Active ingredientsIngredients · Origin · Effect
Activeingredients
Hyaluronic acid in motion. Photographed by Charles Blunier.
Every active ingredient has a clear purpose. Here is what it does – and where it comes from.
01 — The key ingredientIn every product
Every NICOLETTE product is built on its own specifically modified hyaluronic acid – tailored to its purpose.
EffectBinds moisture and can smooth and firm the skin.
OriginFrance, just across the Swiss border
Found inAll five products, each in its own form
Modifiedhyaluronic acid
02 — From the AlpsBuddleja davidii
Butterflybush
The second constant: a leaf extract from the Swiss Alps is in every NICOLETTE product.
EffectSoothes and protects the skin with antioxidants.
OriginSwiss Alps
Found inAll five products
03 — Biotechnology & plant powerCultivated, not harvested
Grownwith precision
Swiss moss
EffectRefines the skin, smooths fine lines.
OriginSwitzerland, cultivated in the lab.
Found inFace Cream
Plant glycogen
04 — Index13 ingredients
All ingredients
Five modifications
Hyaluronic acids
What it doesBinds up to a thousand times its own weight in water.Helps support the skin’s moisture balance over time.Can smooth or firm the skin, depending on the modification.
OriginFrom current research, sourced from France – just across the Swiss border.
Found inHyaluronic Cleansing GelHyaluronic SerumHyaluronic Face CreamHyaluronic Nourishing CreamHyaluronic Eye Serum
Buddleja Davidii Leaf Extract
Butterfly bush
What it doesRich in plant antioxidants.Can soothe and balance the skin.Helps protect it from external stressors.
OriginLeaf extract from the Swiss Alps. Found in every NICOLETTE product.
Found inHyaluronic Cleansing GelHyaluronic SerumHyaluronic Face CreamHyaluronic Nourishing CreamHyaluronic Eye Serum
Glycogen
Plant glycogen
What it doesProvides the skin with a natural energy reserve.Can support the skin’s vitality.Helps it look supple.
OriginPure glycogen of plant origin, derived from corn.
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract
Microalgae
What it doesCan improve skin elasticity with regular use.Helps increase the skin’s viscoelasticity.Can thereby visibly reduce wrinkles.
OriginPolysaccharides from biotechnologically grown microalgae.
Found inHyaluronic Serum
Hydrolyzed Wheat Bran
Fermented wheat bran
What it doesTogether with microalgae, can improve skin elasticity.Especially well tolerated thanks to fermentation.Gives a by-product a meaningful second use.
OriginFrom food-industry by-products, refined through fermentation.
Found inHyaluronic Serum
Phytol
Moss phytol
What it doesCan refine skin texture.Helps visibly even out fine lines.Cultivated without burdening natural stocks.
OriginFrom biotechnologically grown moss from Switzerland.
Found inHyaluronic Face Cream
Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract
Barley extract
What it doesHas a soothing effect on the skin.Can even out redness.Helps make the skin more resilient to urban stressors.
Origin«Upcycled Certified»: from liquid and solid brewing residues.
Avena Sativa Kernel Oil
Organic oat kernel oil
What it doesCares for the skin barrier.Helps reduce moisture loss.Leaves the skin feeling soft.
OriginHigh-quality organic oat kernel oil.
Found inHyaluronic Face Cream
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Aloe vera
What it doesHydrates.Can soothe the skin.Leaves the skin feeling fresh.
OriginJuice from aloe vera leaves.
Found inHyaluronic Face Cream
Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
Pumpkin extract
What it doesRich in antioxidants.Can revitalise tired, dull skin.Helps strengthen the skin’s natural defences.
OriginFrom the press cake left over from making pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca).
Found inHyaluronic Nourishing Cream
Vaccinium Myrtillus Seed Oil
Blueberry
What it doesRich in antioxidants.Can nourish and protect the skin.Helps it look more radiant.
OriginUpcycled ingredient from blueberries.
Lupinus Albus Seed Oil
Lupin
What it doesNourishes the skin.Can strengthen the skin barrier.Leaves the skin feeling supple.
OriginUpcycled ingredient from lupins.
Found inHyaluronic Nourishing Cream
Ipomoea Batatas Root Extract
Sweet potato
What it doesCan brighten dark circles.Helps refresh tired-looking eyes.Makes the eye area look more awake.
OriginExtract from sweet potato roots.
Found inHyaluronic Eye Serum
05 — RoutineMade in Switzerland
Where itworks
Hyaluronic Cleansing GelGENTLE CLEANSEHyaluronic acid · Butterfly bush97.2% of natural origin
Hyaluronic SerumACTIVE LIFTINGHyaluronic acid · Microalgae · Glycogen96% of natural origin
Hyaluronic Face CreamDEEP MOISTUREHyaluronic acids · Moss · Barley99.6% of natural origin
Hyaluronic Nourishing CreamACTIVE REPAIRHyaluronic acid · Pumpkin · Blueberry99.56% of natural origin
Hyaluronic Eye SerumEFFECTIVE SOOTHINGHyaluronic acid · Sweet potato · Barley99.82% of natural origin
VeganFree from microplasticsDermatest testedGlass bottlesFSC-certified paper
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