An Botanical Brightening Boost built around Vitamin C + E, Licorice, and multiple natural botanical brightening ingredients for a clinical + holistic approach to brightening care.
This concentrated formula combines superstar brightening actives: Vitamin C [Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate], Licorice, Vitamin E, Bearberry Uva Ursi, Rosehip Co2 extract, Sea Buckthorn Co2 extract, Bisabolol, and a Quad-Mushroom Adaptogen Complex.
This non-comedogenic + nourishing oil is built around nourishing while 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 focuses addressing the look of pigmentation over time, calming, and long-term skin quality rather than aggressive brightening through exfoliation or harsh actives. It's barrier-friendly brightening and a concentrated treatment, yet not skin aggressive.
Each ingredient was selected for its brightening, soothing, and antioxidant properties.
Vitamin C + E and Natural Brighteners
- Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate Vitamin C
- Vitamin E [natural bioactive form]
- Licorice Extract
- Bearberry Uva Ursi
- Rosehip CO2 extract
- Mushroom adaptogens
- Sea Buckthorn CO2 extract
Multiple brightening ingredients work together in synergy to be more stable and effective together, potentially boosting results. Supported by soothing and calming Bisabolol.
Together, the enhanced brightening complex creates a powerful, nourishing oil-based brightening and antioxidant system that works synergistically to:
- Fade the appearance of dark spots
- Even skin tone
- Protect against oxidative stress
- Support natural collagen and barrier repair
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 Non-comedogenic. It is waterless to create an ultra concentrated serum level of actives and skin nourishment. Can be used across skin types from dry to blemish prone.
It can be presented as a treatment "Oil Serum" or Brightening Face Oil. Additionally, can be used a Brightening Boost to enhance effectiveness of other brightening products by layering them on skin or mixing together in hand before applying.
Due to overwhelming preference, we are now only offering the enhanced brightening version with additional brighteners: Bearberry (Uva Ursi) and Rosehip CO2 extract.
KEY INGREDIENTS
7.5% Licorice Extract:
- Licorice is used at a high concentration for its Botanical Brightening, Soothing, and Antioxidant properties.
- As a Tyrosinase inhibitor, it is a gentle natural alternative to Hydroquinone.
- Licorice helps even skin tone, reduce the look of dark spots, balance oil, and reduce appearance of redness.
- It is a source of brightening glabridin and calming glycyrrhizin.
- It is considered one of the safest brighteners, effective yet gentle, with low irritation potential.
- Licorice extract adds a characteristic Licorice scent.
5% 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.
- Highly stable and oil (lipid) soluble, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (aka THD Ascorbate) may penetrate better into skin than other forms of vitamin C.
- Helps brighten, address dullness, and improve the overall appearance of skin.
- Support natural collagen, improve the appearance of fine lines, and firmer looking skin.
- Antioxidant - helps protect skin lipids and ceramides and defend from environmental aggressors.
- THDA is non-exfoliating and less potentially irritating than other forms of vitamin C.
- 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. This is d-alpha tocopherol Vitamin E, the bio-active natural form.
Bearberry (Uva Ursi) - Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Leaf Extract is a plant berry extract considered to be rich in natural Arbutin. Considered a tyrosinase inhibitor. In addition to brightening, it's an antioxidant with soothing properties.
Rosehip Co2 extract - antioxidant and calming. Source of ProVitamin A beta-carotene (precursors to Vitamin A).
A CO₂ extract is a pure, concentrated plant extract rich in bioactive compounds. CO₂. It refers to an extraction method that preserves delicate nutrients from the seeds better than other extraction methods. CO₂ evaporates in ingredient production, leaving behind a pure extract.
Seabuckthorn Co2 extract - gentle, nourishing, and calming, it also helps even skin tone over time and promote a radiant complexion.
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.
- 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.
- Reishi brightens and promotes even looking skin as a Tyrosinase inhibitor. It also promotes natural elasticity and a firmer look.
- Source of calming soothing Beta Glucan, helping reduce signs of irritation and redness, promoting skin recovery.
- Source of Polysaccharides, which have humectant properties that promote hydrated moisturized skin.
- 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 comedogenic 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).
- Original - leave as is. Fragrance-Free, Essential Oil Free. Has a natural licorice scent from actives.
- Yuzu, a non-phototoxic citrus that adds fresh lemon notes. INCI: Citrus Junos (Yuzu) Peel Oil.
- Chamomile: INCI: Anthemis Nobilis ( Roman Chamomile) Flower Oil. Roman Chamomile is colorless.
- Blue Tansy & Blue Chamomile: 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.
- SPA CALM: Lavender - Eucalyptus - Bergamot Orange: fresh clean blend of essential oils. We use non-phototoxic Bergapten-Free Beramot citrus. It is FCF Furocoumarin Free.
- INCI: Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil.
HOW TO USE
Directions: Apply to cleansed skin. Concentrated oil serum can be directly to skin as an oil serum or face oil.
Or mix a few drops into another product and combine in the palm of hand, then apply to face, avoiding eyes.
Plays well with other brighteners. The Vitamin C in this booster is non-acidic so it can be used in conjunction with Retinol or Niacinamide. Do not mix into AHAs or acids.
Scent: Licorice scent coming naturally from higher amount of licorice extract active. No Fragrance or Essential Oils ingredients are added unless you choose to add them.
Feel: Light oil that absorbs quickly.
Skin types: All skin types.
Time of day: Anytime (AM/PM/Both).
FULL INGREDIENT LIST
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CLINICAL - CLEAN - VEGAN - CRUELTY FREE
Vegan. Cruelty Free. Clinical. Clean
Formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates, PEGs, mineral oils, drying alcohols, formaldehyde, artificial fragrance or dyes, silicones, and more. We aim for an EWG score of 1.
