I liked the idea of combining serums but ended up unsure which Deconstruct formulas you can actually layer safely. The guidance on the site is thin, and I think I over-exfoliated by mixing two acids. A concrete onboarding guide would prevent this kind of mistake.
Unclear layering guidance led to irritation
Deconstruct's single-ingredient idea lets me build my own routine instead of paying for filler. The 10% niacinamide is a staple for me now and controls my oiliness well. Minor gripe is the dropper bottles can get a bit messy, but the concept is brilliant.
Customisable, no filler ingredients
Droppers can be messy
I've had good results with the alpha arbutin from Deconstruct, my dark spots are fading slowly but surely. The only thing holding back a fifth star is that figuring out which singles to combine took some trial and error. Once you get it, the routine is excellent.
Effective brightening, clean singles
Combination learning curve
Deconstruct's hyaluronic acid serum is the single best hydrator I've used. My flaky winter patches vanished within days and makeup glides over the top. I love that it's just the active with nothing unnecessary added. Already on my third bottle and recommending it to everyone.
Excellent hydration, minimalist formula
The serum itself was fine but the pump on my Deconstruct bottle jammed at roughly the halfway mark, leaving product I couldn't reach without prying it open. For a brand built on precise single ingredients, wasting half the bottle to faulty packaging stung.
Faulty pump wasted half the product