{"product_id":"serum","title":"Serum","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe skin you have in ten years starts with how you look after it today.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupporting ageing skin, in one step. For eye, face \u0026amp; neck.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor skin that’s lost its glow or looks uneven, and anyone wanting to support healthy skin now and for the years ahead\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe old guard (retinol, acids, high-strength vitamin C) has long been used to soften the look of fine lines and improve skin texture. For many people it works well. For others, it can bring dryness, peeling and sun sensitivity, leaving skin feeling more sensitive or irritated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Serum was created with that skin in mind. It pairs hydrating ingredients with newer actives to support ageing skin, in one formula that is effective and simple to use, morning and night. No need for the eight or more products that have become the norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFour key actives\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. EGF (epidermal growth factor) peptides\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelp soften the look of fine lines and smooth the skin. They act as messengers that signal skin cells to renew.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Niacinamide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA gentle form of vitamin B3 that supports the skin barrier and helps even skin tone. It helps skin make its own barrier lipids and slows the movement of pigment to the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Algae exosomes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelp skin look renewed and smoother. Made from a green microalgae with stem cell-like properties, they copy the tiny messages skin cells send each other, supporting the skin’s own renewal and barrier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. KānuBright™\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA New Zealand red algae and kānuka complex that brightens dull-looking skin, supports even pigmentation and helps limit water loss. It helps blocks tyrosinase, the enzyme that drives pigment production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSupported by hyaluronic acid, which holds water in the skin, and squalane, a form of a lipid skin makes itself, which helps keep it there.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we made it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe old guard’s work, without the trade-off.\u003c\/strong\u003e Newer, barrier-centred ingredients aim to do the work of retinol and acids, without the dryness, peeling or sun sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe early research is promising.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is less extensive than for retinol and acids, but what exists looks good enough to make this worth doing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne serum, not several products.\u003c\/strong\u003e One formula simplifies the routine and lowers the risk of damage from layering too many strong actives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Looking after your skin for the future shouldn’t mean a shelf full of products,” says Corbin Rd founder Wendy Nowell-Usticke. “The Serum gives you one formula for eye, face \u0026amp; neck that is effective and simple to use, morning \u0026amp; night.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you’ll notice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkin that looks more even, smoother and more luminous.  A neck that looks as cared for as your face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it a minimum of eight weeks. Skin rewards consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest practice: patch test first.\u003c\/strong\u003e Before starting any new product, apply a small amount behind your ear and leave it for 24 hours. If your skin is happy, you’re good to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMorning: Wash your face with. Viteve™ Silk Exfolitor first. Night: Cleanse with Corbin Rd Cleansing Balm, exfoliate with the \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eViteve™ Silk Exfolitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDot a small amount of Serum onto forehead and cheeks, then massage over the whole face and neck. Morning and night.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse on its own, or with a moisturiser when your skin needs it. In the morning, finish with SPF.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Corbin Rd 3-Step Routine, the Serum is one of the options for Step 3, Hydrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it around my eyes?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It’s made for under eye, face \u0026amp; neck. Keep it out of the eyes themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I still need a moisturiser?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not always. Add one when your skin wants it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it suitable for sensitive skin?\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s designed for sensitive and sensitised skin. As best practice, patch test any new product first: apply a small amount behind your ear and leave it for 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/strong\u003e The 10ml is the easy way to start. 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