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Definitive Neck and Décolleté Cream

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Definitive Neck and Décolleté Cream
Auteur
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Benefits
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Redness
  • Nourishing
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Anti-Pigmentation
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Plumping
  • Renewing
  • Scar-Repairing
  • Brightening
  • Anti-Bacterial
  • Anti-Acne
  • Complexion-Unifying
  • Regenerating
  • Hydrating
  • Cellular Anti-Ageing
  • Microbiome Balancing
  • Mattifying

Auteur Definitive Neck & Décolleté Cream is a high-performance treatment designed to firm, smooth and strengthen the delicate skin of the neck and chest for a lifted, more defined appearance.

A potent Perfluoro Complex boosts cellular oxygenation and supports skin regeneration, while Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a gentle yet stable retinoid, stimulates collagen production, refines texture and improves elasticity without irritation.

Kigelia Fruit Extract enhances firmness and reduces visible slackness and a Ceramide Complex fortifies the skin barrier to improve hydration and resilience. Lastly, a multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid system delivers deep and lasting hydration.

Rich yet fast-absorbing, this advanced cream helps smooth lines, restore density and improve contour definition.

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Auteur Definitive Neck & Décolleté Cream is a high-performance treatment designed to firm, smooth and strengthen the delicate skin of the neck and chest for a lifted, more defined appearance.

A potent Perfluoro Complex boosts cellular oxygenation and supports skin regeneration, while Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a gentle yet stable retinoid, stimulates collagen production, refines texture and improves elasticity without irritation.

Kigelia Fruit Extract enhances firmness and reduces visible slackness and a Ceramide Complex fortifies the skin barrier to improve hydration and resilience. Lastly, a multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid system delivers deep and lasting hydration.

Rich yet fast-absorbing, this advanced cream helps smooth lines, restore density and improve contour definition.

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  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
Who it is for
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For you if

Wrinkles

Loss of Firmness

Volume Loss

Dry Skin

Dull Skin

Dehydrated Skin

Textured Skin

Resilient Skin

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Not For you if
How to Apply
Dispense 2–3 pumps and gently massage into the neck and décolleté in an upward motion. Use in the morning and/or evening.
Ingredients

Scroll down the page for a full breakdown of the active ingredients.

Aqua, Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate, Perfluorohexane, Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay) Seed Oil, PentyleneGlycol, Behenyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Olus Oil, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil, Prunus Amygdalus (Sweet Almond) Dulcis Oil, Betaine, Cetyl Alcohol, Rhus Succedanea (Sumac) Fruit Wax, Panthenol, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Diisopropyl Adipate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Tricholoma Matsutake Mycelium Ferment Extract, Perfluorodecalin, Kigelia Africana (Sausage Tree) Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Pentafluoropropane, Saccharide Isomerate, Ectoin, Parfum, Tocopherol, Ceramide NP, Lycopene, Tripleurospermum Maritimum Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Resveratrol, Alaria Esculenta Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Sucrose Distearate, Rosmarinyl Glucoside, Sodium Citrate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide AS, Ceramide NS, Cholesterol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Ergothioneine, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora (Peony) Root Extract, Ceramide EOP

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

A Neutral Scent with Botanical Notes

A Rich, Velvety 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

  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Non-Comedogenic
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Renewing
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Brightening (Oxygenation)
  • - + Anti-Ageing (Glycation)
  • - + Prevents Collagen Breakdown
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
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.

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.

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.

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.

Nourishing

Nourishing skincare focuses on replenishing the skin with essential lipids, nutrients, and bioactive compounds to restore comfort, resilience, and optimal function. When the skin is depleted—whether through environmental stress, over-exfoliation, or natural ageing—it can become dry, fragile, and less able to protect itself. Nourishing formulations work to rebuild the lipid barrier using ingredients rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, helping to reinforce the skin’s structure while supporting repair and reducing moisture loss. By restoring what the skin lacks, this approach leaves it softer, stronger, and more supple.

Non-Comedogenic

Non-comedogenic skincare is specifically formulated to avoid clogging pores, making it ideal for skin prone to congestion, breakouts, or excess oil. These formulations are carefully designed using ingredients that do not block the pore or contribute to the build-up of sebum and debris within it, allowing the skin to function normally without obstruction. By maintaining clear pores and supporting a balanced skin environment, non-comedogenic products help reduce the likelihood of blackheads, whiteheads, and blemishes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Anti-Bacterial

Anti-bacterial action targets and inhibits the growth of bacteria on your skin's surface. Anti-bacterial ingredients work by disrupting essential bacterial processes like cell wall synthesis or protein production, reducing the risk of skin infections and inflammation. They are especially effective for treating acne by controlling the acne-causing bacteria known as Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes). This anti-bacterial action helps diminish imperfections, prevent new breakouts, and reduce irritation, giving you clearer, healthier skin.

Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)

Evening skin tone is all about reducing blotchiness and achieving a more uniform complexion. Skincare products designed for this purpose use a blend of active ingredients, including soothing agents, anti-pigmentation compounds, antioxidants, and skin-restoring elements. These ingredients work together to diminish redness, inflammation, and pigment irregularities caused by inflammation, while also strengthening and protecting your skin against environmental irritants and future damage. This promotes healing and resilience, leaving your skin more balanced, radiant, and beautiful.

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.

Antioxidant

Antioxidant skincare is dedicated to protecting the skin against oxidative stress—one of the primary drivers of premature ageing and cellular damage—while preserving overall skin integrity and vitality. These formulations rely on potent molecules such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and polyphenols, which neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental aggressors before they can compromise cellular structures like lipids, proteins, and DNA. Beyond defence, many antioxidants also support repair processes and enhance collagen stability, contributing to improved firmness, brightness and resilience. The result is skin that is not only shielded from ongoing damage but maintained in a healthier, more luminous state over time.

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.

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.

Anti-Ageing (Glycation)

Combat Glycation and maintain firm, plump, and youthful skin with anti-glycation actives. Glycation is a unique phenomenon where excess sugar molecules from your diet bind to essential proteins like collagen and elastin. This binding process can affect the structural proteins in your skin, like collagen and elastin, which are crucial for maintaining its firmness and elasticity. This results in wrinkles, loss of elasticity, and can even trigger excess pigment production, leading to dark marks and dullness.

Prevent and reverse the effects of glycation by adopting a low-sugar diet and incorporating targeted skincare with anti-glycation actives. These specialised ingredients help prevent sugar from binding to your skin's proteins and repair existing damage, preserving your skin's health and radiance.

Prevents Collagen Breakdown

By preventing collagen breakdown (Collagenase), you preserve your skin's firmness and elasticity. Inhibiting the enzymes that degrade collagen helps maintain the skin's structural integrity, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. This promotes a firmer, more lifted complexion. The result is resilient, plump skin that defies the signs of ageing, keeping you looking youthful and radiant.

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.

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.

  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Non-Comedogenic
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Renewing
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Complexion-Unifying (Anti-Blotchiness)
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Brightening (Oxygenation)
  • - + Anti-Ageing (Glycation)
  • - + Prevents Collagen Breakdown
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)

Active Ingredients

  • - + Abyssinian Oil
  • - + Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR)
  • - + Kigelia Fruit Extract
  • - + 5 Hyaluronic Complex
  • - + 10% Perfluorocomplex
  • - + Resveratrol
  • - + Ceramides Complex
  • - + Kahai Oil
  • - + Ectoin
  • - + Kalpariane
  • - + Saccharide Isomerate (PENTAVITIN)
  • - + Retinol (Vitamin A)
Abyssinian Oil

Abyssinian Oil is a rich source of omega-rich long-chain fatty acids, with a composition that includes approximately 60% erucic acid, 15% oleic acid, and 15% linoleic acid. These fatty acids play an essential role in maintaining the structural integrity and functionality of the skin barrier. By reinforcing the epidermal barrier, Abyssinian Oil helps retain moisture while shielding the skin from environmental aggressors such as free radicals and microbial invasion. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation depletes the fatty acid content in the skin's epidermis, contributing to photoaging—characterised by fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation. Abyssinian Oil, rich in replenishing fatty acids, helps counteract this depletion, supporting skin resilience and maintaining a youthful appearance. It also acts as an effective occlusive agent, forming a protective barrier on the skin's surface that minimises transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This barrier function helps maintain optimal hydration levels, promoting skin that appears plump, radiant, and smooth. Despite its high fatty acid content, Abyssinian Oil absorbs efficiently, leaving no greasy residue. The fatty acid profile of Abyssinian Oil confers significant anti-inflammatory benefits. These bioactive compounds mitigate skin inflammation and redness supporting skin recovery and soothing irritated or reactive skin.

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR)

Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is an advanced, next-generation retinoid that directly binds to retinoic acid receptors in the skin—delivering the rejuvenating benefits of retinoic acid without the irritation typically associated with traditional retinol. Unlike other vitamin A derivatives that require multiple conversion steps to become active, HPR works in its ester form to stimulate collagen production, accelerate cell renewal, and improve skin texture and tone, helping to reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven pigmentation. Its gentler profile makes it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive or reactive skin that may not tolerate conventional retinoids. HPR is ideal for those seeking smoother, firmer, and more radiant skin with minimal dryness or peeling.

Kigelia Fruit Extract

Kigelia Africana, sourced from the sausage-shaped fruit of the tree native to tropical Africa, is a botanical treasure celebrated for its extensive therapeutic and skincare benefits. Packed with bioactive compounds, this ingredient exhibits potent antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it a versatile solution for various skin concerns. Its antimicrobial efficacy has been compared to modern antibiotics like penicillin and fluoroquinolones, highlighting its potential in managing infections. It has been used to treat a wide range of skin conditions, including acne, eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections, sunburn, and insect bites. In contemporary skincare, Kigelia Africana is prized for its ability to brighten and clarify the skin, improve firmness, and address signs of aging such as fine lines, wrinkles, and hyperpigmentation. Its rich antioxidant content combats free radical damage, which contributes to skin aging and uneven tone, while its phytosterols and iridoids provide soothing, anti-inflammatory effects that calm irritation and promote a balanced complexion. Additionally, this botanical aids in cell regeneration, leading to a smoother, more radiant appearance with consistent use. Kigelia Africana’s gentle yet effective nature makes it particularly well-suited for sensitive or inflammation-prone skin, offering a holistic approach to skincare that supports both repair and rejuvenation.

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.

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.

Resveratrol

Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant naturally found in red grapes. It contains high levels of polyphenols that help protect the skin from UV damage and environmental stressors by neutralising free radicals. By safeguarding cell DNA, it reduces inflammation and accelerates the skin's natural repair processes. Additionally, resveratrol helps to inhibit glycation, the process in which excess sugars bind to collagen and elastin, leading to stiffness and loss of elasticity. Through its antioxidant and anti-glycation actions, resveratrol effectively reduces wrinkles, evens out skin tone, and improves firmness, resulting in a brighter and more youthful complexion.

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.

Kahai Oil

Kahai Oil, also known as Cacay Oil, offers versatile benefits including anti-ageing, nourishment, and protection for the skin. Kahai Oil works through a combination of its rich components: The Vitamins E and A in Kahai Oil act as antioxidants, protecting skin cells from free radical damage and environmental stressors, which helps to prevent premature ageing. Vitamin A (Retinol) supports skin cell renewal and repair, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by promoting the production of new, healthy skin cells. Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids are essential fatty acids that strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration, and reduce inflammation, leading to healthier, more resilient skin. Together, these components nourish, protect, and rejuvenate the skin, resulting in a smoother, more youthful complexion.

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.

Kalpariane

Kalpariane, a bioactive compound derived from brown algae, exhibits multifaceted benefits for skin health through its ability to enhance key physiological processes. It stimulates the endogenous production of hyaluronic acid, a critical glycosaminoglycan involved in maintaining skin hydration and turgor. This results in improved dermal hydration, plumping, and elasticity. Rich in bioavailable nutrients, Kalpariane provides comprehensive protection and nourishment to the skin, promoting suppleness and resilience. Its anti-aging properties are particularly notable, as it inhibits the enzymatic degradation of collagen and elastin, essential components of the extracellular matrix. By preserving these structural proteins, Kalpariane contributes to improved skin firmness, smoothness, and a visibly lifted appearance, making it a potent ingredient for skin rejuvenation and maintenance. - Ectoin acts as a potent antioxidant, neutralising free radicals to diminish signs of aging such as wrinkles and uneven skin tone.

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.

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.

  • - + Abyssinian Oil
  • - + Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR)
  • - + Kigelia Fruit Extract
  • - + 5 Hyaluronic Complex
  • - + 10% Perfluorocomplex
  • - + Resveratrol
  • - + Ceramides Complex
  • - + Kahai Oil
  • - + Ectoin
  • - + Kalpariane
  • - + Saccharide Isomerate (PENTAVITIN)
  • - + Retinol (Vitamin A)
Hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR)

Hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) is an ester of retinoic acid and a relatively recent addition to the retinoid family, a group of vitamin A derivatives known for their multifaceted skin benefits. This highly stable retinoid provides many of the effects of retinoic acid while being gentler on the skin, making it suitable for individuals with reactive or sensitive skin. HPR operates by binding directly to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) in the skin's surface layers, bypassing the metabolic conversion steps required by precursors like retinol. This direct activation allows HPR to deliver the benefits of retinoic acid—such as cellular renewal and collagen synthesis—while reducing the potential for irritation typically associated with stronger retinoids like tretinoin. HPR has many clinical benefits; Studies demonstrate that HPR significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By promoting collagen production and enhancing cell turnover, HPR improves skin elasticity and texture, yielding a smoother, more youthful appearance. HPR has also shown to diminish hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, contributing to a more uniform complexion. Lastly, it is effective in addressing mild acne. Research indicates it reduces the frequency of breakouts and associated redness when used in formulations containing retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres. Importantly, these benefits occur with minimal disruption to the skin barrier, highlighting HPR's gentler profile compared to traditional retinoic acid. Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a versatile, stable, and less irritating retinoid that delivers anti-aging, tone-improving, and blemish-reducing benefits. Its ability to directly activate retinoic acid receptors, combined with its enhanced tolerability, makes it an attractive option for individuals seeking the benefits of retinoids without the drawbacks of irritation or sensitivity.

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Hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR)

Hydroxypinacolone retinoate (HPR) is an ester of retinoic acid and a relatively recent addition to the retinoid family, a group of vitamin A derivatives known for their multifaceted skin benefits. This highly stable retinoid provides many of the effects of retinoic acid while being gentler on the skin, making it suitable for individuals with reactive or sensitive skin. HPR operates by binding directly to retinoic acid receptors (RARs) in the skin's surface layers, bypassing the metabolic conversion steps required by precursors like retinol. This direct activation allows HPR to deliver the benefits of retinoic acid—such as cellular renewal and collagen synthesis—while reducing the potential for irritation typically associated with stronger retinoids like tretinoin. HPR has many clinical benefits; Studies demonstrate that HPR significantly reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. By promoting collagen production and enhancing cell turnover, HPR improves skin elasticity and texture, yielding a smoother, more youthful appearance. HPR has also shown to diminish hyperpigmentation and uneven skin tone, contributing to a more uniform complexion. Lastly, it is effective in addressing mild acne. Research indicates it reduces the frequency of breakouts and associated redness when used in formulations containing retinol glycospheres and papain glycospheres. Importantly, these benefits occur with minimal disruption to the skin barrier, highlighting HPR's gentler profile compared to traditional retinoic acid. Hydroxypinacolone retinoate is a versatile, stable, and less irritating retinoid that delivers anti-aging, tone-improving, and blemish-reducing benefits. Its ability to directly activate retinoic acid receptors, combined with its enhanced tolerability, makes it an attractive option for individuals seeking the benefits of retinoids without the drawbacks of irritation or sensitivity.

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  • 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 Definitive Neck and Decollete Cream 30ml
    Auteur

    Definitive Neck and Décolleté Cream

    £295

    Auteur Definitive Neck & Décolleté Cream is a high-performance treatment designed to firm, smooth and strengthen the delicate skin of the neck and chest for a lifted, more defined appearance.

    A potent Perfluoro Complex boosts cellular oxygenation and supports skin regeneration, while Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, a gentle yet stable retinoid, stimulates collagen production, refines texture and improves elasticity without irritation.

    Kigelia Fruit Extract enhances firmness and reduces visible slackness and a Ceramide Complex fortifies the skin barrier to improve hydration and resilience. Lastly, a multi-weight Hyaluronic Acid system delivers deep and lasting hydration.

    Rich yet fast-absorbing, this advanced cream helps smooth lines, restore density and improve contour definition.

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