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The twice daily Heart & Seoul Amarte Regimen begins with Daily Wonder Cleansing Foam, then moves on to Aqua Veil Hydrator, HydroLift Cream and Eyeconic Eye Cream. Natural Finish BB Cream is the final step in the morning and whenever a refined but natural look is desired.
Epidermal Growth Factor (Human Oligopetide-1) is a small polypeptide of 53 amino acids that serves as a cytokine to stimulate epidermal cell growth and proliferation. Amarté encapsulates EGF in uniformly small 2-nanometer microspheres. This uniformly small particle size promotes deep absorption while encapsulation ensures EGF is delivered with optimal bio-active potential.
Bio-peptide SC (Saccharomyces/Selenium Ferment) is a selenium containing peptide complex that inhibits skin matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). MMP inhibition prevents collagen degradation and dermal matrix breakdown and results in potent anti-aging effects. Bio-peptide SC represents another novel cutting-edge Korean skin care innovation.
Yes, Schizophyllan (mushroom &-glucan) is a highly purified ActivExtract® of cultivated mushroom that serves as a key emollient of Wonder Cream®. This unique emollient actively enhances immunity and shields skin from inflammatory triggers, irritation, environmental toxins, and damage from UV exposure. Mushroom β-glucan is a natural moisturizing ingredient derived from natural mushrooms that was developed by Korean scientists. It is an expensive ingredient and is not widely used globally in skin care formulations at this time.
Amarte believes in providing great skin care products and great value. The concentrated nature of Daily Wonder Cleansing Foam means that each large airless pump dispenser will serve for a very long time before repurchasing is required. This concentrated formula is why just a small amount can create an impressive amount of active foam when lathered between the palms, perfect for optimal cleansing.
Yes, Daily Wonder Cleansing Foam can be used on any skin surface. Some have found it very beneficial for thorough but gentle underarm cleansing. Daily Wonder Cleansing Foam’s unique properties have a unique capability of facilitating optimal management of odor-free cleansing in this delicate and sometimes troublesome area.
Daily Wonder Cleansing Foam is remarkable in its ability to remove heavy oil buildup from the skin without causing dryness. For some, lathering on the palms, washing the face thoroughly and rinsing is perfect. For those with very oily skin or those with combination skin, the initial cleansing cycle can release deeper ‘locked in’ oil and debris that can be removed by a lighter application of foam cleansing of oilier areas.
Sulfur is an ActivElement within Daily Wonder Cleansing Foam that facilitates gentle exfoliation during cleansing. Sulfur possesses calming and antibiotic properties that work within the foam to help keep the skin super clean and gently refreshed.
Allantoin is a botanical extract that is said to be healing, calming, and soothing. Allantoin helps protect and calm the skin during the refreshingly thorough Daily Wonder cleansing routine.
A first in the exfoliant cleanser world, Amarte’s ExfoliPowder meters a proper amount of product with each tip of the open container. No longer is it necessary to carefully tip the container to get enough cleanser without spillage or waste. ExfoliPowder's metered dose container is another user-friendly Amarte skin care innovation.
ExfoliPowder is an amazing product. It is a Wonder Wash that, while powdered, doesn't really feel like a physical exfoliator during the cleansing experience. This Wonder Wash lathers up into a rich smooth foam that cleanses thoroughly and gently. Often it's only after cleansing that people realize how smooth, supple and polished the product has left them.
Today, some leading exfoliant cleansers rely on rice seed for physical exfoliation effects. Amarté has extensively researched the various plant seeds amenable to use in physical exfoliant compounds and decided on a different novel formulation that incorporates corn seed along with other ancillary plant seed derivatives. The result is a more effective and gentle product - a difference that customers will notice and appreciate.
Daily ExfoliPowder typically exfoliates as well as or better than other exfoliant cleansers. One thing ExfoliPowder doesn't do is irritate and inflame the skin from excessive abrasive effects. This is in keeping with the Korean philosophy of respecting skin integrity through calm and gentle treatment. Cleansing with ExfoliPowder involves the experience of smooth and creamy lather combined with a great light scent. The interesting part, however, is what happens after the skin is rinsed and dried. The skin feels smooth, supple, and definitely 'polished'. It also looks great and doesn’t become inflamed from the experience.
ExfoliPowder has a summer fruit fragrance, it is a Seoul original and something unique and new in America. The component fragrance essences are peach, berry fruits, rose, lily, and orange blossom.
Aqua Mist Toner contains six carefully selected plant extracts. These are included for their antioxidant and brightening properties. Additionally, some of these extracts such as prickly pear cactus (Opuntia ficus-indica) have unique calming effects which are particularly useful early in the skin care regimen when toners are typically applied.
Yes, Aqua Veil Pure Hydration Serum releases water droplets as it is rubbed into the skin, a first in skin care technology. To see this for yourself, simply place a small amount on the back of your hand and gently massage in a small circle for 30 to 60 seconds. Water droplets will magically appear.
Aqua Veil produces a protective layer or veil on the skin while giving off droplets of refreshingly pure H2O. Aqua Veil is living proof that skin moisturization and oiliness are two separate matters.
Aqua Veil Hydrator and Aqua Veil Pure Hydration Serum are similar in most respects but, at the same time, quite different. How can that be? These two products have almost identical formulas and are subject to virtually identical formulation protocols. Amarte's protocols are quite extensive and time consuming to allow the best properties of extracts to fully mature for best expression within Amarte skin care products. Aqua Veil is one of the first products introduced to America by Amarte and one of the most delicate skin care formulas produced worldwide. Although the formulations are virtually identical, Aqua Veil Hydrator is packaged in an airless pump whereas Aqua Veil Pure Hydration Serum is packaged in a tube. Aqua Veil dispensed from airless pump containers has a heavier texture and release its abundant water onto the skin surface more slowly. Aqua Veil dispensed from a tube has more abundant and rapid release of free water. Water within Aqua Veil materializes as tiny beads and droplets on the skin. This dew-like water property is referred to in East Asia as 'magic water'. With Aqua Veil, Amarte has created a delicate formula that is directly influenced by container type. Some prefer a heavier hydrator in an airless pump container while others prefer a lighter pure hydration serum in a tube. Either way, the Aqua Veil experience is incredible.
Aqua Veil Hydrator can be thought of as a combination of skin toner and serum. As such, for most skin types it is best paired with a moisturizer to ensure optimal moisturization. Thus, Aqua Veil’s best place is after cleansing and before moisturizers, sun protection and color cosmetics.
While other products may be ineffective due to low levels of active retinol or irritating due to suboptimal formulation, Amarte moisturizers are different. Each contains 1.0% retinol – a high level by any measure. The retinol in Aqua Cream, HydroLift Cream, and Wonder Cream is formulated for delivery in an effective and exceedingly gentle way. To be effective, intact retinol must be delivered to retinoid receptors deep within the skin. Because retinol can be easily degraded by oxygen and light, Amarte moisturizers are packaged in an attractive opaque airless-pump container that prevents oxidation and photo-degradation. Amarte moisturizers deliver retinol using a proprietary micro-encapsulation technology for production of nanometer-sized coated retinol spheres which are exceedingly gentle and able to deliver stabilized retinol deep within the skin. Amarte moisturizers combine this gentle delivery system in symphony with other calming and nurturing ActivElements® and ActivExtracts® for a skin care experience unlike any other.
Yes, Aqua Cream demonstrates a rare mastery of skin care formulation technology and skill. It is, at the same time, profoundly moisturizing, pleasantly light, and intensely brightening with arbutin richness and 1.0% retinol.
Aqua Lotion relies on the latest emollient ingredients and technologies to deliver antioxidant brightening with rapid, complete absorption, a sophisticated, elegant feel, and intense, durable moisturization.
Both Aqua Cream and Aqua Lotion function as brightening moisturizers and provide exceptionally light and pleasant application experiences. Both absorb in seconds leaving a fresh moist feel that is never sticky, oily or heavy. Aqua Cream contains 1.0% retinol yet is gentle enough to use twice daily. Although high percentages of retinol may tend to impart a stickiness, Aqua Cream’s sophisticated light formulation remains soft, smooth, and absorptive. Aqua Lotion is retinol-free and even lighter in texture and feel than Aqua Cream. Aqua Lotion is ideal for a.m. use, particularly for those with oily and blemish-prone skin.
The HydroLift name refers to two the concepts of hydration and elevation. The concept of hydration is clear and simple and performed superbly by this product. The concept of elevation or lift is a bit more complex. This product provides a nicer looking complexion while aiding in skin rejuvenation and protection. This is psychologically lifting. Also, this product can result in a noticeable physical lift of the skin when utilized in the Amarte Korea facial massage regimen.
This is a great question. Amarte products utilize the absolute highest quality ingredients available at concentrations chosen for maximum cosmetic and rejuvenative benefits. Thus Amarte products tend to be more expensive to produce – gram for gram than other luxury skin care products. Amarte’s airless-pump containers are also among the most expensive in the industry. Nevertheless, Amarte believes a big part of a real luxury skin care experience is the comfort that comes from knowing that an Amarte product purchase is one that will endure longer than might be expected. While this sort of generosity can be challenging for any company, Amarte believes it is the best way to love our customers.
Well, we were wondering what name would be worthy of such a unique and effective cosmeceutical cream and the name just came to us – wondrously. After all, Wonder Cream provides results worthy of admiration and has an unsurpassed scientific pedigree.
Amarte has extensively researched the application of sulfur to skin care products and has developed a way to purify and formulate with sulfur that avoids the scent found in less sophisticated products while enhancing bioavailability for skin benefits.
The retinol in Aqua Cream, HydroLift and Wonder Cream is carefully selected for quality and specially processed to ensure stability in formulation. Amarte’s special proprietary retinol formulations promote deep absorption without irritation. Also, these moisturizers are preserved in attractive airless pump containers – shielded from retinol’s enemies – oxygen and light.
HydroLift and Wonder Cream have much in common as they both deliver an exceptional skin moisturization and rejuvenation experience. They also differ in certain ways. HydroLift is a somewhat simpler formulation than Wonder Cream. While HydroLift relies on Argan and Macadamia nut oils for much of its moisturization properties, Wonder Cream uses a highly purified ActivExtract® of cultivated mushroom invented in Korea (Schizophyllan – mushroom β-glucan) for moisturization. This novel ingredient also enhances immunity and shields skin from inflammatory triggers, irritation, environmental toxins, and damage from UV exposure. Wonder Cream also incorporates sulfur for its wide range of therapeutic benefits as well as bio-peptide SC, an ActivExtract® developed in Korea that helps preserve structural integrity and collagen balance within the skin. Wonder Cream also contains an amazing 1.0% retinol which is delivered as effortlessly and gently as its sister product, HydroLift Cream.
HydroLift Cream and Wonder Cream are completely compatible. They can be used at the same time or at different times of the day as part of your skin care regimen. For example, Dr. Kraffert likes to use Aqua Veil Hydrator , HydroLift Cream and Ultra Veil (Amarte's soon to be released SPF) in the morning then Aqua Veil Hydrator and Wonder Cream in the evening.
Skin care products function optimally when they are fresh. Product freshness can be adversely affected by light, oxygen, microorganisms such as bacteria and molds, and evaporation. This is particularly problematic when creams are packaged in jars but can also be an issue with standard tubes or pumps. HydroLift and Wonder Cream are packaged in airless pump dispensers. Airless pump packaging ensures that these creams are not subjected to environmental degradation as routinely occurs when even high-end creams are packaged in jars. Airless pumps are expensive and can sometimes look a little plain - but they serve the higher purposes of product integrity and freshness. Jars are pretty - for sure - but they are not a safe home for world class skin care products.
Eyeconic™ Eye Cream actually does contain 3.8% retinol and is the first product in North
America to offer this retinol potency - all contained in a gentle, effective and ultra-elegant
formulation that delivers incomparable results.
Well, yes, there are several secrets involved in creating such a revolutionary product....and if we were to share them with the world, then well, they would no longer be secrets. Suffice it to say that extensive research, development, refinement, and creative energy are behind every drop of this incredible product. Amarte's proprietary retinol delivery technology and formulational expertise are the two key developmental attributes that account for the effectiveness, tolerability and incredible aesthetic results associated Eyeconic which can safely be used with a low potential for irritation twice daily.
Retinoids, including retinol, tend to be skin irritants. Upper eyelid skin is very thin and as a result is particularly prone to irritant dermatitis. The most common cause of eyelid dermatitis is application of skin care products - including those containing retinoids, alpha-hydroxy acids and other potentially irritating ingredients. In addition to irritancy concerns, it is difficult to obtain meaningful cosmetic benefit from retinoid application to the upper lids because of the delicate and elastic nature of this skin as well as the fact that it is only viewed when the eyes are closed. Retinoid application is thus generally encouraged all around the eyes except on the upper lids. For most manufacturers, this is one of the 'unwritten rules' of eye cream application. Amarte retinol formulations, however, are so sophisticated and mild that irritation of even delicate upper eyelid skin is unlikely. If you wish to apply Amarte retinol containing formulations to the upper eyelids, please do. Board certified dermatologist Craig Kraffert, MD personally enjoys applying Eyeconic Eye Cream to his upper eyelids at least once daily.
Eyeconic Eye Cream can certainly be used anywhere on the face. This precious formula is probably best reserved, however, for areas requiring extra care and attention.
The fragrance of Eyeconic Eye Cream is the result of its component ingredients. It is 100% natural. Being the result of natural ingredients and extracts, the nuances of this scent vary slightly from batch to batch.
Overnight Express Therapy is designed to be applied as the final skin care step before bed. It performs best when applied after moisturizers but it can be used in place of them if desired.
Yes.
Until now, placing an application of sunscreen under makeup was a chore that had the potential to interfere with the overall aesthetic of makeup application.No longer. Ultra Veil goes on quick and easy leaving an attractive dry matte look that 'plays well' with virtually all makeup products including BB cream, standard foundation, and mineral powder products. Electing to place Ultra Veil under makeup provides more consistent and complete sun protection regardless of the sheerness of the overlying makeup application.
Amarte prides itself in creating the most elegant and effective products and we believe that Ultra Veil has set a durable standard for sunscreen elegance and efficacy. In our pre-launch testing of Ultra Veil, we performed a small head-to-head comparison with the leading grey-market French Broad Spectrum SPF 50+ sunscreen containing a patented non-US ingredient. Ultra Veil was judged by all participants to be functionally and aesthetically superior to this famous 'leading' French product. While these are not scientific study results, they suggest that Ultra Veil will remain one of the very best sunscreens available even as products containing yet-to-be-FDA-approved sunscreen ingredients come to market. After all, Ultra Veil has set the bar for sunscreen function and elegance extremely high by all objective measures.
Ultra Veil’s interesting yellow color is 100% natural and harmonizes with the outer box color. Ultra Veil absorbs completely, of course, producing no perceptible color shift or opacity even on the darkest skin types.
Two hour reapplication guidance is FDA mandated language for every sunscreen label including Ultra Veil's. To opt out of this rule, companies must submit to FDA data proving a longer duration of protection and request an altered label. This is an expensive and impractical endeavor; approval,if it comes at all, is often greatly delayed.
Ultra Veil maintains its SPF rating (which is the highest recognized by the FDA) after 40 minutes in a water bath. It provides SPF protection that lasts well beyond two hours in most circumstances and, for non-strenuous circumstances associated with most lifestyles, Ultra Veil provides SPF protection that lasts all day. Ultra Veil should be reapplied as needed. Because it is water resistant for more than 40 minutes, reapplication at that frequency during prolonged periods of swimming or heavy perspiration is recommended.
No. The plant extracts in Ultra Veil have not been shown to prevent skin cancer. It is interesting to note, however, that four extracts in Ultra Veil (Phellinus linteus, Scutellaria baicalensis, Thymus serpyllum, and Aspalathus linearis) are considered to have possible anti-cancer properties. Even more intriguing, data from a 2007 Korean university study suggests that Scutellaria baicalensis may have the potential to inhibit development of skin cancer. Nevertheless, there is no concrete clinical evidence at this time that the extracts in Ultra Veil prevent skin cancer and Amarte does not make this claim. While this concept is an intriguing theoretical possibility, Amarte wishes to be perfectly clear in stating that the extracts in Ultra Veil have not been clinically proven to prevent skin cancer and are not intended to further reduce the risk of skin cancer that users can reasonably expect when applying Ultra Veil per FDA guidelines.
Ultra Veil has been tested on the forearms of people with Fitzpatrick Type VI skin. It does not produce visible residue, opacification, or tonal change.
SPF values relate mainly to the ability of products to block UVB, not UVA. To be classified as broad spectrum, at least 10% of a sunscreen's total ultraviolet light (UV) screening must occur within the UVA spectrum - at or above the 'critical' 370 nanometer UV wavelength. A Broad Spectrum rating indicates that a product provides UVA screening benefits proportional to the UVB-linked SPF rating.
Ultra Veil's broad spectrum classification has been confirmed by performing the critical wavelength test as mandated by the FDA. This test is performed in vitro by a private laboratory with the Labsphere UVA/UVB Sample Analyzer, Model UV-2000S with a xenon flash lamp. During the test, the absorbance of a thin film of Ultra Veil is integrated (summed) from 290 nm across the UV wavelengths until the sum reaches 90% of Ultra Veil's total absorbance in the ultraviolet region (290-400 nm). The wavelength at which the summed absorbance reaches 90% of total absorbance is defined as the 'critical wavelength' and is considered to be a measure of the breadth of sunscreen protection. Ultra Veil is classified as 'broad spectrum' because it has a critical wavelength of at least 370 nm and thus a significant part of its ultraviolet absorbance is in the UVA band.
The water-resistance component of Ultra Veil SPF testing consisted of alternating water-immersion and drying procedures performed by an independent laboratory on ten human subjects. Per FDA guidelines, the water-immersion procedure begins at least 15 minutes after sunscreen application and immediately after obtaining an initial SPF reading. Subjects are immersed in water to cover the test area for 20 minutes. Immersion is followed by a 15-minute drying period. Then subjects are immersed again for 20 minutes followed by another 15-minute drying period. After these two sequential 20 minute immersions, repeat SPF testing is performed. This sequence must be performed to substantiate a water-resistant (40 minutes) claim and the SPF result on the product label must be from test results taken after water immersion. Ultra Veil's SPF 50+ water resistant (40 minutes) label reflects the results of these tests.
The six plant extracts in Ultra Veil have been included with the intent of creating a uniquely beneficial and protective product. The generally recognized properties of each extract are summarized on the ingredient hyperlinks present on the Ultra Veil Ingredients tab. Scientific studies have shown that these six extracts have antioxidant and possible anti-inflammatory properties. Four of them also possess potential anti-cancer properties that continue to be scientifically studied.
Amarte selectively incorporates the best breakthroughs in skin care technology into its products. As new ingredients for sunscreen formulation become available, Amarte will conduct formulation research and development with an eye towards delivering ongoing value and innovation to the marketplace. However, given the exceptional characteristics of the current Ultra Veil formulation, it is likely that any future sunscreen products from Amarte will complement rather than replace it.
The US FDA has instructed that sunscreens with SPF values greater than 50 be labeled SPF 50+ rather than with an actual SPF number. The FDA reasons that the real-world differences in protection from products with SPF's higher than 50 are negligible. There is a concern that promoting the display of defined SPF numbers over 50 may result in misleading marketing messages and may not be in the best interest of consumers. Ultra Veil’s human-tested SPF value is significantly higher than 50 but, in keeping with the FDA's wishes, Ultra Veil's label only lists SPF 50+.
Ultra Veil's SPF determination is based on human testing as mandated by the FDA. For the record, Amarte is cruelty free and never performs animal testing. Ultra Veil was tested at an independent laboratory on ten subjects (nine women and one man) with http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fitzpatrick_scale Fitzpatrick Skin Types II and III. Every human subject on which Ultra Veil was tested demonstrated at least an SPF 50 rating both initially and after 40 minutes of water immersion.
Ultra Veil and Natural Finish BB go very well together. Ultra Veil works exceptionally well under Natural Finish BB Cream for extra protection. The two products also provide a harmonious look when applied individually to adjacent/contiguous areas.
The Heart & Seoul Collection contains two gift sizes of Natural Finish BB Cream in both Light and Natural tints. Each Natural Finish BB Cream tint provides smooth color matching and attractive results over a wide range of skin tones and shades. Those with lighter skin types might try Natural Finish BB Cream Light Tint first and those with darker skin might start with Natural Finish BB Cream Natural Tint. For some people with particularly dark skin, a darker shade might be preferred. Amarte Skin Care is actively developing and testing darker shades to expand its ability to serve the international BB Cream market and provide unrivaled BB Cream products to a broader array of skin types.
The optimal amount of Natural Finish BB Cream varies from person to person, but most people find that one pump from the container is just right for a lightweight layer to enhance the complexion. The small amount needed means that Natural Finish BB Cream lasts a long time and is packaged in an airless pump to ensure that every application is as fresh and effective as the first. It is also an easily buildable product for those who prefer a more full coverage look.
The sheerness and fineness of the formulation and color is simply unsurpassed. This BB Cream is able to produce a virtually flawless and completely natural look with its smooth, light and invisible corrective properties. Natural Finish BB Cream is the new standard that defines the pinnacle of BB Cream complexion capability for the modern era.
Sometimes too many choices can cause confusion. Amarte’s seven current shades of BB Cream – fair, light, natural, tan, medium, rich, and deep - provide a great match for most people in both the United States and Korea. Other shades are being actively considered for future launch.
Natural Finish BB Cream is a team player. It has several unique strengths that combine to create an incomparable product. In addition to the visually addictive properties of its fine pigment dispersion, Natural Finish BB Cream is rich in Argan and Macadamia oils, shea butter and caviar extract which, together, luxuriously moisturize. It layers on a calm soothing skin blanket via the effects of allantoin, dimethicone, Aloe and Portulaca. Also on the team is real sunscreen protection. This BB Creams durable Broad Spectrum SPF 36 protection is headed up by two best in class sunscreen ingredients - titanium dioxide and ethyhexyl methoxycinnamate.
