Active Compounds
The Ingredient
Protocol.
No marketing extracts. No token actives. Every compound below is present at functional concentration — selected for how it performs in a hydrogel matrix, not how it reads on a label.
Structural
Hydrolyzed Collagen
Low-molecular-weight collagen peptides small enough to sink in, not sit on top. Floods skin with hydration so it looks firmer, tighter, and more elastic. Sourced from marine and plant-based origins.
Recovery Signal
Copper Tripeptide-1
One of the most studied peptides in skincare. A copper-bound complex that helps skin look firmer, smoother, and more rested. Built to erase the visible signs of a rough week.
Found in
Expression Line
Argireline Peptide
A hexapeptide that targets the look of expression lines around the eyes: crow's feet, squint lines, the ones that show up first. Softer-looking lines with consistent use.
Found in
Barrier / Tone
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3 at 4–5%. Strengthens the skin barrier, keeps oil in check, and evens out the look of dark spots and uneven tone. The universal active: effective for every skin type.
Depuff
Caffeine
The morning-after active. Instantly cools and visibly depuffs, taking down the look of under-eye bags and dark circles. For when morning came too soon.
Hydration Lock
Squalane
A weightless emollient from olive and sugarcane. Mimics your skin's natural oils for deep hydration with zero greasiness. Restores balance after harsh cleansers.
Found in
Retinoid Alternative
Bakuchiol
A plant-based retinol alternative from the babchi seed. Smooths the look of fine lines and firms, without the irritation, sun sensitivity, or downtime. Gentle enough for the eye area.
Deep Hydration
Hyaluronic Acid
Multi-weight hyaluronic acid that holds up to 1,000x its weight in water. Low-weight sinks in deep; high-weight locks it in at the surface. Hydration that lasts all day.
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