iS Clinical Brightening Complex

Details

iS Clinical’s Brightening Complex is a medium-viscosity off-white to yellow opaque cream that harnesses the power of Norwegian kelp, bearberry extracts, antioxidants and fruit acids, while safely lightening the appearance of dark spots and hyperpigmentation without the use of hydroquinone. 37% decrease in melanin production in 72 hours in a third-party clinical study, it’s packed with hyaluronic acid to attract and retain moisture, and is clinically proven to neutralise free radicals. It’s the same powerful formula, with a bright new name.

Benefits

• Helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone
• Rejuvenates the look of aging skin
• Increases hydration of the skin
• Provides controlled exfoliation
• Hydroquinone-free
• Paraben-free

Application

PM USE ONLY Apply a small amount to clean skin, smoothing over face and neck or areas affected by pigmentation irregularities.

Key Ingredients

Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract (Source of Salicylic Acid) 18.0% Encourages desquamation by “dissolving” intercellular “cement” with no inflammatory effects. Also deep cleans pores and removes debris within hair follicles.

Glycerin, Squalane and Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract 12.0% Proprietary compound optimizes and reinforces collagen synthesis and moisture absorption in the skin.

Hyaluronic Acid (Botanically Derived) 11.0% Humectant; demonstrates hydrophilic properties – attracts and binds up to 1800 times its molecular weight in water.

Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
(Source of Glycolic Acid) 7.0% Desquamation agent that encourages exfoliation of stratum corneum.

Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Fruit/Leaf Extract
(Source of Lactic Acid) 5.7% Desquamation agent with moisturizing properties; enhances exfoliation of the stratum corneum without dehydrating the skin.

Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract (Norwegian Kelp Extract) 5.0% Interrupts communication between melanocyte and keratinocyte and increases controlled exfoliation, helping to remove pigmented areas.

Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C) 5.0% A lipid soluble analogue of L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). Potent antioxidant and free radical scavenger. Lightens by inhibiting melanin synthesis, which is necessary for healthy collagen synthesis. Inhibits MMP enzymes.

Alpha-Arbutin 2.0% Inhibits tyrosinase enzymes that produce melanin, thereby controlling hyperpigmentation.

Polyporus Umbellatus (Mushroom) Extract (Source of Kojic Acid) 1.0% Inhibits tyrosinase enzymes that produce melanin, thereby controlling hyperpigmentation. Also exhibits powerful antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antibiotic properties.

Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract 0.5% Antioxidant with anti-inflammatory, anti-irritant, and wound healing properties. Acts as a depigmentation agent.

Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Saccharum Officinarum (Sugarcane) Extract [Extrait de canne à sucre], Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract, Ascophyllum Nodosum Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Glycerin, Squalane, Imperata Cylindrica Root Extract, Glyceryl Stearate, Alpha-Arbutin, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8/SMDI Copolymer, Triethanolamine, Polyporus Umbellatus (Mushroom) Extract, Stearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Dimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Xanthan Gum, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Disodium EDTA.