Spots. Adorable on your puppy. Stylish on your favorite blouse. Possibly less delightful on your face and hands. If the appearance of spots—freckles, age spots, uneven skin tone, or other hyperpigmentation—is a source of sorrow, don’t get sad. Get even. See a clearer, more luminous complexion in just a few weeks with the Celavive® Brightening series.

There are four products in the Celavive Brightening line: Vivid White Sheet Mask, Light Complexion Serum, Dark Spot Corrector, and Luminous Moisture Cream. These products address complexion concerns in two important ways:

1. Visibly fade the look of unwanted discoloration on the skin’s surface
2. Maintain brightness by helping to resist the appearance of discoloration in the future (when used with smart sun protection)

Each product offers a unique formula that’s effective if used alone. But you’ll see a difference more quickly if you use all four. When used together, you’ll saturate your skin with eight brilliance-boosting ingredients. They all work in different ways to refine and brighten without the use of harsh, chemical bleaching agents. You’ll read more about those ingredients below.

If you use all four products, you can expect to see enhanced brightness in as little as one week and a more even-looking skin tone after one to two months. Results will be even more noticeable with continued use. Include the Brightening products in your Celavive Skincare regimen to reveal your skin’s most luminous look.

Stop seeing spots. Banish them for good and get even with Celavive Brightening products. All you’ll see is a perfectly balanced, beautiful complexion.

The Celavive Brightening products are designed to be used as part of the Celavive regimen for your skin type. You may opt to use all or only some of them. Below is the recommended regimen that will give you the best and brightest results when used consistently.

Step	[am]	[pm]
CLEANSE	Creamy Foam Cleanser OR Gentle Milk Cleanser	Conditioning Makeup Remover Creamy Foam Cleanser OR Gentle Milk Cleanser Exfoliating Scrub+Mask (3X/wk optional)
TONE	Perfecting Toner	Perfecting Toner
BRIGHTEN and ENHANCE	Hydrating + Lifting Sheet Mask (3X/wk optional) Light Complexion Serum* Dark Spot Corrector Hydrating Eye Essence (optional) Luminous Moisture Cream	Vivid White Sheet Mask (3X/wk) Light Complexion Serum* Dark Spot Corrector Hydrating Eye Essence (optional) Luminous Moisture Cream
HYDRATE	Protective Day Cream, SPF 30 OR Protective Day Lotion, SPF 30	Replenishing Night Cream (optional) OR Replenishing Night Gel (optional)
*You may opt to use Vitalizing Serum in place of Light Complexion Serum once a day, if you’d like additional support for reducing the appearance of fine and lines and wrinkles.

Melanin and Discoloration: Too Much of a Good Thing

Melanin is the pigment made in the top layer of your skin that’s the source of your skin color. Beyond that, its main role is protecting your skin by absorbing ultraviolet (UV) rays.

The types and amounts of melanin made in your skin can vary. They are controlled by your genes and can be influenced by internal and external factors, such as age, hormones, and environmental stressors like exposure to UV light.

Too much sunlight is one of the major causes of excess melanin production. With more and more sun exposure, a pocket of concentrated melanin can form that extends deep within your skin. This can show up as a dark spot or as blotchy, uneven skin tone. This hyperpigmentation

usually appears on the face, arms, hands, chest—any areas regularly exposed to the sun.

Usually, discoloration, age spots, and uneven skin tone are perfectly safe (just make sure to ask your doctor about large, irregularly shaped spots that are very dark or have multiple colors). But you may dislike how it looks and want a solution.

Because the concentrated melanin extends more deeply into your skin layers, it can’t simply be scrubbed away. It takes consistent use of effective topical products to fade the appearance of discoloration as your skin cells renew over time. And constant protection from the sun is required to maintain skin’s brightness and translucence.

Lighten Up Your Look with Niacinamide

There are many ingredients that can lighten the skin’s appearance. Some of the most common are hydroquinone, retinoids, and glycolic or azelaic acid. However, these may cause skin sensitivity and irritation.

There is a gentler option that’s been well-studied and found to be effective for refining the skin’s appearance. It’s a form of vitamin B3 called niacinamide (also known as nicotinamide).

Niacinamide is found in all of the Celavive Brightening products. Topical application of this vitamin soothes and moisturizes as it helps balance skin tone and boost radiance. Clinical trials have shown it can reduce the appearance of discoloration quickly, when used twice a day.

One study included 18 subjects with hyperpigmentation who used a five percent niacinamide moisturizer and plain moisturizer in a paired design. There was noticeably less visible pigmentation and increased luminosity in the niacinamide group after four weeks.

A second study of 50 women, ages 40 to 60, found that a five percent niacinamide cream provided significant improvements in the appearance of hyperpigmentation, skin tone, and texture after 12 weeks.

The Vivid White Sheet Mask, Light Complexion Serum, and Luminous Moisture Cream each contain two percent niacinamide. So, using the Celavive Brightening products together—along with the Dark Spot Corrector, which also contains a small amount—means you’ll build up the right level of niacinamide to deliver visibly dramatic brightening effects.

Skin brighteners tend to work best when used in combination. In addition to niacinamide, each Brightening product contains unique ingredients that will help further reduce the appearance of discoloration and beautifully balance your complexion.

Indulge in a luxurious, spa-like facial experience as you infuse active ingredients into your skin with the Celavive Brightening Vivid White Sheet Mask. Designed to work with your daily brightening routine, this face mask should be used three times a week to instantly turn up the wattage on your natural glow.

The potent formula of Vivid White Sheet Mask penetrates deep into the skin’s surface to immediately boost radiance with each use. It’s saturated with powerful brightening ingredients that improve the appearance of unwanted skin discoloration, balance your skin tone, and reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles.

Niacinamide and a touch of licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) in the mask are joined by Palmaria palmata extract to target discoloration. This marine-source ingredient supplies unique compounds from a red algae, also known as “dulse.”

Algae contains many biochemical compounds and nutrients that are beneficial for the skin. Palmaria palmata delivers proteins, lipids, and sugars that hydrate as they boost radiance. Research has shown this antioxidant-rich algae soothes and reduces the visible effects of spending time outdoors. And it works to fade the appearance of dark spots and even out skin tone (studied in Asian and Caucasian skin).

Vivid White Sheet Mask also drenches your skin in nourishing moisture that helps skin appear plumper and more youthful. Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii) and jojoba-seed oil (Simmondsia chinensis) hydrate, rejuvenate, and refine to give your skin an instantly radiant and luminous look. It’s perfect for those times you really want to glow.

Celavive Brightening Vivid White Sheet Mask 

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Usage

Gently apply mask to clean, dry skin. Remove mask after 20 minutes and massage any excess product into skin. Follow with Celavive serum or moisturizer.

A flawless, translucent skin tone can be yours with the help of this high-performance serum. Apply Celavive Brightening Light Complexion Serum twice daily to reduce the appearance of unwanted pigmentation and uneven skin tone and to maintain a firm, lifted look.

This advanced serum helps to refine your overall complexion with ingredients that will make visible discoloration virtually disappear. Niacinamide is one, which works to fade the appearance of dark spots along with licorice-root extract.

Licorice is known by skincare experts to be one of the safest and most gentle naturally derived ingredients for refining skin’s appearance. It delivers antioxidant activity and also helps soothe skin as it brightens. This makes it a good choice for all skin types.

Japanese angelica root is another brilliance booster that gives your skin perfect clarity. It works by dispersing the appearance of discoloration on the surface of your skin, making it invisible to the eye. As the pigment is diffused, your skin tone will look bright, even, and flawless.

In only a couple of months, you’ll no longer need to apply heavy concealers or foundation to create a uniform skin tone. A small study found that applying Japanese angelica root extract visibly faded the appearance of age spots in only eight weeks.

Light Complexion Serum doesn’t just work to make skin look brighter and more even. It helps keep it that way, too.

Japanese angelica root has been shown to help resist the visible effects of exposure to outdoor elements. The antioxidants in the extract help support the look of firmer skin, with fewer lines and wrinkles. And they keep existing discoloration from looking darker after sun exposure. A two-month clinical trial found less darkening of age spots during seasonal increases of UV in those who applied a cream containing angelica root.

This environmental defense makes the Light Complexion Serum an important part of your daily skincare routine. It’s an excellent counterpart to sunscreen, which helps keep the sun’s rays from penetrating the surface of the skin. Use it as the first layer of protection, before you go outdoors, to bolster your skin’s defenses against the visible effects of photoaging caused by the sun.

Celavive Brightening Light Complexion Serum

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Usage

After toning, apply 2-3 pumps to face and neck in an upward and outward motion. Follow with Celavive moisturizer.

Some spots are stubborn. The dense discoloration that extends deep within your skin may require extra attention to make it less noticeable. Celavive Brightening Dark Spot Corrector targets unwanted discoloration to visibly brighten and balance the look of age spots and hyperpigmentation. So, all anyone will notice is you.

You can apply this on-the-spot intensive solution with precision wherever you need it, using the targeted applicator tip. The Dark Spot Corrector is packed with niacinamide and two powerful ingredients that can help diminish the appearance, number, and intensity of dark spots, freckles, and other types of hyperpigmentation.

One of those ingredients is vitamin C, which is a well-known skin brightener. But not just any vitamin C will do. L-ascorbic acid, which is the chemically active form of vitamin C, can easily be degraded when exposed to air, light, or heat. This can make it almost useless when you apply it.

You need a stable vitamin C to ensure it works when applied to your skin. Dark Spot Corrector is made with a high concentration of the vitamin C form called ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate.

This premium skincare ingredient supplies stable, lipophilic (oil-soluble) vitamin C with superior absorption. It penetrates deep into the top layer of your skin to provide antioxidant activity as it works to fade the appearance of discoloration. One research trial showed that applying ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate to the skin for 56 days dramatically lightened the look of UV-induced pigmentation.

The complexion-refining benefits of vitamin C are enhanced by the addition of Aspergillus ferment.

Using fermented materials in skincare is a recent trend that began when anti-aging effects were seen on the hands of sake brewers in Japan. Fermented ingredients supply the beneficial compounds produced when bacteria break down natural products like soybeans, various plants, or—in the case of Dark Spot Corrector—rice.

The rice is fermented by bacteria from Aspergillus oryzae, which is known in Japan as a koji mold. Applying mold to your face may not sound appealing. And, in fact, you aren’t applying a mold.

The Aspergillus is rich in enzymes, organic acids, and bacteria that digest (or feed on) the cell walls of the rice to release the bioactive compounds. These compounds are what goes into your skincare. This makes the Aspergillus ferment in Dark Spot Corrector a postbiotic. It supplies the beneficial substances produced by bacterial fermentation, without any live bacteria.

The compounds made by Aspergillus-fermented rice bran are a source of many different types of natural acids, including kojic and citric acids. Targeted application of these acids can help promote dead skin-cell turnover for a refined, even skin tone and radiant appearance.

The exceptional effects of Aspergillus ferment can be visible in a short time. It has shown significant results in the look of translucence and brightness after only four weeks. This makes Dark Spot Corrector your go-to-solution for complexion perfection.

Celavive Brightening Dark Spot Corrector

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Usage

After toning, apply to affected areas twice daily. Follow with Celavive serum or moisturizer.

Continued use will result in a more balanced, even complexion

To give your skin a soft glow that appears lit from within, look no further than Celavive Brightening Luminous Moisture Cream. This velvety moisturizer will help address your pigmentation concerns as it visibly brightens, hydrates, and softens.

This lightweight cream will also help maintain your beautifully even complexion. It helps reduce the appearance of discoloration and photoaging in the future—when used with proper sun protection.

Use Luminous Moisture Cream under your daily moisturizer with sunscreen to shine bright all day. And apply it before bed to intensely nourish your skin while you sleep, so you can wake up to restored vibrancy in the morning. This antioxidant-rich cream is appropriate for all skin types.

Like the Dark Spot Corrector, vitamin C is one of the key ingredients in Luminous Moisture Cream. But it’s another form of stabilized vitamin C that acts differently.

Ascorbyl glucoside is long-lasting rather than deep penetrating. It’s designed to activate when you apply it to your skin. Once activated, it converts to vitamin C slowly to provide a hydrating infusion of this antioxidant all-day and all-night.

Long-lasting antioxidant defense means your skin has what it needs to maintain a refined complexion in the face of sunlight, pollution, and other environmental elements. Ascorbyl glucoside helps diminish visible hyperpigmentation and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It also helps restore luster, a look of firmness, elasticity, and smoothness to your complexion.

Ascorbyl glucoside alone has been shown to help restore a naturally even, healthy glow in a little over a month. Sixteen women, ages 37 to 55, applied a cream containing ascorbyl glucoside to a hyperpigmented area of their face twice a day for 90 days. Skin brightness was significantly enhanced after 45 days, with an even more noticeable difference at the 90-day mark.

And ascorbyl glucoside isn’t the lone brightening ingredient in Luminous Moisture Cream.

Niacinamide is also part of the formula. And its action has been shown to be strengthened by the inclusion of another radiance magnifier: saccharide isomerate.

You may recognize saccharide isomerate as one of the active ingredients in Celavive Exfoliating Scrub+Mask. And, indeed, the two products complement each other when it comes to lightening and brightening your skin’s appearance. That’s because regular exfoliation will also help your skin look smoother and more even.

The saccharide isomerate used in Luminous Moisture Cream is slightly different, because it’s been processed to optimize absorption into your skin. This hydrating polysaccharide (sugar) will help support your skin’s natural renewal process, refine the look of pores, and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation. It also helps reduce the visible effects of stresses, such as exposure to the sun’s UV rays and urban pollutants like car exhaust.

So, over time it will help skin appear lighter and more radiant.

Twenty-five healthy Asian women, ages 40 to 65, applied a cream containing saccharide isomerate to a dark spot for 84 days. It began working in as little as two weeks. And fewer dark spots were visible after about two months. At the end of the study, on average, spots measurably appeared 17 percent lighter (all the way up to 67 percent lighter). And 90 percent of the participants reported the appearance of fewer dark spots, more even skin tone, and a more translucent complexion.

It’s time to let your inner light shine. Your skin will glow with a naturally radiant look when you consistently apply Luminous Moisture Cream.

Celavive Brightening Luminous Moisture Cream

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Usage

After applying Celavive toner and serum, apply a pearl-size amount to face and neck in upward and outward motions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Celavive Brightening Products

A glossary with an alphabetical list of all the ingredients found in Celavive® Skincare products.

You can also read more in-depth information about each Celavive product, including more information about the ingredients. Links to each page are available here. 

0–9 | A–B | C–D | E–F | G–H | I–J | K–L | M–N | O–P | Q–R | S–T | U–V | W–X | Y–Z

0–9
1,2-HEXANEDIOL: Paraben- and formaldehyde-free preservative. Also an effective humectant (substance that attracts water) for dry skin.

A–B
ACANTHOPANAX SENTICOSUS (ELEUTHRO) ROOT EXTRACT: Part of a complex of three types of ginseng that provides antioxidant action for a brighter, firmer look.

ACETYL GLUCOSAMINE: Amino acid sugar that helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and unwanted variations in skin tone.

ACETYL HYDROXYPROLINE: Amino acid that adds moisture and supports the natural ceramides (part of your skin’s natural lipids) in the skin’s barrier for a hydrated appearance.

ACRYLATES/C10-30 ALKYL ACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER: Gentle emulsifier that thickens lotions or creams to helps them glide on smoothly.

ALBIZIA JULIBRISSIN BARK EXTRACT: Also known as silk tree. Helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and loss of firmness.

ALPHA GLUCAN (see also DEXTRIN): Sugar that helps bind water to help moisturize and soften skin.

ALPINIA SPECIOSA LEAF EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS):  Botanical source of antioxidants that also conditions the skin.

AMINOMETHYL PROPANEDIOL: Blended with active compounds in skincare products to ensure they dissolve and absorb into skin properly.

ARTEMISIA ABROTANUM EXTRACT: Commonly known as southernwood extract, this compound is rich in oligosaccharides (a type of sugar) that make the skin appear smoother.

ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT: Seaweed that contains minerals and antioxidants to help nourish and deep clean your pores for a healthy appearance.

ASCORBIC ACID: Vitamin C is an antioxidant and skin-soothing agent that can help preserve formulations while providing support against the visible signs of environmental damage.

AVOBENZONE (see also UV FILTER BLEND): Sunscreen that protects primarily against UVA rays, but offers some protection against UVB.

BIS-GLYCERYL ASCORBATE: Non-ionic vitamin C derivative that provides excellent skin-moisturizing effects.

BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS (Paeonia Albiflora Root Extract, Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, Lilium Candidum Bulb Extract, Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract, Alpina Speciosa Leaf Extract, Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract, Geranium Robertianum Extract): Unique blend of botanical extracts rich in antioxidants that contain essential oils to help preserve skincare products without the use of harsh chemicals.

BUTYLENE GLYCOL: Commonly used ingredient in cosmetics that helps to enhance the texture and application of skincare formulations.

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII (Shea Butter): Known as Africa’s ancient beauty secret for its intense moisturizing capabilities and pleasant fragrance.

C–D
CAPRYLYL GLYCOL: A gentle moisturizer that also acts as a preservative.

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE: Compound derived from coconut oil and glycerin that adds moisture to skin.

CARBOMER: Helps suspend an insoluble solid in a liquid. Used to maintain product consistency by keeping emulsions from separating into their oil and liquid components.

CARRAGEENAN: Sugar extracted from certain species of red seaweed (Rodophyceae) that helps thicken and stabilize skincare formulas.

CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX (made with InCelligence Technology®): Active ingredients that allow for effective cell communication—palmitoyl tripeptide-38, hexapeptide-48 HCL, southernwood extract, and coffee-seed extract. Supports your skin’s barrier system and enhances your body’s natural youth-preserving functions. Helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles, uneven skin tone, and large pores, while also producing a healthy glow.

CELLULOSE GUM: Helps thicken and stabilize skincare formulas.

CERAMIDE NP: Mimics natural ceramides to help skin retain moisture for a hydrated appearance.

CETEARYL ALCOHOL: Skin softener with conditioning benefits; used to improve the application and texture of skincare formulations.

CETETH-10: Emulsifier with dirt-dissolving properties that also helps active ingredients blend into a formula.

CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE: Oil-like skin softener that helps dissolve dirt while preserving skin’s moisture.

CITRIC ACID: Alpha hydroxy acid derived from citrus fruits that serves as a natural preservative and pH (acidity) adjuster.

CITRULLUS LANATUS (Watermelon) FRUIT EXTRACT (see also OLIVOL BOTANICAL BLEND): One of nature’s few materials to contain citrulline, which helps condition the skin and lock in natural moisture.

CITRUS PARADISI (Grapefruit) FRUIT EXTRACT: Contains vitamin C and other antioxidants to promote an even, bright appearance.

COFFEE (Arabica) SEED EXTRACT(see also CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX): A key component of the InCelligence Technology in Celavive products. Plant-based ingredient that has advanced antioxidant properties and has been shown to contribute to smoother, healthy-looking skin.

CYCLODEXTRIN: Blends with pea protein to promote absorption into the skin.

CYCLOPENTASILOXANE: A skin-safe silicone fluid that enhances product texture and application.

DEXTRIN: Water-soluble carbohydrate used to improve formula texture. Helps lock in your skin’s natural moisture for a radiant look.

DICETYL PHOSPHATE: Enhances texture of skincare formulas while also conditioning skin.

DIETHYLAMINO HYDROXYBENZOYL HEXYL BENZOATE: Broad-spectrum UV filter that also helps stabilize other UV filters.

DIMETHICONE: Gentle, lightweight silicone that forms a protective hydrating layer on the skin to help retain natural moisture by preventing water loss.

DISODIUM EDTA: Preservative that protects integrity of active ingredients and maintains texture of formula.

DIPENTAERYTHRITYL TRI-POLYHYDROXYSTEARATE: Skin-conditioning liquid with excellent water-holding capability.

DIPHENYLSILOXY PHENYL TRIMETHICONE: Conditioning agent that enhances product texture and application on skin.

DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL: Stabilizes product texture.

DIISOPROPYL SEBACATE: Boosts efficacy and application of sunscreens by helping them spread evenly on the skin. Also leaves skin feeling hydrated and silky.

E–F
EPILOBIUM ANGUSTIFOLIUM FLOWER/LEAF/STEM EXTRACT: Brightens, balances, and provides antioxidant protection to the complexion.

ETHOXYDIGLYCOL: Supports effectiveness of UV absorbers.

ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE: Gentle skin conditioner that enhances texture of skincare formulations without interfering with effectiveness of sunscreens.

FRAGRANCE: A combination of primarily botanical extracts that add a pleasant aroma to skincare products to enhance the overall experience.

G–H
GARDENIA FLORIDA EXTRACT: Flower extract with antioxidant properties that helps refresh and revive the look of dull, tired skin.

GERANIUM ROBERTIANUM EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Soothing botanical extract that helps support skin cells for a bright, youthful appearance.

GINKGO BILOBA LEAF EXTRACT: Contains high levels of the antioxidant quercetin, which plays a role in fortifying skin against environmental stress and visible aging.

GLUCOSYL CERAMIDE: Rice-derived ceramide that supports natural lipid production and moisture retention in the outermost layers of the skin, providing a healthy glow.

GLUCOSYL HESPERIDIN: Powerful phytonutrient from citrus plants that can help revitalize the look of dull, dry skin caused by stress and climate changes.

GLYCERIN: Preserves and attracts water in the skin’s outer layer for moisturizing effects that help skin maintain a healthy look and feel.

GLYCERYL STEARATE: Emulsifier that helps remove dirt and makeup while maintaining skin’s natural moisture.

GLYCERYLAMIDOETHYL METHACRYLATE/STEARYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER: Reduces the appearance of wrinkles by mimicking naturally produced ceramides, which are critical to the appearance of smooth skin texture and even tone.

GLYCINE SOJA (Soybean) SEED EXTRACT: Plant-derived ingredient that adds moisturizing benefits.

GLYCOL DISTEARATE: Pearlescent emulsifier and foaming agent that also helps condition the skin.

GLYCOSAMINE: An amino acid sugar that can help replenish moisture and soothe the skin.

GLYCOSYL TREHALOSE: Sugar that helps support ideal levels of skin moisture.

HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (Sunflower) OIL (see also HORUS K COMPLEX): Hydrating plant oil to give skin a youthful appearance.

HEXAPEPTIDES 9 AND 33: Hexapeptides 9 and 33 reduce the visual intensity of facial wrinkles.

HEXAPEPTIDE-48 HCL (see also CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX): A key component of the InCelligence Technology in Celavive products. Hexapeptide-48 HCL counteracts the visible effects of chronological and lifestyle-stress aging by targeting a new category of skin receptors.

HIPPOPHAE RHAMNOIDES OIL: Also known as sea buckthorn oil. Rich in vitamin C, fatty acids, and powerful carotenoids to replenish skin’s hydration and defend against environmental elements.

HOMOSALATE (see also UV FILTER BLEND): Sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays.

HORUS K COMPLEX (Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Avocado Oil, Apricot Oil, Sunflower Seed Oil): A blend of naturally derived plant and vegetable oils that are rich in vitamin K, which helps diminish the appearance of dark circles.

HYALURONIC ACID: Valuable skin-replenishing agent that has restorative abilities and can help enhance your skin’s natural moisture content for a noticeably plump appearance.

HYDROGENATED STARCH HYDROLYSATE: A hydrating sugar.

HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN: Consists of water-soluble peptides of various molecular weights that are rich in amino acids, which help support the natural production of a healthy skin matrix for a more youthful look.

HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH: Supports delivery of Olivol® Botanical Blend to skin and helps absorb oil.

HYDROLYZED HIBISCUS ESCULENTUS EXTRACT: Okra extract can help reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles caused by repeated mechanical motions, like smiling.

HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER: Thickener that enhances consistency and stability of skincare formulations. Also gives product a silky feel on the skin.

HYDROXYPROPYL CYCLODEXTRIN: Helps provide stability to palmitoyl tripeptide-38.

I–J
ILLICIUM VERUM (Anise) FRUIT EXTRACT: Part of a botanical preservative system that also offers skin-conditioning benefits.

ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE: Part of a blend of ingredients that boosts efficacy and application of sunscreens by helping them spread evenly on the skin. Also leaves skin feeling silky and supple.

ISOPENTYLDIOL: Helps attract and retain moisture for a hydrated appearance.

ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE: Amino-acid from coconut fatty acids that offers non-greasy moisturizing for a hydrated look and smooth feel.

JOJOBA ESTERS: Oil-free skin softener derived from the desert plant jojoba that’s similar to sebum naturally found on skin. Promotes healthy appearance and even skin tone by increasing moisture; supporting skin barrier function; and reducing dryness and roughness.

K–L
LACTOBACILLUS/GRAPE JUICE FERMENT FILTRATE: Moisturizer with natural skin-conditioning properties.

LACTOBACILLUS/SOYBEAN EXTRACT FERMENT FILTRATE: Gentle skin-conditioning agent that contributes to a balanced, healthy-looking complexion.

LAURIC ACID: Moisturizing fatty acid found in coconut oil that offers gentle cleansing properties.

LAURYL LACTATE: Part of a blend of ingredients that boosts efficacy and application of sunscreens by helping them spread evenly on the skin. Also leaves skin feeling silky and hydrated.

LAURYL PCA: Moisturizer that helps condition the skin.

LECITHIN: Combines with sea buckthorn oil to enhance penetration and promote a healthy appearance.

LENS ESCULENTA (Lentil) FRUIT EXTRACT (see also OLIVOL BOTANICAL BLEND): Plant-based ingredient that helps enhance moisture content in the skin for a long-lasting, hydrated look and feel.

LILIUM CANDIDUM BULB EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Extract from the bulb of the white Madonna lily that helps brighten and hydrate complexion.

LINALOOL: Natural fragrance.

LONICERA JAPONICA (Honeysuckle) FLOWER EXTRACT: Part of a botanical preservative system that also helps condition the skin.

M–N
MACADAMIA TERNIFOLIA SEED OIL: Contains high concentrations of palmitoleic acid, which helps increase hydration and plump the appearance of the skin.

MALIC ACID: Alpha hydroxy acid used in skincare formulations to promote healthy skin renewal for smoother-looking texture. Also helps balance the formula’s pH levels.

MALLOW FLOWER EXTRACT: Enhances texture and helps add moisture to soothe dry skin.

MANNITOL: Naturally derived sugar alcohol that serves as an effective skin conditioner by helping to reduce the loss of moisture.

MALPIGHIA PUNICIFOLIA (Acerola) FRUIT EXTRACT: Powerful antioxidant and added source of vitamin C.

MELISSA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT: Lemon balm extract that helps gently cleanse the skin. Also has antioxidant properties.

MENTHYL PCA: Skin conditioner with a cooling sensation to soothe the skin.

METHYL METHACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER: Texture enhancer that also absorbs oil.

METHYLPROPANEDIOL: Helps enhance absorption of active ingredients and leaves a smooth, dewy finish on the skin.

MICA: Boosts effectiveness of sunscreens by helping them spread evenly for consistent coverage.

MYRISTIC ACID: Saturated fatty acid that creates lather or foaming effects for gentle cleansing.

NATTO GUM: Added to HORUS K COMPLEX. A fermentation product of soy that is a hydrating source of vitamin K.

O–P
OCIMUM BASILICUM HAIRY ROOT CULTURE EXTRACT: Antioxidant that supports your skin’s natural defense against the visible signs of aging caused by overexposure to the sun.

OCTINOXATE (see also UV FILTER BLEND): Sunscreen that absorbs UVB rays.

OCTOCRYLENE (see also UV FILTER BLEND): Moisturizing sunscreen that absorbs UVB light and also helps stabilize Avobenzone, which can degrade in light, over time.

OENOTHERA BIENNIS SEED EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Evening primrose seed extract that has brightening properties.

OLEA EUROPAEA (Olive) FRUIT EXTRACT (see also OLIVOL BOTANICAL BLEND): Antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental elements to maintain healthy appearance.

OLIGOPEPTIDE-6: Powerful peptide that helps to reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles and minimize the look of dark spots for a visible improvement in the appearance of aging.

OLIVOL™ BOTANICAL BLEND: Combines Olivol® olive-fruit extract with watermelon, apple, and lentil-fruit extracts to provide intense moisturizing effects that have been shown to increase the moisture level of the skin for up to 24 hours after just one application.

ORIGANUM MAJORANA LEAF EXTRACT (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Natural fragrance with preservative action.

PAEONIA ALBIFLORA & SUFFRUTICOSA ROOT EXTRACTS (see also BLEND OF SEVEN BOTANICAL EXTRACTS): Help protect and brighten the skin’s appearance.

PALMITIC ACID: Fatty acid found naturally in the skin that is often used in skincare products as a cleansing agent and moisturizer.

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-5: Delivers moisture and nutrients that absorb deeply into skin. Enhances the natural production of collagen and elastin, which helps firm the appearance of sagging skin and diminish the visibility of wrinkles.

PALMITOYL TRIPEPTIDE-38 (see also CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX): A key component of the InCelligence Technology in Celavive products. It works to support the natural production of key healthy skin elements, like collagen and elastin, to promote younger-looking skin.

PANAX GINSENG ROOT EXTRACT: Part of a complex of three types of ginseng that helps improve the appearance of aging by energizing and protecting skin from the signs of visible photo-damage.

PANAX QUINQUEFOLIUS ROOT EXTRACT: Part of a complex of three types of ginseng that provide antioxidant, brightening, and firming action.

PANTHENOL: Form of vitamin B5 that softens skin.

PEARL POWDER: Rich in amino acids and minerals that help support skin hydration and protect against visible signs of environmental stress.

PEG-7 GLYCERYL COCOATE: Coconut-based ingredient used in foaming cleansers to enhance texture and protect skin from drying out.

PEG-15 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE: Cleansing agent that provides good spreading properties and stability to creams and lotions.

PEG-20 SORBITAN COCOATE: Coconut-based cleanser.

PEG-25 GLYCERYL ISOSTEARATE: Stabilizes cleanser formulations.

PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL: Enhances texture by helping to combine oil-based ingredients in water-based skincare formulations.

PENTYLENE GLYCOL: Anti-microbial agent that helps preserve skincare formulations and has moisture-binding properties.

PERSEA GRATISSIMA (Avocado) OIL (see also HORUS K COMPLEX): Antioxidant with high concentrations of phytosterols (a type of plant-based nutrient) and fatty acids that replenish skin and defend against the look of environmental damage.

PISUM SATIVUM (Pea) SEED EXTRACT: Helps protect dermal proteins and fortify your skin against the look of visible aging.

POLYSORBATE 60 & 80 (the numbers describe the physical state of polysorbate—ranges from semi-solid to liquid.): Texture enhancers that help combine oil-based ingredients in water-based skincare formulas. Help dissolve dirt.

POLYGLYCERYL-10 STEARATE: Stabilizes and enhances texture of foaming cleanser formula.

POLYMETHYL METHACRYLATE: Gives a soft feel to the product.

PORTULACA OLERACEA EXTRACT: Delivers antioxidants and fatty acids to the skin to help promote a youthful appearance.

POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE: Keeps skincare formulas balanced by attracting water to adjust pH.

PPG-6-DECYLTETRADECETH-30: Enhances texture of formula by allowing delivery of oil- and water-based ingredients together.

PROPANEDIOL: Gentle, non-greasy moisturizer that gives skin a soft feel while helping to preserve and enhance the texture of skincare formulas.

PRUNUS ARMENIACA (Apricot) KERNEL OIL (see also HORUS K COMPLEX): Non-greasy, smoothing moisturizer derived from apricot seeds.

PRUNUS LANNESIANA FLOWER EXTRACT: Extract from sakura cherry blossom that soothes and brightens skin.

PULLULAN: Natural sugar that forms a light film on the skin, which provides an immediate skin-tightening effect for a smooth appearance.

PYRUS MALUS (Apple) FRUIT EXTRACT (see also OLIVOL BOTANICAL BLEND): Skin moisturizer and a key component of the Olivol Botanical Blend.

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ROSA CANINA FRUIT OIL (see also HORUS K COMPLEX): Oil from rosehip that hydrates as it delivers antioxidants and fatty acids to the skin for a healthy look.

ROSA MULTIFLORA FRUIT EXTRACT: Antioxidant extract from Eijitsu rose that balances and brightens the complexion. Tightens the appearance of pores.

ROYAL JELLY EXTRACT: Rich in nutrients and amino acids that minimize the look of wrinkles and promote a rejuvenated appearance.

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SAPINDUS TRIFOLIATUS (Soapberry) FRUIT EXTRACT: Helps create a thick, soap-like foam in gentle cleansing formulations.

SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS ROOT EXTRACT: Herb with antioxidant and brightening properties. Also acts as botanical preservative.

SILICA: Texture enhancer that also absorbs oil.

SODIUM CITRATE: Used to control the pH level of skincare formulations.

SODIUM HYALURONATE: A salt naturally found in skin’s hyaluronic acid that holds water to promote a hydrated appearance.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE: Used to help balance the pH of skincare formulas.

SODIUM LACTATE: Salt from lactic acid that acts as a natural preservative and exfoliant.

SODIUM PCA: Water-attracting agent that helps bind moisture in the outer layers of the skin.

SOUTHERNWOOD EXTRACT (see also CELAVIVE CELL SIGNALING COMPLEX): A key component of the InCelligence Technology in Celavive products. Southernwood extract is rich in natural sugars that help stimulate lipid synthesis and storage, increasing density to promote an appearance of “lipofilling” or plumping of the skin.

SQUALANE: This plant-based sugar effectively moisturizes the skin, giving it a visibly soft, supple look.

STEARIC ACID: Saturated fatty acids that are used as a moisturizing and cleansing agent.

TETRASODIUM EDTA: Stabilizes and helps preserve skincare formulas.

TOCOPHEROL: Naturally occurring compound related to vitamin E. Provides antioxidant activity and conditions the skin.

TOCOPHERYL ACETATE: A type of organic compound (ester) from tocopherol (combined with acetic acid). Provides antioxidant activity and conditions the skin, without leaving an oily feeling.

TRIBEHENIN PEG-20 ESTERS: Softens the skin and keeps ingredients in formula from separating.

TRIETHYLHEXANOIN: Provides non-greasy hydration for the skin.

THYMUS (Thyme) FLOWER/LEAF EXTRACT: Contains powerful antioxidant properties.

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UBIQUINONE: Fat-soluble substance naturally found in the body known for antioxidant benefits. Energizes the skin for a noticeably younger-looking complexion.

UV FILTER BLEND: Comprised of four UV filters that offer broad-spectrum protection against the sun’s damaging ultraviolet (UVA and UVB) rays.

• Avobenzone—protects primarily against UVA rays but offers some protection against UVB, as well
• Octocrylene—a moisturizing sunscreen that absorbs UVB light and also helps stabilize Avobenzone, which can degrade in light over time
• Homosalate—absorbs UVB rays
• Octinoxate—an effective UVB absorber

Celavive Protective Day Lotion and Day Cream both offer SPF 30. Sun protection factor (SPF) is based on how long it takes to sunburn skin that’s been treated with sunscreen compared to no sunscreen.

VITIS VINIFERA (Grape) LEAF EXTRACT: Potent antioxidant that helps diminish visible signs of environmental damage to your skin.

VITIS VINIFERA (Grape) VINE EXTRACT: Liquid from grape and bud vines that contains resveratrol and other antioxidants. Helps smooth the appearance of wrinkles.

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XANTHAN GUM: Natural thickening ingredient.

XYLITOL: Sugar alcohol used as a skin conditioner to promote balanced moisture levels and improve barrier function for healthy-looking skin.

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ZANTHOXYLUM PIPERITUM FRUIT EXTRACT: Energizing antioxidant from Japanese pepper that also acts as a botanical preservative.