• Collagen-boost serum
  • Firmer-looking skin
  • Lightweight, fast-absorbing
  • Sensitive-skin friendly

What it is

A daily collagen-support serum from Root & Renew, a no-fuss vegan, fragrance-free skincare brand. Skincare, simplified: one serum for firmer, healthier-looking skin.

What it does

Hydrates, smooths, and supports skin elasticity for a firmer, more resilient appearance over time. A daily collagen-support serum with no instant-tightening claims: just consistent results that build with use. Dermatologically tested and suitable for sensitive skin.

Who it's for

Anyone noticing early loss of firmness, or who wants a simple daily serum for smoother, stronger-looking skin. Sensitive skin welcome.

How to use

How much: A few drops or a pump, morning and night.

1. After cleansing, apply to your face and neck.
2. Let it absorb.
3. Follow with moisturizer, and sunscreen in the morning.

Where it fits: After cleansing, before moisturizer. Morning and night.

Why we stock it

We stock this because it makes one honest promise: consistent use, firmer-looking skin. No instant-tightening theater, which is rarer than it should be.

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About the brand

Root & Renew

Fewer steps, clearer purpose

Root and Renew makes straightforward skincare for people who want fewer, better-defined steps. Two ideas guide every formula: Root, the fundamentals of cleansing, hydration, and comfort, and Renew, science that makes each step earn its place. They publish full ingredient lists for everything, skip artificial dyes and synthetic fragrance, and offer COSMOS-certified options. The goal is a routine you understand and can actually stick with.

We stock Root and Renew because their stripped-back routines are perfect for anyone overwhelmed by the 12-step shelf, and every formula is fully transparent.

Skincare questions, answered

Where does this go in my routine?

Thinnest to thickest: cleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, then SPF in the morning. This product's How to use section above tells you its exact step.

When will I see results?

Give it 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use — that's one full skin cycle. Hydration shows up in days; tone and texture take weeks. If your skin reacts badly (stinging, new breakouts that don't settle within a week), stop using it.

I have sensitive skin. Will this irritate me?

Patch test first: a dab behind your ear or along your jawline, wait 24 hours. Fragrance-free formulas are the safest bet for reactive skin — check the highlights on this page.