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What products can I actually try without upsetting my skin in the process?

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A bottle of the new Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum

Does this serum’s name sound familiar?

Like its predecessor, the SOS Intensive Rescue Serum utilizes anti-inflammatorysaltwaterto calm reactive skin and reduce redness.

However, in comparison to the facial spray, the serum contains a higher concentration of antibacterial hypochlorous acid.

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A bottle of the new Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum

“It is safe, gentle, and can be used even near the eyes,” she says.

Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein immediately after applying the Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum.

It felt as if I just dramatically splashed my face a la ’90s skin-care commercials.

Left Allure commerce writer Jennifer Hussein holding a red bottle of the Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum.

Allurecommerce writer Jennifer Hussein immediately after applying the Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum.

The serum also dries down immediately, leaving no greasy feel or slippery finish behind.

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han with the Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum.

Alluresenior commerce writer Angela Trakoshis holding the Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum.

Allure commerce editor Sarah Han holding a red bottle of Tower 28’s SOS Intensive Repair Serum

Allurecommerce editor Sarah Han with the Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum.

Tower 28’s newest serum is currently three-for-three on teamAllure, which rarely happens.

So, is it worth checking out?

To sum it up in one word, absol-fuckin'-lutely.

Allure senior commerce writer Angela Trakoshis holding a red bottle of Tower 28’s SOS Intensive Repair Serum

Alluresenior commerce writer Angela Trakoshis holding the Tower 28 SOS Intensive Rescue Serum.

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Want to grab a bottle for yourself?

Tower 28’s SOS Intensive Rescue Serum is now available for $34 attower28beauty.comandsephora.com.

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