A botanical extract used for its antioxidant and skin-soothing abilities.

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This clay mask formula targets congestion in the skin by drawing out impurities and unclogging pores, leading to a clearer complexion. Key ingredients like kaolin clay and salicylic acid help absorb excess oil and exfoliate, while niacinamide improves skin texture and reduces redness.

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

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.

Calendula, aka Marigold, is a plant extract is used in skincare for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. These properties make it a good choice for protecting and conditioning the skin.

calendula extract

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.

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

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

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

Sulphur is a naturally occuring element, found in all living things. It is used in skincare primarily for it's anti-inflammatory and antibacterial benefits, making it a popular choice for acne prone skin.

sulphur

Sulphur is a naturally occuring element, found in all living things. It is used in skincare primarily for it's antibacterial and oil control benefits, making it a popular choice for acne prone skin.

Tea tree oil is an essential oil extracted from the Melaleuca alternifolia plant, native to Australia. Tea tree leaf oil is known to have antibacterial qualities, the mechanism for this is not completely understood, but research shows that it could be due to an ability to damage the bacterial cell wall.

It also has anti-inflammatory effects, due to its content of terpen-4-ol, which studies have shown reduces inflammation in the skin when applied topically. These functions make it a great ingredient for the use in acne treatments, both to kill p.acnes bacteria, but also reduce the associated inflammation.

tea tree oil

Turmeric root has long been used in Eastern medicine for its various benefits, including as an anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. In skincare, it offers antioxidant protection, and has been shown to calm redness and reduce breakouts.

turmeric root extract

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.

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willow herb extract

Cosmedix Clear Mask is a clarifying Deep Cleansing Face Mask that helps improve skin tone and texture by gently drawing out impurities to help unclog pores for a clearer-looking complexion that glows.
 WHAT IT DOES:
 
 Gently exfoliates to draw out pore-clogging impurities
 Aids in balancing the complexion for a less shiny appearance
 Helps reduce the appearance of redness
 
 Meet our secret weapon against skin imperfections Cosmedix Clear Mask. This top-rated Deep Cleansing Mask is formulated with kaolin clay, salicylic acid and sulfur to help gently exfoliate and trap excess oil and impurities that could potentially clog pores. Niacinamide, a form of vitamin B3, helps improve skin texture, while soothing natural botanicals help reduce the appearance of redness without leaving skin tight or dry. Kiss insecurity goodbye and say hello to a clearer, more vibrant and healthier-looking complexion that lasts.
 TRANSFORMATIVE INGREDIENTS
 Kaolin Clay | Helps draw out and absorb excess oil and impurities
 Sulfur | Helps purify skin
 Tea Tree Oil | Hydrates the skin for a smoother-looking complexion

Unfragranced

Gluten free

Nut free

This nourishing mask is designed to alleviate extremely dry, cracked, or chapped skin. The formula includes Shea Butter for hydration, Willowherb Extract to reduce redness, and Cherry Extracts rich in Vitamin C to soothe and nourish. This mask provides lasting moisture and helps restore the skin's natural barrier for a calm, rejuvenated complexion.

Asiatic acid is one of the active constituents found in Centella Asiatica (also known as Gotu Kola or Tiger grass). This plant has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine for it’s healing properties.

centella asiatica

Centella Asiatica (also known as Gotu Kola or Tiger grass) has been used for centuries in Eastern medicine for its healing properties. It contains phytochemicals which research shows can stimulate blood flow, strengthen the skin and provide antioxidant protection, all of which combined accelerate the wound healing process.

It is also believed to have the ability to stimulate the fibroblasts to produce type 1 collagen, which further supports wound healing as well as providing anti-ageing benefits. Collagen is also a protein whose production decreases with age, and is essential for maintaining skin firmness & smoothness, so this collagen-boosting property gives the added benefit of reducing wrinkles and firming the skin. It has also been shown to stimulate the production of hyaluronic acid in the skin, another molecule whose production slows with age, but is essential for keeping skin looking hydrated, plump & youthful.

horse chesnut extract

Mandelic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), derived from bitter almonds. AHAs work by dissolving the keratin binding the outermost layer of skin cells, speeding up the skin’s natural exfoliation process. This leads to smoother, brighter, clearer skin, whilst reducing skin discolouration & fine lines/wrinkles with continued use.

Mandelic acid has a larger molecular weight vs. other acids in the AHA category. It is twice the molecular weight of glycolic acid for example (the smallest AHA on the market), so it tends to be better tolerated than smaller AHAs, which penetrate the skin much faster. Research also shows that mandelic acid is particularly effective at improving some forms of pigmentation, compared with other AHAs.

mandelic acid

shea butter

Shea butter is the natural butter of the shea nut, which grows in West Africa. It is high in fatty acids and vitamins, so works to support the natural lipid barrier of the skin, reducing water loss via the epidermis to keep skin soft, smooth and moisturised.

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.

Wild cherry is a natural fruit extract, rich in plant antioxidants and vitamin c which help to protect the skin from free radical damage. It may also offer skin calming benefits.

wild cherry extract

Cosmedix Rescue Mask is back by popular demand! Rescue is an Intense Hydrating Balm & Mask that helps rapidly relieve extremely dry, cracked or chapped skin with the help of powerful antioxidants that dramatically soothe, nourish and comfort for a radiant, healthy-looking glow.
 WHAT IT DOES
 
 Creates lasting hydration that helps protect the skin's moisture barrier
 Reduces the appearance of redness and dry, flaky skin
 Doubles as an overnight mask treatment for total moisture restoration
 
 Bring dry skin back to life with ultra-nourishing, moisture-locking Cosmedix Rescue Mask. Uniquely formulated to help restore hydration to alleviate extremely dry, chapped skin, this gentle balm and mask combines the hydrating power of Shea Butter and soothing Canadian Willow herb extract to help soothe sensitive skin and deeply nourish the complexion. Rich in antioxidants and Vitamin C, Cherry Bark Extract helps calm the skin and reduce the appearance of redness. Moisturising but never greasy, this luxurious and emollient cherry bark-scented balm leaves skin silky smooth to the touch. Use it as an overnight moisturising mask or spot treat extremely dry areas on the face and body. The result?a calm, rejuvenated-looking complexion that glows.
 Transformative Ingredients
 Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) | Helps provide a hydrating and nutrient-rich barrier on the skin
 D-Panthenol | Helps retain and balance natural moisture levels in the skin
 Cherry Extracts | A powerful blend of antioxidants rich in Vitamin C that help to relieve, relax and soothe dry skin
 Willowherb Extract | Helps to reduce appearance of redness and sensitivity of the skin

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This cleansing gel effectively removes impurities and excess sebum, promoting a clearer and fresher complexion. Its gentle foaming action respects the skin's natural balance, making it suitable for daily use. The inclusion of Epilobium Angustifolium extract helps soothe and maintain skin health.

HYSÉAC Cleansing Gel eliminates impurities and excess sebum, perfectly respecting the epidermis. High instability, light foaming action in contact with water and a delicate fragrance characteristic of the entire Hyséac range make this product extremely pleasant to use daily. The skin is clearer, fresher and healthier.

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This eye crème targets dark circles, wrinkles, and puffiness, promoting a more youthful eye area. It contains peptides and botanical brightening agents to enhance skin firmness and reduce discolouration. Hydrating ingredients support skin elasticity and smoothness.

apple stem cells

Stem cells occur naturally within plants to help regenerate cells after stress or injury, and studies show this can encourage similar regenerating mechanisms in human skin. Apple stem cells have been shown to increase synthesis of collagen & elastin to achieve visible anti-ageing results in the skin.

cucumber extract

Cucumber extract provides natural antioxidant protection against free radicals. It is comprised of 95% water, plus small concentrations of ascorbic acid (vitamin c), caffeic acid (an antioxidant), fatty acids and silica (mineral required for healthy skin, hair & nails).

An antioxidant plant extract which helps to protect the skin from free radical damage.

Guarana extract

Lecithin can be classed as a phospholipid, which occurs naturally in eggs, soybean, sunflower oil and corn. It contains a high concentration of fatty acids, which support the skin’s natural barrier by creating a lipid film to prevent trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Lecithin also has lipophilic & hydrophilic properties, meaning it can function as an emulsifier and skin penetration-enhancer, helping to deliver actives deeper into the skin.

lecithin

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.

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.

Zinc PCA is a synthetic active, derived from zinc and pyrrolidone carboxylic acid. Zinc is known to regulate sebum production, as well as inhibit the growth of the P.Acnes bacteria to improve acne symptoms. PCA is a component of the skin’s natural moisturising factor (NMF), which acts as a humectant to draw water to it, and when synthesized with zinc, it can actually improve the efficacy of zinc, by making it more bioavailable and easily-absorbed.

Studies have also shown that zinc PCA can inhibit the activity of destructive enzymes within the skin, therefore providing a protective, anti-ageing mechanism to the skin. 

zinc pca

Zinc is known to regulate sebum production, as well as inhibit the growth of the P.Acnes bacteria to improve acne symptoms.

A super-hydrating and brightening eye crème 15ml that works aggressively to break up discoloration under the eyes. A blend of phytonutrients, peptides and botanical brightening agents help to reduce visible signs of aging like dark circles, wrinkles, puffiness and lax skin to restore a firmer, vibrant and more youthful appearance to the eyes.

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This serum targets pigmentation and dark spots, enhancing skin luminosity and evenness. Tranexamic acid, vitamin C, and niacinamide work synergistically to brighten and improve uneven skin tone. Its lightweight texture ensures easy layering with other skincare products.

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.

Tranexamic acid is a synthetic derivative of the amino acid lysine, which is used in skincare to treat hyperpigmentation & post-inflammatory acne scarring. Studies have shown this to be as effective as the gold standard prescription ingredient hydroquinone, without any of the associated irritation, based on a panel with medium-toned skin (50 women of Iranian descent). It is believed to work by suppressing some of the mechanisms in the skin, which lead to the production of excess melanin.

tranexamic acid

The next big thing in brightening gives dull skin a visible recharge, instantly and over time. This concentrated corrector + skin brightener serum helps to reduce the appearance of pigmentation and dark spots while enhancing luminosity for a lit-from-within glow. The power-packed formula with tranexamic acid, vitamin C and niacinamide delivers optimal brightening benefits and targets dull, uneven skin tone. Silky and lightweight, this liquid booster can be applied on its own and layers seamlessly under your favorite crème. The experience: The light, translucent texture with refreshing geranium and orange oils effortlessly sinks into skin and leaves a soft, dewy finish. Who it's for: All skin types especially those experiencing pigmentation, dark spots, uneven skin tone and texture Part of the award-winning* ILUMA collection, this advanced skin brightener meets our clean clinical skincare™ standard and is formulated without parabens, phthalates, mineral oils, artificial fragrances, synthetic dyes or animal testing.

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This multi-functional mask works to hydrate the skin, plump fine lines and calm redness. It contains hyaluronic acid for deep hydration and zinc pca to help soothe and balance the skin. Botanical extracts like willow herb and green purslane provide calming and antioxidant benefits.

Brown algae is a nutrient dense underwater plant, rich in vitamins and minerals. It is used in skincare for it's antioxidant properties, as well as its ability to moisturise the skin and potentially offer regenerating effects.  

brown algae

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.

Willow Herb Extract

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Willow Herb Extract

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