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Heritage Mask

Decongest & Brighten
Heritage Mask
Future 5 Elements
Benefits
  • Purifying
  • Anti-Acne
  • Clears Pores
  • Mattifying
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Anti-Bacterial
  • Brightening
  • Antioxidant
  • Anti-Redness
  • Plumping
  • Exfoliating
  • Boosts Micro-Circulation
  • Anti-Puffiness
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Hydrating
  • Anti-Wrinkle

The Future 5 Elements Heritage Mask is an intensive 20-minute botanical treatment for oily, congested, acne-prone and dull skin. A rich blend of traditional herbal extracts and skin-refining actives works to detoxify pores, boost circulation and restore clarity and radiance without stripping the skin.

Antibacterial botanicals Thyme, Juniper, Clove, Myrrh and Sage regulate excess oil, limit acne-causing bacteria and purify congestion, while Witch Hazel and Lemon Peel tighten pores and brighten an uneven complexion.

Arnica, Horse Chestnut, Ivy and Guarana stimulate microcirculation and promote lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and revive dull, sluggish tone. Lactic Acid provides gentle chemical exfoliation for smoother, more refined texture.

To counterbalance this intensive detoxifying action, Chamomile, Oat and Allantoin calm redness and support the skin barrier, while Glycerin, Sorbitol and Urea deliver lightweight humectant hydration throughout.

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The Future 5 Elements Heritage Mask is an intensive 20-minute botanical treatment for oily, congested, acne-prone and dull skin. A rich blend of traditional herbal extracts and skin-refining actives works to detoxify pores, boost circulation and restore clarity and radiance without stripping the skin.

Antibacterial botanicals Thyme, Juniper, Clove, Myrrh and Sage regulate excess oil, limit acne-causing bacteria and purify congestion, while Witch Hazel and Lemon Peel tighten pores and brighten an uneven complexion.

Arnica, Horse Chestnut, Ivy and Guarana stimulate microcirculation and promote lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and revive dull, sluggish tone. Lactic Acid provides gentle chemical exfoliation for smoother, more refined texture.

To counterbalance this intensive detoxifying action, Chamomile, Oat and Allantoin calm redness and support the skin barrier, while Glycerin, Sorbitol and Urea deliver lightweight humectant hydration throughout.

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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

Blackheads & Whiteheads

Oily Skin

Reactive & Blotchy Skin

Acne-Prone

Active Acne

Dull Skin

How to Apply
Apply a medium layer of the mask on dry, clean skin, avoiding the eyes. Allow to work for 20 minutes, then gently massage with lukewarm water and rinse thoroughly.
Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Hedera Helix (Ivy) ext., Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) ext., Arnica Montana Flower ext., Hypericum Perforatum ext., Aesculus Hippocatanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed ext., Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Leaf ext., Arctium Majus Root ext., Juniperus Communis Fruit ext., Gentian Lutea Root ext., Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) ext., Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel ext., Glycerin, Sorbitol, Avena Sativa, Linum Usitatissimum, Rosmarinus Officinalis, Lavandula Angustifolia, Chamomilla Recutita, Salvia Officinalis, Cinnamomum Zeylanicum, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Ascorbic Acid, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Paullinia Cupana Fruit ext., Clove (Eugenia Caryophyllus) ext., Myrrh ext., Magnesium Sulfate, Urea, Allantoin, Lactic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

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: Herbal notes, followed by warm, slightly spicy undertones from clove and cinnamon.

Texture: A smooth, lightweight gel infused with finely dispersed botanical particles.

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

  • - + Purifying
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Prevents Collagen Breakdown
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Boosts Micro-Circulation
  • - + Anti-Puffiness
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
Purifying

Purifying skincare is designed to deeply cleanse and decongest the skin by targeting excess oil at its source—within the pores. Rather than simply removing surface shine, these formulations work to dissolve and dislodge sebum, debris, and impurities trapped inside the pore lining, helping to prevent congestion, blackheads, and breakouts. Actives such as exfoliating acids and oil-regulating ingredients penetrate into the pore to effectively “strip out” excess oil, restoring clarity and refining skin texture. By clearing buildup from within, purifying treatments leave the skin feeling exceptionally clean, balanced and visibly smoother.

Pore Decongesting

Pore decongesting focuses on both clearing and minimising the appearance of enlarged pores. Enlarged pores often result from excess oil production and the build-up of impurities within the pore, which can stretch them over time, while ageing further contributes as reduced elasticity makes them more visible. Effective formulations work first to clear the pores—dissolving and removing trapped sebum, debris, and congestion—before regulating oil production and supporting collagen and elastin to improve skin firmness. By addressing both internal build-up and structural integrity, pores can return to a clearer, more refined, and less noticeable state.

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-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-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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Boosts Micro-Circulation

Micro-circulation in skincare involves boosting blood flow to deliver oxygen and nutrients to your skin while eliminating toxins through the lymphatic system. If your skin looks dull, tired, or puffy, enhancing micro-circulation can address these issues, restoring your skin's healthy glow and balance.

Anti-Puffiness

Ingredients that reduce facial puffiness work by effectively targeting and diminishing swelling in the face. By improving lymphatic drainage and boosting circulation, they help eliminate excess fluids and toxins, leading to a more sculpted and refreshed appearance. The result is visibly smoother, firmer, and more defined facial contours, giving you a revitalised and youthful look.

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.

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.

  • - + Purifying
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Anti-Redness
  • - + Prevents Collagen Breakdown
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Boosts Micro-Circulation
  • - + Anti-Puffiness
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle

Active Ingredients

  • - + Thyme
  • - + Juniper
  • - + Clove
  • - + Myrrh
  • - + Sage
  • - + Witch Hazel Extract
  • - + Lemon Peel
  • - + Arnica Extract
  • - + Horse Chestnut
  • - + Guarana
  • - + Chamomile Extract
  • - + Allantoin
  • - + Glycerin
  • - + Urea
  • - + Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
Thyme

Thyme helps keep oily, congested, and acne-prone skin clear and balanced. It works to regulate excess oil, fight acne-causing bacteria, and target whiteheads and blackheads, while its anti-inflammatory action calms irritation. These results come from its natural phenolic properties which are plant-based antioxidant compounds with strong antibacterial and purifying power.

Juniper

Juniper is a powerful antibacterial botanical especially suited to oily and breakout-prone skin. It is rich in natural compounds terpenes and flavonoids which work to regulate sebum, reducing excess oil, refining pores and limiting the growth of acne-causing bacteria.

Clove

Clove Extract is rich in eugenol and flavonoids, delivering potent antioxidant and purifying benefits that help protect skin from environmental stressors and free radical damage. Known for its natural antibacterial and stimulating properties, Clove supports microcirculation, promotes a clearer, more balanced complexion, and helps refine skin texture while soothing inflammation.

Myrrh

Myrrh is a balancing botanical with purifying and calming benefits that tightens pores and helps to regulate the skin’s natural oil production. It also works to purify the skin by gently removing buildup that can clog pores, while its anti-inflammatory properties soothe irritation. This makes Myrrh especially helpful for acne and oily skins.

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).

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.

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.

Horse Chestnut

Horse Chestnut, a botanical extract known for its circulation-boosting properties. It promotes lymphatic drainage, helping to reduce fluid buildup and puffiness, while smoothing and firming the skin’s appearance. This natural powerhouse works to visibly diminish cellulite and support a more toned skin.

Guarana

Guarana is a botanical extract that is naturally rich in caffeine and polyphenols. It functions primarily as a stimulating, de-puffing and antioxidant active: its caffeine content helps boost microcirculation, reduce fluid retention and visibly minimise puffiness, while its antioxidants support protection against environmental stressors that contribute to dullness and fatigue. Guarana also has mild firming and energising effects, making skin appear more awake, refreshed and toned. It’s best suited for dull, tired, puffy, congested or sluggish skin.

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.

Allantoin

Allantoin is a natural plant derivative, widely used in skincare for its soothing, hydrating, softening and healing properties.

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.

Urea

A powerful humectant naturally found in the skin, Urea draws and retains moisture within the stratum corneum, delivering deep, long-lasting hydration. It also helps to gently soften and smooth rough or flaky areas, improving overall skin texture and suppleness.

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.

  • - + Thyme
  • - + Juniper
  • - + Clove
  • - + Myrrh
  • - + Sage
  • - + Witch Hazel Extract
  • - + Lemon Peel
  • - + Arnica Extract
  • - + Horse Chestnut
  • - + Guarana
  • - + Chamomile Extract
  • - + Allantoin
  • - + Glycerin
  • - + Urea
  • - + Alpha-Hydroxy Acids
Non Active Acne

Clogged pores result from the accumulation of excess sebum and keratinized dead skin cells within hair follicles, leading to various dermatological manifestations.

Blackheads, or open comedones, form when a pore remains open, allowing the contents to oxidize and darken, resulting in their characteristic black or dark brown appearance. In contrast, whiteheads, or closed comedones, occur when a pore is occluded and sealed by a thin layer of epidermis, appearing as small, raised, white or flesh-colored bumps due to the lack of oxygen exposure.

The broader term "congestion" refers to the buildup of debris within pores, commonly observed on the face and presenting as blackheads, whiteheads, or other blemishes, often serving as precursors to inflammatory acne lesions.

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Non Active Acne

Clogged pores result from the accumulation of excess sebum and keratinized dead skin cells within hair follicles, leading to various dermatological manifestations.

Blackheads, or open comedones, form when a pore remains open, allowing the contents to oxidize and darken, resulting in their characteristic black or dark brown appearance. In contrast, whiteheads, or closed comedones, occur when a pore is occluded and sealed by a thin layer of epidermis, appearing as small, raised, white or flesh-colored bumps due to the lack of oxygen exposure.

The broader term "congestion" refers to the buildup of debris within pores, commonly observed on the face and presenting as blackheads, whiteheads, or other blemishes, often serving as precursors to inflammatory acne lesions.

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 Elements

    Heritage Mask

    £120

    The Future 5 Elements Heritage Mask is an intensive 20-minute botanical treatment for oily, congested, acne-prone and dull skin. A rich blend of traditional herbal extracts and skin-refining actives works to detoxify pores, boost circulation and restore clarity and radiance without stripping the skin.

    Antibacterial botanicals Thyme, Juniper, Clove, Myrrh and Sage regulate excess oil, limit acne-causing bacteria and purify congestion, while Witch Hazel and Lemon Peel tighten pores and brighten an uneven complexion.

    Arnica, Horse Chestnut, Ivy and Guarana stimulate microcirculation and promote lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and revive dull, sluggish tone. Lactic Acid provides gentle chemical exfoliation for smoother, more refined texture.

    To counterbalance this intensive detoxifying action, Chamomile, Oat and Allantoin calm redness and support the skin barrier, while Glycerin, Sorbitol and Urea deliver lightweight humectant hydration throughout.

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