Brightening Cream
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$84.00 NZD - Regular price
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$84.00 NZD
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Glow daily without the irritation.
Designed for daily luminosity, this non-aggressive formula evens skin tone with Niacinamide, Bearberry, Blackberry, and Ginseng. Native botanicals like Kawakawa help soothe and fortify skin for a glow that’s as gentle as it is effective.
- Visibly brightens and smooths uneven tone.
- Promotes radiance without harsh acids or bleach agents.
- Strengthens the barrier with botanical antioxidants.
Key Ingredients
Niacinamide, Glycerin, Shea Butter, Jojoba Seed Oil
Key Botanicals
Bearberry Leaf Extract, Blackberry Extract, Ginseng Extract, Kawakawa Leaf Extract, Caffeine
Usage
Use morning and evening as the final step in your routine.
- Scoop a pea-sized amount using the provided spatula.
- Massage gently into face and neck using upward, circular motions until absorbed.
Pro Tip: Mix with a few drops of the Dual-blend Repairing Serum for an added radiance boost.
Full Ingredients
Water (Aqua), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Stearic Acid, Niacinamide, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Lecithin, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Macropiper Excelsum Leaf Extract, Metrosideros Excelsa Bark/Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Caffeine, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed Extract, Sodium Hydroxide.
Key Ingredients
Niacinamide
A form of vitamin B3 that helps strengthen skin’s natural barrier, so it retains moisture better and feels more resilient. Also helps calm redness, regulate oil, and even out skin tone.
Glycerin
A humectant that attracts and binds water to the skin, helping to maintain moisture levels. Leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and hydrated.
Shea Butter
A nutrient-rich emollient high in fatty acids and vitamins that helps deeply moisturize and condition the skin. Supports the skin barrier, softens texture, and protects against dryness.
Jojoba Seed Oil
A lightweight oil structurally similar to skin’s natural sebum. Helps balance oil levels, condition and protect the skin, and maintain a healthy moisture barrier.
Key Botanicals
Bearberry Leaf Extract
A natural source of arbutin, arctostaphylos uva-ursi helps lighten and brighten skin by gently reducing melanin production.
Blackberry Extract
An antioxidant-rich extract, rubus fruticosus helps protect against environmental damage.
Ginseng Extract
Rich in ginsenosides and antioxidants, panax ginseng root boosts circulation, supports collagen production, and helps brighten and tone tired or uneven skin.
Kawakawa Leaf Extract
Macropiper Excelsum is a New Zealand native botanical known for its calming, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Caffeine
Improves microcirculation and lymphatic drainage, helping to reduce puffiness and revitalize tired, dull-looking skin.
FAQs
Is this suitable for daily use?
Yes. Our Brightening Cream is formulated for twice-daily use, delivering ongoing support for skin tone, hydration, and radiance without overwhelming the skin.
Will it make my skin more sensitive to the sun?
No. The formula does not contain exfoliating acids or retinoids. However, we always recommend wearing sunscreen daily when using brightening ingredients like niacinamide and botanical extracts to help protect and preserve your results.
Is it lightweight or rich in texture?
It has a mid-weight, cushiony texture that feels hydrating and absorbs well without residue. Skin feels soft, smooth, and comforted, not greasy.
Can I use this under makeup or SPF?
Yes. The cream creates a smooth, well-prepped base that layers beautifully under sunscreen and makeup. Just allow it a quick moment to absorb before applying other products.
Will it help fade dark spots or uneven tone?
Yes. With niacinamide, bearberry leaf extract, and ginseng, the formula supports more even-looking skin over time, helping reduce the appearance of dullness, discoloration, and fatigue with consistent use.
Does it clog pores or cause breakouts?
No. The cream is non-comedogenic, and includes skin-balancing oils like jojoba that mimic skin’s natural sebum. It's suitable for normal, dry, and combination skin types, even those prone to congestion.
Is this cream safe for sensitive or redness-prone skin?
Generally, yes. The formula includes calming ingredients like New Zealand Kawakawa and Pōhutukawa extracts. If you're sensitive to essential oils (like rose), we recommend a patch test before full application.
Can I use this with actives like retinol or AHAs?
Yes. This cream makes an excellent moisturising buffer when using strong actives. Apply it after your treatment serum to help replenish moisture and support the skin barrier.
Does it contain fragrance?
There’s no added synthetic fragrance, but the formula includes natural rose flower oil, which gives it a subtle botanical scent. It’s delicate, not perfumed, and fades shortly after application.
Is it safe during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
Yes. The formula contains no retinoids or restricted actives, and uses botanical ingredients in low, skin-friendly concentrations. If you’re unsure, we suggest checking with your healthcare provider for personalised advice.
Customer Reviews
This is my go-to moisturiser for the summer/spring/hotter (humid) months. With my combination skin, this cream has the right amount of moisturising factor for me - not too heavy that I'll be sweating grease, not so light that I feel like I've skipped a step. Wish they'd make a body version of this too!
Gives my skin an instant glow!
I've been using the Lemon & Beaker brightening cream for a couple of years and just love how my skin feels & looks . Non greasy but moisturised.
love this moisturizer, light and soft
I love the texture of this cream! It absorbs into my skin really well and has great hydration. My skin feels soft and has a glow!