Ourself sent me this serum with a 19-page ingredient dossier. Not exaggerating. I counted.
The real question: Is “synbiotic” skincare just probiotics for people who already buy $12 kale smoothies? Or does this actually do something your $45 moisturizer can’t?
$98 for 30ml. The claim that hooked me: “barrier renewal” without stripping your face off. They say it repairs while you sleep.
Postbiotic ferment
Not live bacteria — dead ones. Less scary, still sounds fancy.
Triple ceramide complex
Three types, not the usual two. That third one matters for dry patches.
Encapsulated retinol
Slow-release. Means less redness, but also slower results.
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They list “lactobacillus ferment” like it’s magic. Translation: it’s basically yogurt water for your face — mild exfoliation, not a revolution. The real heavy lifter is the ceramide NP at 2% — that’s actually derm-level.
- Ceramide NP: Repairs cracks in barrier, 2% is legit
- Lactobacillus Ferment: Gentle resurfacing, smells faintly sour
- Squalane: Oil-mimic, absorbs in 10 seconds flat
- Retinol (encapsulated): 0.1% — entry-level, no purge
Feels like thin yogurt mixed with water. Absorbs in 8 seconds — I timed it. Zero stickiness, which is rare for anything with ceramides. Sits fine under SPF.
Week 2: My nose stopped peeling. But I also broke out on my chin — the ferment might be too much if you’re acne-prone. Week 3: chin calmed down, nose stayed smooth. Weird trade-off.
Barrier felt stronger — less sting when I used acids. But my fine lines? Same as before. It’s a maintenance product, not a magic wand.
It’s not greenwashing — the ingredients are solid. But it’s also not a miracle. Think of it as a really nice safety net for your barrier, not a cure-all.