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Extreme No.2 Cream

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FIRM & NOURISH
Extreme No.2 Cream
Future 5 Elements
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Benefits
  • Hydrating
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Plumping
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Redness
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Mattifying
  • Anti-Bacterial
  • Anti-Acne
  • Nourishing
  • Antioxidant
  • Exfoliating
  • Brightening

Future 5 Elements Extreme No.2 Cream is a restorative anti-ageing cream for dry and dehydrated skin showing signs of wrinkles, loss of firmness and volume. A botanical complex targets both the structural and hydration causes of skin ageing for visibly plumper, firmer and more nourished results.

Hop Cone is the hero active — protecting collagen and elastin to prevent new wrinkle formation while smoothing existing lines, with natural anti-inflammatory and calming benefits alongside.

Horsetail reinforces this anti-ageing action by stimulating collagen, elastin and Glycosaminoglycan production within the dermis to improve firmness, tone and hydration from within.

Squalane and Jojoba Oil replenish skin-identical lipids and strengthen the barrier without heaviness, while Glycerin and Silk Protein draw water into the skin for lasting plumpness and an immediate smoothing effect.

Centella Asiatica, Chamomile, Arnica and Witch Hazel soothe inflammation and redness, and Lemon Peel brightens and unifies the complexion.

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Future 5 Elements Extreme No.2 Cream is a restorative anti-ageing cream for dry and dehydrated skin showing signs of wrinkles, loss of firmness and volume. A botanical complex targets both the structural and hydration causes of skin ageing for visibly plumper, firmer and more nourished results.

Hop Cone is the hero active — protecting collagen and elastin to prevent new wrinkle formation while smoothing existing lines, with natural anti-inflammatory and calming benefits alongside.

Horsetail reinforces this anti-ageing action by stimulating collagen, elastin and Glycosaminoglycan production within the dermis to improve firmness, tone and hydration from within.

Squalane and Jojoba Oil replenish skin-identical lipids and strengthen the barrier without heaviness, while Glycerin and Silk Protein draw water into the skin for lasting plumpness and an immediate smoothing effect.

Centella Asiatica, Chamomile, Arnica and Witch Hazel soothe inflammation and redness, and Lemon Peel brightens and unifies the complexion.

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More Info

  • - + 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
Green tick
For you if

Dry Skin

Sensitive Skin

Dehydrated Skin

Reactive & Blotchy Skin

Red Cross
Not For you if

Active Acne

Essential Oil Intolerance


Not sure? Consult an expert.

How to Apply
Apply a hazelnut-sized amount of Extreme No.2 Cream over the face, neck and décolleté. Massage delicately with fingertips, working with upward and outward strokes until the product is fully absorbed. The cream can be combined with Beauty Drops 1,2 or 3 to create a customized treatment, delivering results specific to your skin’s needs.
Ingredients

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

Aqua/Water,Glycerin,Humulus Lupulus (Hop) Cone Ext., Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Leaf Ext., Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Ext., Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Ext., Equisetum Arvense Ext., Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Ext.,Centella Asiatica Ext., Pinus Sylvestris Bud Ext., Isopropyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Squalane, Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Ext., Lecithin,Glycerin, Glyceryl (Mono) Stearate,Cetyl Alcohol, Arnica Montana Ext., Sorbitol,Hydrolyzed Silk, Peg-40 Stearate, Jojoba (Buxus Chinensis) Oil, Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Oil, Phenoxyethanol,Edta, Carrot (Daucus Carota Sativa) Oil, Rosemary (Rosmarinus Officinalis) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, YlangYlang Oil

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

Smell: Fresh botanicals layered with a yeasty note.

Texture: A luxuriously smooth, velvety cream that glides effortlessly onto the skin.

About the Brand
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Future 5 Elements is a family-owned skincare house, originally founded by Anita Bar Lev, with roots dating back to 1993. Over the decades, they became a pioneer in merging natural botanicals with advanced skin science, developing cold-processed, small-batch formulations that preserve ingredient potency. They were among the first to integrate innovative delivery systems such as liposomal encapsulation into clean skincare, ensuring that actives penetrate deeper for optimal results. Today, the brand stands at the intersection of tradition and technology, offering a luxury experience that is both effective and uncompromisingly pure.

Future 5 Elements is a quiet luxury skincare brand created to bring balance and beauty to your skin. Their philosophy embraces the power of nature and the wisdom of tradition. Each product is designed around the brand’s five essential skin functions—purification, stimulation, hydration, nourishment & protection; creating balance while addressing multiple concerns at once. By marrying traditional plant wisdom with cutting-edge biochemistry. Clean, cruelty-free, and transparent; they choose only what truly benefits the skin. With Future 5 Elements, skincare becomes more than a routine; it’s a ritual of harmony and health which is reflected in the complexion.

The Benefits

  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Non-Comedogenic
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Prevents Collagen Breakdown
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Photo-Protecting
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Non-Comedogenic
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Prevents Collagen Breakdown
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Photo-Protecting

Active Ingredients

  • - + Horsetail
  • - + Hop Cone
  • - + Squalane
  • - + Jojoba Oil
  • - + Glycerin
  • - + Silk Protein
  • - + Centella Asiatica
  • - + Chamomile Extract
  • - + Arnica Extract
  • - + Witch Hazel Extract
  • - + Lemon Peel
  • - + Rosemary Extract
  • - + Sage
  • - + Beta-Carotene
Horsetail

Horsetail is a herbaceous plant rich in actives that help to stimulate key components within the dermis: Collagen, Elastin & Glycosaminoglycans such as Hyaluronic Acid. The stimulation of these components improves the skin's firmness, tone and hydration. Horsetail extract is also rich in antioxidants and boasts healing properties, ensuring the skin is protected against environmental aggressors and premature cell ageing.

Hop Cone

Hop Cone, a potent plant botanical, helps keep the skin plump while preventing wrinkles by protecting collagen and elastin, the proteins that give skin its firmness and plumpness. Alongside these firming benefits, Hop Cone is naturally calming and anti-inflammatory, helping to ease irritation and soothe sensitivity. 

Squalane

Squalane is a skin-identical lipid with a high affinity for the skin. Naturally found in human sebum, it enhances the skin's barrier function and promotes efficient water retention. Lightweight and non-comedogenic, squalane is suitable for all skin types.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba Oil has a similar oil composition to human sebum (oil) This similarity allows it to replenish the hydro-lipidic film and regulate sebum overproduction, without clogging pores or creating a greasy feel. When applied to the skin, Jojoba Oil can trick the skin into thinking it has produced enough oil, thereby reducing excessive oil production. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, making it ideal for congested, oily, and blemish-prone skin.

Glycerin

Glycerin is a potent humectant commonly used in skincare for its powerful hydrating properties. It works by attracting water molecules from the atmosphere and retaining them in the deeper layers of the skin, effectively boosting hydration reservoir. This helps to plump up the skin, resulting in reduced dehydration lines and a soft, supple complexion.

Silk Protein

Silk, composed of Glycoprotein Polymers, forms a film on the skin's surface, delivering an immediate smoothing effect. It also provides hydrating, firming, and softening benefits for the skin.

Centella Asiatica

Centella Asiatica is a powerful antioxidant which has immense anti-inflammatory, soothing and wound-healing benefits. Rich in chlorophyll, it is also extremely proficient at reducing redness. Also known as "Tiger Grass" as tigers were known to roll in it after having been wounded.

Chamomile Extract

Chamomile Extract, derived from chamomile flowers, is one of the most potent anti-inflammatory actives. This gentle extract not only soothes and calms but also deeply nourishes and hydrates the skin. With its potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, it effectively heals and protects, promoting skin health and resilience.

Arnica Extract

Arnica Extract is rich in flavonoids and Phenolic Acid. It has powerful anti-inflammatory benefits, expert at protecting sensitive skin and soothing tightness. Arnica also contains strong antioxidant and protective benefits.

Witch Hazel Extract

Witch Hazel extract is rich in tannins, flavonoids and has potent anti-inflammatory properties. It promotes microcirculation and strengthens the capillary network to reduce skin sensitivity and redness.

Lemon Peel

Lemon Peel is nature’s brightener to dull and uneven complexions. Bursting with vitamin C and flavonoids, it protects against free radicals (unstable molecules that break down collagen and speed up ageing). Its gentle exfoliating action sweeps away dead skin cells, revealing a brighter, clearer and more even complexion.

Rosemary Extract

Rosemary Extract provides soothing and protective benefits. Rich in antioxidants, it shields the skin from environmental damage while its anti-inflammatory properties calm and reduce irritation, promoting a healthy and balanced complexion.

Sage

Sage is a naturally purifying and mattifying botanical that helps regulate oil and refine pores. Its natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties target impurities and calm irritation, making it ideal for acneic skin. Rich in antioxidants, it helps defend the skin against free radical damage (unstable molecules that damage skin cells and speed up aging).

Beta-Carotene

A powerful antioxidant and natural precursor to vitamin A, Beta-Carotene is found in richly pigmented fruits and vegetables like carrots and sweet potatoes. It helps to neutralise free radicals, support skin cell renewal, and promote a healthy, radiant glow. Known for its protective and reparative benefits, Beta-Carotene strengthens the skin’s defences against environmental stress, helps improve tone and texture, and supports barrier resilience, making it ideal for dull, tired, or UV-exposed skin.

  • - + Horsetail
  • - + Hop Cone
  • - + Squalane
  • - + Jojoba Oil
  • - + Glycerin
  • - + Silk Protein
  • - + Centella Asiatica
  • - + Chamomile Extract
  • - + Arnica Extract
  • - + Witch Hazel Extract
  • - + Lemon Peel
  • - + Rosemary Extract
  • - + Sage
  • - + Beta-Carotene
Calming Phyto-Repair Complex

Created for skin prone to redness and rosacea, this complex calms flare-ups, strengthens fragile capillaries, and restores long-lasting comfort. With six soothing botanicals: Witch Hazel, Arnica, Horse Chestnut, Grape Leaf, Centella Asiatica and Mimosa Bark, it targets the root causes of irritation while supporting barrier strength.

Rich in natural plant compounds, it improves microcirculation (blood flow at the skin’s surface) and reinforces delicate capillaries to visibly reduce redness and broken veins. It actively soothes inflammation, easing stinging, burning, and tightness, while protecting against daily stressors that can trigger sensitivity. Additionally, it supports natural repair by encouraging collagen and skin renewal, helping to build a stronger, more resilient skin barrier.

Spotlight

Calming Phyto-Repair Complex

Created for skin prone to redness and rosacea, this complex calms flare-ups, strengthens fragile capillaries, and restores long-lasting comfort. With six soothing botanicals: Witch Hazel, Arnica, Horse Chestnut, Grape Leaf, Centella Asiatica and Mimosa Bark, it targets the root causes of irritation while supporting barrier strength.

Rich in natural plant compounds, it improves microcirculation (blood flow at the skin’s surface) and reinforces delicate capillaries to visibly reduce redness and broken veins. It actively soothes inflammation, easing stinging, burning, and tightness, while protecting against daily stressors that can trigger sensitivity. Additionally, it supports natural repair by encouraging collagen and skin renewal, helping to build a stronger, more resilient skin barrier.

Why I love it

  • What I adore most is how these products blend purity with performance. They are so gentle on the skin yet incredibly potent. Their encapsulated actives make every drop a powerhouse of effectiveness, delivering deep, bioavailable results that transform the skin from within.

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty

  • Future 5 Extreme No.2 Cream
    Future 5 Elements

    Extreme No.2 Cream

    £103

    Future 5 Elements Extreme No.2 Cream is a restorative anti-ageing cream for dry and dehydrated skin showing signs of wrinkles, loss of firmness and volume. A botanical complex targets both the structural and hydration causes of skin ageing for visibly plumper, firmer and more nourished results.

    Hop Cone is the hero active — protecting collagen and elastin to prevent new wrinkle formation while smoothing existing lines, with natural anti-inflammatory and calming benefits alongside.

    Horsetail reinforces this anti-ageing action by stimulating collagen, elastin and Glycosaminoglycan production within the dermis to improve firmness, tone and hydration from within.

    Squalane and Jojoba Oil replenish skin-identical lipids and strengthen the barrier without heaviness, while Glycerin and Silk Protein draw water into the skin for lasting plumpness and an immediate smoothing effect.

    Centella Asiatica, Chamomile, Arnica and Witch Hazel soothe inflammation and redness, and Lemon Peel brightens and unifies the complexion.

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