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Prickly Pear Face Cream with Myoxinol

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Prickly Pear Face Cream with Myoxinol
Irene Forte
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Benefits
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Nourishing
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Anti-Redness
  • Hydrating
  • Plumping
  • Cellular Anti-Ageing
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Regenerating
  • Anti-Pigmentation
  • Scar-Repairing
  • Brightening

The Irene Forte Prickly Pear Face Cream with Myoxinol™ is a beautifully lightweight and comfortable formulation which focuses on reducing fine lines & wrinkles over time, on even the most sensitive of skins.

Myoxinol operates by hindering the mechanical processes responsible for the formation of facial expression lines and functions akin to injectables, effectively diminishing even deep forehead lines.

This represents a noteworthy and innovative approach to reversing the visible signs of skin aging. Simultaneously, it activates the cell's natural defences to prevent oxidative damage, effectively contributing to the biological delay of cellular aging.

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The Irene Forte Prickly Pear Face Cream with Myoxinol™ is a beautifully lightweight and comfortable formulation which focuses on reducing fine lines & wrinkles over time, on even the most sensitive of skins.

Myoxinol operates by hindering the mechanical processes responsible for the formation of facial expression lines and functions akin to injectables, effectively diminishing even deep forehead lines.

This represents a noteworthy and innovative approach to reversing the visible signs of skin aging. Simultaneously, it activates the cell's natural defences to prevent oxidative damage, effectively contributing to the biological delay of cellular aging.

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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
Green tick
For you if

Wrinkles

Reactive Skin

Redness

Dehydrated Skin

Dry Skin

How to Apply
Apply 1-2 pumps onto the face, neck and décolleté. Massage using circular upward motions. Use morning and/or evening.
Ingredients

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

Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil*, Dicaprylyl Ether, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice*, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Lecithin, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract, Stearic Acid, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract, Dextrin, Oryzanol, Panthenol, Behenyl Alcohol, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Sodium Hyaluronate, Retinyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Tropolone, Glycine Soja Oil, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Citric Acid, Parfum (Fragrance)**.

*Organic ingredients.

**Allergen-screened fragrance.


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 fresh, herbal scent with subtle floral notes.

Texture: A light, creamy and smooth texture

About the Brand
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Irene Forte founded her namesake brand with Dr. Francesca Ferri, a scientist with over 35 years of expertise, to bridge the gap between nature and clinical skincare. First created for Rocco Forte Hotel spas, the line pairs eco-friendly, vegan formulations that distil the sun-soaked richness of Sicilian botanical extracts like Olives, Almonds, and Prickly Pear. Each product reflects Irene’s vision of sustainable luxury rooted in science.

Irene Forte Skincare combines Mediterranean wellness with proven clinical efficacy. Each formula is vegan, eco-friendly, and enriched with natural anti-ageing actives that smooth and firm while deeply nourishing the skin. Clinically tested and spa-approved, the products deliver hydration, calm, and protection with luxurious scents and textures that bring the Rocco Forte spa experience home.

At the core is Myoxinol, a patented hibiscus seed peptide known as a plant-based Botox for its wrinkle-smoothing effect. Clinical trials show visible results in hydration and elasticity within days. Formulas unite Mediterranean botanicals with advanced actives, originally created for luxury Rocco Forte spas, and are rigorously tested for anti-ageing performance and skin tolerance.

The Benefits

  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Injectable Effect
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Ageing (Glycation)
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
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.

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.

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-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.

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.

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-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.

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.

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-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.

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.

  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Injectable Effect
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Ageing (Glycation)
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Regenerating
  • - + Anti-Pigmentation
  • - + Scar-Repairing
  • - + Brightening (Energising)

Active Ingredients

  • - + Omega Rich Oils (3, 6, & 9)
  • - + Myoxinol™
  • - + Prickly Pear Cactus Extract
  • - + Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
  • - + Aloe Leaf Juice
  • - + Olive Oil Fractions
  • - + Rice Fractions
  • - + Vitamin E
  • - + Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
  • - + Stearic Acid
Omega Rich Oils (3, 6, & 9)

Omega Rich Oils combine a variety of oils rich in Omega Fatty Acids (3, 6 & 9), essential for skin health, as our skin can only produce minimal amounts. These fatty acids penetrate between skin cells, enhancing the skin's barrier function, boosting water retention, and nourishing the skin. They also contain natural antioxidants that protect against UV-induced damage and slow down cellular ageing.

Myoxinol™

Myoxinol™ is a proven and natural active extracted from Hibiscus seeds that mimics Botulinum toxin neurotransmitter to combat wrinkles and expression lines. It acts as a potent antioxidant, protecting cells against free radical damage and preserving collagen fibres. Myoxinol™ activates natural cellular defences, delaying cell ageing both mechanically and biologically, offering long-term anti-ageing benefits.

Prickly Pear Cactus Extract

Prickly Pear Cactus Extract has strong water retention capabilities which have powerful nourishing benefits and therefore are extremely effective at combatting dry skin. Moreover, its piscidic acid content is adept at protecting the skin from oxidative stress, preventing premature cutaneous ageing. Lastly, it contains soothing benefits as it blocks stress markers in the skins' sensory nerve cells, which calms the skin.

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid

Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid (LMW-HA) is a smaller, more penetrative form of hyaluronic acid. Unlike high molecular weight forms that primarily hydrate the skin’s surface, LMW-HA has the ability to penetrate deeper into the epidermis, where it attracts and binds water to maintain optimal moisture levels from within. This deep hydration helps improve skin elasticity, firmness and smoothness, while reducing the appearance of fine lines and dehydration-induced wrinkles. Additionally, it enhances overall suppleness, making the complexion look plumper and more resilient. It is ideal for dehydrated, dull or mature skin, and especially those in need of long-lasting hydration and improved texture.

Aloe Leaf Juice

Aloe Leaf Juice has a long history of use for its calming, anti-inflammatory, and moisturising effects on the skin. Its versatility makes it suitable for all skin types, especially beneficial for dehydrated, weakened, and sensitive skin.

Olive Oil Fractions

Olive Oil Fractions are potent extracts from Olive Oil, packed with antioxidants, Squalane, and Phytosterols. This extract offers protective, nourishing, and soothing benefits. It also combats glycation, a process where sugars bind to proteins like collagen, preventing their breakdown and maintaining skin elasticity. Its versatility makes it suitable for all skin types, especially beneficial for dehydrated, weakened, and sensitive skin.

Rice Fractions

Rice fractions, extracted from Rice Bran Oil, contain potent antioxidants like Ferulic Acid and Phytosterols. Ferulic Acid provides skin protection and brightens the complexion. Additionally, Phytosterols mimic Cholesterol's structure in the lipid barrier, which enhances hydration, improves skin barrier function, and nourishes the skin. Cholesterol plays a vital role in maintaining skin integrity by helping to retain moisture, support the skin barrier against external stresses, and promote overall skin health and resilience.

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is a powerful oil-soluble antioxidant renowned for its excellent skin-protecting and replenishing properties. It helps prevent premature ageing by safeguarding skin cell membranes from damaging free radicals. Its nourishing qualities strengthen the skin barrier, enhancing resilience against environmental aggressors and improving water retention by reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL). Additionally, Vitamin E has soothing effect thanks to it anti-inflammatory properties.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Panthenol, also known as Pro-vitamin B5, is a potent humectant renowned for its exceptional hydrating, repairing, and soothing qualities. When applied to the skin, Panthenol converts to Coenzyme A, an enzyme crucial for skin regeneration. Its versatile benefits and compatibility with all skin types make Panthenol a preferred choice for replenishing and fortifying dehydrated and compromised skin.

Stearic Acid

Stearic Acid is a naturally occurring fatty acid that functions as an emollient and texture enhancer in skincare formulations. It helps to soften and smooth the skin while reinforcing the lipid barrier, reducing moisture loss and improving overall comfort. Commonly used to stabilise creams and lotions, it contributes to a rich, velvety texture that supports hydration and leaves the skin feeling nourished and supple.

  • - + Omega Rich Oils (3, 6, & 9)
  • - + Myoxinol™
  • - + Prickly Pear Cactus Extract
  • - + Low Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid
  • - + Aloe Leaf Juice
  • - + Olive Oil Fractions
  • - + Rice Fractions
  • - + Vitamin E
  • - + Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)
  • - + Stearic Acid
MYOXINOL™

Myoxinol™ is an oligopeptide complex derived from Hibiscus Seed Extract, designed to reduce wrinkles by targeting both biological and mechanical causes. Its combination of amino acids smoothes deep lines, particularly on the forehead, and offers protection against free radicals.

Working similarly to injectable wrinkle treatments by mimicking Botox (Botulinum toxin) activity, it effectively reduces muscle contractions that cause wrinkles. Myoxinol™ is a gentle yet potent alternative to injections, delivering visible anti-ageing results for a renewed, smoother and firmer appearance with reduced fine lines.

Clinical Proofs

Performance Proven in Clinical Trials
Proven to visibly reduce wrinkles*
Clinically approved for sensitive skin**

*Independent clinical trials undertaken on 20 participants aged between 35-65.
**Independent dermatological tests undertaken on 25 participants with sensitive skin.

The above information has been supplied to the Embassy of Beauty by the brand manufacturer. Embassy of Beauty takes no responsibility for these claimed studies or results.

Spotlight

MYOXINOL™

Myoxinol™ is an oligopeptide complex derived from Hibiscus Seed Extract, designed to reduce wrinkles by targeting both biological and mechanical causes. Its combination of amino acids smoothes deep lines, particularly on the forehead, and offers protection against free radicals.

Working similarly to injectable wrinkle treatments by mimicking Botox (Botulinum toxin) activity, it effectively reduces muscle contractions that cause wrinkles. Myoxinol™ is a gentle yet potent alternative to injections, delivering visible anti-ageing results for a renewed, smoother and firmer appearance with reduced fine lines.

Clinical Proofs

Clinical Proofs

Performance Proven in Clinical Trials
Proven to visibly reduce wrinkles*
Clinically approved for sensitive skin**

*Independent clinical trials undertaken on 20 participants aged between 35-65.
**Independent dermatological tests undertaken on 25 participants with sensitive skin.

The above information has been supplied to the Embassy of Beauty by the brand manufacturer. Embassy of Beauty takes no responsibility for these claimed studies or results.

Why I love it

  • "Irene Forte is like a Mediterranean diet for my skin. Ingredients from their family Sicilian farm ensure unmatched quality and efficacy."

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty

  • Prickly Pear Face Cream with Myoxinol™ with luxurious green packaging
    Irene Forte

    Prickly Pear Face Cream with Myoxinol

    From £123

    The Irene Forte Prickly Pear Face Cream with Myoxinol™ is a beautifully lightweight and comfortable formulation which focuses on reducing fine lines & wrinkles over time, on even the most sensitive of skins.

    Myoxinol operates by hindering the mechanical processes responsible for the formation of facial expression lines and functions akin to injectables, effectively diminishing even deep forehead lines.

    This represents a noteworthy and innovative approach to reversing the visible signs of skin aging. Simultaneously, it activates the cell's natural defences to prevent oxidative damage, effectively contributing to the biological delay of cellular aging.

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