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Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum
Three Ships Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum is a daily clarifying serum designed to help refine pores, smooth texture, reduce visible redness, and improve the look of post-blemish marks.
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Salicylic Acid
Helps exfoliate inside the pores, reduce buildup, and support a clearer-looking complexion.
Azelaic Acid
Helps improve the look of post-blemish marks, uneven tone, and visible redness.
Japanese Indigo Leaf Extract
Helps soothe the skin and support a calmer-looking complexion.
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Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum
Three Ships Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum is a daily clarifying serum designed to help refine pores, smooth texture, reduce visible redness, and improve the look of post-blemish marks.
Formulated with 1% salicylic acid, 10% azelaic acid, and 2% rapeseed seed oil with Japanese indigo leaf extract, this dermatologist-tested serum helps support clearer-looking skin while remaining gentle enough for daily use or targeted spot application.
Salicylic acid helps exfoliate the skin and unclog pores, while azelaic acid helps improve the look of uneven tone and post-acne marks. Japanese indigo helps comfort the skin barrier and visibly reduce redness, making this a thoughtful option for oily, problematic, or blemish-prone skin.
Shop Three Ships Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum online at Loshen & Crem with fast shipping across Canada.
Skin Type:
Oily / Problematic Skin
Concentration of Key Actives:
Salicylic Acid 1%
Azelaic Acid 10%
Rapeseed Seed Oil + Japanese Indigo Leaf Extract 2%
Benefits
- Helps clarify blemish-prone and oily skin
- Helps exfoliate and support healthy cell turnover
- Helps unclog pores and reduce buildup
- Helps improve the look of post-acne marks
- Supports a smoother, more even-looking complexion
- Helps reduce visible redness
- Supports the skin barrier with soothing botanical ingredients
- Can be used daily or as a targeted spot treatment
- Dermatologist-tested
- Made with natural ingredients
How to use
- Shake well before each use.
- Apply 1 to 2 pumps to clean skin, morning and evening.
- Use all over the face or as a targeted spot treatment.
- Follow with moisturizer.
- Apply SPF before sun exposure.
Full Ingredient List
Aqua/Water/Eau, Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglycerin-3, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Behenyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Triethyl Citrate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Linalool, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Menthol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Hexyl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Melanol, Geranyl Acetate, Nonadienol, 3-Hexenol, Octanal, Trans-2-Hexenal, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Menthol.
Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.
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Three Ships Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum is a daily clarifying serum designed to help refine pores, smooth texture, reduce visible redness, and improve the look of post-blemish marks.
Formulated with 1% salicylic acid, 10% azelaic acid, and 2% rapeseed seed oil with Japanese indigo leaf extract, this dermatologist-tested serum helps support clearer-looking skin while remaining gentle enough for daily use or targeted spot application.
Salicylic acid helps exfoliate the skin and unclog pores, while azelaic acid helps improve the look of uneven tone and post-acne marks. Japanese indigo helps comfort the skin barrier and visibly reduce redness, making this a thoughtful option for oily, problematic, or blemish-prone skin.
Shop Three Ships Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum online at Loshen & Crem with fast shipping across Canada.
Skin Type:
Oily / Problematic Skin
Concentration of Key Actives:
- Salicylic Acid 1%
- Azelaic Acid 10%
- Rapeseed Seed Oil + Japanese Indigo Leaf Extract 2%
Benefits:
- Helps clarify blemish-prone and oily skin
- Helps exfoliate and support healthy cell turnover
- Helps unclog pores and reduce buildup
- Helps improve the look of post-acne marks
- Supports a smoother, more even-looking complexion
- Helps reduce visible redness
- Supports the skin barrier with soothing botanical ingredients
- Can be used daily or as a targeted spot treatment
- Dermatologist-tested
- Made with natural ingredients
How to Use:
- Shake well before each use.
- Apply 1 to 2 pumps to clean skin, morning and evening.
- Use all over the face or as a targeted spot treatment.
- Follow with moisturizer.
- Apply SPF before sun exposure.
Loshen & Crem’s Recommendation:
We recommend Three Ships Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum for clients looking to target congestion, blemishes, visible redness, uneven texture, and post-blemish marks in one simple step.
Because this formula contains both salicylic acid and azelaic acid, introduce it gradually if your skin is sensitive or if you are already using other exfoliating acids, retinoids, or active treatments. Start once daily or every other day, then increase as tolerated.
Use SPF daily, especially when using exfoliating ingredients. If the skin feels dry, tight, or irritated, reduce frequency and focus on barrier-supporting hydration.
Packaging Note:
Three Ships is continuing to use existing packaging until it runs out rather than sending it to landfill. If the box you receive looks different than what is shown online, the product is not old or expired. It is the same authentic, dermatologist-tested formula.
Ingredients:
Key Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Helps exfoliate inside the pores, reduce buildup, and support a clearer-looking complexion.
- Azelaic Acid: Helps improve the look of post-blemish marks, uneven tone, and visible redness.
- Japanese Indigo Leaf Extract: Helps soothe the skin and support a calmer-looking complexion.
- Rapeseed Seed Oil: Helps nourish and support the skin barrier.
- Glycerin: Helps attract moisture to keep the skin feeling hydrated.
- Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters: Help smooth and condition the skin.
- Tocopherol: A form of vitamin E that provides antioxidant support.
- Sweet Almond Oil: Helps nourish and soften the skin.
Full Ingredients List:
Aqua/Water/Eau, Azelaic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Brassica Campestris (Rapeseed) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Salicylic Acid, Propanediol, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Polygonum Tinctorium Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Jojoba Esters, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Polyglycerin-3, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Behenate, Behenyl Alcohol, Lecithin, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Sodium Phytate, Sodium Hydroxide, Triethyl Citrate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Linalool, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Menthol, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Hexyl Acetate, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Melanol, Geranyl Acetate, Nonadienol, 3-Hexenol, Octanal, Trans-2-Hexenal, Viola Odorata Leaf Extract, Limonene, Linalool, Menthol.
Please refer to the product packaging for the most current ingredient list.
Frequently asked questions:
What is Three Ships Take Control™ Clarifying Serum used for?
Three Ships Take Control™ Clarifying Serum is used to help target blemishes, clogged pores, visible redness, uneven texture, and post-blemish marks.
What skin type is this serum best for?
It is best suited for oily, problematic, and blemish-prone skin.
Can I use this serum every day?
Yes. It is dermatologist-tested and gentle enough for daily use, but if your skin is sensitive or new to acids, start slowly and increase as tolerated.
Can I use it as a spot treatment?
Yes. It can be applied all over the face or used as a targeted spot treatment on areas of concern.
Does this serum contain salicylic acid?
Yes. It contains 1% salicylic acid to help exfoliate and unclog pores.
Does this serum contain azelaic acid?
Yes. It contains 10% azelaic acid to help improve the look of post-acne marks, uneven tone, and visible redness.
Can I use this serum with retinol?
If your skin is sensitive, avoid using this serum and retinol in the same routine at first. Alternate nights and increase only if your skin remains comfortable.
Do I need SPF with this serum?
Yes. Apply sunscreen before sun exposure, especially when using exfoliating ingredients like salicylic acid.
Why does my packaging look different?
Three Ships is using existing packaging until it runs out to help reduce waste. Different packaging does not mean the product is old or expired.
Can I buy Three Ships Take Control™ Clarifying Serum in Canada?
Yes. Shop Three Ships Take Control™ Salicylic + 10% Azelaic Acid Clarifying Serum online at Loshen & Crem with fast shipping across Canada.
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Salicylic Acid
Helps exfoliate inside the pores, reduce buildup, and support a clearer-looking complexion.
Azelaic Acid
Helps improve the look of post-blemish marks, uneven tone, and visible redness.
Japanese Indigo Leaf Extract
Helps soothe the skin and support a calmer-looking complexion.
Rapeseed Seed Oil
Helps nourish and support the skin barrier.
Glycerin
Helps attract moisture to keep the skin feeling hydrated.
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
Help smooth and condition the skin.
Tocopherol
A form of vitamin E that provides antioxidant support.
Sweet Almond Oil
Helps nourish and soften the skin.
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