Kay’s Glow Serum
1 bottle (1 fl oz / 30 ml) ≈ 3 months of glow.
Kay’s Glow Serum is an oxygen‑powered vitamin C + AHA face serum that gently resurfaces, brightens, and helps calm redness for sensitive, acne‑prone, combination and oily skin. It’s Step 2 (Treat) in the Bohemia Skin System.
- Brightens dull, tired‑looking skin for a smoother, more even glow.
- Gently refines texture and pores with a trio of AHAs (glycolic, lactic, malic).
- Helps fade the look of dark spots and post‑acne marks with THD vitamin C.
- Hydrates and comforts reactive skin with hyaluronic acid, aloe, beta glucan, and watermelon.
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Paraben free
Gluten free
Cruelty free
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Good for: Sensitive, acne‑prone, combination & oily skin.
Step in routine: Step 2 – Treat (after cleanse, before moisturizer).
Feels like: Water‑light serum, zero stickiness.
Makeup: Designed to layer clean under SPF and makeup.
Details & benefits
Details & benefitsWhere this fits in: Kay’s Glow Serum is Step 2 (Treat) in the three‑step Bohemia Skin System. This lightweight oxygen‑powered serum combines a trio of gentle alpha hydroxy acids, glycolic, lactic, and malic acids with oil‑soluble vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate), hyaluronic acid, glycerin, sodium PCA, beta glucan, and aloe barbadensis leaf extract to gently resurface, hydrate, and support a brighter, more even‑looking tone.
Fruit and botanical extracts like bilberry, sugarcane, orange, lemon, sugar maple, beet root, and watermelon add extra antioxidant and moisture support, making it ideal for sensitive and acne‑prone skin that still wants real active ingredients.
- Brightens dull skin and supports renewal with oxygen and gentle exfoliation.
- Softens the look of uneven texture, congestion, and post‑acne marks.
- Helps even tone and defend against environmental stress with THD vitamin C and antioxidants.
- Leaves skin calm, hydrated, and bouncy instead of stripped or sticky.
Hero actives
- Oxygen – re‑energizes the look of dull, tired skin for visible glow.
- Gentle AHA trio (glycolic, lactic, malic acids) – sweeps away dull surface cells and refines texture.
- THD vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate) – helps fade dark spots, post‑acne marks, and uneven tone while providing antioxidant protection.
- Hyaluronic acid, glycerin & sodium PCA – draw in and hold hydration for bouncy, plump‑looking skin.
- Beta glucan, aloe & watermelon – comfort visible redness and support the skin barrier.
- Amino acids (arginine, proline.) – support skin’s natural resilience and smoothness.
How to use
- After cleansing, apply 3–5 drops to clean, dry face and neck.
- Use alone or mix the drops into Infinite Aura Moisturizer for a one‑step glow.
- Follow with moisturizer if layering, and always finish with SPF in the morning.
If you’re sensitive or new to acids, start 2–4 nights per week and build up as your skin allows.
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Different skin stories, same focus: sensitive, acne‑prone, combination and oily skin that looks smoother, calmer, and more even over time.
What Kay’s community is saying
Every review below is from a real customer using Kay’s Glow Serum as Step 2 (Treat) in their routine.
3–4 months and my hormonal acne calmed down.
My skin used to be inflamed and sensitive. After a few months with Kay’s Glow Serum, I can go out without makeup, my skin looks smoother, clearer, and more even.
Feels like a cool drink for my skin.
It glides on, sinks in fast, and makes moisturizer and makeup go on smoother. I love the glow without any sticky feel.
Glow + breakout support in one step.
It helps keep my skin glowy and hydrated while I work on breakouts. Layers clean with my cleansing balm and SPF.
More glow, less guesswork
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Oxygen-powered vitamin C + gentle AHA trio
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Brightens and refines with THD vitamin C + glycolic, lactic, and malic acids.
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Often only vitamin C or only acids, not both.
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Sensitive-skin friendly base
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Formulated with aloe, beta glucan, watermelon, and glycerin to help comfort redness and support the barrier.
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Many brightening serums can feel tingly, tight, or drying.
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Lightweight, makeup-friendly finish
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Water-light texture designed to sit clean under SPF + makeup, no greasy slip.
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Some serums feel heavy or pill under foundation.
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Multitasker vs. multi-step
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Exfoliates, brightens, and hydrates in one serum, so you can keep your routine under 3 minutes.
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Often requires separate exfoliating toner + vitamin C + hydrating serum.
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Built for real routines
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Co-created by Bohemia Skin founder Holly Tanella with creator Kay @kayandtayofficial for sensitive, acne-prone, combo + oily skin.
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Not always tested with reactive, acne-prone skin in mind.
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FAQ
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Kay’s Glow Serum is Step 2: Treat in The Bohemia Skin System. After you cleanse with Boho Cleansing Balm, this lightweight oxygen‑powered serum uses a trio of gentle AHAs (glycolic, lactic, and malic acids) to smooth the look of texture, while THD vitamin C helps visibly brighten dullness and post‑acne marks. Soothing hydrators like aloe, glycerin, sodium PCA, beta glucan, and watermelon help keep skin bouncy instead of tight. Finish with Infinite Aura Moisturizer to seal everything in, and SPF in the morning.
Sensitive skin
Yes. Kay’s Glow Serum was co‑created for sensitive, acne‑prone, combination and oily skin that still wants acids and vitamin C without the burn. We pair a gentle AHA trio with plenty of buffer ingredients like aloe, beta glucan, and humectants to help comfort redness. As with any active formula, patch test first and start 2–4 nights per week if your skin is reactive.
The formula does not contain retinoids or salicylic acid, and many people choose low‑strength AHAs during pregnancy. That said, everyone’s situation is different always check with your healthcare provider before starting or changing any skincare while pregnant or breastfeeding.
Yes. Kay’s Glow Serum is clean‑formulated, gluten‑free, paraben‑free, and cruelty‑free, and made in the USA. It’s designed to fit into a gentle, low‑fragrance routine for reactive skin.
Acne prone
Absolutely. The formula is non‑heavy, non‑greasy, and designed to set clean under SPF and makeup. AHAs help remove dull surface cells so pores stay clearer, while vitamin C and fruit extracts support a more even‑looking tone. It’s not an acne medication, but many acne‑prone users like it for smoother texture and post‑acne marks.
Ingredients like THD vitamin C, glycolic, lactic and malic acids, and brightening fruit extracts are commonly used to improve the look of post‑inflammatory marks and uneven tone over time. Results build with consistent use, a simple routine, and daily SPF.
With any AHA product, some people notice a short phase of more flaking or tiny bumps as dead surface cells shed faster. If skin feels irritated, reduce use to 2–3 nights per week and increase slowly. Keep the rest of your routine simple and avoid layering multiple strong exfoliants on the same night.
Apply Kay’s Glow Serum after cleansing and before moisturizer.
- Morning: cleanse → Kay’s Glow Serum → moisturizer → SPF.
- Night: cleanse → Kay’s Glow Serum on chosen nights → moisturizer. If you also use stronger actives (like retinoids or benzoyl peroxide), alternate nights instead of stacking.
Makeup-friendly
It’s designed to be water‑light and non‑sticky, so it sits clean under SPF and makeup. For best results, use thin layers, let Kay’s Glow Serum fully set (about 60–90 seconds), then apply moisturizer, SPF, and makeup.
Yes. If your skin is extra sensitive or you want a one‑step move, mix 3–5 drops into Infinite Aura Moisturizer in your hand, then apply. This can make the acids feel even gentler and further reduce any chance of pilling.
AHA resurfacing
Kay’s Glow Serum uses a gentle trio of AHAs (glycolic, lactic, and malic acids) buffered with hydrating ingredients. Many people use it once daily, often at night. If you’re new to acids or sensitive, start 2–4 nights per week and build up as your skin allows.
Yes. AHAs and vitamin C can increase sun sensitivity, and SPF is non‑negotiable if you’re working on glow and dark spots. Use a broad‑spectrum sunscreen every morning and reapply as directed.
It usually layers fine with niacinamide and most sunscreen filters. With stronger actives like retinoids or benzoyl peroxide, alternate nights to reduce the chance of irritation. Introduce one active at a time, watch how your skin responds, and keep your routine simple.
Skin brightening
Yes. Kay’s Glow Serum uses THD ascorbate, an oil‑soluble form of vitamin C, plus brightening fruit extracts (bilberry, sugarcane, orange, lemon, sugar maple, beet, watermelon) to support a smoother, more even‑looking tone. It’s a good option if you’ve found traditional L‑ascorbic acid serums too harsh.
Many users notice a softer, more hydrated glow right away from humectants like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and sodium PCA. Texture and tone improvements build over 4–12 weeks of consistent use, especially when paired with the full Bohemia Skin System and daily SPF.
Acne‑prone + oily skin
See how Kay’s Glow Serum fits into a simple routine for acne‑prone, congested, or oily skin.
Gentle AHA resurfacing
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Vitamin C brightening
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Makeup‑friendly finish
Why Kay’s Glow Serum was designed to sit clean under SPF + makeup without pilling.
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Bohemia Skin has been featured in leading beauty and lifestyle publications for its esthetician‑crafted formulas and real‑skin results.
This is what 3 minutes to glow looks like.
Our 3‑step ritual, cleanser, serum, moisturizer isn’t a 10‑step K‑drama routine. It’s a system, designed by celebrity esthetician Holly Tanella to detox, treat, and protect in under 3 minutes. Boho Cleansing Balm melts makeup and SPF, Kay’s Glow Serum resurfaces and brightens, and Infinite Aura Moisturizer cushions the barrier with long‑lasting hydration.
gentle, but not weak
Formulated for sensitive skin with real actives that smooth and brighten without a harsh feel.
3 steps. under 3 minutes.
Replace the cluttered 7+ step routine with one esthetician‑designed system you’ll actually stick with.
glow without the grease
Hydrated, clear, balanced skin that feels bouncy, not sticky or shiny.
clean science, no guesswork
Ingredient decks rooted in professional treatments, made to be clean, cruelty‑free, and effective.
The Bohemia Skin System: cleanser, serum, moisturizer
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Thank you for trusting us with your skin.
Every Bohemia Skin formula is created with care, from Holly Tanella’s hands in the treatment room to yours at home. Holly is an award‑winning, celebrity esthetician who built The Bohemia Skin System to bring corrective, professional‑style care into real, everyday bathrooms. Kay’s Glow Serum was co‑created with Kay from @kayandtayofficial to serve sensitive, acne‑prone, combination and oily skin that still wants real glow.
— Holly, Trey, Roman, Titus, Gemma, Jericho & Freya