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The Holiday Radiance Edit

Explore curated luxury skincare rituals and seasonal essentials designed for luminous, glowing skin.

Skincare

Morning Rituals for Radiant Skin

Start your day with the Amber & Oud glow ritual.

Ingredients

The Power of Self-Care

xplore the science and benefits behind your favorite actives.

Rituals

Spring Beauty Essentials

Essential steps for seasonal skin renewal.

Ingredients Library

Ingredients Library

The science behind every drop.

At Amber & Oud Cosmetics™, we believe transparency is the highest form of luxury. This library breaks down the key active ingredients inside our formulas, how they work, why they’re effective, and which A&O products feature them. Everything here is rooted in clinical research, not trends.

1. Peptides

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that signal your skin to rebuild firmness, elasticity, and smoothness.

Benefits:

  • Boosts collagen and elastin
  • Improves firmness
  • Smooths fine lines
  • Strengthens the skin barrier

Amber & Oud products containing peptides:

  • HydraFirm Peptide Serum™
  • ChronoRepair Serum™
  • Lift & Lumé™ Neck Crème
  • Velour Eyes™

2. Hyaluronic Acid

A molecule that binds up to 1,000× its weight in water. Essential for deep hydration, smoother texture, and plumpness.

Benefits:

  • Instant hydration
  • Plumps and softens fine lines
  • Strengthens moisture retention
  • Improves overall texture

Found in:

  • HydraFirm Peptide Serum™
  • Elixir D’Eaux™
  • Oud Elixir™

3. Ceramides

Fatty molecules that reinforce the skin's protective barrier, improving resilience and moisture retention.

Benefits:

  • Strengthens skin barrier
  • Reduces dryness
  • Helps prevent irritation
  • Boosts long-term hydration

Found in:

  • HydraFirm Peptide Serum™
  • Oud Elixir™
  • Amber Repose™

4. Retinol

The gold standard of skin renewal, proven to refine texture, brighten tone, and soften lines.

Benefits:

  • Accelerates cell turnover
  • Improves brightness
  • Smooths texture
  • Softens fine lines

Featured in:

  • Amber Repose™ Night Emollient

5. Matcha + Green Tea Catechins

Potent antioxidants rich in polyphenols that calm inflammation and neutralize environmental stress.

Benefits:

  • Reduces redness
  • Brightens dullness
  • Protects from free radicals
  • Helps detoxify pores

Found in:

  • Matcha Veil Cleanser™
  • ChronoRepair Serum™
  • Elixir D’Eaux™ Toner

6. Antioxidants: Ferulic Acid, Botanicals, Vitamins

These ingredients defend the skin against early aging, dullness, and oxidative damage caused by pollution and UV exposure.

Benefits:

  • Improves brightness
  • Reduces free radical stress
  • Enhances stability of other actives
  • Supports overall skin health

Found in:

  • ChronoRepair Serum™
  • Elixir D’Eaux™
  • Matcha Veil Cleanser™

7. Botanical Emollients

Plant-based oils and extracts that nourish, soften, and protect the skin without clogging pores.

Benefits:

  • Deep nourishment
  • Smoother, softer texture
  • Reduces irritation
  • Enhances moisture barrier

Found in:

  • Oud Elixir™
  • Amber Repose™
  • Lift & Lumé™