Brightness · the active
Vitamin C
2%
A stable derivative (3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid) that inhibits the tyrosinase step of pigment-making, easing dullness and uneven tone.
Lin 2005 · J Invest Dermatol
Ritual Renewal·Active·03 · hølyprevent
Vitamin Bright
Serum.
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Ritual Renewal·Active·03 · hølyprevent
Vitamin Bright
Serum.
Evidence-based brightening — 2% vitamin C held stable by 1% ferulic acid.
Vitamin C · Ferulic Acid · Sea Buckthorn · Rosehip
Or continue with HØLY PASS — $6/mo, applied to any order.
The ritual it lives inside
Complete the ritual
Day defense, night renewal — vitamin C by morning, bakuchiol by night.
The Read
Brightness, on the evidence.
What it is
A 2% vitamin C serum with 1% ferulic acid.
A stable form of vitamin C (3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid), held steady by ferulic acid, with sea buckthorn and rosehip for depth.
Why it works
Ferulic makes the vitamin C last.
Vitamin C fades fast on its own; ferulic acid stabilises it and deepens its antioxidant reach, so the brightening and daytime defense actually hold.
How to use
Morning, after toning.
Before moisturiser and SPF. 2% is a gentle, daily-tolerable dose — expect gradual brightening over weeks, not overnight.
The proof
The proof
Every claim pinned to its source.
Brightness · the active
Vitamin C
2%
A stable derivative (3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid) that inhibits the tyrosinase step of pigment-making, easing dullness and uneven tone.
Lin 2005 · J Invest Dermatol
Stabiliser · the partner
Ferulic Acid
1%
Stabilises vitamin C and roughly doubles its photoprotection — the reason the brightening and daytime defense hold.
Lin 2005 · J Invest Dermatol
2% vitamin C · brightness that holds
$34.60
Clinical Actives
What's doing the work.
The actives inside, and what each one is for.
Stabiliser · the partner
Ferulic Acid
1%
Stabilises vitamin C and roughly doubles its photoprotection — the reason the brightening and daytime defense hold.
Lin 2005 · J Invest Dermatol
Your Ritual
Where it lives in the practice.
Morning, on toned skin.
1
02 · Tone
Hydrate first.
2
03 · Prevent
2% vitamin C with ferulic — brightness, defended through the day.
3
06 · Hydrate
Moisturise.
4
07 · Protect
SPF — vitamin C extends its reach.
Night, optional.
1
02 · Tone
Tone after cleansing.
2
03 · Prevent
A second pass of antioxidants if skin tolerates it.
3
04 · Treat
Renewal, two drops.
4
06 · Hydrate
Seal overnight.
Daily in the morning, after toning, before moisturiser and SPF. A second evening pass is optional.
Compounds with
Stronger together.
The pairings that compound this step's work.
Duo
Hydra Soft Toner + Vitamin Bright Serum
Hydrate, then defend — the tone-and-prevent morning pair.
$57.03
Add the duo
Trio
Hydra Soft Toner + Vitamin Bright Serum + Active Renew Serum
Day defense, night renewal — vitamin C by morning, bakuchiol by night.
$94.47
Add the trio
The full renewal
The Ritual it lives inside.
One product is a step. The result is the practice — all seven, kept.
01 · Cleanse
Silk Balanced Milk
02 · Tone
Hydra Soft Toner
You're here
03 · Prevent
Vitamin Bright Serum
04 · Treat
Active Renew Serum
05 · Support
Collagen Glow Serum
06 · Hydrate
Hydra Matte Cream
07 · Protect
CBD Calm Oil
The full ritual · $239.55
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