Spicule-powered “amplifier” that refines texture and tone while helping everything you apply next work harder  / 1 oz 

If you've been curious about "liquid microneedling" but also a little skittish about trying it, this is the one we trust. VENN's Active Liquid Shot 0.1 brings a K-beauty treatment-room technique home in a well-researched and gentler form: it’s enough to wake skin up and boost your results but won’t put you through a day of redness and peeling, and it’s already a beauty-editor darling.

Spicules are microscopic, needle-shaped structures from marine sponges that, when pressed into skin, settle into the very outermost layer, creating temporary “micro-channels” to help the actives you apply afterward work even harder for you while kick-starting skin's own renewal response. The spicules then shed naturally as your skin turns over (usually within a few days). Think of it as a steady, muuuuuch gentler at-home alternative to in-office microneedling.

While some spicule products compete on intensity, VENN’s concentration is at the gentle end of the range recommended by experts, so you’ll get the amplification effect with a more barrier-conscious experience; as founder Brian Oh put it, “We wanted a controlled activation effect, not an aggressive peeling-style product.”

Unlike spicule serums that are essentially a simple delivery system, this one is a complete treatment in its own right. Key ingredients include 4% niacinamide and 2% tranexamic acid to brighten and even tone; Centella-derived exosomes and Ginsenoside Compound K for calm, resilient-looking skin; and a soothing base of panthenol, beta-glucan, hyaluronic acid, trehalose and malachite extract. Clinical results showed a 258% improvement in skin hydration immediately after a single use, and significant improvement in the appearance of skin lifting and skin tone after 4 weeks.

Pairing tip: We love this with either VENN's Rejuvenative PDRN-NE Ampoule (for dry skin types) or Regenerative 10B-EXO EGF Ampoule (for those looking for a vegan option or a lighter texture). On your Active Liquid Shot evenings, press in 1–2 pumps first, then follow immediately with your Ampoule and moisturizer of your choice. Skip retinoids and exfoliating acids on those nights.

To learn more: Dig deeper into spicules, exosomes, and how to put together the optimal regimen with both in this post on our blog.