What it is: A rapidly smoothing and visibly plumping bioferment essence shown to boost the benefits of skincare and support a strong skin barrier.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination, and Oily
Skincare Concerns: Fine Lines and Wrinkles, Dullness, and Uneven Texture
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Biofermented Microbial Extract: Hydrates for a luminous-, plump-looking complexion.
- Biofermented Hyaluronic and Polyglutamic Acids: Visibly smooth skin and reinforce its moisture barrier.
- Niacinamide: Visibly brightens, evens skin tone, and soothes.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: Powered by a synergetic trio of postbiotic, biofermented actives, this simple yet visibly transformative step optimizes absorption of the skincare products you use on top of it, creating a beautiful canvas that’s visibly bouncy, silky-smooth, protected, and perfectly prepped for the day ahead.
Clinical Results: In a clinical study conducted on 5 men and 45 women:
- It strengthened the skin barrier and protected against pollution
After 14 days:
- It improved skin texture
In a consumer self-evaluation study of 15 men and 80 women:
- 100% showed skin was plumped with hydration
- 94% agreed their skin immediately felt softer
- 89% agreed their skin was visibly smoother
Clean + Planet Positive at Sephora
When you see our Clean + Planet Positive seal, this brand`s products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and environment. They also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more: For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.
On top of meeting the Clean at Sephora formulated without list, these brands are on a mission to do right by your routine and the planet by making climate commitments and focusing on sustainable sourcing, responsible packaging, and environmental giving.
-Biofermented Microbial Extract: Hydrates for a luminous-, plump-looking complexion.
-Biofermented Hyaluronic and Polyglutamic Acids: Visibly smooth skin and reinforce its moisture barrier.
-Niacinamide: Visibly brightens, evens skin tone, and soothes.
Aqua (Water), Propanediol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Marrubium Vulgare Extract, Sodium Gluconate, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Polyglutamate, Parfum, Citric Acid, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Polyglyceryl 6 Oleate, Bacillus Ferment, Sodium Surfactin.
Clean at Sephora products are formulated without the following banned or restricted ingredients (please see Clean at Sephora landing page for full list of specific restrictions and allowances by category—this is not an exhaustive list):
Acrylates, Aluminum Salts, Animal Musks/Fats/Oils, Benzophenones and related compounds, Butoxyethanol, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) under 0.1%, Carbon Black or Black 2, Coal Tar, Ethanolamines, Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasing Agents, Hydroquinone, Lead and Lead Acetate, Mercury + Mercury Compounds (Thimerisol), Methoxyethanol, Methyl Cellosolve, Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, Mineral Oil, Nanomaterials (restrictions for specific nanomaterials only), Oxybenzone, Parabens, Petrolatum and Paraffin (USP grade only), Phenoxyethanol under 1%, Phthalates, Plastic Microbeads, Polyacrylamide & Acrylamide, Resorcinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Styrene, Sulfates, Talc (no detection of asbestos), Toluene, Triclosan and Triclocarban, Undisclosed Synthetic Fragrance (under 1% and formulated without Acetaldehyde, Acetone, Acetonitrile, Benzalkonium chloride, BPA, EDTA, Methylene chloride, PTFE, PFOA), 1,4-Dioxane (ingredients must comply with impurity thresholds), Octinoxate, PFAS compounds, Nitromusks and Polycyclic Musks, Ethoxylated Ingredients (including PEGS or polyethylene glycol must meet contamination limits for 1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide), Cyclic Silicones, EDTA and derivatives (allowed if no technical substitute under 0.2%).
Suggested Usage:
-In the morning and at night, dispense three drops into your hands and gently pat onto a freshly cleansed face and neck.
-Follow with your favorite serums and moisturizers.