They swapped the star peptide for a ferment blend. I almost didn’t buy it — but my dehydrated cheeks said otherwise.
The old version was a peptide pump-up. The new one is a microbiome reset disguised as a serum. That’s a big difference.
It’s $39 for 1.7 oz. The claim is “glass skin” in 4 weeks — which is a big promise for a serum that feels like water.
Sacred Lotus
Soothing, but not the star of the show
Peptide Complex
Still there, just not the main event anymore
Niacinamide 2%
The real workhorse — pores look smaller by week 2
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The new ferment blend (lactobacillus + yeast) is the whole point. It feeds your skin’s good bacteria. The old version never did that.
- Lactobacillus Ferment: Balances skin’s microbiome
- Niacinamide: Controls oil and tightens pores
- Sodium Hyaluronate: Plumps without sticky film
- Peptide Complex: Keeps collagen production humming
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It’s a watery gel that sinks in 10 seconds. No tackiness. No film. You’ll forget you put it on — which is either good or bad depending on your skin trauma.
Week 2: My T-zone stopped oiling up by 4pm. Week 3: Texture got bumpy for 3 days (purging?). Week 4: Smoothed out. My makeup sits better. But it didn’t do anything for my fine lines — the old formula was better for that.
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Pores look smaller. Skin looks calmer. But the glow isn’t “glass” — it’s more like “good sleep.” That’s a win, but not a miracle.
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The reformulation made it better for barrier health, worse for firming. If your skin is stressed and oily, this is your fix. If you wanted the old glow, look elsewhere.