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AMPLIFIED C
An Enhanced C E Ferulic Acid Serum with Four Antioxidants for Men – Click for Data
A patent-pending MEN vitamin C serum that delivers advanced environmental protection, improves the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, enhances skin firmness, and brightens skin complexion.
The first and only formula in the market to contain 3% of the super apple-fruit-based antioxidant, ferulic acid, to boost vitamin C performance (other commercial formulas contain less than 0.5%).
Formulated specifically for men to address their thick and sensitive (due to shaving) skin.
$48.00
Size: 30 mL / 1 Oz
– Increases skin firmness by up to 38%¹
– Reduces the appearance of fine lines by up to 31%¹
– Reduces the appearance of wrinkles by up to 40%¹
– Enhances skin radiance by up to 48%¹
1. PROTOCOL: 12-week clinical study conducted on 31 male subjects ages 28–60 (USA, 2022). Percentages reported are average results.
Suitable for skin types: Normal, Oily, Dry, Combination
Proven to address: Uneven tones, Dark spots, Dullness, Skin Firmness & Collagen Enhancer, UV damage & free radicals
10% L-ASCORBIC ACID
Praised for its exceptional antioxidant advantages to neutralize UV rays and free radicals, this powerful pure vitamin C effectively delivers noticeable anti-aging advantages by enhancing skin collagen levels.
3.5% FERULIC ACID
A plant-based antioxidant, ferulic acid neutralizes free radicals and enhances the antioxidant benefits of Vitamin C.
3.5% L-Arbutin
A natural skin-brightening key ingredient found in bearberry and berries, L-Arbutin addresses uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation.
3.5% Resveratrol
A natural skin-brightening key ingredient found in bearberry and berries, L-Arbutin addresses uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation.
A natural skin-brightening key ingredient found in bearberry and berries, L-Arbutin addresses uneven skin tone, dark spots, and hyperpigmentation.
3% Kiwi Fruit Extract
Rich in vitamins C and E, potent antioxidants, and a remarkable 3% kiwi extract, this unique key ingredient outshines the competition, providing unparalleled skin brightening, hydration, and anti-aging benefits, for a smoother, balanced complexion.
Vitamin C and Alpha Arbutin are very unstable in water-based formulations. Our water-free solution addresses this issue.
While initially feeling slightly ‘oily’ for a brief moment, this formula has NO oil and is designed to deliver pure active vitamin C to your skin.
Apply to a damp face for optimal absorption and reducing the “oil like” feeling upon application.
NOTE: Perform a patch test for sensitivity, which may lead to temporary redness but will fade after discontinuing use. Some may be sensitive to pure vitamin C or propanediol.
In the morning or evening after cleansing, apply 4-5 drops to a damp (slightly moist) face, neck, and chest before other skincare products.
Apply to a damp face for optimal absorption and reducing the “oil like” feeling upon application.
NOTE: Use at the day time if combined with the men’s Barrier Revive Serum.
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benefits
Skin Types: Suitable for all the types including normal, oily, dry, and/or combination
Feels like: A lightweight serum feels and absorbs best on a slightly damp skin
Smells like: Fragrance-free
Good for: Reducing uneven tones, dark spots, and dullness | Enhancing skin firmness & collagen production | Protecting against sun UV damage & free radicals
Also: Cruelty-free | Vegan | Formulated by a skincare doctorate Chemist & Board Toxicologist (DABT)
results
Skin felt firmer up to 38%, reported by 84%1
Dark spots reduced up to 48%, reported by 91%1
Skin natural tone enhanced up to 48%, reported by 86%1
Fine lines appearance reduced up to 31%, reported by 78%1
Skin felt 68% more hydrated with no greasy texture, reported by 98%1
1 PROTOCOL: 12-week clinical study conducted on 31 male subjects ages 28–60 (USA, 2022). Percentages reported are average results.
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1 PROTOCOL: 12-week clinical study conducted on 42 female subjects ages 24–66 (USA, 2021-22). Percentages reported are average results.
application
STEPS
1. Cleanse your face with lukewarm water and gently dry – keep it slightly damp.
2. Apply 2-5 drops of the product per spot at day or night
3. Gently massage the serum for absorption.
NOTE
– Use at the day time if combined with the men’s Barrier Revive Serum.
– Apply the serum under moisturizer/sunscreen if any used.
– While initially feeling slightly ‘oily’ for a brief moment, this formula has NO oil and is designed to deliver pure active vitamin C to your skin.
– Apply to a damp face for optimal absorption and reducing the “oil like” feeling upon application.
– Perform a patch test for sensitivity, which may lead to temporary redness but will fade after discontinuing use. Some may be sensitive to pure vitamin C or propanediol.
ingredients & safety
Ingredients*: Propanediol, L-Ascorbic Acid, Glycerin, Ferulic Acid, Resveratrol, Arbutin, Witch Hazel, Coconut Extract, Kiwi Extract
Preservative: No preservative is added. As a water-free system, this formula is self-sustainable.
*Look below for each ingredient details: Purpose, Safety, Amount, and Scientific Proof.
L-Ascorbic acid
– Neutralize UV rays and free radicals
– Promotes collagen level in skin by participating in its synthesis as a key component
– Enhances skin firmness
A balanced level of 10% of pure vitamin C, known as L-Ascorbic Acid
NOTE: Our vitamin C is not a modified version listed below like other brands. These so-called “vitamin C” ingredients have no human data supporting their conversion to active vitamin C and delivering the promised effects (source).
- Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
Vitamins C and E: beneficial effects from a mechanistic perspective. Free Radic Biol Med. 2011 Sep 1;51(5):1000-13.
Ascorbic Acid in Skin Health. Cosmetics. 2019; 6(4):58
The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health. Nutrients. 2017; 9(8):866.
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) as a Cosmeceutical to Increase Dermal Collagen for Skin Antiaging Purposes: Emerging Combination Therapies. Antioxidants. 2022; 11(9):1663.
Ferulic Acid
A natural component found in plants of rice, wheat, and oats, ferulic acid doubles performance of vitamin C and also functions as a superior antioxidant with protective properties against UV-induced skin damage
An exceptional 3.5% ferulic acid content – a unique and potent key ingredient that outshines the competition, which typically offers only 0.5% due to cost and lack of technology.
Our proprietary process enables Oretia to introduce the most effective amount of this ingredient to our serum.
Ferulic acid activity in topical formulations: technological and scientific prospecting. Current pharmaceutical design 27(19): 2289-2298.
Ferulic acid: a promising therapeutic phytochemical and recent patents advances. Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery 13(2): 115-123.
Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin. Journal of investigative dermatology 125(4): 826-832.
A comparison of skin delivery of ferulic acid and its derivatives: evaluation of their efficacy and safety. International Journal of Pharmaceutics 399(1-2): 44-51.
Resveratrol
A natural component found in plants of rice, wheat, and oats, ferulic acid doubles performance of vitamin C and also functions as a superior antioxidant with protective properties against UV-induced skin damage
An exceptional 3.5% ferulic acid content – a unique and potent key ingredient that outshines the competition, which typically offers only 0.5% due to cost and lack of technology.
Our proprietary process enables Oretia to introduce the most effective amount of this ingredient to our serum.
Ferulic acid activity in topical formulations: technological and scientific prospecting. Current pharmaceutical design 27(19): 2289-2298.
Ferulic acid: a promising therapeutic phytochemical and recent patents advances. Recent Patents on Inflammation & Allergy Drug Discovery 13(2): 115-123.
Ferulic acid stabilizes a solution of vitamins C and E and doubles its photoprotection of skin. Journal of investigative dermatology 125(4): 826-832.
A comparison of skin delivery of ferulic acid and its derivatives: evaluation of their efficacy and safety. International Journal of Pharmaceutics 399(1-2): 44-51.
Arbutin
A nature-identical skin brightening agent that helps even skin tone
With a remarkable effective 3.5% concentration, it easily outshines other products that contain it less than only 1-2% due to cost.
A comprehensive review of the therapeutic potential of α-arbutin. Phytotherapy Research 35(8): 4136-4154.
The Use of Botanical Extracts as Topical Skin-Lightening Agents for the Improvement of Skin Pigmentation Disorders. Journal of Investigative Dermatology Symposium Proceedings 13(1): 20-24.
Coconut Extract
Derived from coconut meat, our Coconut Extract is a natural treasure, abundant in skin-nourishing fatty acids, proteins, and vitamins. It offers moisturizing effects and help prevent water loss and enhance skin health.
At 2% coconut fruit extract, this unique key ingredient outshines the competition that add less than 0.5% for solely marketing claims
Health Benefits of Coconut (Cocos nucifera Linn.) Seeds and Coconut Consumption. Nuts and Seeds in Health and Disease Prevention. (2011). Chapter 43 -San Diego, Academic Press: 361-367.
In vitro anti-inflammatory and skin protective properties of Virgin coconut oil. Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine 9(1): 5-14.
Enhanced barrier functions and anti-inflammatory effect of cultured coconut extract on human skin. Food and Chemical Toxicology 106: 367-375.
Kiwi Fruit EXtract
Packed with Vitamin C and other potent antioxidants to fight against environmental stressors, kiwi extract also evens skin tone by reducing discolorations and offering a synergistic effect to other ingredients of this MEN serum for diminishing the appearance of fine lines, dark spots, and wrinkles.
At 3% kiwi extract, this unique key ingredient outshines the competition that add less than 0.5% for solely marketing claims
Mussi, L., et al. (2021). “Propanediol (and) caprylic acid (and) xylitol as a new single topical active ingredient against acne: in vitro and in vivo efficacy assays.” Molecules 26(21): 6704.
Witch Hazel
Exclusive to our men’s serum, alcohol-free witch hazel brings a touch of magic with its astringent, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial properties. Introduced to specifically combat post-shaving challenges.
Trade Secret
Antibacterial activity and medical properties of Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana. Annals of Tropical Medicine and Public Health 23(11): 46.
Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Acne Effects of Hamamelis virginiana Bark in Human Keratinocytes. Antioxidants 11(6): 1119.
Hamamelis in children with skin disorders and skin injuries: results of an observational study. European journal of Pediatrics 166: 943-948.
Glycerin
A natural moisturizer that’s also in our skin, glycerin keeps the skin lipids between our skin cells in a healthy state (liquid crystal state), protects against irritation, and helps to restore barrier
Proprietary
Is endogenous glycerol a determinant of stratum corneum hydration in humans? Journal of investigative dermatology 125(2): 288-293.
Dry skin and moisturizers: chemistry and function, CRC press. 1999.
Propanediol
Corn-driven carrier for this formulation, known for promoting skin absorption and hydration level
Trade Secret
Propanediol (and) caprylic acid (and) xylitol as a new single topical active ingredient against acne: in vitro and in vivo efficacy assays. Molecules 26(21): 6704.
Effects of 1,3-propanediol associated, or not, with butylene glycol and/or glycerol on skin hydration and skin barrier function. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2023; 00: 1–11.
formula features
Vitamin C and Alpha Arbutin are very unstable in water-based formulations. Our water-free solution addresses this issue.
While initially feeling slightly ‘oily’ for a brief moment, this formula has NO oil and is designed to deliver pure active vitamin C to your skin.
– Acidity: Ideal 2.5 pH for enhanced stability and skin absorption of active ingredients like Vitamin C
– Appearance: Clear solution with a light yellow color, transparent
– Thickness: Optimized thickness (viscosity) for better absorption of the serum
– Clean: ZERO oil, paraben, silicone, sulfate, colorant, fragrance, and other toxic chemicals
NOTE: Perform a patch test for sensitivity, which may lead to temporary redness but will fade after discontinuing use. Some may be sensitive to vitamin B3 or propanediol.
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