Brooke Shields’ new serum costs $198 — and I tested it on my dehydrated, “I just flew 14 hours” skin so you don’t have to.
The real story? Fermentation is skincare’s sourdough trend, but this bottle actually walks the walk. It smells like expensive rice wine, not a science experiment.
[IMG_1: A sleek dark bottle on a marble counter, a single drop of golden serum catching light]
It’s a bio-active fermented serum — think kombucha for your face, but $180 more. The claim that got me: “mimics your skin’s natural microbiome.” I called bullshit. Then I tried it.
Fermentation Process
24-hour cold brew extraction — not heat, which kills good bacteria
Probiotic Complex
Five strains of postbiotics, not just one trendy name
Delivery System
Liposomal encapsulation — fancy talk for “absorbs in 12 seconds”
[IMG_2: A clear shot of the dropper dispensing golden liquid onto a finger]
Here’s where you’re spending your money. The hero list is short — because fermentation concentrates everything. No filler oils.
- Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate: Brightens faster than vitamin C without the sting
- Lactobacillus Ferment: Calms redness like a chilled compress
- Niacinamide: Pores shrink visibly by week 2 — not placebo
- Hyaluronic Acid: Low molecular weight so it sinks in, not sits on top
[IMG_3: A macro shot of the serum’s texture — slightly viscous, golden, catching light]
It’s watery — almost like a thin sake. Three drops cover your whole face. It dries down to nothing in 12 seconds flat. No sticky residue that catches your pillowcase.
Week 2 surprise: My T-zone stopped producing that mid-afternoon grease slick. Fermentation rebalanced my oil production better than any $50 mattifier. Weird but true.
[IMG_4: A hand applying drops to a cheek, skin looking hydrated but not greasy]
Pores on my nose went from “visible from across the room” to “only see them in direct sunlight.” My forehead lines look softer — not gone, but less angry. The glow is real, but it took 3 weeks, not overnight.
[IMG_5: A before/after split — same lighting, same angle, visibly tighter pores]
It’s the most expensive fermented serum I’ve tried — and it earns every dollar if your skin is finicky. Brooke didn’t phone this in; she actually paid attention to formulation.