Part of the Vitamin C family of ingredients, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is a water-soluble, medium-strength, derivative of Vitamin C. It is designed to have improved stability vs. pure Vitamin C, with a strong conversion to ascorbic acid (the active form of Vitamin C) within the body. It has extremely low sensitisation profile vs other forms which can cause stinging and dryness/irritation.

Vitamin C can also be found on ingredients lists as ascorbic acid, ascorbyl glucoside, ascorbyl palmitate, ethyl ascorbic acid, l-ascorbic acid, sodium ascorbyl phosphate and tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.

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fine lines

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loss of firmness

pigmentation

rough skin

scarring

This creamy clay cleanser is great for improving radiance and evening out skin tone. The inclusion of Vitamin C and licorice root extract helps to brighten the complexion, while kaolin and safflower seed oil gently cleanse and nourish the skin.

aloe vera

Aloe vera has been used for millennia as a natural medicine across many regions of the world, with references as early as Cleopatra using it as part of her beauty routine. It contains around 75 active constituents, including Vitamins A,C & E to provide antioxidant protection, 8 enzymes to inhibit inflammatory processes in the body and 9 different minerals to support the body’s natural functioning. It also includes sugars to provide hydrating humectant properties, fatty acids to provide anti-inflammatory & antiseptic properties, and hormones to promote wound healing.

avocado oil

Avocado oil is a rich source of fatty acids, which help to protect excess water loss through the skin’s surface, to keep it moisturised, soft and smooth. This oil also has antioxidant properties so helps to protect skin against free radical damage.

Citric acid (in dilution) is often used in tiny quantities to adjust the pH of a formula to be more acidic. In higher doses, it acts as an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), encouraging the skin’s natural exfoliation process to brighten, smooth and refine overall skin texture.

citric acid

Glycerin is a humectant present in all natural lipids. It works to attract water molecules towards it, plumping & hydrating the applied area, resulting in smooth, soft, hydrated skin. It is one of the most widely used humectants in skincare, due to it’s high performance and broad availability (making it very cost-effective). Recent research has shown that it’s ability to penetrate the layers of the skin is superior to that of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid, making it a brilliant choice for overall skin hydration, and suitable for all skin types.

glycerin

green tea extract

Green Tea is a natural plant extract, rich in polyphenols, also known as catechins. Green Tea is particularly high in the catechin Epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG), which is a powerful antioxidant, meaning it can neutralise free radicals to prevent them causing damage within the skin. It is one of the most well researched natural plant extracts used in skincare, with studies also showing it to have an anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial effect.

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body. Hyaluronic acid works as an extremely powerful humectant, able to attract 1000x its own weight in water, to immediately plump and hydrate the area it is applied to. The body’s own production of hyaluronic acid slows with age, so supplementing this ingredient in topical formulations helps to support the skin’s natural moisture-binding, anti-ageing mechanisms.

hyaluronic acid

Kojic acid is produced naturally in a number of plant species, such as mushrooms, and is also a bi-product of the fermentation process of soy and rice wine. It is used in cosmetics for its ability to target hyperpigmentation, and works by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in producing the pigment in our skin, known as melanin. A reduction in the activity of this enzyme helps to minimise the overproduction of melanin, and help reduce areas of hyperpigmentation.

kojic acid

liquorice extract

Liquorice is a legume which grows in the Mediterranean, the Middle East & Russia. It contains the active constituent glabridin, which has been shown to prevent and reverse UV-induced skin damage, to provide visible skin-lightening properties to the skin.

Its second active component, Glycyrrhetinic acid is used in skincare for its anti-inflammatory benefits. It works by inhibiting the production of inflammatory substances, such as cortisone, within the body, with some research showing results to be comparable to prescription hydrocortisone cream.

Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate is a water-soluble, medium-strength, derivative of Vitamin C, designed to have improved stability vs. pure Vitamin C, with a strong conversion to ascorbic acid (the active form of Vit C) within the body. It has extremely low sensitization profile vs other forms which can cause stinging and dryness/irritation.

magnesium ascorbyl phosphate

Vitamin C has many skin benefits, including its action as an antioxidant, to neutralise free radicals (reactive molecules with an unpaired electron), preventing them from causing damage to cells within the body. Vitamin C is also involved in the collagen-production process, so provides anti-wrinkle activity through this mechanism. Lastly, Vitamin C inhibits the enzyme tyrosinase, which is involved in melanin-synthesis, and can therefore visibly reduce areas of hyperpigmentation in the skin.

Pomegranate seed oil is a rich source of fatty acids and Vitamin E which help to support the skin's natural lipid barrier and provide antioxidant protection.

pomegranate seed oil

Natural oil rich in linoleic acid, an essential fatty acid, which cannot be produced naturally by the body and which helps support the lipid barrier of the skin, minimising water loss to keep skin soft, smooth and moisturised.

safflower seed oil

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

vitamin e

Unfragranced

Nut free

Natrisimo

dehydration

This gel cream targets dullness and uneven skin tone with a stable form of Vitamin C, promoting a brighter complexion. Magnesium and tara pod extract work to hydrate and refine skin texture, enhancing natural radiance without irritation.

Ascorbyl Glucoside is a water-soluble derivative of Vitamin C. This derivative was created to provide improved stability and skin penetration vs. ascorbic acid alone. It is still unclear how well ascorbyl glucoside is converted into ascorbic acid (the active form of Vitamin C) within the body, but some of it will be lost during this conversion, making this less potent, and therefore requiring higher levels in the formulation in order to achieve great results.

ascorbyl glucoside

prebiotics

Prebiotics in simple terms, can be classed as a food source that encourages the growth of good bacteria on the skin. The microbiome (the ecosystem of bacteria on the skin) is a relatively new discovery and we are learning that this is linked to many different aspects of our health, mood and appearance. A diverse breadth in the strains of bacteria living on the skin results in a healthy microbiome, and some early research has linked certain imbalances in this microbiome to skin conditions such as acne, ezcema and psoriasis.

What it is  
REN Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream is an irritation-free facial moisturiser that uses a gentle, stable form of Vitamin C to illuminate skin and reduce hyperpigmentation. It's a risk-free, no-redness approach to getting smoother, brighter skin that enhances your natural radiance.  
Benefits  
- An irritation-free, glow-giving moisturiser  
- Illuminates skin and reduces hyperpigmentation  
- Nourishes and replenishes lacklustre skin  
- Works to smooth, refine and even out skin tone  
- Helps skin to cope with environmental aggressors  
- Absorbs easily into the skin without leaving residue  
Key Ingredients  
- Magnesium is super-hydrating and illuminating and works to nourish and replenish skin  
- Tara pod extract works directly with your skin's own ecosystem to smooth, refine texture and even tone, naturally  
- Vitamin C is a natural antioxidant that neutralises airborne pollutants, helping your skin cope with environmental aggressors  
Skin Types  
Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive.  
How to Use  
Apply REN Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream AM and PM to a freshly cleansed face.

impaired barrier

wrinkles

This serum targets uneven skin tone and dullness, offering a brighter and more radiant complexion. It combines three types of Vitamin C to enhance luminosity and even out skin tone. Antioxidants from superfruits help protect against free radical damage.

Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate is a Vitamin C derivative with limited absorption and stability, compared to some of the other derivatives. It is used in skincare for its antioxidant benefits, as well as its ability to support collagen production, and brighten and hydrate the skin.

ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate

Squalane is a natural substance usually derived from olives. It is structurally very similar to our skin’s own sebum, so is a great ingredient to support our own natural skin processes. In drier skin, which is naturally lacking in natural sebum, it helps to support the skin barrier to prevent water loss, which results in more hydrated, smooth and plump skin. Due to its sebum-mimicking structure, it is non-comedogenic, meaning it won’t cause breakouts, so is also suitable for oily and acne-prone skin. It can be a great option to reduce any over-stimulation of the sebaceous glands, which can occur with excess cleansing (and make breakouts worse). It also works to support the skin barrier to combat any drying effects caused by ingredients commonly associated with acne treatment, so is a great ingredient for all skin types.

squalane

What it is  
REN Clean Skincare Glow & Protect Serum is a lightweight superfruit serum clinically proven to significantly brighten and even skin in just 14 days, with protective antioxidants to help protect skin from damage caused by free radicals.  

Benefits  
- Visibly reduces the signs of photoaging, such as fine lines and wrinkles  
- Helps brighten and even skin tone whilst reducing dullness and pigmentation  
- Its energising formula combines three types of Vitamin C for the ultimate radiant glow  
- Helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier  
- Protects from damage caused by free radicals  
- Leaves skin brighter, smoother and more supple  

Key Ingredients  
- Kakadu Plum is the world's richest natural source of Vitamin C - 100 x more than in an orange. Boosts skin luminosity and evens out skin tone.  
- Dragon Fruit is a rich source of Vitamin C and minerals. It offers brightening action, hydration and skin barrier strengthening.  
- Pomegranate is a superfruit with high antioxidant content. It offers soothing properties, regenerates and restores skin barrier and improves skin hydration.  

Skin Types  
Suitable for all skin types.  

How to Use  
Morning and night, spread a small amount of Glow & Protect Serum between hands and press over freshly cleansed skin. Massage in circular upwards and outwards motions until fully absorbed. If you are using this serum as part of your morning regime, please wear an SPF after use.

blackheads

blemishes

enlarged pores

This serum targets blemishes and uneven skin tone with a blend of salicylic acid and willow bark extract to help clear pores and reduce inflammation. Antioxidant-rich ingredients like white grape juice and Vitamin C support skin health and radiance.

Algae is an incredibly interesting natural ingredient source. It is essentially an underwater plant, designed to get its food from sunlight, much like any other plants, although from much more challenging conditions. There are many types of algae (kelp, laminaria, microalgae), but in general in all its forms it acts as a powerful antioxidant, protecting from free radical damage, as well as being able to hydrate the skin and deliver naturally-occurring vitamins into the skin.

algae extract

Allantoin occurs naturally in the body, but can also be derived from the root of the Comfrey plant or Chamomile, or produced synthetically. It is used in skincare for its ability to promote wound healing and healthy tissue growth, by stimulating the fibroblasts in the dermis to produce collagen and elastin fibres, essential tissues for skin regeneration and healing. Allantoin has also been shown to have soothing and anti-irritant properties, which is thought to be down to its ability to form complexes with irritating agents, thus preventing them from activating inflammatory mechanisms within the skin.

allantoin

Matricaria Chamomilla, also known as German Chamomile, is a plant highly concentrated in two active components: bisabolol and chamazulene. Bisabolol has a number of well-researched skin benefits, including as an anti-inflammatory agent, and also in promoting wound healing. Chamazulene has been shown to provide an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting the production of inflammatory chemicals in the body, in addition to providing antioxidant benefits to protect skin from damage from free radicals.

chamomile extract

Chamomile contains high levels of naturally-occurring compounds called terpenoids, the most famous being bisabolol. Bisabolol is known for its soothing properties, so including Chamomile extract in skincare can also provide this benefit.

Ubiquinone, also known as CoEnzyme Q10, is a fat-soluble substance produced naturally in the body. It provides antioxidant protection against free radicals, to support the skin’s own anti-ageing defenses. With age, the body’s production of this vitamin-like substance decreases, so it can be applied topically to provide extra antioxidant activity. It has also been shown to support the synthesis of collagen and elastin, proteins which give skin structure & bounce, which also naturally decrease with age, so the inclusion of Ubiquinone in your routine can help to support youthful-looking skin.

coenzyme q10

Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA), which occurs naturally in willow bark. Salicylic acid works as an exfoliating acid to dissolve the keratin that binds the outermost layers of the skin, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin.

Due to its oil-soluble form, salicylic acid can penetrate inside the pore, to clear out dead skin cell build up and prevent comedones (blocked pores) from occurring, or acne-causing bacteria to overpopulate within the pore. This P.Acnes bacteria is anaerobic so needs an oxygen-free environment to thrive, and thus require a pore to be blocked.

salicylic acid

Sugar Cane extract is a natural ingredient that works as a humectant when applied to the skin, meaning it draws water molecules towards it, plumping & hydrating the area. It is also the natural plant from which glycolic acid is derived, so it is thought to have some degree of exfoliating & brightening action, although there is currently insufficient research proving this.

sugar cane extract

Calcium pantothenate is the salt of pantothenic acid, a form of Vitamin B5. Its main benefit in cosmetics is as a humectant, meaning it can draw water molecules to it, hydrating and plumping the area it has been applied to.

Pantothenic acid also supports the natural lipid barrier of the skin, by encouraging the production of a precursor to fatty acids & sphingolipids, both of which are essential parts of the skin barrier. This mechanism helps to moisturise the skin by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), therefore retaining more moisture within the skin. This also helps to reduce inflammation in dry or broken skin, as an intact skin barrier will prevent potential irritants from getting into the epidermis.

vitamin b5

Vitamin B5 is a humectant, meaning it can draw water molecules to it, hydrating and plumping the area it has been applied to. It also supports the natural lipid barrier of the skin, by encouraging the production of a precursor to fatty acids & sphingolipids, both of which are essential parts of the skin barrier. This mechanism helps to moisturise the skin by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), therefore retaining more moisture within the skin. This also helps to reduce inflammation in dry or broken skin, as an intact skin barrier will prevent potential irritants from getting into the epidermis.

white tea extract

Vegan

This serum targets signs of ageing, helping to improve fine lines, even out skin tone and support skin elasticity. Key ingredients like Vitamin C and hyaluronic acid work to brighten and hydrate, while antioxidants from green tea and apple juice protect against environmental stressors.

Bilberry is a natural fruit, rich in antioxidants to protect from free radical damage.

bilberry extract

Borage oil is used in skincare for its emollient and occlusive properties. It is naturally rich in Omega 6 fatty acids as well as antioxidants to provide protection from free radicals and support overall skin barrier health.

borage oil

Evening primrose oil is used in skincare for its emollient and occlusive properties. It is naturally rich in Omega 6 fatty acids as well as antioxidants to provide protection from free radicals and support overall skin barrier health.

evening primrose oil

Juice Beauty Green Apple Age Defy Serum 30ml

dark circles

eye wrinkles

This eye cream targets eye wrinkles and dark circles. It contains Vitamin C and peptides to brighten and firm the delicate eye area, while CoQ10 and green tea extract provide antioxidant protection. Aloe and cucumber extracts help soothe and hydrate.

Acetylarginyltryptophyl Diphenylglycine is a synthetic tetrapeptide used in skincare for its firming abilities. It works by inhibiting the enzyme elastase, which breaks down elastin in the skin (the protein responsible for skin firmness and elasticity). This reduction in elastase allows for higher levels of elastin in the skin, which in turn leads to skin that looks firmer, tighter and restructured.

anti-ageing peptides

Many peptides function as anti-ageing ingredients in skincare, due to their ability to fit specific receptors in the body to trigger anti-ageing responses. This includes mechanisms like collagen production, cell regeneration or even blocking muscle contractions to smooth expression lines. Peptides are made up of amino acids, and are unique in shape, with a huge variety available to target specific responses in the body.

Gluconolactone is a poly hydroxy acid (PHA). PHAs work by gently dissolving the keratin that binds our outermost layer of skin cells, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin, leading to smoother, clearer skin. This process also encourages new skin cell generation in the basal layer of the epidermis, a process which naturally slows with age, so with repeated use this can have an overall anti-ageing effect on the skin. Gluconolactone has also been shown to inhibit the enzyme elastase, which breaks down elastin in the skin (an essential protein produced by the fibroblasts), leading to sagging of the skin.

PHAs are much larger in molecular weight vs AHAs so they cannot penetrate the skin as fast or as far, which therefore makes more gentle & suitable for more sensitive skin types, including those with rosacea-prone skin. Gluconolactone is also especially good for drier skin types as it also has natural humectant qualities, meaning it draws water towards it, hydrating the skin from within. 

gluconolactone

Polyhydroxy acids (PHAs) work by gently dissolving the keratin that binds our outermost layer of skin cells, encouraging the natural exfoliation process of the skin, leading to smoother, clearer skin. This process also encourages new skin cell generation in the basal layer of the epidermis, a process which naturally slows with age, so with repeated use this can have an overall anti-ageing effect on the skin. Gluconolactone has also been shown to inhibit the enzyme elastase, which breaks down elastin in the skin (an essential protein produced by the fibroblasts), leading to sagging of the skin.

PHAs are much larger in molecular weight vs AHAs so they cannot penetrate the skin as fast or as far, which therefore makes more gentle & suitable for more sensitive skin types, including those with rosacea-prone skin. Gluconolactone is also especially good for drier skin types as it also has natural humectant qualities, meaning it draws water towards it, hydrating the skin from within. 

Sunflower seed oil is a natural oil derived from the seeds of the sunflower plant. It is rich in omega fatty acids and used in skincare for its emollient and antioxidant properties. 

helianthus annuus seed oil

Jojoba oil is a natural oil from the jojoba plant. It is structurally similar to our skin's natural sebum (oil), so absorbs very well into the skin and doesn't clog the pores. It is fantastic for nourishing the skin and is naturally high in fatty acids, antioxidants and vitamins to optimise skin barrier health.

jojoba oil

This is a lightweight plant oil which acts as an emollient in skincare. This means is supports the natural lipid-barrier, to help keep water from being lost through the skin. This make is an effective moisturising ingredient.

meadowfoam seed oil

Juice Beauty Green Apple Brightening Eye Cream 15ml

Renude

firmness

ultra dry skin

I have chosen this anti-ageing night cream for you, to target wrinkles and skin firmness.

Adenosine is a well-researched anti-ageing and soothing ingredient. It is produced naturally in the body, but can also be derived from yeast. It works by stimulating the skin's own collagen production process, to reduce the appearance of wrinkles. It also has anti-inflammatory and barrier repair benefits, so is a fantastic multi-functional skincare ingredient.

adenosine

Rhamnose is a naturally occurring sugar found in plant sources such as buckthorn and birch. Studies have shown that it’s molecular size and structure allows it to penetrate to the area between the base of the epidermis and the top of the dermis, known as the ‘dermo-epidermal junction’. This is important as this is where the fibroblasts are situated, which produce the key skin proteins collagen and elastin, which contribute to overall skin structure & firmness. In vivo studies (on humans) from the manufacturers have shown that applying a product including rhamnose once daily for 8 weeks resulting in an increase in collagen production, and a decrease in overall wrinkle depth.

rhamnose

Vichy LiftActiv Night Anti-Wrinkle & Firming Care is a rich moisturising cream that reduces the appearance of wrinkles and leaves skin feeling firmer. It has a non-greasy, non-sticky texture with a smooth, matt, velvety finish.
Helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles
Skin appears firmer
Long-lasting lifted feel
Skin feels softer and smoother
Non-greasy texture
The formula is enriched with Rhamnose, a naturally derived active ingredient found in a Brazilian plant, and leaves the skin feeling velvety smooth.

This serum targets signs of ageing, such as fine lines and wrinkles, while enhancing skin radiance and evenness. It combines Vitamin C and Niacinamide to boost collagen and improve skin tone. Retinol and CoQ10 further support firmness and protection against environmental damage.

Niacinamide, also known as Vitamin B3 and Nicotinamide, has many skincare benefits. Firstly, it regulates sebum production in the skin, which in turn reduces blemishes and visible pore size. It also reduces facial redness by improving microcirculation, which means moving the blood inside the capillaries away from the face to reduce visible redness. It also has the ability to strengthen the natural lipid barrier of the skin by encouraging ceramide production (the building blocks which seal our skin cells together), which in turn increases the hydration within the epidermis. Lastly, niacinamide works to help reduce hyperpigmentation by blocking melanin from being deposited on the skin cells.

niacinamide

Vitamin A, aka Retinol, is one of the most well-researched actives used in skincare today. Retinol and all of its derivatives are broken down within the skin first into retinaldehyde, then into retinoic acid, the active form recognised by the body to trigger it’s skin benefits.

Retinoic acid (aka tretinoin) is the gold standard of anti-ageing and works in a number of ways. Firstly, it blocks the production of collagen-degrading enzymes, meaning collagen does not get broken down as quickly in the skin. After prolonged use (6M+), it has also been shown to stimulate the production of type I and type III collagen, reducing wrinkles and improving skin firmness. It has been shown to protect against UV-induced damage, as well as reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation in the skin. Skin treated with retinoids is smoother, more even-toned, firmer and younger looking.

retinol

What it is  
100% Pure Multi Vitamin PM Serum is a potent serum that works to reduce signs of ageing whilst promoting a healthy, radiant complexion. Formulated with Niacinamide and Vitamin C, two anti-ageing superstars that are not usually found together because of differences in pH levels. However, this serum has been formulated with Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, the most stable form of Vitamin C, that makes them work harmoniously together to restore a youthful, healthy, glowing complexion. Balanced serum can also be used around eyes, including your lids.  

Benefits  
- A potent anti-ageing serum that works to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.  
- Helps to increase firmness and elasticity whilst brightening and evening out skin tone.  
- Features the most stable form of Vitamin C that helps potent ingredients work harmoniously together.  
- Can be used around the eyes, including lids.  
- Promotes a more youthful, healthy, glowing complexion.  

Key Ingredients  
- 10% Vitamin C boosts collagen and elastin production and brightens the complexion.  
- 10% Niacinamide increases ceramide levels for moisture and suppleness.  
- 10% Vitamin E restores and protects from free radicals and environmental damage.  
- 1% CoQ10 reverses sun damage.  
- 1% Retinol lessens and prevents lines and wrinkles whilst firming the skin.  

Skin Types  
Suitable for all skin types, ideal for mature skin.  

How to Use  
For PM use. Shake before use; after cleansing and toning, gently pat a quarter-sized amount of 100% Pure Multi Vitamin PM Serum onto face (including eye area) and neck. Serums may be layered. Use SPF every morning.

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These eye masks target dark circles, undereye bags, and eye wrinkles, providing a refreshed appearance. The inclusion of hyaluronic acid and glycerin ensures hydration, while vitamin C helps brighten and firm the delicate skin around the eyes.

Tocopheryl acetate is a specific form of the fat-soluble Vitamin E, with improved stability vs. Tocopherol. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

tocopheryl acetate

Say goodbye to tired, puffy eyes with the No7 Radiance+ Illuminating Hydrogel Eye Masks - a skincare staple to help fake a full night's sleep. These cooling gel pads adhere seamlessly to the under-eye contour, working instantly to brighten, reduce puffiness and awaken eyes. They help to lift and firm the appearance of the delicate skin around eyes. With a powerful moisturising complex of glycerin and hyaluronic acid that work together to draw and bind moisture into the skin. This No7 eye mask infuses the delicate eye area with hydration. In just 10 minutes, the gel pads work hard to deliver intense cooling hydration, leaving your eye area looking positively glowing and refreshed. Who is this product for: Users who want to reduce puffy eyes, dark circles, wrinkles, and fine lines. What else do you need to know: Neutralise free radicals - Sunlight, stress, pollution and UV rays create free radicals in the skin that damage the moisture barrier, cell function, and the skin's texture and colour. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that attacks and neutralises these free radicals and protects the skin against environmental aggressors. Anti-ageing - Vitamin C is a natural collagen booster that improves your skin's elasticity, texture, and quality, making it appear younger and firmer. Dehydrated skin - Vitamin C strengthens your skin barrier, helps your skin lock in the moisture, and prevents moisture loss from your skin's surface. Hydrated skin is healthy skin that looks plump and feels soft and smooth. Dark circles and hyperpigmentation - The unique anti-spot property of vitamin C lightens dark circles without altering your normal skin's pigmentation. Formulated with: Vitamin C - supports the production of healthy collagen that brightens the complexion and boosts skin's firmness. Hyaluronic acid - powerful moisture-binding ingredient that can hold up to 1000x its weight in water, proven to hydrate skin, retains moisture and prevent moisture loss while reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Volume: 5 x 3g.

Gluten free

This retinol serum is a perfect choice for those with more sensitive skin, as an introduction to this wonder ingredient. Retinol is brilliant for both it's skin clearing and anti-ageing benefits, so is a great ingredient to include in your routine, but it can cause irritation and dryness, so this sensitive-skin-approved formula is a perfect option for you to get all of the benefits without any of the negative side effects.

acetyl hexapeptide

ceramide np

Ceramides are long chains of lipids, which occur naturally within the epidermis. Their function is to hold the skin cells together by creating a barrier against water-loss from the inside-out, and external aggressors from the outside-in. They make up almost 50% of our skins composition, but they can be depleted by UV, free radicals & pollution, and their production also naturally slows with age. This leads to an impaired skin barrier, which results in dry, rough skin with more visible wrinkling and redness. Applying ceramides topically can increase the levels of ceramides in the epidermis, and therefore supports the natural healthy functioning of the skin.

colloidal oatmeal

Oat extract is known to have soothing, anti-inflammatory effects in the skin, and is a popular active for treating symptoms of dry skin. It also has antioxidant properties so is able to protect the skin against free radicals caused by pollution and UV.

Hydrolysed hyaluronic acid is essentially a low molecular weight Hyaluronic acid (a polysaccharide which occurs naturally in the body), that has been broken up to achieve better skin penetration.


hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid

Linoleic is an Omega 6 essential fatty acid (EFA), found in many plant oils: corn, safflower & sunflower. Linoleic acid forms the fatty acid based of Ceramides EOH, EOS and EOP, which are essential for the normal functioning of the skin barrier. Applying linoleic acid topically helps to support ceramide functioning within the skin, leading to improved skin hydration and smoothness.

Research also shows that sebum in acne-prone skin can be lacking in Omega 6 (with too much Omega 3), so there is evidence to suggest applying this topically can help to balance the sebum composition and in turn reduce acne lesions.

linoleic acid

Our outer layer of the skin, the stratum corneum, has a multilamellar structure (essentially a fine membrane), made up of lipids (fats), to form a non-permeable barrier. This keeps water inside the skin, and acts as the first defense against external aggressors. The lipids which make up the majority of this are known as ceramides, which are produced naturally in the body from a range of other naturally-occurring lipids, which we class here as essential lipids (not the same as essential fatty acids, which are deemed ‘essential’ as the body cannot produce these naturally.) Using these lipids in skincare helps to support the natural skin barrier, preventing water-loss to keep skin hydrated and balanced.

persea gratissima (extra virgin,  cold pressed avocado) oil

Tocopherol, aka Vitamin E, is a fat-soluble Vitamin contained in many plant oils, or can also be produced synthetically. Vitamin E is found naturally in our own skin, and it’s main benefit is to offer powerful antioxidant protection against pollution and free radical damage. It also helps to support our skin’s natural lipid barrier, which in turn improves the hydration levels within the epidermis, as water loss through the skin is minimised.

tocopherol

Designed for sensitive skin and beginner retinol users, FAB Skin Lab Retinol Serum helps smooth and soften the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, while imparting firmer-looking skin and a more youthful-looking complexion. Helps improve overall skin appearance and impart a healthy glow. Imparts firmer-looking skin with a smoother texture. Delivers an effective 0.25% concentration of pure retinol—the gold standard ingredient for helping to restore a youthful appearance. Gentle enough for regular use for all skin types, even sensitive and beginner retinol users. Helps improve overall skin appearance and impart a healthy glow.

This serum targets dullness and uneven skin tone, promoting a more youthful appearance. It contains Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a stable form of Vitamin C, which boosts collagen production and enhances skin renewal. Antioxidants like Vitamin E and Superoxide Dismutase provide additional protection against environmental stressors.

Superoxide dismutase is an enzyme produced naturally in the body, specifically to break down the free radical superoxide (an oxygen with an excess electron and thus a negative charge). It is considered to be the body’s most important antioxidant and works by catalysing the conversion of superoxide, into elemental oxygen (O2) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), a process known as dismutation. This action is part of the body’s natural anti-ageing mechanism, so including this ingredient in skincare supports this natural protection process.

superoxide dismutase

What it is: 100% Pure Vitamin C Serum is lightweight and absorbs quickly to leave skin smooth and supple. This nutrient-rich serum can be used on clean skin, under other treatments, or alone. 

Benefits: This brightening serum boosts collagen and stimulates skin renewal to leave skin looking more youthful with a more even tone. 

Skin Types: Suitable for all skin types. 

Apply a small amount of 100% Pure Vitamin C Serum after cleansing, before moisturising on slightly damp skin. Most effective when used in the PM.

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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate

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