African Botanics
Firming + Lifting Collagen Activator Serum
- Overview
- Choosing your shade
- How to use
- Ingredients
- Sustainable Packaging
- About the brand
Highlights
Suitable for
All skin types
Why we stand behind it
Powered by a precision-engineered blend of biotech biomimetic ingredients, this advanced serum combines encapsulated stem cell exosomes, bio-optimized collagen hexapeptide P6, and micro-collagen peptides to help support the skin’s natural collagen and elastin renewal processes. These technologies work alongside micro-algae and kigelia extract, a unique South African botanical known for its strong firming properties, to help improve the appearance of skin density, elasticity, and contour definition over time.
The lightweight texture delivers targeted actives that help visibly smooth and firm the complexion while supporting hydration with niacinamide, polysaccharides, and algin. Suitable for morning and evening use, this intelligent treatment addresses visible concerns associated with skin aging — including loss of firmness, reduced elasticity, and diminished facial contours — leaving skin looking smoother, more lifted, and refined with continued use.
Key ingredients
Encapsulated Stem Cell Exosomes: Advanced biotechnology-derived signaling vesicles that help support cellular communication and skin renewal processes, improving the appearance of firmness, elasticity, and overall skin vitality.
Bio-Optimized Collagen Hexapeptide p6: A targeted biomimetic peptide designed to help support collagen activity, improving the appearance of skin density, smoothness, and contour definition.
Micro-Collagen Peptides + Green Micro-Algae + Algin-Derived Polysaccharides: A synergistic pro-collagen complex that helps support skin structure and elasticity while improving the appearance of firmness, skin density, and long-lasting hydration.
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Cruelty Free
Sustainable Packaging
Vegan
Alcohol Free
Soy Free
Non GMO
What is an undertone?
An undertone is the color beneath the surface of your skin, which never changes (even with a tan). There are three types of undertones:
Pink/Cool
I see red or pink undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin burns easily, but barely tans.
My skin looks better in silver jewelry than gold.
Neutral
I see both pink and yellow undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin sometimes burns and sometimes tans.
My skin looks good in both gold and silver jewelry.
Yellow/Warm
I see yellow or golden undertones around the perimeter of my face and neck.
My skin rarely burns, but tans easily.
My skin looks better in gold jewelry than silver.
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Usage
Use morning and/or night. Apply 2–3 pumps to clean, damp face, neck, and décolleté using gentle upward strokes. Follow with the Neck & Decollete Treatment Emulsion (sold separately) or with the Intensive Recovery Cream (sold separately). Seal with any African Botanics Face Oil (sold separately).
Pro-tip
Apply to damp skin after cleansing or toning to enhance absorption of the active ingredients. Gently press and smooth the serum upward from the jawline toward the cheekbones and temples to support a lifting application technique. Use morning and evening, and layer before moisturizer to help seal in hydration and maximize firming benefits over time.
Full ingredient list
Aqua, Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Extract, Algin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Citrate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Phyto-Collagen, Mannose, Glucose, Arginine, Avena Sativa, Kernel Extract, Collagen Amino Acids, Maltodextrin, Carbomer, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Lycium Barbarum Callus Culture Extract (Stem Cell Exosomes), Isomalt, Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Saccharide Isomerate, Chlorella Vulgaris (Green Microalgae) Extract, Aspalathus Linearis (Rooibos) Leaf Extract, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract, Wine, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Boswellia Carterii Oil, Mentha Spicata Oil, Bulnesia Sarmientoi Wood Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Extract, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf/Twig Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
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African Botanics
African Botanics is a Los Angeles based luxury skin care company founded by Craig and Julia Noik in 2012. With their South African roots, they were inspired to create a high performance, sustainable wellness line of curated beauty products to capture the beauty and pure floral wealth of Southern Africa. All products are beautifully crafted in South Africa and include the award winning pure marula oil and neroli infused marula oil.Getfree shippingon orders $50+
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