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So a biochemist in Lucerne spent 7 years on this. Not some marketing team in a WeWork. The origin story is actually legit — the founder’s dad had chronic skin inflammation, and she went down a rabbit hole on cellular respiration.
The real hook? Oxygen isn’t just a buzzword here. Most “oxygen” serums are just foaming agents that feel fancy for 3 seconds. This one uses perfluorocarbon technology — same stuff used in artificial blood. Weird? Yes. But derms are actually curious.
**Section 2: What You’re Actually Buying**
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It’s $89 for 30ml. Not cheap. The claim that made me roll my eyes then click “add to cart”: “increases skin oxygenation by 200% in 4 weeks.” Sure, Jan.
But here’s what it *is*:
1. **Perfluorocarbon carrier** — Delivers oxygen deep, not just on surface
2. **Stabilized vitamin C** — Doesn’t oxidize in 2 weeks like every other C serum
3. **Micro-emulsion texture** — Absorbs in 8 seconds flat. No sticky film.
Photo: Chalo Garcia / Unsplash
**Section 3: The Swiss Ingredient List**
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The hero is **perfluorodecalin** — sounds scary, actually biocompatible. It carries oxygen molecules into your dermis like a tiny Uber. Then there’s **ectoin** (a stress-protectant bacteria discovered in salt lakes) and **bisabolol** (chamomile-derived, calms the redness oxygen can sometimes trigger).
– Perfluorodecalin: Oxygen delivery system — actually measurable in lab tests
– Ectoin: Shields skin from pollution + UV stress
– Bisabolol: Anti-inflammatory — prevents the “too much too fast” reaction
– Vitamin C (tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate): Stable, oil-soluble, actually penetrates
**Section 4: Texture & Reality Check**
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It’s thin. Watery. Smells like… nothing? No fragrance. Sinks in before you finish rubbing. First impression: “Is this doing anything?” Because we’re trained to think serums need to feel thick to work.
Week 2 update: My skin looked… clearer. Not glow-bomb dramatic, but those tiny congestion bumps under my jaw? Gone. What surprised me: my cheeks looked less dull at 3pm. Usually I’m a greaseball by then. Something about the oxygen delivery actually calmed oil production instead of spiking it.
💡 **One Thing**: Apply to slightly damp skin. Dry skin drinks this too fast — you lose the spreadability. Two drops on damp cheeks = perfect.
**Section 5: Real Results**
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What changed: Less midday shine. Fewer clogged pores. Skin looked “awake” even after 5 hours sleep. What stayed the same: my deep laugh lines. Didn’t touch those. Not a Botox replacement.
✅ **Buy if** — You’re oily/combo, dull, or get those tiny under-skin bumps. Basically if your skin acts tired.
⏭️ **Skip if** — You have dry/dehydrated skin and want rich moisture. This isn’t that.
💰 **Worth it?** — For $89, if you’re a serum collector who wants something genuinely different? Yes. If you just want hydration? Buy a $20 hyaluronic acid instead.
**Section 6: Bottom Line**
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It’s the most interesting serum I’ve tried this year. Not because it’s magic — because the science is actually real and the results are subtle but specific.
**7.8/10** — Clever science, real but subtle results
🛍️ **Where to Buy** — Sephora or their DTC site. Grab the mini first ($38) — you’ll know in 2 weeks if it’s for you.