{"product_id":"the-oil-defence-system","title":"The Oil Defence System","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .mc-collapse { border-top: 1px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12); }\n  .mc-collapse:last-of-type { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12); }\n  .mc-collapse summary {\n    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;\n    cursor: pointer; list-style: none; padding: 16px 2px;\n    font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: -0.01em; font-size: 14px; color: #131313;\n  }\n  .mc-collapse summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .mc-collapse summary::after {\n    content: '+'; color: #A8882E; font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif;\n    font-weight: 900; font-size: 20px; line-height: 1; margin-left: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;\n  }\n  .mc-collapse[open] summary::after { content: '-'; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 4px 0 4px 18px; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-size: 18px; color: #131313; margin: 0; line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eOily skin isn't a hygiene problem. It's a biology problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eMen produce significantly more sebum than women it's testosterone, not a lack of washing. Stripping the skin with harsh cleansers just triggers more oil production to compensate. The Oil Defence System works with that biology instead of fighting it: gentle cleansing that doesn't strip, targeted oil regulation that works at the source, and brightening treatment for the dark marks oily, breakout-prone skin tends to leave behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; line-height: 1.8; margin: 0 0 24px 0;\"\u003eFour products. One system. Shine controlled without the tight, stripped feeling that makes most men over-cleanse and make the problem worse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 0; margin-bottom: 34px; background: #253545; border-radius: 3px; overflow: hidden;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #c9a96e; margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin: 0;\"\u003eSteps, One System\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #c9a96e; margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin: 0;\"\u003eNiacinamide, Oil Regulation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; color: #c9a96e; margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003eSPF50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin: 0;\"\u003eEvery Day, No Exceptions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-size: 16px; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12); align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 22px; color: #a8882e; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #131313; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/products\/daily-control-cleanser\"\u003eDaily Control Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eRemoves overnight oil and buildup without stripping the barrier  a stripped barrier signals your skin to produce even more oil to compensate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12); align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 22px; color: #a8882e; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #131313; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/products\/zinc-defence-gel\"\u003eZinc Defence Gel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eNiacinamide and Zinc PCA regulate oil production at a cellular level, not just absorb what's already on the surface. Lightweight, invisible finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12); align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 22px; color: #a8882e; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #131313; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/products\/brightening-serum-c\"\u003eBrightening Serum C\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eVitamin C and Ferulic Acid fade the dark marks that oily, breakout-prone skin tends to leave behind long after the breakout itself is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 14px; padding: 16px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12); align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 22px; color: #a8882e; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003e\u003ca style=\"color: #131313; text-decoration: none;\" href=\"\/products\/active-shield-spf50\"\u003eActive Shield SPF50\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eZinc Oxide mineral protection with a matte, non-greasy finish  no white cast, no added shine on top of oil control you're already working for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mc-collapse\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 16px 18px; background: #F0ECE4; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #a8882e; margin: 0 0 12px 0;\"\u003eEvery Morning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 6px 0; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 15px; color: #131313; min-width: 18px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #333; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCleanse with \u003ca style=\"color: #131313; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/products\/daily-control-cleanser\"\u003eDaily Control Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e. Lukewarm water, not hot  hot water strips the barrier further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 6px 0; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 15px; color: #131313; min-width: 18px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #333; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrightening Serum C:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–3 drops pressed across face. Allow 45 seconds to absorb before the next step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 6px 0; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 15px; color: #131313; min-width: 18px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #333; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZinc Defence Gel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thin layer across the T-zone and anywhere shine typically shows up first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 12px; padding: 6px 0; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; font-size: 15px; color: #131313; min-width: 18px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #333; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eFinish with \u003ca style=\"color: #131313; text-decoration: underline;\" href=\"\/products\/active-shield-spf50\"\u003eActive Shield SPF50\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F0ECE4; margin-top: 14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #666; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skipping moisturiser because your skin already feels oily is the most common mistake here. Under-hydrated skin produces more oil to compensate, not less. This system is built to regulate oil, not eliminate hydration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mc-collapse\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eKey Ingredients Across the System\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F0ECE4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eNiacinamide 5% \u0026amp; Zinc PCA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eRegulates sebum production at a cellular level and calms redness left over from breakouts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F0ECE4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eVitamin C \u0026amp; Ferulic Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eFades post-breakout dark marks and brightens uneven tone caused by past congestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F0ECE4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eBotanical Cleansing Complex\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eRemoves oil and impurities without the harsh stripping that triggers rebound oil production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F0ECE4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eZinc Oxide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eBroad-spectrum mineral SPF with a matte finish, formulated not to add shine on top of oil-control skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mc-collapse\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eFull Ingredient Lists — INCI\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px; font-size: 12px; color: #555; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 12px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eDaily Control Cleanser\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAqua, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Water*, Glycerin, Sucrose Cocoate, Sodium Levulinate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eZinc Defence Gel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eAqua, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Zinc PCA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Allantoin, Carbomer, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eBrightening Serum C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil*, Ascorbyl Palmitate (Vitamin C), Ferulic Acid, Tocopherol, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 16px 0 4px 0;\"\u003eActive Shield SPF50\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eSimmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil*, Zinc Oxide, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil*, Cera Alba, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 16px 0 0 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003e*From organic farming · All products: Vegan · Paraben-free · COSMOS NATURAL certified by ECOCERT Greenlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"mc-collapse\" open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eQuestions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top: 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eWon't the Brightening Serum C make oily skin worse?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eNo, Vitamin C serums are lightweight and water-based, not oil-based. It treats dark marks left by breakouts; it doesn't add to the oil itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eCan I use the Zinc Defence Gel twice a day?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eYes, morning and evening both work. Start with once daily for the first week if your skin is sensitive to niacinamide, then build up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.1);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eHow long until oil production visibly changes?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eMost men notice reduced midday shine within 2–3 weeks of consistent use. Niacinamide works cumulatively, not instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 6px 0;\"\u003eIs this suitable for combination skin, not just fully oily?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eYes. Apply the Zinc Defence Gel to the oily zones only  typically the T-zone rather than the entire face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #253545; border-radius: 3px; padding: 32px 24px; text-align: center; margin-top: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-weight: 900; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: -0.02em; font-size: 19px; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 6px 0; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eShine Controlled. Skin Clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003eOil regulated at the source, not just wiped away by midday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/find-your-routine\" style=\"display: inline-block; border: 1px solid #A8882E; color: #a8882e; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1px; text-transform: uppercase; text-decoration: none; padding: 12px 28px;\"\u003eFind Your Routine →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Selfnamed","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43882914447478,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3943\/9478\/files\/Shopify_Product_image_Size_3750_x_4975_px_28.jpg?v=1785238621","url":"https:\/\/merculine.com\/products\/the-oil-defence-system","provider":"Merculine ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}