A plant-derived compound from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia that acts on skin through pathways comparable to retinol — supporting firmness, tone and an even surface — but without the dryness, flaking or sun-sensitivity that retinoids are known for. It is photostable, which is why it can be used where conventional retinol cannot.
A water-stable derivative of Vitamin C bound to glucose. Skin enzymes release it gradually into pure L-ascorbic acid, delivering the antioxidant and brightening benefits of Vitamin C while sidestepping the rapid oxidation and instability of the raw form. Steadier, gentler, and far less prone to going off in the bottle.
Present in: Elixir
Short sequences of amino acids that act as messengers on the skin surface, cueing processes tied to firmness and resilience. In the eye area — where skin is thinnest and shows fatigue first — they are used to support structure and a smoother, more rested contour over time.
Present in: Halo
A Nordic berry rich in Vitamin C and ellagic acid, used as a botanical antioxidant layer. It complements the primary Vitamin C system, helping defend against the daily oxidative load of UV and pollution.
Present in: Elixir
A liquid plant wax whose structure closely resembles the skin’s own sebum, which is why it absorbs without the heaviness of a true oil. It softens the surface and slows water loss, giving a moisturiser its cushion without the pore-load of heavier occlusives.
Present in: Forge
The principal calming constituent of chamomile, isolated and used at concentration. It settles the look of redness and reactivity, which is what allows a daily moisturiser to sit comfortably on skin already working through actives elsewhere in the routine.
Present in: Forge
A northern berry extract used as an antioxidant layer against the daily oxidative load of UV and pollution. It sits alongside tocopherol and raspberry seed oil in the same formula, so the barrier is defended while it is being conditioned.
Present in: Forge
Hyaluronic acid blended across several molecular weights so it hydrates at more than one level at once. Higher weights hold water at the surface for immediate plumpness; lower weights settle deeper into the upper layers for hydration that holds rather than evaporating off.
A coconut-derived amphoteric surfactant that lifts oil, makeup and grime without the tightness of a sulphate. Amphoteric means it carries both charges, which is why it cleanses thoroughly while staying mild enough for daily use on reactive skin.
Present in: Ember
A gentle co-surfactant built from sugar and coconut fatty acids. It softens the cleanse and conditions as it works, leaving the acid mantle intact — the difference between skin that feels clean and skin that feels stripped.
Present in: Ember
A marigold-derived extract used to condition and settle the skin through cleansing. Paired with chamomile in the same formula, it keeps a daily foaming base comfortable on skin that reacts easily.
Present in: Ember
A gentle alpha-hydroxy acid that dissolves the bonds holding spent cells to the surface, revealing smoother, more even skin underneath. Unlike smaller acids it hydrates as it resurfaces, which is why it suits skin that cannot tolerate harsher exfoliation. Used one or two evenings a week — never daily — it sharpens the results of everything layered after it.
Present in: Solstice
A polyphenol-rich extract from the youngest, least processed tea leaves, used to hold antioxidant defence steady while the skin resurfaces. It is the counterweight in an exfoliating formula — protecting the barrier during the moment it is most exposed.
Present in: Solstice
An aromatic botanical long used to calm and condition. In a weekly resurfacing formula it keeps the skin comfortable through active exfoliation, so renewal never comes at the cost of a stinging, sensitised barrier.
Present in: Solstice
One of the most evidenced actives in skincare. It evens tone, softens the look of dark circles and supports the barrier at the same time — which is why it anchors a twice-weekly eye treatment where the skin is thinnest and fatigue reads first.
Present in: Reverie
Provitamin B5 paired with aloe leaf juice, suspended in a cooling hydrogel base. Together they flood the under-eye with moisture and calm visible fatigue in fifteen minutes — a twice-weekly reset rather than a daily habit.
Present in: Reverie