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Overachiever by Barefaced

Targets 10 Visible Signs of Aging

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Barefaced Overachiever skin booster
1 serum. 10 benefits. A multitasking serum that calms visible redness and supports firmer, more resilient-looking skin.
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Overachiever

Overachiever

High-performance, multitasking skin strengthening serum

4025 reviews

A 10-in-1 skin-boosting treatment that firms, calms redness and sensitivity, and visibly smooths fine lines, pores, and texture — all in one step.

Now enhanced with next-generation ingredients to support a stronger and healthier-looking skin barrier.
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What’s Included

Toning Pads: 

  • Glycolic Acid 2%: Exfoliating & brightening
  • Salicylic Acid: Pore-clearing & smoothing

Overacheiver: 

  • Bakuchiol: Skin-renewing & soothing
  • Resveratrol: Fights skin aging
Key Benefits

  • Helps brighten + smooth skin texture
  • Reduces the look of fine lines + pores
  • Hydrates + soothes redness
  • Helps improve firmness + elasticity, reduces puffiness
  • Strengthens + balances overall skin health
  • Calms sensitivity + irritation
  • Designed for daily use + routine boost
  • Helps improve tolerability
  • A pregnancy-friendly retinoid alternative
How to Use

Apply 1-3 pumps to face, neck and chest, in the AM and PM, after Liquid Gold and Brightening Serum. Always follow with SPF in the AM. Do not need to use as part of your PM routine if using RetinAL Skin at night.

Start by using once every other day. After 1-2 weeks, increase to daily use, then twice daily as tolerated.
Ingredients

  • Bakuchiol: Retinoid alternative that helps improve texture + tone, fights acne, + has antioxidant power
  • Plant Exosomes (Goji Extracts, Isomalt, Lecithin): Helps improve firmness + elasticity, strengthen the barrier, calm inflammation, + improve texture and tone by enhancing cell communication
  • Amplified Argireline® (Acetyl Hexapeptide-8): Targets expression-related muscle activity that contributes to wrinkles, helping smooth skin from within
  • Sunflower Sprout Extract: Anti-senescent that helps boost skin vitality at the cellular level, strengthen its barrier, reduce inflammation + provide powerful antioxidant protection
  • Resveratrol: Improves texture/radiance + reduces redness/inflammation
  • Azelaic Acid: Provides anti-microbial + anti-inflammatory properties which lessen breakouts + increase skin’s radiance
  • Hyaluronic Acid: Intense hydration + reduces the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles
  • Peptides: Hydrates, soothes + promotes collagen production
  • Caffeine: Tightens + minimizes appearance of pores
  • Green Tea: Antioxidant properties to calm + soothe
  • Bacillus Ferment: Gentle exfoliation, barrier strengthening, deep hydration + antioxidant defense

While considered pregnancy/nursing-friendly, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider for any specific concerns.

  • Full size: 1 fl oz/30 mL
  • Mini: 15 mL/0.5 fl oz

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Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Bakuchiol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Bisabolol, Azelaic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Resveratrol, Isomalt, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Bacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Sodium Lactate, Undecane, Tridecane, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate

Jordan Harper, NP

From the Expert

Clinically Proven Results

97%

of users reported more hydrated skin

97%

of users reported more nourished skin

97%

of users reported smoother skin

Before

After

Age: 25-34 with sensitive skin
Concerns: Redness, Breakouts, Dull Skin

*Based on a clinical evaluation with 30 participants (aged 31 – 69) after 12 weeks of using Overachiever. Individual results may vary.

Clinically-Proven Ingredients You’ll Love

  • No parabens
  • No fragrance
  • No phthalates
  • No sulfates
  • No artificial dyes
  • No mineral oil
  • No formaldehyde donors
Ingredient Highlights
Bakuchiol

Retinoid alternative that helps improve texture + tone, fights acne + has antioxidant power

Plant Exosomes

Helps improve firmness + elasticity, strengthen skin barrier, calm inflammation + improve texture + tone by enhancing cell communication

Amplified Argireline®

Targets expression-related muscle activity that contributes to wrinkles, helping smooth skin from within

Sunflower Sprout Extract

Anti-senescent that helps boost skin vitality at the cellular level, strengthen its barrier, reduce inflammation + provide powerful antioxidant protection

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Water (Aqua), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Maltodextrin, Propanediol, Bakuchiol, Epigallocatechin Gallate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Bisabolol, Azelaic Acid, Saccharide Isomerate, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract, Resveratrol, Isomalt, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Lecithin, Bacillus Ferment, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Tocopherol, Caffeine, Sodium Lactate, Undecane, Tridecane, Pullulan, Xanthan Gum, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Silica, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sclerotium Gum, Sodium PCA, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Citrate

Where it Fits in Your Routine

  • 01 CLEANSE
  • 02 TONE
  • 03 ANTIOXIDANT
  • 04 STRENGTHEN
  • 05 PROTECT
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FAQs

Is this product considered pregnancy or nursing-friendly?

We recommend consulting your healthcare provider for any specific concerns.
What skin types is Overachiever best for?

Overachiever is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
It’s especially beneficial for those looking to:

  • Smooth texture
  • Minimize pores
  • Support skin firmness
  • Reduce early signs of aging

If you’re new to actives, start slowly (2–3 nights per week) and build tolerance over time.
When should I start to see results?

You’ll notice smoother, softer skin within 2-4 weeks, and visible improvement in texture and tone within 8-12 weeks of consistent use. Retinoid alternatives like bakuchiol work gradually to stimulate cell turnover and strengthen skin from within.
How do I apply my products?

We wrote you a blog post all about it! Check out How to Layer Your Skincare Products for more info.
What is your Shipping and Returns policy?

Orders are processed Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and major holidays. Orders are typically delivered within 5-7 business days.You may return any item purchased at full price in new or gently used condition within 30 days of purchase, by mail. Some orders may be subject to a $9.95 handling fee. Please note, some items are final sale. More Information on Shipping + Returns.

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