We didn’t just glow up the outside. Along with our brand refresh, we upgraded some of our best-selling formulas to work even harder for your skin both in terms of breakouts and aging. Every tweak was guided by our obsession with efficacy, functionality, and innovation.Your feedback over the years gave us the ammo to further refine and improve upon the formulations so you keep getting the results you crave.
At a bird's eye view, here are the five formulas getting a new infusion of life:
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GENTLECLEAN Hydrating Barrier Cleanser (Rollout date: Winter 2025)
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CLEARITY® Mandelic Acid Gentle Exfoliating Serum (Rollout date: May 2025)
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CELLRENEW® Advanced Renewal Serum (Rollout date: August 2025)
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BOUNCEBACK Fine Lines and Radiance Serum (Rollout date: August 2025)
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HYDRABERRY® Intense Hydration Overnight Mask (Rollout date: August 2025)
Now let’s dive deep into everything new, what it means for your skin, and why it’s worth getting excited about!
GENTLECLEAN Hydrating Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser or hydrator? Our refreshed GENTLECLEAN formulation is both, washing away stubborn makeup while deeply hydrating your skin.
When She’s Rolling Out: We snuck in this formula refresh at the beginning of 2025, a bit before our entire brand refresh.
How to Recognize Her: The upgraded formula has a thicker, more hydrating consistency than the original and a light, citrus aroma. It glides onto your skin, making it even better for removing makeup without causing irritation. Check your ingredient list for Sea Buckthorn to know it’s the most up-to-date!
The signature color on GENTLECLEAN packaging is now a light lilac instead of light orange with the rest of our Prevent + Support Collection.
The Upgrade: The new GENTLECLEAN formula brings you enhanced makeup removal and boosted hydration!
We perfected a special blend of gentle surfactant cleansers that are best known to help decongest pores while remaining safe for sensitive skin. We also added Sea Buckthorn, a nutrient-dense superfruit that hydrates and nourishes skin while supporting skin barrier function.
The Proof: Every tweak to this formula only made it better!
In clinical testing, skin hydration improved instantly and lasted all day, with 100% of users (yes 100%!!!) saying:
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They LOVE THIS CLEANSER*
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Skin didn't feel dry after rinsing*
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They saw makeup removed immediately after rinsing*
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They agree this cleanser was gentle on their skin*
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They agree this cleanser rinses off clean*
*Based on a clinical study of 30 female subject ages 27-69
What’s the Same: You’ll still find skin-brightening Vitamin C and Green Tea in this formula, working to brighten your skin with every cleanse.
CLEARITY® 8% Mandelic Acid Gentle Exfoliating Serum (Now Featuring Pyruvic Acid)
The fan favorite “Blackhead Dissolver” is better than ever. Gentle on skin, stronger on results, and essential for acne-prone skin. This blend of acids and Turmeric make CLEARITY® a total standout compared to other Mandelic Acid serums. It has the added benefit of collagen stimulation so you’re also addressing fine lines + wrinkles while it decongests + clears your pores.
When She’s Rolling Out: The enhanced CLEARITY® formula dropped in May 2025!
How to Recognize Her: The upgraded formula has Pyruvic acid and fresh, natural citrus note. You might notice that the formula feels stronger but less irritating on your skin. Check your ingredient label for Pyruvic Acid to know if you have the upgraded formula.
Our original CLEARITY® bottles had yellow labels, but the refreshed packaging label sports a light green. This is because CLEARITY® belongs to our Clear + Clarify Collection, which is color-coded in cool blues and greens, representing how these products calm down active breakouts.
The Upgrade: We swapped out Vitamin C for Pyruvic Acid, a powerful yet gentle AHA that brightens skin, helps reduce congestion, and supports collagen production — all without irritation. That means more exfoliating power and clearer pores for you!
We also added more vitamins and minerals to nourish and balance the skin so you get hydration and barrier-safe exfoliation.
Bigger Bottle, Same Price: Not only did we improve the formula, but our packaging upgrade means you’re getting 30% more product for the same price as before. It’s a win all around.
The Proof: The new CLEARITY® formula boosts some impressive results for clearer, smoother, brighter skin, while remaining gentle on the skin barrier.
Unlike other exfoliants that can damage your barrier, clinical users of CLEARITY® saw their skin barrier strength improve instantly after one application and last for eight hours!**
Here are some more impressive results after 4 weeks of use:
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Smoother: 100% saw smoother skin + 96% saw less noticeable texture*
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Clearer: 93% saw clearer skin + 85% saw smaller, less noticeable pores*
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Plumper: 85% saw visibly plumper and firmer skin*
All of these results were achieved without irritation: 100% said CLEARITY® was gentle on their skin*
**Based on a third-party clinical study with 30 participants.
*Based on a 28-day clinical study of 27 female subject ages 41-68
What’s the Same: The star ingredient in CLEARITY® is still Mandelic Acid, the holy grail of acids to exfoliate without irritation. You’ll also still find Turmeric in the formula, a plant extract known for its astringent-like properties, helping pores appear tighter.
The intended user of this audience is also still the same. Anyone dealing with active breakouts, pore congestion, or texture needs CLEARITY® in their life!
CELLRENEW® Advanced Renewal Serum
Our very first serum for preventing and fading post-blemish marks just got more powerful. With new glide, new ingredients, and even better results.
When She’s Rolling Out: Look for her starting August 1, 2025, alongside the new packaging.
How to Recognize Her: The new formula has a light tan color instead of clear. It also features a refreshing citrus aroma from natural extracts. No synthetic fragrances here! It absorbs beautifully into the skin and is designed to help you massage more deeply.
The color on the new CELLRENEW® bottles is a light blue.
The Upgrade: The major uplevel of this formula is the addition of one extremely powerful ingredient: Allantoin, known for its soothing, calming, and restorative properties. It provides soothing and moisturizing benefits and can help buffer irritation from strong actives in a skincare routine.
You might notice that your skin is even plumper and more resilient with this new formula!
We also changed the sourcing of our Stem Cells to be 100% plant-based for our consumers’ peace of mind, as well as for increased potency and efficacy! These Plant Stem Cells are derived from the argan flower and help increase the skin’s firmness, elasticity, and tone.
Plus, you’ll find NO synthetic fragrance here; this product is scented from natural extracts.
Bigger Bottle, Same Price: Not only did we improve the formula, but our packaging upgrade means you’re getting 30% more product for the same price as before. It’s a win all around.
The Proof: We’re still wrapping up testing on the new formula, but preliminary results are extremely impressive for the skin barrier and hydration, two critical aspects of smooth, clear skin.
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Skin Hydration: Improved instantly and lasted all day! 100% saw increased hydration instantly, and 97% noticed the same improved hydration after 8 hours.*
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Skin Barrier: Improved instantly and lasted all day. 100% saw an improved skin barrier function instantly, and 94% noticed the improvement even after 8 hours.*
* Based on a third-party clinical study with 33 participants.
What’s the Same: The goal and use of this product remains the same: it was created to help calm active breakouts and prevent and fade post-blemish marks. You’ll still find Stem Cells in the formula, but now they are 100% plant-based to standardize results and for more transparency in our sourcing.
Reishi—a powerful mushroom that works with your body to activate your skin’s natural healing process—is still a primary ingredient. Reishi is incredible for improving discoloration and redness. We love it because it’s a natural source of vitamin D2, skin-beneficial trace minerals such as copper and selenium, and the amino acids leucine and lysine.
Your skin will still drink up this formula of CELLRENEW®!
BOUNCEBACK Fine Lines and Radiance Serum
Your favorite “no tox” serum is now formulated to be even more effective for plumping, firming, and rejuvenating the skin with no pore-clogging ingredients, ever.
When She’s Rolling Out: The new formula drops August 1, 2025, alongside the new packaging.
How to Recognize Her: The upgraded BOUNCEBACK is a plush serum with yellow gold shimmer. Instead of fragrance, it’s scented with natural mango and vanilla extracts.
The bottle is still pink, representing the radiance and glow this serum brings to your skin, along with the other products in our Skin Perfecting Collection!
The Upgrade: With the upgraded formula, you’re getting a more robust formula overall with a powerful blend of Peptides, including Copper Tri-Peptide 1, which helps reduce wrinkles and improve skin elasticity while hydrating skin.
The main difference between formulas is that we swapped out our Collagen Stem Cells with Plant-Based Stem Cells sourced from the buds of the argan flower. This allows the upgraded BOUNCEBACK to be more stable, effective, and gives you the transparency and peace of mind around our sourcing!
You might notice that the new formula is extra hydrating for your skin.
We also swapped out the fragrance to make sure the upgraded version is scented purely from natural extracts.
Bigger Bottle, Same Price: Not only did we improve the formula, but our packaging upgrade means you’re getting 30% more product for the same price as before. It’s a win all around.
What’s the Same: Get the same anti-aging benefits with no pore cloggers! The foundation and key ingredients of this formula are the same, with minor tweaks to make it even more stable and effective.
You’re still getting Stem Cells, only this time around, they’re plant-based!
You will still love the shimmery gold look of the serum that instantly infuses radiance into your skin.
HYDRABERRY® Intense Hydration Overnight Mask
Wake up to your softest, glowiest skin yet with this enhanced formula of your favorite barrier mask: HYDRABERRY®.
When She’s Rolling Out: Shop the new formula at the same time as our brand refresh, August 1, 2025.
How to Recognize Her: The new formula is a thick white cream, a bit thicker and fluffier than the original, thanks to the addition of barrier-boosting Ceramides. The formula is extremely lush and indulgent. You’re going to love it!
The new packaging features a light pink label instead of a deep pink.
The Upgrade: We added Ceramides as the key ingredient to help your skin retain moisture longer and repair its protective barrier. Think of it as hydration that lasts way past application.
The Proof: Ceramides are lipids that make up 50% of the skin barrier and lock in moisture. In skincare, they increase moisture retention, calm sensitivity, and strengthen the skin’s barrier — making HYDRABERRY® your ultimate recovery mask post-acne, post-exfoliation, or post-sun.
Here are some more impressive results after just 1 use:
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Soothed: 100% agree skin feels soothed + 94% said skin is visibly calmed*
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Softer: 97% said skin feels softer, smoother, and visibly hydrated*
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Plumper: 94% agree skin feels plumped + 91% say its visibly more youthful*
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Even toned: 97% agree complexion is visibly balanced and more even*
Most importantly, unlike other barrier creams, HYDRABERRY® is formulated specifically for acne-prone skin. 100% of users said HYDRABERRY® did NOT break them out!
* Based on a third-party clinical study with 33 participants.
What’s the Same: Arnica—the herb known for its powerful restorative and calming properties—is still a staple ingredient in this powerful formula. Enjoy the same benefits and a similar formula as before, now even more effective!
A Final Word from Our Founders
Your skin evolves — and so do we. At CLEARSTEM, we are committed to excellence, growth, and constant improvement. These formula upgrades reflect everything we’ve learned about skin, science, and your lived experience after serving you for multiple years! We’re still 100% acne-friendly, aging-friendly, results-driven, and formulated without known hormone disruptors. Now, we’re just better than ever. We can’t wait to hear what you think!
