Ingredient Glossary
Explore and learn about the ingredients we use in our products.
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Gives radiance and brightens the skin while embodying opulence.
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Soothing and calming plant extract with natural humectant and anti-inflammatory properties. Rich in vitamins A, C and E and antioxidants, Aloe Vera may also help to improve skin hydration and help reduce trans-epidermal moisture loss.
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This combination of soothing botanical ingredients (Arnica, Cypress, Malt, Solomon’s Seal) helps to calm sensitivity and minimise the appearance of redness.
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Botanical extract with anti-inflammatory properties to assist in calming the skin and easing the appearance of redness.
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Native to the hinterland of northern New South Wales, Australian Davidson Plum is rich in antioxidants which help protect the skin from free radical damage. Naturally occurring polysaccharides help to reduce transepidermal water loss and protect the skin's barrier function.
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Native to inland Australia, Wild Orange Leaf extract is rich in phyto compounds including amino acids the help fortify skin barrier function. This sustainably derived extract promotes skin resilience and is rich in antioxidants to assist in protecting skin from free radical damage.
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Biodegradable, sustainably sourced bamboo works to gently exfoliate and remove dead skin cells on the surface of the skin.
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Work together to absorb UVB and UVA rays to protect the skin from UV damage.
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Locally sourced from the Byron Bay Hinterland in Australia, Caffeine is rich in antioxidant properties and may help to increase microcirculation.
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This fast-absorbing, non-greasy oil is incredibly nourishing, helps to improve elasticity and is rich in antioxidants. Camellia Seed Oil is high in essential fatty acids particularly Oleic Acid (omega 9) and contains Vitamins A, B, and E.
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Ceramides are a type of lipid and part of skins natural protection that help to protect against trans epidermal water loss and increase the skin’s hydration and barrier function. This skin fortifying complex Helps to replenish and reinforce the skin’s protective lipid barrier, helping skin to stay hydrated, smooth and supple.
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Known for its nourishing and conditioning properties, Beeswax can assist with locking in moisture for softer, fuller lips.
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Known for its natural calming properties, Chamomile works to ease and soothe stress on the skin.
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UVA/UVB filters protect the skin from the sun’s damaging rays and environmentally induced aging.
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Chia seeds have humectant properties, swelling and retaining moisture and preventing water loss through evaporation helping to keep skin plump and hydrated. Anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and rich in essential Fatty acids, this beneficial ingredient helps protect the skin barrier, promote collagen synthesis and gives your skin a luxurious silky quality.
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A lipid‐soluble antioxidant which is crucial for cellular energy production. Helps to inhibit tyrosinase production, reducing uneven skin tone, improving hydration, and reducing the visible signs of ageing.
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Extract from Bilberry Leaves which helps to protect the cells from blue light damage. Cureberry has also been clinically proven to reduce collagen and elastin-degrading enzymes and free radicals which are generated in the skin by blue light.
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These micron-sized particles manipulate light and selectively scatter favourable blue/green coloured light, diminishing the appearance of the depth of wrinkles. Shadows, wrinkles, pigmentation, and discolouration appear diminished, resulting in a dramatically enhanced, soft-focus effect.
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A stable form of Vitamin C helping to slow excess melanin production, reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone. Antioxidant properties also boost protection against UV and free radical damage, while supporting collagen production.
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This antioxidant protects fibroblasts (a cell in the skin’s connective tissue that produces collagen) from damaging UV radiation and helps to stimulate cell growth. It can also work to boost the skin’s natural internal free radical defence.
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Powerful natural antibacterial, antiseptic, and anti-fungal ingredient which helps to reduce the frequency of breakouts and break their repetitive cycle by fighting the spread of blemish causing bacteria on the skin.
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A rich source of omega-6 essential fatty acids, evening primrose oil works to help restore skin’s barrier function and prevent moisture loss. It can also assist to protect from future damage caused by climate and environmental conditions.
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Has a decongesting effect which can help to drain water accumulation and swelling from under the eyes which often causes dark shadows and puffiness. With regular application, shadows appear reduced and under-eye bags and periorbital puffiness decreases.
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Potent antioxidant that helps to counteract oxidative stress, guarding against the free radical attack that causes the degradation of collagen and fine lines and wrinkles.
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Glycolic Acid can assist with accelerating the skin renewal process by dissolving the bonds that hold dead skin cells together, enhancing luminosity and clarity. Clinically proven to stimulate the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid within the skin, Glycolic Acid helps to reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation, fine lines, open pores and helps to smooth uneven texture.
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A cosmetic-grade Retinoic acid ester and one of the most bio-available, non-prescription forms of Vitamin A. It helps to accelerate cell division and the formation of collagen for firmer, smoother skin.
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Rich in omega fatty acids and Vitamin E, grape seed oil has excellent anti-inflammatory benefits. It is used to assist in repairing the free radical damage associated with UV exposure, and enhancing natural lipid protection.
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A natural source of alpha hydroxy acids (a group of organic compounds that encourage the shedding of surface skin cells) that assist in gently activating skin renewal to smooth and brighten the complexion. Rich in organic and Pyruvic acids that work to reduce corneocyte cohesion, fortify collagen, reinforce barrier protection, and prevent trans-epidermal water loss.
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Blends the well-known hydration prowess of hyaluronic acid with the collagen-boosting properties of Tripeptide-1. Unlike some hyaluronic acids which are molecularly too large to make it past the surface of the skin, Hirulip™ delivers it in tiny microns which can make it into the deeper layers of skin and keep lips hydrated and plump.
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A powerful humectant that attracts and holds on to water, making it the ultimate skin moisturiser. Helps to plump the skin’s surface while hydrating and keeping it moist and supple.
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This amazing ingredient is proven to increase the synthesis of epidermal hyaluronic acid by 3 x more than that of hyaluronic acid alone. These ‘skin cushions’ help to hold cells together by increasing moisture, while softening the look of lines and wrinkles to give a younger looking appearance.
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A nutrient rich antioxidant and anti-inflammatory oil that closely resembles the skin's natural moisturising factors. High in essential fatty acids that can help to fortify the skin’s barrier function.
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A protective and plumping peptide that helps to fortify skin's resilience by working to counteract damage from oxidative stress.
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This powerful yet gentle alpha hydroxy acid helps promote exfoliation of dull surface skin cells, aiding cell turnover and renewal without causing sensitivity. It can also work to increase the ceramides in the skin's protective barrier, boosting hydration and reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
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With soothing, anti-irritant and antioxidant properties, licorice extract can help to regulate melanin production and assist in reducing the appearance of hyperpigmentation.
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A natural source of precious alpha hydroxy acid, Lime Pearl is a native fruit from Eastern Australia which can help to gently exfoliate and brighten the eye area, and lessen the appearance of milia.
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This photoprotective ingredient contains a ferment extract obtained from radiation-resistant micro-organisms with the ability to adapt to different radiations. This complex also contains emollient ingredient hydrolysed pea protein, and together these ingredients work to protect the skin from solar and artificial blue light-induced damage, minimising the main signs of digital and photoaging.
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Rich in essential fatty acids, this nourishing oil mimics the skin’s natural sebum. It contains plant sterols which work as an anti-inflammatory, helping to restore skin barrier function.
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A natural emollient that contains essential fatty acids and antioxidants known to nourish and soothe skin.
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Matrixyl 6® is a clinically proven skin plumping peptide that can help trigger the cell to repair collagen, elastin, and produce glycosaminoglycans like skin moisturising hyaluronic acid. It can assist to rebuild and strengthen the dermal tissues, making the skin more resilient to the onset of lines and wrinkles, giving the skin back its youthful bounce.
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Niacinamide is a water-soluble vitamin also known as vitamin B3. It helps to reinforce and enhance the skin’s barrier function by increasing the production of ceramides in the surface layers of skin, helping to build moisture and prevent trans epidermal water loss. Niacinamide also helps reduce hyperpigmentation by inhibiting the ability of melanocytes to pass melanin to the skin cells, resulting in the reduced appearance of uneven skin tone.It is an antioxidant and has antiinflammatory properties may assist in controlling sebum production and stimulate microcirculation, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
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Peptides are amino acid chains that work like messengers to communicate with the skin cells signalling changes such as the production and protection of vital skin building proteins. Palmitoyl Tripeptide 5 is a bioactive tripeptide that assists with inducing collagen synthesis while protecting existing collagen in the skin, resulting in a plumper and more radiant complexion.
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Known to soothe, soften, and moisturise the skin, improving barrier function and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
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A proteolytic enzyme extracted from the papaya fruit. These types of enzymes work by gently breaking down the protein bonds that hold dead skin cells together. Exfoliation is then promoted through dissolving these proteins, encouraging smoother, clearer skin tone and texture.
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A new molecular complex, PatcH2O™ provides immediate and long-lasting hydration. PatcH2O™ has been clinically proven to swell the skin’s moisture reservoir on contact and provide sustained hydration for up to 48 hours.
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Naturally cleansing and bacteria fighting, peppermint oil can also work to help reduce the appearance of redness and invigorate sluggish skin.
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(Pink Silk Tree/Mimosa Tree) A natural tree bark extract that can help to fight skin fatigue and damage caused by glycation (where renegade sugars attach to proteins like collagen and lead to their degeneration). It assists to improve the quality of collagen and elastin, reducing the visible signs of ageing and leaving the skin looking fresh.
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An Antioxidant that helps prevent the damaging effects of free radicals generated by UV exposure. Helps protect collagen production within the skin, supporting skin integrity and the skin renewal process to help minimise the appearance of premature ageing.
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A powerful antioxidant rich in Vitamin C and B5 that supports skin renewal, offering protection against free radical damage.
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A unique, new generation of topical hyaluronic acid ,which behaves like a filler. Easily absorbing into the skin, it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by binding moisture to the skin, helping to plump and smooth whilst simultaneously helping skin cells boost their defences against daily UV rays and pollution, protecting against collagen degradation.
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A marine plant extract which helps to plump skin with moisture, support barrier function and provides antioxidant benefits to help offset oxidative stress triggered by UV exposure.
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Is known to help the skin mimic the behaviour of a younger skin, reducing the appearance of the visible ageing signs for a smoother, more youthful appearance.
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Retinol is a form of Vitamin A that belongs to a family of Vitamin A derivatives known as retinoids. A great alternative to Retinoic Acid (prescription Vitamin A), cosmetic grade Retinol is a slower, more gentle introduction for the skin, allowing it to be applied regularly and without visible trauma. Retinol is clinically proven to work as an antioxidant, to regulate skin turnover, to help accelerate cell division, cell differentiation and to encourage the formation of collagen for firmer, smoother skin as well as many other skin enhancing benefits.
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Aromatic floral extract with anti-inflammatory properties to help calm and soothe sensitive skin.
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Salicylic Acid is a Beta Hydroxy Acid (BHA). Being an An oil-soluble exfoliant, Salicylic Acid can exfoliate within the pores and helps to de- congest skin by dissolving dirt, debris and dead skin cell build up lining the pores which can lead to breakouts. Salicylic Acid can also help reduce inflammation and help to regulate excess sebum helping to prevent blemishes and the spread of bacteria on the skin. Best avoided when pregnant and / or breastfeeding.
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Built on natural and plant-derived extracts which work to counteract the problems of blemish-prone skin gently but effectively. It assists to control the growth of the main aggravating bacterium in the development of blemishes and breakouts.
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Easily absorbed by the skin, Silica helps to hydrate and bind water, increasing moisture levels, and has natural anti-inflammatory properties. It has also been shown to prevent premature aging by slowing the degenerative process of collagen, stimulating cell division.
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Moisture binding proteins which help to prevent trans-epidermal water loss, protecting the skin from the negative effects of the environment such as dehydration via evaporation of essential moisture.
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Helps to relax expression lines and reduce depth of wrinkles caused by facial expressions. Can be seen as a topical alternative to invasive treatments such as Botox.
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The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, this powerful humectant has a smaller molecular weight making it especially penetrative. This, combined with the ability to attract and hold on to water, makes it the ultimate skin moisturiser.
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Emollient plant oil derived from Almonds that is rich in fatty acids and antioxidants. Helps to fortify the skin barrier by locking in essential moisture and protecting against trans epidermal loss.
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Native Australian extract with anti-inflammatory properties, helping to reduce the appearance of redness.
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Tea Tree offers anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties, assisting to inhibit the spread of bacteria responsible for breakouts.
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Powerful natural antibacterial agent which can assist in reducing the frequency of breakouts by fighting the spread of bacteria on problematic skin, breaking the repetitive cycle of the breakout. Rich in antioxidants, it may help to slow down the ageing process and give the skin a healthy glow.
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A natural, antioxidant and anti-Inflammatory extract to help prevent the effects of damaging free radicals in the skin and also work as a stabiliser for Retinol.
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(Disodium Lauriminodipropionate Tocopheryl Phosphates) With potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, Vital ET™ is a unique bio-functional complex derived from Vitamin E. It is accepted and delivered into the skin rapidly, assisting with the reduction of redness and oxidative stress within the skin.
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Rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, Vitamin E may contribute to slowing the ageing process by protecting the skin from free radical damage and supporting the skin’s barrier function.
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Known as one of the most powerful plant-derived antiseptics, it can help to inhibit bacterial growth.
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A powerful mineral that can help to lessen the damaging effects of free radicals, assisting in healing and rejuvenating skin.