What's actually
in the bottle.

Plant-derived emollient that mimics skin's own sebum.

Plant-derived emollient that supports the barrier through the retinol acclimation phase.

Low dose, well tolerated by reactive skin, helps even tone over time.

Barrier-supportive vitamin B3 that pairs cleanly with retinol.

Reduces post-blemish discoloration risk.

Skin-conditioner that softens and calms.

Smoothing and conditioning agent.

Calms redness, improves moisture binding.

Oil-soluble BHA that travels into pores to clear congestion.

Max OTC strength — clears congestion deep in the pore.

Compound antioxidant that pairs with C to neutralize free radicals across both water and oil layers.

Antioxidant that helps protect retinol from oxidation in the bottle.

Expression-line relaxing peptide.

Four active compounds of centella, isolated and standardized.

Carotenoid antioxidant — research suggests up to 6000x the radical scavenging of vitamin C.

Plant-based, retinol-alternative active — well tolerated by sensitive skin.

Calming active isolated from chamomile — buffers retinol-related redness.

Polyphenol antioxidant defense.

Calms reactive skin while acids do their work.

Base of the formula — the same form used in dermatology recovery protocols.

Three ceramides in a 3:1:1 ratio mirrored from natural skin.

Lipid building-block of the skin barrier.

Dries down active lesions overnight.

Slow-release form that delivers retinoid results with a gentler tolerance curve.

Slow-release retinoid form — full retinoid results with a gentler tolerance curve than free retinol.

Stabilizes vitamin C and extends its antioxidant lifespan up to 8x.

Smallest AHA molecule — the most studied surface resurfacer.

Concentrated source of omega-7 and carotenoids.

Pure, pharmaceutical-grade vitamin C — the most studied form for radiance and tone evenness.

Active compound from centella that calms reactive skin.

Signal peptide blend studied for visible firming and fine-line reduction.

Multifunctional active that helps moderate sebum, soften pore visibility and even tone.

The highest natural concentration of vitamin E among plant oils.

Provitamin B5 for skin comfort and water retention.

Soothes and supports the skin barrier.

Cold-pressed, rich in trans-retinoic acid precursors.

Low molecular weight HA for a smooth, non-tacky feel.

Three molecular weights deliver hydration at multiple skin depths.

Used to buffer to a researched-effective pH of 3.8.

Supports the skin's own collagen synthesis pathway.

Plant-based smoothing agent for surface texture.

Antibacterial support.

Cellular energy cofactor and antioxidant.

Natural source of salicin, anti-inflammatory complement.

Pairs with niacinamide to target excess shine and congestion.