Brighten and Soothe. Booster ampoules are super concentrated serums. This non-comedogenic formula is built around brightening the look of skin, helping reduce the appearance of dark spots and improve the look of uneven skin tone. In addition to brightening, it helps calm and soothe the look of skin, as well as being anti-aging and antioxidant rich.
It combines high doses of superstar brightening actives: 12% Licorice, Vitamin C [Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate], Vitamin E, Bisabolol, and Quad-Mushroom Adaptogen Complex. Multiple brightening ingredients work together in synergy to be more stable and effective together, potentially boosting results.
Each ingredient was selected for its brightening, soothing, and antioxidant properties.
4 mushroom adaptogen complex of Reishi, Chaga, Maitake, and Cordyceps has brightening, soothing, and humectant properties - helping skin retain moisture and antioxidants help protect and defend skin from visible signs of aging.
Antioxidants help defend skin from free radicals - a source of visible aging and oxidative damage. Antioxidants can help calm skin and reduce the appearance of pigmentation.
The formula is waterless to create an ultra concentrated serum of actives and skin nourishment. The feel is ultra-light like "emollient water". Beneficial across skin types from dry to blemish prone. Non-comedogenic.
KEY INGREDIENTS
12% Licorice Extract: Brightening, Soothing, Antioxidant. As a Tyrosinase inhibitor, it is a gentle natural alternative to Hydroquinone.
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Licorice helps even skin tone, reduce the look of dark spots, balance oil, and reduce appearance of redness.
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It is a source of brightening glabridin and calming glycyrrhizin.
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It is considered one of the safest brighteners, effective yet gentle, with low irritation potential.
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Licorice extract adds a characteristic Licorice scent.
Vitamin C: Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate – a lipophilic stable Vitamin C that is considered the “gold standard” in Vitamin C as one of the most effective forms of Vitamin C.
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Highly stable and oil (lipid) soluble, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (aka THD Ascorbate) may penetrate better into skin than other forms of vitamin C.
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Helps brighten, address dullness, and improve the overall appearance of skin.
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Support natural collagen, improve the appearance of fine lines, and firmer looking skin.
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Antioxidant - helps protect skin lipids and ceramides and defend from environmental aggressors.
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THDA is non-exfoliating and less potentially irritating than other forms of vitamin C.
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This form of vitamin C is not an acid - making it suitable for clients who can not use products that contain acids.
Vitamin E - soothing antioxidant that works in synergy with Vitamin C.
Reishi 4 Mushroom Adaptogen Complex: Reishi, Chaga, Maitake, and Cordyceps mushroom. Superfoods with adaptogenic properties - adapting to skin’s needs for Brightening, Soothing, Protecting & Rejuvenating.
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Multitude of benefits: brightening, protecting and rejuvenating the look of skin, soothing & calming, reducing irritation, promoting natural collagen, and supporting the skin's moisturizer barrier. Antioxidants help neutralize free radicals, which contribute to aging and dark spots.
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Reishi brightens and promotes even looking skin as a Tyrosinase inhibitor. It also promotes natural elasticity and a firmer look.
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Source of calming soothing Beta Glucan, helping reduce signs of irritation and redness, promoting skin recovery.
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Source of Polysaccharides, which have humectant properties that promote hydrated moisturized skin.
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Chaga, Maitake, and Cordyceps are soothing, humectant - helping skin retain moisture, and antioxidants help protect and defend skin from visible signs of aging.
Bisabolol - renowned soothing and calming ingredient. It can also help enhance the penetration of the other ingredients. Can also help reduce the appearance of dark spots, brighten and even the look of skin.
Sunflower Oil - rich in vitamin E, soothing, helps replenish and restore the skin barrier. Emollient. Very non-comedogenic with a comedogen index of 0.
SCENT BOOST: Optional Customization
For those interested in customizing the scent, you have the option to add essential oils (or leave the product fragrance-free as is).
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Original - leave as is. Fragrance-Free, Essential Oil Free. Has a natural licorice scent from actives.
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Yuzu, a non-phototoxic citrus that adds fresh lemon notes. INCI: Citrus Junos (Yuzu) Peel Oil.
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Rose Geranium. INCI: Pelargonium Roseum (Rose Geranium) Oil
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Citrus Rose: Rose Geranium + Yuzu. Non-phototoxic.
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Chamomile: INCI: Anthemis Nobilis ( Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil. Roman Chamomile is colorless.
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Royal Hawaiian Sandalwood: INCI: Santalum Paniculatum (Sandalwood) Oil
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Blue Tansy & Blue Chamomile (serum will be blue): both an Active and a boost to the scent. Helps soothe and reduce the appearance of redness.
- INCI: Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil, Chamomilla Recutita (German Blue Chamomile) Flower Oil.
HOW TO USE
Directions: Apply to cleansed skin. This booster can be used in multiple ways. Mix a few drops into a serum or moisturizer by combining in the palm of hand first and then apply to face. Or layer before or after the product of your choice.
Brightening Booster plays well with other brighteners. Do not mix it into acids.
The Vitamin C Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate in this booster is non-acidic so it can be used in conjunction with Retinol.
Scent: Licorice scent coming naturally from licorice active. Fragrance-Free.
Feel: Light and absorbs quickly.
Skin types: All skin types.
Time of day: Anytime (AM/PM/Both).
Tip: Layer or mix with Retinol, Vitamin C, or Niacinamide products your clients are using for a brightening boost. The Vitamin C Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate is non-acidic so it can be used in conjunction with Retinol.
*MOQ for 10 ml size is 36 units. MOQ for 1 oz size is 12 units.
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
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VEGAN - CRUELTY FREE - CLINICAL - CLEAN
Vegan. Cruelty Free. Clinical. Clean*
Formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates, PEGs, mineral oils, drying alcohols, artificial fragrance, formaldehyde, artificial colors or dyes, silicones, and more. We aim for an EWG score of 1.
