The Gentle Giant Duo
Two formulations. One philosophy. Vitamin C that even sensitive skin can finally trust. Retinol that renews without asking for suffering in return. This is not a routine. This is a transformation with an apriori barrier approach.
What is the Skincare Studio Shop?
It is Grace’s extended studio collection for skin that needs more targeted support.
The collection includes small-batch formulations created for concerns such as acne, congestion, pigmentation, sensitivity and barrier damage.
These products come from the same treatment-room philosophy as the Essential Duo, but are designed for more specific skin needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. And here is why.
Most skincare routines fail not because they have too little — but because they have too much. Too many actives competing. Too many products disrupting the barrier. Too many promises pulling in too many directions.
Your skin needs three things: SPF, vitamin C, and retinol. Super Drop C and Chok Chok are the gentlest, most effective versions of two of those three. Add your SPF in the morning and you have a complete, clinical routine.
If you have a chronic skin condition — rosacea, eczema, acne, or complex aging skin — and you need more personalized guidance, we offer virtual consultations for clients outside the Bay Area. We will look at your skin specifically and build a protocol around it.
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Yes. They can be layered in the same routine or used separately.
For a simple day-and-night routine, apply 2–3 drops of Super Drop C in the morning and 2–3 drops of Chok Chok in the evening.
You can also layer them together when your skin needs extra antioxidant, hydration, and renewal support. Apply Chok Chok first, then finish with Super Drop C.
Both approaches are effective. Choose the one that feels best for your skin and routine.
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Choose Super Drop C if your priority is dullness, uneven tone, environmental stress or antioxidant protection.
Choose Chok Chok if your priority is dehydration, sensitivity, early signs of aging or supporting a stronger skin barrier.
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Both formulas were created with sensitive and easily overwhelmed skin in mind.
Yes. Both were created with sensitive, easily overwhelmed skin in mind.
Super Drop C uses oil-soluble THDA vitamin C, which does not have the same low-pH sting commonly associated with traditional L-ascorbic acid serums.
Chok Chok supports gentle, gradual renewal while also helping the skin feel hydrated and comfortable.
Because every skin is different, patch test first and introduce one product at a time
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With regular use, Super Drop C and Chok Chok should each last approximately two to three months.
Super Drop C is highly concentrated at 60% THDA vitamin C, so only two drops are needed per application. Using more will not improve results and may simply make the product run out faster.
For Chok Chok, use the recommended amount of 2-4 drops rather than applying a thick layer. Both formulas are designed to be used sparingly and consistently.
Astaxanthin: one of the most studied antioxidants in skincare — layered into every drop.
The actives your sensitive skin gave up on — reimagined gentle enough to finally use.
Morning and evening, for the skin that stopped tolerating everything else.