Cleansers, serums, moisturisers, masks and treatment products, developed and filled in Melbourne for brands that want their actives to do real work.
Brief usCombinations we know work: a formulation from the catalogue and the actives it carries well.
A light aqueous gel carrying stabilised vitamin C, with niacinamide and tranexamic acid working on tone. Airless packaging keeps the vitamin C fresh.
Airless pumpA cushioning oil-in-water cream for dry and reactive skin: ceramides to support the barrier, niacinamide to calm, squalane to soften.
JarAn evening cream that introduces retinol gently, with bakuchiol alongside and panthenol to take the edge off. An opaque airless pump keeps the retinol out of light and air.
Airless pumpA watery exfoliating step built on lactic acid at pH 3.5 to 4, with glycerin so the skin does not feel stripped.
Pump bottleA clear, oil-free gel for hydration and calm: the easiest base for a sensitive-skin range and the fastest to stabilise.
TubeA kaolin mask for congested, oily skin, acidified to about pH 4 so the salicylic acid can work into the pores, with centella to calm.
TubeA small-dose cream for the eye area. Peptides and hyaluronic acid in an airless pump, so every dose is the same.
Airless pumpWhat each one does, how well it works and how we formulate with it.
A well-studied, easy-going vitamin that helps skin look more even, smoother and less shiny.
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The best-known vitamin A ingredient for smoother-looking skin, used at low levels and introduced gradually.
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A brightening antioxidant that helps skin look more radiant and even, available in pure and stable forms.
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A moisture-binding molecule that helps skin look plumper and feel hydrated, suited to nearly everyone.
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An oil-loving exfoliating acid that helps pores look clearer and oily, blemish-prone skin look smoother.
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The smallest alpha hydroxy acid, used to smooth rough texture and bring back a brighter-looking surface.
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A multi-tasking acid that helps blemish-prone and redness-prone skin look clearer and more even.
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A gentle tone-evening ingredient that helps stubborn dark marks and patchiness look less noticeable.
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Skin-identical lipids that help dry or sensitive skin feel softer, smoother and more comfortable.
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Short chains of amino acids that act as messengers, helping skin look firmer and smoother over time.
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A soothing plant extract, known as cica, that helps stressed or easily reddened skin feel calmer.
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A soothing provitamin that helps skin hold moisture and feel comfortable, in almost any product type.
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A plant-derived ingredient often chosen as a gentler alternative to retinol for smoother, more even-looking skin.
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A lightweight, skin-friendly oil that softens and moisturises without feeling greasy, suited to most skin types.
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A gentler alpha hydroxy acid that smooths and brightens while also helping skin hold on to moisture.
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CreamOil-in-water emulsionA thick, spoonable moisturiser of oil droplets held in water, the everyday workhorse of skin care.
LotionOil-in-water emulsionA pourable, lighter emulsion for face or body, thinner than a cream.
SerumAqueous gelA light, concentrated product, usually a water-based gel, applied in small doses before moisturiser.
Facial oilAnhydrousA blend of plant oils and light esters for the face, made without water.
GelAqueous gelA clear or translucent water-based gel made with little or no oil.
Gel-creamOil-in-water emulsionA hybrid of gel and cream, with just a little oil for comfort.
BalmAnhydrousA solid or semi-solid blend of butters, waxes and oils that melts on contact with skin.
Toner, essence and face mistAqueous solutionA thin after-cleanse step, applied by hand, pad or fine mist, that hydrates and preps skin.
Clay maskSuspensionA creamy paste of mineral clays that absorbs surface oil and is rinsed off after a few minutes.
Cream or sleeping maskOil-in-water emulsionA rich cream or gel-cream mask, left on for minutes or overnight for a concentrated moisture boost.
Sheet maskAqueous gelA single-use fabric or gel sheet soaked in serum, sealed in a sachet and worn for minutes.
Eye creamOil-in-water emulsionA cream or gel-cream, usually fragrance-free, made for the thin, sensitive skin around the eyes.
Lip balmAnhydrousA wax-and-oil stick or pot that softens lips and leaves a light protective layer.
Gel and foaming cleanserSurfactant systemA rinse-off face wash of mild surfactants that lathers to lift oil, sunscreen and make-up.
Cleansing balm or oilAnhydrousA waterless oil or balm cleanser for removing make-up and sunscreen.
Micellar waterSurfactant systemA water-thin cleanser of very mild surfactants, used on a cotton pad and often not rinsed.Airless and pump packs for actives that need protecting, jars and tubes for creams and masks, droppers for oils and serums.
| Claims | Claims to treat acne, infection or another condition, or a primary sunscreen claim, make a product a therapeutic good under the TGA; appearance claims generally keep it a cosmetic with AICIS, provided no ingredient is in Schedule 2, 3, 4 or 8 of the Poisons Standard. |
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| Vitamin A | Retinol is unscheduled in Australia at 1% or less; the EU caps retinol at 0.3% retinol equivalent in face products, and retinal now needs an AICIS assessment certificate for consumer use. |
| EU labelling | Retinol products sold in the EU carry a "Contains Vitamin A" intake warning from 1 November 2025 for new products and 1 May 2027 for existing ones. |
| Natural ranges | We hold COSMOS and ACO certification, so natural and organic ranges can carry the logos. |
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