C-MICROEMULSION
Precision C Delivery
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C Microemulsion was developed as the third step in our 3-C vitamin C system — the daily moisturizing layer that ties together both water-based and oil-based vitamin C delivery. Its core is ethyl ascorbic acid, an ultra-stable, highly penetrative vitamin C derivative known for improving tone, supporting collagen renewal, and maintaining potency far longer than conventional L-ascorbic acid.
The formula glides on as a soft, nourishing emulsion that absorbs quickly without heaviness. It was deliberately crafted to be gentle enough for those who typically experience irritation with vitamin C, yet concentrated enough to visibly brighten and rebalance the complexion over time. Blueberry leaf extract provides antioxidant support against blue light exposure, while plant oils and squalane reinforce suppleness and comfort.
Result: With consistent use, C Microemulsion improves radiance, supports collagen renewal, restores moisture balance, and leaves skin visibly smoother, brighter, and more resilient.
Housed in a 100% plastic-free aluminum tube with an aluminum cap, designed for full recyclability and reduced environmental impact. Outer carton is FSC-certified and printed with vegetable-based inks.
Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables +*, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil+**, Organic Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil+*, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Rosa Canina (Rose Hip) Seed Oil+**, Glycerin, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Aqua, Sucrose Laurate, Sucrose Stearate, Vaccinium Myrtillus (Blueberry) Seed Oil +*, Psoralea Corylifolia Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate+*, Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn Berry)Pulp Extract+*, Tocopherol (mixed)+*, Citrus reticulata Essential Oil, Lavandula angustifolia mill. Essential Oil*, Salvia sclarea Essential Oil*, Jasminum sambac (L.) Aiton Absolute
KEY ACTIVES
A potent yet gentle form of vitamin C known for exceptional stability and deeper penetration. Helps support collagen production, even tone, and brighten dullness while maintaining compatibility with sensitive skin.
Rich in anthocyanins and polyphenols that help defend against blue-light-induced oxidative stress. Supports skin’s resilience and helps prevent tone irregularities linked to environmental exposure.
A biomimetic humectant that binds deeply to keratin in the skin, offering continuous hydration that persists long after application.
A blend of crosslinked, acetylated, hydrolyzed, and classic hyaluronic acids that form a multilayer hydration network. Delivers surface comfort while helping support long-term moisture retention.
HOW TO USE
Warm a large pea-size amount between palms.
Apply to face, neck, and décolleté after serums, or mix directly with serums for a seamless application.
Pat in with light, upward motions.
Use AM and/or PM.
Pairs especially well within the 3-C system:
- C Serum → water-based brightening
- C Microemulsion → emulsion-based collagen support + moisture
- Protect Oil → oil-based radiance and deep antioxidant delivery
May also be mixed with serums for ease and enhanced absorption.
Use a pearl-sized amount for the full face, neck and décolleté, adjust slightly depending on dryness or climate.Pat gently to enhance efficacy. Smooth evenly with upward strokes.
A silky microemulsion — lightweight, cushiony, and fast-absorbing with a soft, velvety finish.
An elegant blend of bergamot and red grapefruit, layered with ripe peach, apricot, and warm tonka bean.
TIPS FROM THE SPA
C Microemulsion originated as a treatment-room finishing layer — a moisturizer that could seal in active vitamin C without irritation, while adding slip for massage and delivering dependable hydration. Estheticians use it to anchor vitamin C protocols and enhance the radiance of every skin type.
Layer C Serum → C Microemulsion → Protect Oil for a complete vitamin C delivery system:
- water-based brightening
- emulsion-based collagen support
- oil-based radiance and deep antioxidant delivery
This trio provides continuous vitamin C action across multiple layers of the skin
Ideal for those who cannot tolerate strong vitamin C.
Apply Recovery Essence first, then C-Microemulsion alone. This creates a cushion that allows ethylated vitamin C to work gradually while the skin stays calm, balanced, and fortified — a professional technique for introducing vitamin C without triggering redness or dryness.
or clients who dislike heavy moisturizers, estheticians mix C Microemulsion 1:1 with serums (C Serum for brightening, Hydrate Serum for plumping, or Firming Serum for smoothing).
The microemulsion structure “pulls” water-based serums deeper while maintaining an ultra-light finish — a method especially effective in humid climates or for oily skin.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ethyl ascorbic acid is more stable, converts efficiently to active vitamin C in the skin, and penetrates more predictably due to its partial lipid solubility. This leads to improved collagen support, brightening, and antioxidant protection with significantly less oxidation and irritation than traditional ascorbic acids.
The microemulsion format evenly disperses ethyl ascorbic acid within a lipid–water matrix, slowing its release and improving skin tolerability. This delivery system reduces the sudden pH shifts and concentration spikes that typically trigger irritation in reactive skin, allowing sensitive users to benefit from vitamin C without discomfort.
Yes. Ethyl ascorbic acid layers safely with water-based (C Serum) and oil-based (Protect Oil) vitamin C derivatives. Each form targets different skin environments — water phase, emulsion phase, and lipid phase — enhancing overall absorption and antioxidant activity.
Vitamin C supports collagen synthesis, helps reduce discoloration, brightens dullness, and protects against oxidative damage from UV, pollution, and blue light. It also helps reinforce the skin barrier by supporting lipid production and improving overall skin resilience.
Vitamin C can support a more even-looking complexion by helping prevent new discoloration through antioxidant activity and mild tyrosinase inhibition. However, it is not a strong lightening agent, and it does not reliably fade established hyperpigmentation on its own. Meaningful improvement typically requires a combined approach — consistent SPF, barrier-supportive actives like niacinamide, antioxidant support (vitamin C), and advanced ingredients such as exosomes to help reduce ongoing triggers of pigment formation.
Ethyl ascorbic acid penetrates efficiently and converts to free ascorbic acid within the skin, helping stimulate collagen synthesis and improve firmness with fewer irritancy risks than traditional L-ascorbic acid.
Yes. Vitamin C neutralizes reactive oxygen species triggered by blue light exposure. In this formula, blueberry leaf extract provides an additional layer of protection by targeting oxidative pathways associated with digital device exposure.