skin-smart science designed to interrupt the transfer cycle
Built like skin care.
Our water-activated, skin-smart serum pairs salicylic acid to help break down oily residue with panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) and jojoba to condition fibers, then rinses completely clean with no added synthetic fragrance or drying alcohols. By clearing residue trapped in tools, it helps break the transfer cycle back to skin, so makeup goes on more evenly.
Transfer cycle: dirty tools → skin
Residue, oil, grime, and environmental pollutants get trapped in tools. With each use, that buildup is reapplied to your skin, especially around the eyes and lips.
Clean tools break the cycle.
Brush care is skin care.
how it works
this water-activated serum turns into a cushiony lather to dissolve buildup, lift it away, condition the fibers, and reset softness, so your tools rinse clean and deliver a smoother makeup application.
here’s what happens when you clean:
four-in-one performance is engineered to dissolve, lift, condition and reset makeup tools.
dissolve
lightweight oils and salicylic acid start to break down foundation, pigment, sunscreen, and natural oils on contact. oil attracts oil, so buildup begins to loosen without harsh scrubbing.
lift
with a little agitation, the serum cushions into a light lather. gentle, plant-based cleansers help lift residue from brush fibers and sponges while keeping them supple, not stripped.
condition
panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) and jojoba work like a conditioner for your tools. they help maintain flexibility, softness, and shape memory so brushes still feel smooth on application.
reset
rose water and aloe help support the feel of the fibers through repeated cleans. tools are left clean and balanced instead of overworked.
how it differs
typical brush cleaners
• rely on heavy solvents or drying alcohols for fast pigment melt
• leave residue & fragrance on the fibers
• strip natural hair so dense face brushes feel stiff or crunchy
smiling scorpio serum
• water-activated cushion dissolves residue and rinses completely clean
• no added synthetic fragrance; any light scent is incidental to functional ingredients
• conditions fibers to help maintain softness, flexibility, and shape memory
result: clean, balanced tools that apply product evenly with no streaks, drag, or patchy spots. smoother blends and cleaner tools touch your face.
why it’s different
| Smiling Scorpio Serum | traditional Brush Cleaners | |
|---|---|---|
| Rinse-clean | Designed to rinse clean and remove buildup | Many “no-rinse” or quick-dry formulas are wipe-and-go, so solvent + pigment can sit in bristles |
| Conditioning | Panthenol (pro-vitamin b5) + jojoba help keep bristles soft and flexible | Harsh detergents / high-solvent systems can leave brushes stiff, frayed, or crunchy |
| Fragrance approach | No added synthetic fragrance or masking perfume | Often heavily scented to mask old product / odor |
| Weekly ritual | Weekly clean for most brushes in ~20–30 seconds with just a few drops and a gentle swirl | Can require scrubbing, multiple passes, or repeated wiping |
| Tool care | Gentle on natural hair and dense face brushes (with an optional pre-soak reset for heavy buildup) | Can strip natural hair over time |
| Formula standard | Vegan, and intentionally formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates (sls/sles), synthetic dyes | Often includes drying alcohols, synthetic dyes, heavy solvents, or perfume-heavy formulas |
clean tools = smoother application
skincare-grade actives
brush care is skin care.
what touches your tools touches your face.
every ingredient has a purpose.
clean, vegan, and responsible
this serum was created for makeup tools, with skin hygiene in mind.
the state of your tools sets the stage for your skin and makeup application.
our formulation standards
skincare-grade actives
only clean tools touch your skin.
weekly care for brushes, sponges, and puffs in about 30 seconds.