Balance Facial Serum | Botanical Face Oil for Oily & Combination Skin

At a glance:

Botanical oil-based facial serum for oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin. Features jojoba, grapeseed, pumpkin seed, and borage oils, plus oil-soluble vitamin C, green tea, licorice root, and vitamin E. Helps soften skin, support its moisture barrier, and improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. Size: 1 oz / approximately 30 ml, in a glass dropper bottle.

Who it's for:

Oily and combination skin that still needs moisture, Skin that feels dehydrated despite producing excess oil, Blemish-prone skin looking for a nourishing facial oil, Those concerned about the appearance of uneven skin tone, Anyone wanting to add botanical oils and antioxidants to their skincare routine, Sunflower and Daylily Floral Aura skin types.

Oily Skin Needs Love, Too.

Somewhere along the way, oily skin got a reputation for being something we needed to fight.

Scrub it. Strip it. Dry it out. Repeat.

But here's a little reminder from Mother Nature: your skin's natural oils aren't the enemy.

Sebum plays an important role in keeping your skin conditioned and protecting its surface. And even skin that produces plenty of oil can still benefit from moisture and a little extra care.

Meet Balance Facial Serum, a thoughtfully blended botanical facial oil created for oily, combination, and blemish-prone complexions.

Instead of relying on harsh, drying ingredients, this serum brings together jojoba, grapeseed, pumpkin seed, and borage oils with antioxidant-rich botanical extracts and oil-soluble vitamin C.

The result is a nourishing addition to your routine that helps soften skin, replenish surface lipids, and support a comfortable, healthy-looking complexion.

Because balance isn't about getting rid of every last drop of oil.

It's about giving your skin the care it actually needs.

Why You'll Love It

• Botanical moisture support: Helps soften and condition skin without relying on harsh, oil-stripping ingredients.

• Jojoba-rich formula: Features a liquid plant wax with properties that make it a popular ingredient in facial oils.

• Antioxidant ingredients: Includes vitamin C, vitamin E, and green tea extract.

• Supports the skin's moisture barrier: Plant-derived emollients help replenish surface lipids and reduce moisture loss.

• Uneven skin tone care: Features tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, an oil-soluble vitamin C derivative, alongside licorice root extract.

• Made for oily and combination skin: A targeted oil-based serum that can be used in small amounts alongside your moisturizer.

Key Botanical Ingredients

Jojoba Oil — A Little Like Your Skin's Own Oils

Jojoba is technically a liquid wax composed primarily of wax esters, making it different from many traditional plant oils.

Its emollient properties help soften and condition skin, making it a popular choice for facial oil formulations.

Jojoba won't automatically tell your skin to produce less sebum, but it can help support a comfortable skin feel without aggressive cleansing or drying.

Grapeseed Oil — Lightweight Botanical Conditioning

Grapeseed oil contains linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that contributes to its skin-conditioning properties.

It helps soften the skin and forms part of the serum's botanical oil base.

Pumpkin Seed Oil — Nourishment From Nature

Rich in naturally occurring fatty acids, pumpkin seed oil helps condition skin and contributes to the serum's nourishing texture.

Borage Seed Oil — Fatty Acid Support

Borage seed oil is known for its gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) content, an omega-6 fatty acid.

As part of a topical oil blend, it helps replenish surface lipids and support skin softness.

Chamomile & Calendula — Botanical Comfort

These familiar botanical ingredients are included for their skin-conditioning properties and complement the serum's nourishing oil blend.

Green Tea Extract — Antioxidant Botanical Care

Green tea contains naturally occurring polyphenols and is valued in skincare for its antioxidant properties.

Licorice Root Extract — For a More Even-Looking Complexion

Licorice root contains botanical compounds studied for their potential role in the appearance of uneven pigmentation.

It's a thoughtful addition to a routine focused on a brighter, more even-looking complexion.

Vitamin C — An Antioxidant Boost

This formula contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, an oil-soluble vitamin C derivative.

Vitamin C derivatives are used in skincare to support antioxidant care and help improve the appearance of uneven skin tone over time, although results depend on the finished formulation.

Vitamin E — Skin Conditioning & Antioxidant Support

Tocopherol helps condition the skin and provides antioxidant support within the oil-based formula.

How to Use

A little goes a long way.

1. Cleanse your face with your favorite Grounded Sage facial cleanser.

2. Apply your facial mist or water-based hydrator, if using one.

3. While your skin is still slightly damp, dispense 1–3 drops of Balance Facial Serum into clean hands.

4. Gently press or massage the serum over your face and neck, avoiding the immediate eye area.

5. Follow with your facial moisturizer if additional moisture is needed.

Use once daily to start, increasing to morning and evening as your skin tolerates it.

If using in the morning, finish with a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen.

A little skincare wisdom: Oily skin can still become dehydrated. Pairing a water-based hydrator with a small amount of facial oil can help support both hydration and moisture retention.

Do I Really Need a Serum If I Already Use a Moisturizer?

Not necessarily!

At Grounded Sage, we're big believers in giving your skin what it needs, not collecting products just for the sake of having more steps.

A moisturizer and an oil-based serum can serve overlapping but slightly different purposes.

Your moisturizer may contain water, humectants, emollients, and other ingredients that help hydrate and condition your skin.

Balance Facial Serum is an oil-based blend designed to add emollient botanical oils and antioxidant ingredients to your routine.

You can use it beneath your moisturizer, mix a drop into your moisturizer if the products are compatible, or use it on its own when that provides enough moisture for your skin.

There's no universal rule that everyone needs both.

The best routine is the one that works for your skin.

Use It With...

• Clarifying Sage Facial Cleanser to wash away excess surface oil and daily impurities.

• Hydra Healing Skin Rescue Gel for a lightweight, water-based hydration step.

• Balancing Bergamot Facial Moisturizer for additional daily moisture.

• Congestion Protection 5% AHA Mist for occasional exfoliation when appropriate for your skin. Introduce exfoliating products gradually.

Full Ingredients:

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil (and) Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Echinacea Angustifolia Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil (and) Calendula Officinalis Flower, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate & Lactobacillus & Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract.

Ingredient note: Contains coconut fruit extract, which is not the same ingredient as coconut oil. The supplied ferment ingredient is described as salicylate-free.

When to use in routine:

After cleansing and water-based mists or hydrators, and before or alongside your facial moisturizer. Use morning and/or evening according to your skin's needs.

Size & Packaging:

1 oz / approximately 30 ml glass bottle with glass tube dropper.

Shipping:

Based in Logan, Utah. Order online for shipping throughout the US and Canada.