Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)
A heroic antioxidant widely recognized for its ability to fight the visible signs of skin aging, high-concentration vitamin C works around the clock for your skin (when applied morning and night as directed).

• Vitamin C supports skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin proteins to help improve the look of fine lines and wrinkles.
• A strong antioxidant, it protects* against the harmful effects of UV- and pollution-induced free radicals on the skin, which can contribute to premature lines and wrinkles.
• And it’s clinically shown to improve the appearance of lines and wrinkles caused by photodamage.

Resveratrol
Like vitamin C, resveratrol is a highly potent antioxidant valued not only for its ability to fight visible signs of skin aging but also protect the skin’s surface.

• Resveratrol supports skin’s natural production of collagen and elastin proteins and helps defend against collagen breakdown.
• It also helps protect* against photodamage, which can contribute to premature lines and wrinkles. 

Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Skin-restoring acetyl hexapeptide-8 is a special peptide designed to help reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles. 

• Acetyl hexapeptide-8 helps diminish signals that over time lead to lines and wrinkles.
  
  

*Based on in vitro testing

Hyaluronic Acid (HA) (sodium hyaluronate)
An increasingly popular powerhouse humectant, hyaluronic acid is known to bind more than 1,000 times its weight in water, meaning it holds onto water molecules to keep skin looking plump and healthy. 

• Two forms of hyaluronic acid take a dual-action approach to combating dry skin.

1. Low molecular weight HA penetrates the stratum corneum – the outermost layer of the skin – to directly deliver critical moisture and help plump skin from within.
2. High molecular weight HA sits on the skin’s surface to help protect and plump from the outside.

Ceramide
As a critical component of the stratum corneum, ceramide is essential for the retention of skin moisture. 

• Skin-mimicking ceramide helps improve skin hydration and support normal barrier function.
  

Verbena Officinalis Extract (impacts natural moisturizing factor or NMF)
Increased natural moisturizing factor (NMF) is not only known to improve skin hydration but also skin barrier function – a necessity when it comes to protecting your body from environmental stressors and water loss. 

• Our chosen plant extract (verbena officinalis) supports skin’s natural production of NMF. NMF components absorb water from the atmosphere and combine with their own water content, allowing the outermost layers of the stratum corneum to stay hydrated despite external factors.
  

Ferulic Acid
A high-potency antioxidant, ferulic acid acts like a shield to help defend against external factors that may lead to skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation).

• Ferulic acid helps prevent free radical formation on the skin, and that means fewer factors that lead to discoloration.
• It also supports skin’s antioxidant systems* to help reduce discoloration.
• Its skin-soothing properties help limit key causes of discoloration to reduce the look of uneven skin tone and brighten skin.

Niacinamide (vitamin B3)
One of the best sources of vitamin B3, niacinamide is an essential nutrient that’s been well-recognized globally as a brightening superpower. 

• Niacinamide has been shown to significantly decrease visible skin discoloration (hyperpigmentation) by protecting the skin’s barrier (your first line of defense against aggressors) when applied topically.
• It also doubles as an antioxidant shown to help limit key causes of discoloration to reduce the look of uneven skin tone and brighten skin.
  
   

Navy Bean Extract (vegetable amino acids)
Mary Kay discovered navy bean's effect on brightening efficacy and patented a proprietary ingredient technology on this discovery. 

• Navy bean extract is shown to significantly improve skin brightness.
• It also reduces* visible contrast of dark spots and improves the overall appearance of uneven skin tone. 

*Based on in vitro testing

Poly-Hydroxy Acid (PHA) (gluconolactone)
The second generation of hydroxy acid technology, poly-hydroxy acid (PHA) has a larger molecular size than alpha-hydroxy acid, meaning it works exclusively on the surface to deliver gentle yet effective exfoliation.

• Our amount of poly-hydroxy acid was specifically chosen so it can be left on skin. It helps improve skin radiance and the appearance of skin texture by breaking apart the bonds between dead skin cells to accelerate exfoliation on the top surface layer of skin.

Alpha-Hydroxy Acid (AHA) (glycolic acid)
With a much smaller molecular size compared to poly-hydroxy acid, alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) easily works through the top surface layers of the skin to accelerate deeper exfoliation. 

• Alpha-hydroxy acid helps accelerate skin renewal and exfoliation by breaking apart the bonds between dead skin cells on multiple surface layers.
• This leave-on acid also helps improve skin radiance and the appearance of skin texture for overall smoothness.

Glycerin
Skin-replenishing glycerin, a natural compound derived from vegetables, serves as the perfect complement to the powerful pairing of two exfoliating hydroxy acids.

• Glycerin is a widely used humectant due to its ability to attract water to itself and help boost moisture levels on the top layers of skin.