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Composition No. 1 Serum

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Composition No. 1 Serum
Auteur
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Benefits
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Hydrating
  • Plumping
  • Anti-Pigmentation
  • Brightening
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Renewing
  • Scar-Repairing
  • Mattifying
  • Microbiome Balancing
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Redness
  • Antioxidant
  • Exfoliating
  • Active Delivery
  • Regenerating

The AUTEUR Composition No. 1 Serum is an intensive overnight regeneration treatment designed to repair, renew, and transform the skin at a cellular level, delivering visible improvements in firmness, clarity, texture, and overall skin function. Formulated with over 40 high-performance actives, it works to re-energise tired, stressed, and damaged skin—restoring optimal skin health while targeting multiple signs of ageing simultaneously.

At the core of the formula is a 10% Perfluorocarbon Complex (Perfluorohexane, Perfluorodecalin), a medical-grade oxygen carrier that enhances oxygen delivery within the skin. This boosts cellular metabolism, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and accelerates repair processes—resulting in improved firmness, reduced wrinkle depth, and a revitalised, more energised complexion.

A powerful peptide network—including Gold Pro-Collagen, SYN®-HYCAN, SYN®-AKE and advanced biomimetic peptides—works to lift, firm, and refine skin architecture. These peptides stimulate fibroblast activity, enhance collagen synthesis, and help relax micro-contractions responsible for expression lines, delivering both immediate smoothing and long-term structural improvement.

Encapsulated Retinol (Vitamin A) combined with Lactic Acid accelerates cellular turnover, refining texture, reducing pigmentation, and improving skin clarity. This dual resurfacing system works to smooth fine lines, unify tone, and reveal a brighter, more even complexion while supporting long-term skin renewal.

A multi-molecular Hyaluronic Acid Complex works alongside Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, and Sodium PCA to deliver deep, layered hydration. This is reinforced by Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Lecithin, and Squalane, which strengthen the skin barrier, prevent moisture loss, and restore suppleness and elasticity.

Skin-repairing and soothing actives—including Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ectoin, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, and Bisabolol—support barrier recovery, reduce inflammation, and enhance resilience, while Lactobacillus Ferment and Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide help balance the microbiome for healthier, more stable skin.

A comprehensive antioxidant and botanical complex—featuring Vitamin E, Magnolia Bark Extract, Peony Root Extract, and Ginger Root Extract—protects against oxidative stress and environmental damage, helping to preserve collagen integrity and prevent premature ageing.

Together, these clinically advanced actives deliver a complete regenerative approach to skin—oxygenating, resurfacing, hydrating and rebuilding simultaneously.

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The AUTEUR Composition No. 1 Serum is an intensive overnight regeneration treatment designed to repair, renew, and transform the skin at a cellular level, delivering visible improvements in firmness, clarity, texture, and overall skin function. Formulated with over 40 high-performance actives, it works to re-energise tired, stressed, and damaged skin—restoring optimal skin health while targeting multiple signs of ageing simultaneously.

At the core of the formula is a 10% Perfluorocarbon Complex (Perfluorohexane, Perfluorodecalin), a medical-grade oxygen carrier that enhances oxygen delivery within the skin. This boosts cellular metabolism, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and accelerates repair processes—resulting in improved firmness, reduced wrinkle depth, and a revitalised, more energised complexion.

A powerful peptide network—including Gold Pro-Collagen, SYN®-HYCAN, SYN®-AKE and advanced biomimetic peptides—works to lift, firm, and refine skin architecture. These peptides stimulate fibroblast activity, enhance collagen synthesis, and help relax micro-contractions responsible for expression lines, delivering both immediate smoothing and long-term structural improvement.

Encapsulated Retinol (Vitamin A) combined with Lactic Acid accelerates cellular turnover, refining texture, reducing pigmentation, and improving skin clarity. This dual resurfacing system works to smooth fine lines, unify tone, and reveal a brighter, more even complexion while supporting long-term skin renewal.

A multi-molecular Hyaluronic Acid Complex works alongside Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, and Sodium PCA to deliver deep, layered hydration. This is reinforced by Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Lecithin, and Squalane, which strengthen the skin barrier, prevent moisture loss, and restore suppleness and elasticity.

Skin-repairing and soothing actives—including Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ectoin, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, and Bisabolol—support barrier recovery, reduce inflammation, and enhance resilience, while Lactobacillus Ferment and Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide help balance the microbiome for healthier, more stable skin.

A comprehensive antioxidant and botanical complex—featuring Vitamin E, Magnolia Bark Extract, Peony Root Extract, and Ginger Root Extract—protects against oxidative stress and environmental damage, helping to preserve collagen integrity and prevent premature ageing.

Together, these clinically advanced actives deliver a complete regenerative approach to skin—oxygenating, resurfacing, hydrating and rebuilding simultaneously.

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Who it is for
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Loss of Firmness

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How to Apply
Gently massage a penny-sized amount of Composition No. 1 into clean, dry skin on the face and neck. Follow with your preferred cream. Apply 1-2 a week.
Ingredients

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Aqua/Water, Perfluorohexane, Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cellulose, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Glycine Soja Oil, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Ectoin, Phytosphingosine, Perfluorodecalin, Bisabolol, Maltodextrin, Pentafluoropropane, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Saccharide Isomerate, Allantoin, Parfum/Fragrance, Sodium PCA, Xanthan Gum, Retinol, Tocopherol, Alcohol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Bark Leaf Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Beta-Glucan, Lactic Acid, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hydrogenated Phosphatidylcholine, Lecithin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Collagen, Citric Acid, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Citrate, Squalane, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Root Extract, Cyclotetrapeptide-24 Aminocyclohexane Carboxylate, Acetyl Heptapeptide-9, Colloidal Gold, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Triflouroacetate, Magnesium Chloride, Limonene.

Contraindications: Not to be used on the eye contour area. SPF must be used when using this product; do not use if you are going to be exposed to direct sunlight. We do not recommend you use this product alongside any other AHA’s or vitamin A products (such as retinol or retinoids). Do not use after invasive medical/aesthetic treatment for at least one month. Do not use immediately after a facial peel, or a medical laser treatment. Do not use on damaged or irritated skin or on open wounds or burns. Do not use on sensitive/sensitised areas, unless directed otherwise by a professional.


Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smells Like: It has a light, clean, and botanical scent.

Texture: A lightweight creamy-serum texture

About the Brand
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Launched in Germany in 2021, AUTEUR is a luxury skincare house dedicated to advanced anti-ageing. Working with leading scientists, the line merges epigenetic research with potent concentrations of proven actives. Each formula targets the root causes of ageing, rebuilding skin structure, smoothing wrinkles, and improving elasticity. Every product is extremely powerful, designed for maximum potency and visible transformation. The result is high-performance treatments with lasting results.

No other brand marries high-end German skincare technology with such a breadth of actives to deliver transformative results. Each product boasts an unprecedented concentration of ingredients, so every pump provides a multifaceted treatment that tackles multiple skin concerns at once. This clinically driven approach yields dramatic improvements where conventional routines plateau, delivering visible regeneration and smoothing from the very first application.

AUTEUR’s formulations are rooted in biomedical science and engineered for performance. Advanced encapsulated peptide technology delivers potent molecules deep into the skin for optimal repair. Each formula unites growth factors, antioxidants, probiotics, and ceramides to stimulate collagen, calm inflammation, and fortify the barrier, accelerating renewal and delivering cumulative, clinically proven results.

The Benefits

  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Injectable Effect
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Renewing
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Balancing the Skin pH
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Active Delivery
  • - + Brightening (Oxygenation)
  • - + Regenerating
Anti-Wrinkle

Anti-wrinkle skincare is focused on both preventing and visibly reducing the formation of lines by targeting the structural and dynamic causes of wrinkles within the skin. Fine lines and deeper wrinkles develop as collagen and elastin decline, cell turnover slows and repeated facial movements create creases that become etched over time. Advanced formulations address these mechanisms through a combination of elastin-stimulating actives, smoothing peptides that help relax the appearance of expression lines, and deeply hydrating ingredients that plump the skin from within. By reinforcing the skin’s architecture while softening surface contractions and improving elasticity, anti-wrinkle skincare delivers a visibly smoother complexion.

Hydrating

Hydration is a fundamental part of healthy skincare, focusing on maintaining and restoring the skin’s water content. Well-hydrated skin appears plump, smooth and radiant, while dehydration can lead to dullness, tightness, fine lines and increased sensitivity.
Hydrating the skin can work through a fascinating mix of ingredients with different roles. Humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin act like water magnets, pulling water into the skin to instantly plump and smooth, while Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs)—such as urea, amino acids and sodium PCA—mimic the skin’s own hydration system, helping it hold onto water and stay balanced from within.
Adding humectants like hyaluronic acid to your routine will restore your skin's healthy glow, minimize fine lines, and provide a plumping effect.

Plumping

Plumping involves using active ingredients to boost the production of key structural components like collagen, the dermal-epidermal junction and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), giving your skin more volume and density. Collagen provides structural support and firmness, while the dermal-epidermal junction, a thin connective layer, ensures smooth, wrinkle-free skin by facilitating cell communication. GAGs, like hyaluronic acid, keep your skin hydrated and plump from within. By stimulating these components, active ingredients help restore your skin's plumpness and radiance.

Injectable Effect

The ''Injectable-Like Effect'' involves using these neurotransmitter-inhibiting peptides to relax tiny facial muscles, smoothing out existing wrinkles. This process also stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin, helping to prevent new wrinkles from forming.

Anti-Pigmentation

Dealing with pigmentation means targeting melanin overproduction to reduce dark spots and prevent new ones. Melanin production can be triggered by UV exposure, pollution, hormonal changes (like during pregnancy), and inflammation (from acne or cuts). This excess pigment is then transferred to surrounding cells in epidermis called keratinocytes, which then moves to the skin's surface, causing visible dark spots.

To treat hyperpigmentation, a personalised and consistent approach is needed. Our anti-pigmentation products include lightening agents to block tyrosinase (the enzyme that creates melanin), antioxidants to fight free radicals, and ingredients to speed up skin cell turnover, removing pigmented cells. Using broad-spectrum sun protection is crucial to prevent new pigmentation during treatment.

Brightening (Energising)

Brightening skincare involves using active ingredients to boost your blood circulation, detoxification and cellular energy. Improved blood circulation brings more essential nutrients and oxygen to your skin, while detoxification helps eliminate cell waste and impurities that can make your skin look dull. Certain active ingredients also enhance your skin's metabolism and regeneration. These combined actions restore your skin's vitality and radiant appearance, giving you a fresh, energised complexion.

Firming & Lifting

Firming & Lifting skincare is designed to restore strength, structure, and definition to the skin, creating a visibly tighter, more sculpted appearance. As the skin loses collagen and elasticity over time, it can begin to soften and sag, losing its natural contours. Advanced formulations work to rebuild this support from within—boosting firmness while helping to visibly lift and redefine the skin. The result is a smoother, more toned complexion with enhanced bounce and resilience, where facial contours appear sharper and elevated.

Renewing

Renewing skincare focuses on accelerating the skin’s natural turnover cycle to reveal fresher, more refined skin beneath the surface. At the core of this process are retinoids — vitamin A derivatives that function at a cellular level to regulate gene expression, increase cell turnover, and stimulate collagen production, leading to smoother texture, improved tone, and reduced appearance of fine lines and imperfections. Phyto-retinols, plant-derived alternatives, offer a complementary approach by mimicking many of these renewal signals while being generally better tolerated, helping to enhance skin regeneration and clarity without the same level of irritation. Together, these actives promote a continuous cycle of shedding and renewal, refining the skin’s surface while supporting long-term structural improvement for a visibly brighter, more even, and rejuvenated complexion.

Scar-Repairing

Anti-Scarring skincare targets the textured scars left by acne breakouts. These scars form due to inflammation disrupting collagen and elastin fibres leading to uneven healing and indented areas. Anti-Scarring actives harness growth factors and exfoliating actives to stimulate cell repair and regeneration, optimising the skin's healing process to reduce scar formation. They also effectively diminish older scars, improving overall skin texture and leaving you with a smoother complexion and significantly reduced scar visibility.

Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)

Sebum regulation involves normalising oil production in your sebaceous glands to reduce shine, oiliness and breakouts, restoring your skin's natural balance. Overactive sebaceous glands can be triggered by internal factors like genetics, hormonal changes and stress, as well as external factors such as using stripping or overly active skincare, climate, pollution and diet. Excessive sebum production can lead to enlarged pores, acne and an oily, shiny appearance. Effective sebum regulation means using skincare products that balance oil levels without over-drying your skin, helping you achieve a clearer, more matte complexion.

Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

Microbiome Balancing

Microbiome Balancing skincare focuses on supporting the skin’s ecosystem through a precise combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—each playing a distinct and complementary role. Prebiotics act as a targeted nutrient source, feeding and promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms to maintain balance within the skin’s microbiome. Probiotics then introduce and reinforce these beneficial bacteria, helping to strengthen the skin’s natural defenses and reduce the presence of harmful strains. Postbiotics, the bioactive compounds produced through this process, enhance overall skin function by supporting barrier strength, improving hydration, and calming inflammation. Together, this synergistic approach stabilises the skin environment, resulting in a complexion that is clearer, more resilient, and visibly healthier.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.

A healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory skincare soothes, heal, and balance your skin, the targeted actives are designed to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or irritation, but continuous inflammation can lead to troublesome skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema. Our anti-inflammatory skincare solutions work to soothe and calm your skin, reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort to provide much-needed relief. By strengthening your skin's barrier, these products help protect against further irritation and damage. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory actives support your skin's natural healing processes, leading to a more balanced and resilient complexion.

Anti-Redness

Anti-Redness skincare is all about reducing and preventing facial or body redness, which can result from irritation, skin conditions, compromised barriers, and hormonal changes. A targeted approach with multiple strategies works best for tackling redness. Anti-Redness formulations include active ingredients that soothe and strengthen your skin barrier. Their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties calm inflammation and protect against environmental irritants. Additionally, these ingredients have vasoconstrictive properties, meaning they reduce blood vessel dilation to lessen redness. Together, these actions help achieve a more even-toned, balanced complexion that's less prone to redness flare-ups.

Photo-Protecting

Photo-protecting skincare at a cellular level focuses on defending the skin against the internal damage triggered by UV exposure, rather than simply blocking rays at the surface. Ultraviolet radiation generates free radicals and disrupts cellular DNA, accelerating collagen breakdown, inflammation, and premature ageing. Advanced formulations work by neutralising oxidative stress, supporting DNA repair mechanisms, and strengthening the skin’s natural defence systems to limit long-term damage. By preserving cellular integrity and maintaining healthy skin function, this approach helps prevent visible signs of photo-ageing—such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and uneven tone.

Balancing the Skin pH

Skin pH balancing involves keeping your skin's pH slightly acidic, between 4.5 and 6.5. This acidity is vital for the skin’s barrier, known as the acid mantle, which protects against harmful bacteria, pollutants, and environmental stressors while retaining hydration.

When your skin's pH is out of balance, you might experience dryness, irritation, acne, and increased sensitivity. Using skincare products that balance your skin’s pH helps preserve the acid mantle, keeping your skin healthy, hydrated, and resilient against external factors.

Chemical Exfoliation

Chemical exfoliation uses acids to dissolve the "glue" holding dead skin cells together, promoting skin cell turnover and replacing old cells with new, healthy ones. Acids like AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs not only help shed skin but also offer benefits like brightening, clarifying, and anti-ageing, depending on the type used.

Active Delivery

Active Delivery skincare involves advanced technologies designed to boost the absorption and effectiveness of active ingredients deep within your skin's layers. These enhancements ensure that other ingredients deliver their powerful benefits precisely where they're needed most. By overcoming the common issue of low permeability in many effective ingredients, active delivery ingredients maximise the unique benefits and visible results of your skincare routine.

Brightening (Oxygenation)

Brightening your skin means restoring its natural glow. One way to do this is through oxygenation, which helps skin cells "breathe" better by delivering more oxygen. Perfluorocarbons are key ingredients that carry oxygen into the skin cells. This process also boosts blood circulation and removes skin cell waste, resulting in brighter, more radiant skin.

Regenerating

Regenerating skincare actively stimulates the formation of new, healthier skin, working in alignment with the skin’s innate renewal processes. Central to this are growth factors—effectively encouraging the development of new skin tissue. Peptides complement this by acting as targeted messengers guiding the skin to rebuild with greater strength and structural integrity. Stem cell–derived actives further support this environment by delivering protective and regenerative signals that optimize cellular function and renewal. While these mechanisms are synonymous with advanced anti-ageing—improving firmness, elasticity and overall skin quality—they are equally valuable in addressing scarring, as they promote tissue repair, accelerate regeneration and help restore a smoother, more even skin surface.

  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Injectable Effect
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Renewing
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Balancing the Skin pH
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Active Delivery
  • - + Brightening (Oxygenation)
  • - + Regenerating

Active Ingredients

  • - + SYNÆ-HYCAN
  • - + SYN®-AKE
  • - + Encapsulated Retinol
  • - + Retinol (Vitamin A)
  • - + 5 Hyaluronic Complex
  • - + Saccharide Isomerate (PENTAVITIN)
  • - + Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
  • - + Ectoin
  • - + Beta-Glucan
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
  • - + Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
  • - + Ceramides Complex
  • - + Hydrolite® 5 Green
  • - + 10% Perfluorocomplex
  • - + Golden Collagenine
  • - + Cyclopeptide-5
SYNÆ-HYCAN

SYNÆ-HYCAN is a cutting-edge, low molecular weight peptide formulation designed to diminish the signs of ageing by significantly boosting the skin's natural production of collagen and hyaluronic acid. This advanced peptide technology penetrates deeply into the skin, delivering rapid and visible anti-ageing benefits. By increasing collagen and hyaluronic acid levels, SYNÆ-HYCAN enhances skin hydration, plumps up the skin, and effectively diminishes wrinkles in rejuvenated appearance.

SYN®-AKE

SYN®-AKE is a synthetic Tripeptide (a small molecule made up of three amino acids) designed to mimic the muscle-relaxing effects of snake venom. It works by inhibiting facial muscle contractions, which are responsible for forming expression lines like those around the eyes, forehead, and mouth. Similar to injectable treatments, SYN®-AKE smooths wrinkles and provides a noticeable lifting effect, particularly on sagging skin. This peptide is revolutionary in skincare for its ability to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without the need for invasive procedures, helping to achieve a more youthful and rejuvenated complexion.

Encapsulated Retinol

Encapsulated Retinol is a stabilised form of Vitamin A that is released gradually when massaged into the skin, reducing irritation and dryness typically associated with retinol use. Retinol is one of the most well proven skincare actives for treating blemishes, pigmentation, and signs of ageing. It works by speeding up cell turnover, stimulating collagen and elastin production, supporting DNA repair and regulating melanin (pigment) and sebum (oil) overproduction. This result is a smoother, firmer, more even complexion.

Retinol (Vitamin A)

Vitamin A also known as retinol is one of the most well proven skincare actives for treating blemishes, pigmentation, and signs of ageing. It works by speeding up cell turnover, stimulating collagen and elastin production, supporting DNA repair and regulating melanin (pigment) and sebum (oil) overproduction. This results in a smoother, firmer, more even complexion.

5 Hyaluronic Complex

Hyaluronic Complex includes 5 different molecular weights of Hyalurons ranging from ultra-low too high for and instant boost of hydration, increased skin firmness and elasticity and long-lasting plumping results.

Hyaluronic Complex includes:

Cross-linked Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, forms a three-dimensional mesh-like structure on the skin's surface. This unique structure acts as a breathable hydration barrier, helping to increase water retention by blocking trans epidermal water loss (TEWL). Cross-linked hyaluronic acid also has wrinkle-filling and skin-softening effect.

Medium Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, occupies a unique position between high and low molecular weight hyaluronic acids, boosting skin hydration in the middle layers of the skin. It complements and enhances hydrating plumping results from famous Low and High Hyaluronic Acids, giving the skin even more suppleness and volume. It's in particularly good for those who have hollow faces due to density loss.

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid or Sodium Hyaluronate, is a salt for derived from naturally occurring hyaluronic acid. Sodium hyaluronate has a low molecular size which allows it to penetrate the skin deeper and more effectively. Sodium hyaluronate has superior hydrating and skin-plumping benefits. Increased skin hydration also contributes to efficient desquamation, supporting the skin's natural renewal cycle.

Ultra-Low Molecular Weight or Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid penetrates the skin the faster and the deepest compared to other forms. This provide ultra hydrating and plumping results. Additionally it can enhance collagen and elastin synthesis by stimulating fibroblast activity, resulting in firmer, denser and smoother looking skin.

Saccharide Isomerate (PENTAVITIN)

Saccharide Isomerate, also known as PentavitinÆ, is a carbohydrate complex derived from plants that closely resembles those found in human skin. It serves multiple functions in skincare: first, it acts as a prebiotic, supporting a healthy balance of microorganisms on the skin's surface, which is crucial for maintaining skin health.

Secondly, Saccharide Isomerate functions as a powerful humectant. This means it attracts moisture from the environment and binds it to the skin, acting like a "water magnet." This ability helps to deeply hydrate the skin, making it appear plump, smooth, and intensely moisturised.

Studies have shown that Saccharide Isomerate can increase skin hydration levels for up to 72 hours after application, making it an effective ingredient for providing long-lasting hydration and maintaining skin moisture balance.

Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)

Vitamin B3 also known as Niacinamide, is versatile and highly effective ingredient with many benefits. It helps to strengthen skin barrier function and increase water retention by increasing natural ceramide production. It's anti-inflammatory and sebum regulating properties soothe, repair and balance irritated, weakened and acne prone skins. Niacinamide is also a potent antioxidant with protective and brightening properties helping to restore skin's natural glow.

Ectoin

Ectoin, alternatively spelled "ectoine," is a derivative of amino acids—organic compounds that serve as the fundamental building blocks of proteins and peptides. It functions to protect cellular structures in organisms exposed to extreme environmental conditions such as high salinity, extreme pressure, and severe temperature fluctuations. It achieves this by stabilising critical biomolecules, including enzymes, proteins, and nucleic acids. Ectoin forms a protective barrier around the skin, shielding it from environmental stressors such as ultraviolet (UVA) radiation and pollution. Furthermore, ectoin mitigates transepidermal water loss (TEWL) by reducing stress on the stratum corneum, the outermost layer of the skin, even in arid and challenging environments. Ectoin provides several scientifically backed benefits for skin health, including: - Its ability to reduce TEWL contributes to softer, smoother skin by maintaining optimal moisture levels and supporting a balanced skin microbiome. - It helps protect against UVA-induced damage, reducing hyperpigmentation and photoaging. - Ectoin alleviates skin sensitivity and stress, making it suitable for irritated or compromised skin.

Beta-Glucan

Beta-glucan, derived from yeast, is a chain of sugar molecule known for its humectant (hydrating), collagen-boosting, and anti-inflammatory properties. It strengthens the skin barrier, supports a balanced microbiome, and enhances resilience against environmental aggressors. Beta-glucan deeply hydrates the skin, diminishes wrinkles, and provides a soothing effect, making a great multi-benefit ingredient for all skin types.

Lactobacillus Ferment

Lactobacillus Ferment, a probiotic derived from the fermentation of Lactobacillus bacteria that focuses on microbiome balancing. A balanced microbiome is crucial for healthy skin as it strengthens the skin's barrier, reduces inflammation, and improves hydration, resulting in healthier and more resilient skin. It also helps maintain optimal pH levels and protects against infections.

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids

Alpha-Hydroxy Acids are a chemical exfoliant which exfoliate the top layers of the skin, offering a variety of benefits. They are mostly derived from plant-based sources. Some of the most common AHAs are Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Mandelic Acid and Malic Acid. Depending on the type of AHA, they can reduce dullness, even skin tone, reduce pigmentation, tighten pores, stimulate collagen production, hydrate the skin and offer antioxidant protection. AHAs are generally less irritating and drying to the skin as they are water-soluble.

Ceramides Complex

Ceramides are lipids naturally found in our skin barrier. They play an essential role in preventing Trans epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) which is the loss of moisture through the skin, by restoring and maintaining healthy the skin's barrier function. Ceramides also enhance the skin's natural protection against environmental aggressors and irritants, helping to keep skin balanced and calm.

Hydrolite® 5 Green

HydroliteÆ 5, also known as Pentylene Glycol, is a multi-purpose ingredient that hydrates and strengthens the skin while enhancing the performance of the other active in the formula to ensure skin receives maximised benefits.

10% Perfluorocomplex

The 10% Perfluorocomplex features three powerful oxygen carriers that accelerate oxygen delivery to your skin. This boost in oxygen energises your cells, enhancing collagen and elastin production, removing toxins, and repairing cellular damage. Plus, the increased oxygen levels brighten your complexion, giving your skin a radiant, luminous glow.

Golden Collagenine

Golden Collagenine combines a collagen-boosting peptide with gold and platinum carrier particles to deliver actives directly to the receptors of collagen producing cells, thereby enhancing its activity. This unique formula creates channels within the skin that allow deeper penetration of ingredients, increasing the bioavailability of actives by up to 90x. As a result, it significantly reduces wrinkles and restores youthful firmness to the skin.

Cyclopeptide-5

Cyclopeptide-5 is a biomimetic peptide that mimics natural cellular communication to enhance skin repair and regeneration functions. it works by mimicking the natural signalling processes within skin cells, which are essential for repair and regeneration. When applied topically, it penetrates into the skin and interacts with receptors on cell surfaces, triggering mechanisms that enhance collagen and elastin production. These proteins are crucial for maintaining skin structure, firmness, and elasticity. By protecting collagen and elastin from degradation caused by ageing and UV exposure, Cyclopeptide-5 helps to preserve skin density and smoothness. It also supports the restructuring of the extracellular matrix, which can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, tighten facial contours, and restore youthful volume to the skin. Overall, Cyclopeptide-5 promotes a more resilient, rejuvenated complexion with improved elasticity and a reduction in visible signs of ageing.

  • - + SYNÆ-HYCAN
  • - + SYN®-AKE
  • - + Encapsulated Retinol
  • - + Retinol (Vitamin A)
  • - + 5 Hyaluronic Complex
  • - + Saccharide Isomerate (PENTAVITIN)
  • - + Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)
  • - + Ectoin
  • - + Beta-Glucan
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
  • - + Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
  • - + Ceramides Complex
  • - + Hydrolite® 5 Green
  • - + 10% Perfluorocomplex
  • - + Golden Collagenine
  • - + Cyclopeptide-5
The Auteur's Triple Flow Perfluorocarbon Complex

Triple Flow Perfluorocarbon Complex is a revitalising skincare ingredient composed of Perfluorohexane, Perfluorodecalin and Pentafluoropropane. It literally breathes life back into the skin by increasing oxygen flow which enhances cellular metabolism, and boosts collagen and elastin production. By supporting the skin’s ability to detoxify and repair, it leads to a brighter, firmer and more luminous complexion. This oxygenating formula is gentle yet highly effective, offering enhanced skin vitality and repair while delivering a rejuvenated, healthy glow.

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The Auteur's Triple Flow Perfluorocarbon Complex

Triple Flow Perfluorocarbon Complex is a revitalising skincare ingredient composed of Perfluorohexane, Perfluorodecalin and Pentafluoropropane. It literally breathes life back into the skin by increasing oxygen flow which enhances cellular metabolism, and boosts collagen and elastin production. By supporting the skin’s ability to detoxify and repair, it leads to a brighter, firmer and more luminous complexion. This oxygenating formula is gentle yet highly effective, offering enhanced skin vitality and repair while delivering a rejuvenated, healthy glow.

Why I love it

  • "Featuring high-end German skincare technology and powerful actives, I was astounded by the results. This is a new kind of luxury, who wouldn't want this on their bathroom shelf?”

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty

  • Auteur Composition No. 1 Serum 50ml
    Auteur

    Composition No. 1 Serum

    £965

    The AUTEUR Composition No. 1 Serum is an intensive overnight regeneration treatment designed to repair, renew, and transform the skin at a cellular level, delivering visible improvements in firmness, clarity, texture, and overall skin function. Formulated with over 40 high-performance actives, it works to re-energise tired, stressed, and damaged skin—restoring optimal skin health while targeting multiple signs of ageing simultaneously.

    At the core of the formula is a 10% Perfluorocarbon Complex (Perfluorohexane, Perfluorodecalin), a medical-grade oxygen carrier that enhances oxygen delivery within the skin. This boosts cellular metabolism, stimulates collagen and elastin production, and accelerates repair processes—resulting in improved firmness, reduced wrinkle depth, and a revitalised, more energised complexion.

    A powerful peptide network—including Gold Pro-Collagen, SYN®-HYCAN, SYN®-AKE and advanced biomimetic peptides—works to lift, firm, and refine skin architecture. These peptides stimulate fibroblast activity, enhance collagen synthesis, and help relax micro-contractions responsible for expression lines, delivering both immediate smoothing and long-term structural improvement.

    Encapsulated Retinol (Vitamin A) combined with Lactic Acid accelerates cellular turnover, refining texture, reducing pigmentation, and improving skin clarity. This dual resurfacing system works to smooth fine lines, unify tone, and reveal a brighter, more even complexion while supporting long-term skin renewal.

    A multi-molecular Hyaluronic Acid Complex works alongside Glycerin, Saccharide Isomerate, and Sodium PCA to deliver deep, layered hydration. This is reinforced by Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Lecithin, and Squalane, which strengthen the skin barrier, prevent moisture loss, and restore suppleness and elasticity.

    Skin-repairing and soothing actives—including Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ectoin, Beta-Glucan, Allantoin, and Bisabolol—support barrier recovery, reduce inflammation, and enhance resilience, while Lactobacillus Ferment and Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide help balance the microbiome for healthier, more stable skin.

    A comprehensive antioxidant and botanical complex—featuring Vitamin E, Magnolia Bark Extract, Peony Root Extract, and Ginger Root Extract—protects against oxidative stress and environmental damage, helping to preserve collagen integrity and prevent premature ageing.

    Together, these clinically advanced actives deliver a complete regenerative approach to skin—oxygenating, resurfacing, hydrating and rebuilding simultaneously.

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