
Glass-Skin Glow Essence
'Glass skin' and 'glazed' complexions are about deep hydration and an even, luminous tone. This essence pairs the AQP3 triple hydration system with fermented fruit enzymes, a natural AHA complex, fermented lemon peel and pterostilbene for multi-pathway radiance.
Claims
- 24-hour hydration
- Brighter, more even tone
- Gentle enzymatic renewal
- Visible glow
Formula
| Phase | Ingredient | INCI | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Water | Water | to 100 |
| A | Glycerin | Glycerin | 4.00 |
| A | Carbomer | Carbomer | 0.20 |
| B | Arboris® AQP3 | Water & Urea & Yeast Amino Acids & Trehalose & Inositol & Taurine & Betaine | 3.00 |
| B | Arboris® LPW | Lactobacillus/Citrus Medica Limonum Peel Ferment Extract & Butylene Glycol | 3.00 |
| B | Arboris® PEP | Lactobacillus/Punica Granatum Fruit Ferment Extract | 3.00 |
| B | Arboris® SFM | Water & Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit/Leaf Extract & Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract & Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract & Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract & Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract | 2.00 |
| C | Arboris® PTE90 | Pterocarpus Marsupium Bark Extract | 0.10 |
| C | Solubilizer (e.g. PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil) | 0.50 | |
| D | Cytoguard® SFC | Lactobacillus Ferment | 3.00 |
| D | Sodium hydroxide (10% solution) | Sodium Hydroxide | q.s. |
Procedure
- Disperse carbomer in water with glycerin until fully hydrated (phase A).
- Pre-dissolve Arboris® PTE90 in the solubilizer (phase C).
- Below 40 °C add phase B actives, then phase C, then Cytoguard® SFC.
- Neutralize with sodium hydroxide to pH 5.5–6.0 (AQP3 is recommended at pH 5.5–7.0).
Starting-point formulations for guidance only. Use levels are within each active's recommended range; compatibility, stability and preservative efficacy must be confirmed in your own laboratory.
Related actives

Arboris® AQP3
Triple Hydration System that activates aquaporin-3 for up to 24-hour moisturization.

Arboris® LPW
Fermented lemon peel with hesperidin and naringin for brighter, even tone.

Arboris® PEP
Fermented pomegranate enzyme with anthocyanins and ellagic acid.

Arboris® SFM
Natural fruit AHA complex for renewal and radiance.

Arboris® PTE90
Pterostilbene — a resveratrol-related polyphenol for antioxidant and brightening care.

Cytoguard® SFC
Lactobacillus ferment with bacteriocins for broad-spectrum protection.