Hue Calm Kintsugi Firming Serum (50ml)

• Use after toner, morning and evening.
• Spread an even layer over the face and pat gently until absorbed, as Hue Calm direct.
• If your skin is dry, add a second thin layer, which Hue Calm suggest for more nourishment.
• Follow with moisturiser, and sunscreen in the morning.
• Patch test first: it contains bergamot, geranium and Roman chamomile oils.
• Judge it on softness and comfort first. Any change in the look of bounce or fine lines is gradual and needs steady daily use.

Water, Squalane, Glycerin, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Dipentaerythrityl Hexa C5-9 Acid Esters, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Methylpropanediol, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract (1,000 ppm), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Angelica Keiskei Extract, Corchorus Olitorius Leaf Extract, Dioscorea Japonica Root Extract, Hibiscus Esculentus Fruit Extract, Nelumbo Nucifera Root Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate, Hydrolyzed Pea Protein, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Betaine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glucose, Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate, Tromethamine, Butylene Glycol, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Sodium Phytate, Dextrin, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, Dipropylene Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Ceramide NP, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Aspergillus/Glucose/Soybean/Starch Ferment Filtrate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Phytosterols, Lecithin, Oligopeptide-2, Xanthan Gum, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool, Geraniol

Good to know

• Contains bergamot, geranium and Roman chamomile oils (essential oils)
• Contains limonene, linalool, citronellol and geraniol
• Contains macadamia seed oil and shea butter (nut-derived)
• Hue Calm describe it as vegan and cruelty-free

Will it firm my skin?

Do not buy it expecting a visible lift. "Firming" is Hue Calm's description of their plant protein blend, and they do not publish amounts or test results for it. What you can expect is softer, more cushioned skin, with adenosine there for the look of fine lines over time.

How much of the firming blend is in it?

Hue Calm do not say. The only amount printed on our box is the soybean seed extract, at 1,000 ppm, which is 0.1% of the formula. The soy, pea and vegetable proteins have no stated amount.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

It depends on your skin. There is no retinoid or exfoliating acid in it, but it does contain bergamot, geranium and Roman chamomile oils, plus limonene, citronellol, linalool and geraniol. If essential oils usually bother you, patch test first, or choose Purito Wonder Releaf Centella Serum Unscented, which is fragrance-free.

Can oily skin use it?

It depends on your skin. It is a light, milky emulsion, so oily skin that is also dehydrated often gets on with one thin layer. It contains squalane, macadamia oil and shea butter, so if your skin dislikes any emollient feel, use it at night only or choose a water-light serum.

Is it safe if I have a nut or soy allergy?

No. It contains macadamia seed oil and shea butter (nut-derived), and soy protein and soybean extract.

Can I use it alongside retinoids or exfoliating acids?

Yes, it contains no retinoid or exfoliating acids, so it does not add another active to your routine. If your skin is already irritated from actives, the essential oils are worth keeping in mind.