{"product_id":"zinc-defence-gel","title":"Zinc Defence Gel","description":"\u003c!-- ZINC DEFENCE GEL — Product Description --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Paste into Shopify: Products \u003e Zinc Defence Gel \u003e Description \u003e click \u003c\u003e HTML button \u003e replace all --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; color: #131313;\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- Hero statement with left gold accent bar --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; padding-bottom: 28px; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"width: 4px; background: #A8882E; border-radius: 2px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 21px; font-style: italic; color: #253545; line-height: 1.5; margin: 0;\"\u003eYour daily armour against oil, breakouts, and shine. Apply it and forget it's there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main description --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.9; color: #333; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eMen's skin produces up to twice the oil of women's skin. Standard moisturisers sit on top of that oil layer and do nothing useful. They leave a greasy finish, block pores, and contribute to the shine problem they were supposed to solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.9; color: #333; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe Zinc Defence Gel was built differently. A lightweight, oil-free gel formula that controls shine, minimises pores, and delivers all-day hydration without adding a single drop of grease. 5% Niacinamide regulates oil at a cellular level. Zinc PCA targets the bacteria that cause breakouts before they start. Hyaluronic Acid binds water to the skin so it stays hydrated without weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.9; color: #333; margin-bottom: 30px;\"\u003eThis is for men whose skin fights back against everything they put on it. The gel that works with your biology instead of against it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- Three-column stats --\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: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; color: #a8882e; 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\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: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; color: #a8882e; margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e2x\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;\"\u003eDefence: Oil + Bacteria\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; padding: 22px 16px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 28px; font-weight: bold; color: #a8882e; margin: 0 0 2px 0;\"\u003e50\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003eml\u003c\/span\u003e\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;\"\u003e8–10 Weeks Supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Specs rows --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #253545; width: 130px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003eSuited to\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333;\"\u003eOily, combination, and breakout-prone skin\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #253545; width: 130px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003eSkin feel\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333;\"\u003eWeightless gel — absorbs completely, invisible finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #253545; width: 130px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003eAroma\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333;\"\u003eGreen citrus, fresh green tea, white florals on cedarwood and vetiver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; padding: 11px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #253545; width: 130px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003eConcern\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333;\"\u003eExcess oil, breakouts, enlarged pores, post-shave redness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; padding: 11px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 1.2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #253545; width: 130px; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003eRitual step\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333;\"\u003eStep 03 — Moisturise (Morning \u0026amp; Evening)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Key Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 16px 0;\"\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F7F5F0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eNiacinamide 5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eRegulates sebum production at a cellular level. Reduces pore appearance and calms post-shave irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F7F5F0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eZinc PCA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eActively reduces sebum output and targets the bacteria that cause breakouts — antibacterial defence built into your moisturiser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F7F5F0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eMulti-Weight Hyaluronic Acid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003ePenetrates at different depths for genuine all-day hydration. Surface layer locks moisture in. Deeper layer hydrates from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border-left: 3px solid #A8882E; padding: 14px 16px; background: #F7F5F0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 4px 0;\"\u003eAllantoin + Panthenol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eAllantoin soothes and promotes cell renewal. Panthenol strengthens the skin barrier that daily shaving breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to Use --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 18px 0;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #253545; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin: 4px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eCleanse with \u003ca style=\"color: #253545; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/products\/daily-control-cleanser\"\u003eDaily Control Cleanser\u003c\/a\u003e — always apply to clean skin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #253545; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin: 4px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eIf using a serum, apply it first and allow 30 seconds to absorb\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #253545; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e3\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin: 4px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eDispense 1–2 pumps and dot across forehead, cheeks, nose, and chin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #253545; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin: 4px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003ePress gently into the skin — do not rub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 26px; font-weight: bold; color: #253545; line-height: 1; min-width: 30px;\"\u003e5\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #333; margin: 4px 0 0 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eUse morning and evening consistently for a minimum of 4 weeks — follow with \u003ca style=\"color: #253545; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/products\/active-shield-spf50\"\u003eActive Shield SPF50\u003c\/a\u003e in the morning\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Full Ingredient List --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #253545; padding: 22px 24px; border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #a8882e; margin: 0 0 10px 0;\"\u003eFull Ingredient List — INCI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.9; color: #9bb0c0; margin: 0 0 12px 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: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: #a8882e; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003eVegan · Oil-free · Paraben-free · COSMOS NATURAL certified by ECOCERT Greenlife\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 18px; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 14px 0;\"\u003eQuestions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-bottom: 34px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 5px 0;\"\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the Oil Control Hydrator?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eBoth target oily skin, but this goes further. The \u003ca style=\"color: #253545; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/products\/oil-control-hydrator\"\u003eOil Control Hydrator\u003c\/a\u003e uses Niacinamide to regulate oil. The Zinc Defence Gel adds Zinc PCA for antibacterial protection — making it the better choice for breakout-prone skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 5px 0;\"\u003eCan I use this with a serum?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eYes — apply your serum first (\u003ca style=\"color: #253545; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/products\/brightening-serum-c\"\u003eBrightening C\u003c\/a\u003e in the morning, \u003ca style=\"color: #253545; font-weight: 600;\" href=\"\/products\/peptide-recovery-serum\"\u003ePeptide Anti-Aging\u003c\/a\u003e at night), let it absorb for 30 seconds, then apply the Zinc Defence Gel on top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 5px 0;\"\u003eWill this help with post-shave breakouts?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eYes. Zinc PCA is antibacterial — it targets the bacteria that enter micro-cuts from shaving and cause breakouts. Niacinamide calms the redness and inflammation. Apply after shaving and cleansing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 14px 0; border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(19,19,19,0.12);\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; font-weight: bold; color: #131313; margin: 0 0 5px 0;\"\u003eHow long until I see results?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #555; margin: 0; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eReduced shine within days. Visible pore minimisation and breakout reduction at 2–4 weeks of consistent twice-daily use. Full oil regulation at 4–6 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- Routine CTA --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-color: #253545; padding: 30px 24px; border-radius: 3px; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 4px 0; font-style: italic;\"\u003eDefence starts with what you put on your skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 13px; color: #9bb0c0; margin: 0 0 20px 0;\"\u003eFind the cleanser, serum, and SPF that complete your system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ca style=\"display: inline-block; font-family: 'Raleway', sans-serif; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #a8882e; text-decoration: none; border: 1.5px solid #A8882E; padding: 13px 30px;\" href=\"\/pages\/find-your-routine\"\u003eFind Your Routine →\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Selfnamed","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43315065225334,"sku":"187529","price":33.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/3943\/9478\/files\/lqWejAg9zq2O86veEUIfsre04I06cSkU.jpg?v=1776599883","url":"https:\/\/merculine.com\/products\/zinc-defence-gel","provider":"Merculine ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}