#2 The Light Crème

The Story

This supremely light Formulation delivers Antioxidant nourishment and protection, imbuing skin with glowing hydration. A proprietary Complex of Antioxidants, Vitamins and Botanical Extracts reanimate skin vitality and visibly calms the skin to reinstate a radiant, even tone.

The Results

At RATIONALE, we’re pleased to report the proportion of participants who observed the following improvements in their skin after use of #2 The Light Crème*

100% reported ↑ Hydration and Suppleness

86% reported ↑ Radiance and Brightness

81% reported ↑ Even tone, calmness and comfort

*Based on a 28-day independent trial with 21 participants

The Vitality Actives

Betaine replenishes moisture to balance hydration after exposure to environmental and thermal stressors. 

Opposite: ‘Ceramic Microparticle Shield Technology’
Illustration by Jessie Milligants.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Trilaurin, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Bisabolol, Tocotrienols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Carnosine, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Brachychiton Acerifolius Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Ceteareth-25, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Phosphate, Polyglycerin-3, Phytosterols, Ubiquinone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase, CI 73360 (Red 30), Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Ligustrum Lucidum Seed Extract, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Copper Gluconate, Nonapeptide-1, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Ceramide NS, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, Leucine, Potassium Sorbate, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Lycopene, Disodium Phosphate, Limonene, Citral, Linalool

The Vitality Actives

Anti-Glycation Complex (L-Carnosine + Glutathione): Carnosine is a Peptide known for its powerful Antioxidant and anti-glycation properties, protecting collagen and supporting skin volume and elasticity. Glutathione is a potent, skin-identical Antioxidant that works to deactivate the harmful effects of destructive free radicals, minimising risk of glycation by protecting collagen and elastin degradation caused by solar damage.

Opposite: ‘Ceramic Microparticle Shield Technology’
Illustration by Jessie Milligan

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Trilaurin, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Bisabolol, Tocotrienols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Carnosine, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Brachychiton Acerifolius Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Ceteareth-25, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Phosphate, Polyglycerin-3, Phytosterols, Ubiquinone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase, CI 73360 (Red 30), Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Ligustrum Lucidum Seed Extract, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Copper Gluconate, Nonapeptide-1, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Ceramide NS, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, Leucine, Potassium Sorbate, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Lycopene, Disodium Phosphate, Limonene, Citral, Linalool.

The Vitality Actives

Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate + Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate): visibly perfects skin tone by reducing irregularities in pigmentation and promoting firmer-looking skin.

Opposite: ‘Ceramic Microparticle Shield Technology’
Illustration by Jessie Milligan

Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Glycerin, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Trilaurin, Squalane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Jojoba Esters, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol, Tocopherol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Betaine, Bisabolol, Tocotrienols, 1,2-Hexanediol, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Pentylene Glycol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butylene Glycol, Carnosine, Solanum Lycopersicum (Tomato) Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Kunzea Pomifera Fruit Extract, Brachychiton Acerifolius Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Ceteareth-25, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Myrtus Communis Leaf Extract, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Sodium Phosphate, Polyglycerin-3, Phytosterols, Ubiquinone, Cetyl Alcohol, Glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase, CI 73360 (Red 30), Talc, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Ligustrum Lucidum Seed Extract, Behenic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cholesterol, Copper Gluconate, Nonapeptide-1, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Ceramide NS, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, Aspartic Acid, Citric Acid, Leucine, Potassium Sorbate, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Lycopene, Disodium Phosphate, Limonene, Citral, Linalool.

The Promise

Supports the skin with protective, re-energising Antioxidants.

Imbues a supremely supple feel.

Elicits firmer-looking skin.

Rejuvenates youthful exuberance. 

Revitalises and amplifies radiance, promoting the appearance of a more even tone.

The Ritual

Smooth a pearl-sized amount gently over face, neck, décolletage and backs of hands each morning. Follow with your RATIONALE Essential Six Formulations for day.

To discover how to introduce this Formulation into your RATIONALE Ritual, connect with our Team of Client Experience Consultants. 

The Research

Human skin acts as a physical shield against oxidative chemical and physical air pollutants. However, prolonged and repetitive exposure leads to increased production of free radicals—highly reactive molecules that inflict damage on healthy skin cells. Of the many types of free radicals, the greatest concern to our skin are known as Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS), formed by the metabolism of oxygen in the cell's mitochondria. Our skin requires Antioxidants to help combat the effect of ROS. When there is an imbalance in the ratio of ROS to Antioxidants, the skin enters a state of oxidative stress leading to signs of premature ageing including dullness, pigmentation, and inflammation.

When there is excess glucose present in the bloodstream, a biochemical reaction called Glycation is triggered causing sugar molecules to bind to collagen and elastin fibres. The crystallisation of these molecules accelerates the degradation of collagen, resulting in cross-linking fine lines and wrinkles. During this process, harmful compounds that also contribute to oxidative stress known as Advanced Glycation End- Products (AGEs) are produced. A daily dose of Antioxidants and Anti- Glycation actives helps to effectively preserve collagen in the skin and maintain a youthful appearance.

Vitamin C and its metabolites are potent Antioxidants famous for its ability to visibly even skin tone and most importantly, its inhibition of the Tyrosinase enzyme, reducing the excess production of melanin in the skin, leading to hyperpigmentation. It also increases cellular turnover in the epidermis, helping to break down clusters of pigment and even tone.