enough for twice-daily use from the start
✓Store away from direct sunlight; close the dropper firmly
✓Patch test first if you have known sensitivities
FAQ
Questions, answered.
What is Adenosine, and is it like retinol?
Adenosine is a naturally occurring compound widely used in Korean skincare for the appearance of fine lines. Unlike retinol it doesn't cause peeling or a purge period, so most people can use it twice daily from day one.
Can I use it with retinol or vitamin C?
Yes. It's fragrance-free and gentle, so it layers well. If you're using strong actives, apply this first on damp skin, then your treatment, then moisturizer.
How long until I see a difference?
Hydration and smoothness show up right away. For the look of fine lines and firmness, give it consistent twice-daily use over 4–8 weeks — one full skin cycle and then some.
Will it feel sticky or pill under sunscreen?
No. It's built around CN-27's low surface tension, so it spreads thin and absorbs rather than sitting on top. Use 2–3 drops and let it sink in before SPF.
How long does one bottle last?
At 2–3 drops twice a day, 50ml typically lasts around two to three months.
Full ingredients
Everything that's inside.
Net 50ml / 1.69 fl oz · Made in Korea
Water, Butylene Glycol, Dipropylene Glycol, Propanediol, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Betaine, Niacinamide, Glycereth-26, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glycerin, Squalane, Chrysanthemum Morifolium Flower Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Beta-Glucan, Panthenol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sucrose, Glycereth-25 PCA Isostearate, Caprylyl Glycol, Mineral Salts
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