Your Skincare Dictionary

Whether you’re self-proclaimed skincare savvy or just starting to build your first skincare routine, our useful guide will help decode the most important skincare ingredients, the skin concerns they’ll target and where to slot them into your stash so you can easily identify which of our products are best suited to your skin type and skincare goals.

AHA/PHA

AHA’S (alpha hydroxy acid) and PHA’s (poly hydroxy acid) offer gentle chemical exfoliation, removing dead skin cells and increasing cell turnover resulting in a brightening and smoothing effect perfect for targeting dull and uneven skin tones.

How To Use It

Our AHA / PHA skin resurfacing and brightening toner is specially formulated with an effective blend of Lactic Acid (5%) and Polyhydroxy acid (1%) to boost skin radiance and leave skin looking healthier. Apply morning or night post cleansing, with no need to rinse. Use may increase your skin’s sun sensitivity so always use sun protection in combination with this product and limit sun exposure.

Caffeine

Caffeine, derived from (you guessed it…) coffee, is a naturally derived antioxidant. Offering smoothing, plumping, and firming results, it’s ideal for giving skin an instant boost making it great at tackling dark under-eye circles and puffiness.

How To Use It

After cleansing, massage a small amount our Caffeine Eye Serum onto the eye contour both morning and evening for a wide-awake effect.

Hyaluronic Acid

Hyaluronic acid is renowned for its superior hydration boosting properties, ideal for targeting dehydrated skin its moisturising properties make it great for nourishing dry skin.

How To Use It

Our Hyaluronic Acid Booster Serum is specially formulated with an effective blend of Hyaluronic acid (2%) and Pro – Vitamin B5, apply morning or night post cleansing to leave skin feeling intensely moisturised. Got thirsty skin? Follow up with our Hyaluronic Acid Moisturiser for extra hydration.

Lactic Acid

Lactic Acid is a mild chemical exfoliant that gently resurfaces skin, leaving it more radiant. It’s best used to target dull, lacklustre skin leaving complexions brighter and smoother.

How To Use It

Specially formulated with an effective blend of lactic acid (10%) and hyaluronic acid (1%), our Lactic Acid Booster can be added into your day or night skincare routine. Apply 3-4 drops directly to the face or use your hand to mix it in with your favourite day and or night cream then gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed.

Multi Peptides

Multi Peptides are short chains of amino acids that aid the skin’s production of collagen and elastin. Ideal for targeting the signs of ageing, multi peptides are great for firming and repairing.

How To Use It

Our Multi Peptide Serum can be used day and night after cleansing. Containing a potent blend of peptides, our serum is designed to revitalise skin by leaving it feeling firmer while helping to fight the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide is a water-soluble form of vitamin B, renowned for its brilliant skin calming properties. Ideal for targeting imperfections or soothing signs of irritation and redness.

How To Use It

Available as a Niacinamide Booster Serum or Niacinamide Powder, these products can be used to target imperfections. Apply the serum direct to your face or mix the powder with your favourite serum or moisturiser. Use in the AM or PM after cleansing.

Oat

Oat Kernel Oil is a natural Oat Oil that has soothing, moisturising, and calming properties. Great for irritated and sensitive skin types, it can be used to target dryness, dehydration and redness.

How To Use It

Formulated with Oat Kernel Oil, our Oat Balm Cleanser is a multi-use rich cleansing balm that effortlessly melts away makeup, sunscreen and excess sebum without drying the skin. Gently massage a small amount onto dry skin, add a splash of warm water to emulsify and remove oil-based impurities, then rinse thoroughly. For an extra boost of nourishment use as a mask and leave for 10 minutes before rinsing.

Retinol

Retinol is derived from Vitamin A and renowned for its excellent skin smoothing properties making it ideal for targeting signs of ageing. It also helps perfect uneven skin tone and age spots.

How To Use It

Use our Retinol Serums at night time only and combine with a daytime SPF as Retinol can increase sun sensitivity. New to Retinol? Introduce it gradually into your routine, starting with once or twice a week until your skin builds tolerance. Our Retinol Booster Serum is specially formulated with an effective blend of retinol complex (0.5%) and luxurious blend of sweet almond, organic rosehip and jojoba oils while our Super Retinol Overnight Serum is a concentrated night treatment. In the evening apply 2 drops of your chosen product to cleansed face, avoiding the eye, outer eye and lip area. For the eye area, tap our Retinol Eye Gel into the eye contour.

Salicylic Acid

Salicylic Acid is a beta hydroxy acid derived from willow bark, best known for its skin clearing benefits. Used for targeting impurities, breakouts, excess oil production and enlarged pores it can help to reduce spots and clear imperfections.

How To Use It

Our Skin Clearing Salicylic Acid is specially formulated with an effective blend of Salicylic acid (2%), willow bark and Liquorice root extract. Apply 3-4 drops directly to the face or mix in your hand into your favourite day or night cream and gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed.

Squalane

Plant derived Squalane is a highly effective emollient and antioxidant used to hydrate and moisturise dry skin and help prevent excess oil and sebum production. Ideal for all skin types, squalane is especially great for dry skin that needs an extra boost.

How To Use It

Our 100% plant based Squalane Facial Oil is specifically formulated to help hydrate and maintain skin suppleness. Apply a few drops as needed, day or night. Team with our Squalane Cream Cleanser, specially formulated with Squalane (2%) to cleanse skin and remove make up without over drying, it’s ideal for all skin types. Apply all over face and gently massage in before remove with cotton wool.

Tiger Grass

Tiger Grass (also known as Centella asiatica or cica) is a botanical antioxidant known for its skin recovery benefits. Great at calming, rebalancing and reducing redness it soothes skin while evening out skin tone.

How To Use It

Our Tiger Grass Colour Correcting treatment cream works perfectly worn alone or as a primer under makeup. It soothes and helps to neutralise the look of redness, whilst also boosting skin’s moisture. Our Tiger Grass Serum can be used AM or PM to tackle redness and irritation.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that targets signs of dullness, hyperpigmentation and scarring, offering a brightening boost to lacklustre skin.

How To Use It

Specifically formulated to help deliver brighter and more radiant skin, our Vitamin C Booster Serum is best used in your daytime routine. Apply 3-4 drops directly to the face or mix in your hand into your favourite day and/or night cream and gently massage into the skin until fully absorbed.