Odacite Serum Concentrates, Vitality, Soothing, Radiance, Dark Spots and Pimples
Let's talk about the smallest bottles on my shelf that pull some of the BIGGEST weight in my routine. If you've ever picked up an Odacité concentrate and thought, "Wait, is this a face oil?"... you're not alone! They look like one, they feel a little like one, but they are NOT meant to be used like one. These are tiny, targeted formulas, and the magic number is 2 to 3 drops. That's it. That's the whole dose.
I'm going to walk you through what they are, how I use them, and which one I'd reach for depending on what your skin is asking for. Fair warning: you might end up wanting more than one!
So what exactly IS a concentrate?
Think of an Odacité serum concentrate as a booster shot for your skincare. Each one is built around a pair of hero botanicals (that's what the little letters stand for... Ap+P is Apricot + Palmarosa, Pa+G is Papaya + Geranium, and so on), and each one is designed for ONE specific skin concern.
They are NOT a replacement for your moisturizer, and they're NOT a slather-it-on face oil. They're meant to slip INTO the routine you already have and give it a more focused push. The herbalist in me loves this, because it's the same idea as a good tincture: a small, intentional dose of the right plant for the right job.
And here's the fun part... you can rotate them. Your skin in a dry Colorado January is not the same skin you have in July, so you can switch concentrates as your skin changes. There are 11 in the collection, and I carry every single one.
How to use them (2 to 3 drops, MAX!)
This is where most people go wrong. Because the bottle looks like a facial oil, the instinct is to use a full dropper. Please don't! More is NOT better here. These are concentrated, and 2 to 3 drops is all your face needs.
Here are the three ways I use mine:
On their own. After cleansing and toning, press 2 to 3 drops into damp skin for a more focused treatment moment.
Mixed into your moisturizer. Drop 2 to 3 drops into a pea-sized amount of moisturizer in your palm, mix with a fingertip, and apply like normal. This is the easiest way to start.
On top of your moisturizer. Pat 2 to 3 drops over your moisturizer to help seal everything in. I LOVE this one on dry days or after a long day outside.
A few little tips from my treatment room... press, don't rub. Start with one concentrate at a time so you can see how your skin responds. And if you have very reactive skin, patch test first, ALWAYS.
Meet the Concentrates
My personal rotation
These three live on my bathroom counter, and I reach for them constantly.
Soothing Ap+P Serum Concentrate (Apricot + Palmarosa) - This is the one I LOVE. It's made for sensitized skin and visible redness, and it's my go-to whenever my skin feels cranky, windburned, or just over it. It helps visibly calm the look of redness without feeling heavy. If your skin turns red or gets irritated easily, I'd start here.
Dark Spots Pa+G Serum Concentrate (Papaya + Geranium) - Living at altitude means sun, sun, and MORE SUN! This one is designed for the look of brown spots and uneven tone, and it's the one doing the real work in my routine when I want a brighter, more even-looking complexion. (Always pair it with daily SPF!)
Firming Bu+L Serum Concentrate (Buriti + Lime) - For the look of skin that feels a little less bouncy than it used to. I love mixing this one into my night cream for skin that looks and feels firmer and more lifted by morning.
Odacite Serum Concentrates
Who LOVES these little guys
The "I already have a routine" crowd. You don't have to start over. Add 2 to 3 drops to what you're already using and give it a boost.
Anyone whose skin changes with the seasons. Dry winter, sunny summer, stressed-out week... just swap the concentrate to match.
Minimalists. One tiny bottle can take the place of an extra step, and a little goes a LONG way.
Clean beauty lovers. Odacité blends plant wisdom with modern skin science, with no synthetic fragrance, and it's vegan and cruelty free.
Sensitive skin. Start with Soothing Ap+P, mixed into your moisturizer, and build from there.
The skincare curious. Want to try a targeted treatment without committing to a big, pricey serum? This is a fun, low-pressure place to start.
Not sure which one is yours?
That's literally my job, and I'd love to help! You can shop the full collection in my online store, or if you'd rather have me pick for you, book a virtual skincare consult and I'll tell you exactly which concentrate I'd reach for first and how to work it into your routine.
Local to Evergreen? Book a facial and I'll let your skin try one in the treatment room. Just remember... 2 to 3 drops, MAX!
