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Lucent Pearl Booster

Lucent Pearl Booster
African Botanics
Benefits
  • Brightening
  • Anti-Wrinkle
  • Barrier-Strengthening
  • Firming
  • Lifting
  • Plumping
  • Anti-Inflammatory
  • Antioxidant
  • Microbiome Balancing
  • Hydrating
  • Fine Lines
  • Cellular Anti-Ageing
  • Nourishing
  • Exfoliating
  • Clears Pores
  • Mattifying
  • Anti-Bacterial
  • Anti-PIH

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0.5 fl oz

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Is this for you?

For you if

  • Dull Skin
  • Wrinkles
  • Damaged Barrier
  • Loss of Firmness
  • Loss of Volume
  • Disrupted Microbiome
  • Dehydration
  • Fine Lines
  • Dryness
  • Blackheads & Whiteheads
  • Hyperpigmentation

Suitable for

  • Dehydrated Skin
  • Dry Skin
  • Balanced Skin
How to apply
Use in one of four ways. As a serum: apply 1–2 pumps to freshly cleansed skin, smoothing evenly over the face, neck and décolletage before cream. Gently press into the skin until fully absorbed. Mixed: blend a small amount with your serum, cream or facial oil before applying to the skin. Under make-up: smooth over the skin before foundation to create a luminous base. Over make-up: gently press onto the high points of the face as a finishing step to enhance radiance.

Core Routine

  1. First Cleanse
  2. Second Cleanse
  3. Toner
  4. Hydrating Serum
  5. Targeted Serum
  6. Cream / Facial Oil

Period after opening

18 Months

Extended Routine

  1. Eye Cleanse
  2. First Cleanse
  3. Second Cleanse
  4. Toner (Non-Exfoliating)
  5. Toner (Exfoliating)
  6. Mask
  7. Hydrating Serum
  8. Targeted Serum
  9. Eye Care
  10. Cream / Facial Oil
  11. SPF
Ingredients
  • Mother of Pearl ExtractBrightening
    Naturally rich in calcium, amino acids and trace minerals, Mother of Pearl Extract supports skin renewal and mineral replenishment while providing light-reflecting properties that enhance luminosity. It refines the appearance of uneven tone and dullness, promoting a smoother, brighter and more radiant complexion.
  • Lupinus Albus Seed ExtractAnti-Wrinkle · Skin Barrier Strengthening · Firming & Lifting
    Lupinus Albus Seed Extract contains natural peptides that increase skin firmness and reduce wrinkles by enhancing collagen production. It also strengthens the skin barrier, reduces inflammation, and provides nourishment and hydration.
  • Stabilised Vitamin CBrightening · Plumping · Antioxidant
    Stabilised vitamin C is a chemically modified derivative of Vitamin C engineered to maintain potency and resist oxidation caused by exposure to light, heat, and oxygen, offering enhanced stability and controlled release into the skin. Once absorbed, they function as potent antioxidants, neutralising free radicals generated by UV radiation and pollution to prevent oxidative stress and premature cellular ageing. Stabilised vitamin C also inhibits tyrosinase activity, reducing melanin synthesis and promoting a more even, luminous skin tone. Additionally, it stimulates collagen synthesis by supporting fibroblast activity, improving skin firmness and elasticity over time. Because of their lower irritation potential and greater formulation stability, these forms are accepted by most skin types; including sensitive, acne-prone, or reactive skin.
  • Beta-GlucanAnti-Wrinkle · Skin Barrier Strengthening · Plumping
    Beta-glucan, derived from yeast, is a chain of sugar molecule known for its humectant (hydrating), collagen-boosting, and anti-inflammatory properties. It strengthens the skin barrier, supports a balanced microbiome, and enhances resilience against environmental aggressors. Beta-glucan deeply hydrates the skin, diminishes wrinkles, and provides a soothing effect, making a great multi-benefit ingredient for all skin types.
  • Algae ExtractAnti-Wrinkle · Skin Barrier Strengthening · Plumping
    Algae Extract is a nutrient-dense marine active, rich in antioxidants, amino acids, and essential minerals that help protect skin from environmental damage. Its high antioxidant capacity neutralises free radicals generated by UV exposure and pollution, reducing oxidative stress that accelerates skin ageing. Naturally hydrating polysaccharides draw and retain moisture, reinforcing the skin barrier and improving elasticity. The combination of protective and replenishing actions helps maintain a smoother, more resilient, and plumper complexion.
  • Chlorella Sorokiniana MicroalgaeBrightening · Cell Communication
    Chlorella Sorokiniana Microalgae activates the mitochondrial defence. Mitochondria are†responsible for producing energy within the body, so when they don't receive the instructions they need from the DNA to make energy, it can damage cells or cause them to die early, ageing the skin. This ingredient therefore reactivates them, which allows them to use oxygen to produce the energy required for cellular renewal, brightening and illuminating the complexion.
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide)Skin Barrier Strengthening · Anti-Inflammatory
    Vitamin B3 also known as Niacinamide, is versatile and highly effective ingredient with many benefits. It helps to strengthen skin barrier function and increase water retention by increasing natural ceramide production. It's anti-inflammatory and sebum regulating properties soothe, repair and balance irritated, weakened and acne prone skins. Niacinamide is also a potent antioxidant with protective and brightening properties helping to restore skin's natural glow.
  • Rooibos ExtractAntioxidant
    A powerful antioxidant-rich botanical extract abundant in polyphenols and flavonoids. Rooibos Extract protects the skin against oxidative stress and environmental aggressors while calming irritation and supporting the skin’s natural defences. Its soothing properties make it particularly beneficial for stressed, sensitive and redness-prone skin.
  • Ceramides ComplexSkin Barrier Strengthening · Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
    Ceramides are lipids naturally found in our skin barrier. They play an essential role in preventing Trans epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) which is the loss of moisture through the skin, by restoring and maintaining healthy the skin's barrier function. Ceramides also enhance the skin's natural protection against environmental aggressors and irritants, helping to keep skin balanced and calm.
  • Marula OilSkin Barrier Strengthening · Antioxidant · Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
    Marula Oil is a lightweight yet deeply nourishing oil rich in essential fatty acids, particularly oleic acid, alongside potent antioxidants such as Vitamin E and polyphenols. It works by reinforcing the skin’s lipid barrier, helping to reduce transepidermal water loss while delivering lasting hydration and softness. Its antioxidant profile protects against environmental stress and oxidative damage, supporting overall skin resilience and slowing visible signs of ageing. Despite its richness, Marula Oil absorbs quickly without heaviness, making it especially beneficial for dry, dehydrated or compromised skin, while also being well-tolerated by sensitive skin types in need of barrier support and comfort.
  • Lactic AcidHydrating · Chemical Exfoliation · Pore Decongesting
    A gentle yet highly effective alpha hydroxy acid that exfoliates while replenishing hydration. Naturally found within the skin's Natural Moisturising Factor (NMF), Lactic Acid refines rough texture, enhances radiance and improves moisture retention, revealing softer, smoother and more luminous skin with exceptional comfort.
  • Willow Bark ExtractBrightening · Anti-Inflammatory · Chemical Exfoliation
    Willow Bark Extract contains a compound called salicin, which enzymatically converts into salicylic acid (BHA) when applied to the skin. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) known for its exfoliating properties. It works by penetrating into the pores and exfoliating the dead skin cells and debris that can clog them, thus helping to prevent acne and improve skin texture. Additionally, Willow Bark Extract has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, which further contribute to reducing inflammation, calming the skin, and regulating sebum (oil) production. Overall, it helps to refine the skin's appearance, reduce blemishes, and minimize the appearance of pores.
View full ingredient list

Aqua, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Mother of Pearl Extract*, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Lupine Protein, Helichrysum Stoechas Extract, Hydrolyzed Pea, Hydrolyzed Millet, Yeast Beta-Glucan Extract, Microalgae, Chlorella Sorokiniana Extract, Niacinamide, Aspalathus Linearis Extract*, Cyclopia Intermedia Leaf Extract*, Kigelia Africana Fruit Extract*, Aesculus Hippocastanum Seed Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Hyaluronic Acid, Ceramides, Ubiquinone, Selaginella Lepidophylla, Sodium Citrate, Allantoin, Tetrasodium Glutamate,Lactic Acid, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Althaea Officinalis Extract, Chamomille Recutita Flower Extract, Aloe Ferox Leaf Extract*, Xanthum Gum, Rosa Damascena Flower Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil*, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil*, Sodium Chloride, Mica*, Titanium Dioxide, Iron Oxides, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77491, Phenoxyethanol,

Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smell: Light floral

Texture: Light-weight serum

Delivery & Returns

UPS Ground: $10
(free for members on orders over $100)
Delivered within 1-5 working days.

UPS 3 Day Select: $15
Delivered within 1-3 working days.

UPS 2nd Day Air: $30
Delivered by the end of the second working day.

UPS Next Day Air Saver: $40
Guaranteed next-working-day delivery, typically by end-of-day.

UPS Next Day Air: $45
Guaranteed next-working-day delivery, typically by 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

RETURNS
Items returned by post can take up to 14 working days to process. Credit notes can be applied to your account within 5 working days. For refunds, we will reimburse you using your original payment method which can take up to 14 days.


The Benefits

  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Cell Communication
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Anti-PIH (Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation)
Brightening (Energising)

Brightening skincare involves using active ingredients to boost your blood circulation, detoxification and cellular energy. Improved blood circulation brings more essential nutrients and oxygen to your skin, while detoxification helps eliminate cell waste and impurities that can make your skin look dull. Certain active ingredients also enhance your skin's metabolism and regeneration. These combined actions restore your skin's vitality and radiant appearance, giving you a fresh, energised complexion.

Anti-Wrinkle

Anti-wrinkle skincare is focused on both preventing and visibly reducing the formation of lines by targeting the structural and dynamic causes of wrinkles within the skin. Deeper wrinkles develop as collagen and elastin decline, cell turnover slows and repeated facial movements create creases that become etched over time. Advanced formulations address these mechanisms through a combination of elastin-stimulating actives, smoothing peptides that relax the appearance of expression lines. By reinforcing the skin’s architecture while softening surface contractions and improving elasticity, anti-wrinkle skincare delivers a visibly smoother complexion.

Skin Barrier Strengthening

Strengthening your skin barrier involves replenishing the key elements in the top layer of your skin (stratum corneum), leading to a stronger and healthier barrier. These essential elements include lipids (ceramides, fatty acids, and cholesterol) and Natural Moisturizing Factors (amino acids, hyaluronic acid, etc.). Various factors, such as incorrect skincare use, seasonal changes, and aesthetic treatments, can damage your skin barrier. When this happens, your skin loses excess water through Trans Epidermal Water Loss (T.E.W.L) and becomes less capable of defending against environmental stressors, resulting in dryness, sensitivity, and irritation.

A healthy skin barrier is crucial for overall skin health as it helps prevent hydration loss, protects against environmental damage, and reduces the risk of skin conditions like eczema and acne. By strengthening your skin barrier, you ensure your skin remains well-hydrated, resilient, and protected.

Firming & Lifting

Firming & Lifting skincare is designed to restore strength, structure, and definition to the skin, creating a visibly tighter, more sculpted appearance. As the skin loses collagen and elasticity over time, it can begin to soften and sag, losing its natural contours. Advanced formulations work to rebuild this support from within—boosting firmness while helping to visibly lift and redefine the skin. The result is a smoother, more toned complexion with enhanced bounce and resilience, where facial contours appear sharper and elevated.

Plumping

Plumping involves using active ingredients to boost the production of key structural components like collagen, the dermal-epidermal junction and glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), giving your skin more volume and density. Collagen provides structural support and firmness, while the dermal-epidermal junction, a thin connective layer, ensures smooth, wrinkle-free skin by facilitating cell communication. GAGs, like hyaluronic acid, keep your skin hydrated and plump from within. By stimulating these components, active ingredients help restore your skin's plumpness and radiance.

Anti-Inflammatory

Anti-Inflammatory skincare soothes, heal, and balance your skin, the targeted actives are designed to reduce inflammation. Inflammation is your body's natural response to injury or irritation, but continuous inflammation can lead to troublesome skin conditions like acne, rosacea, or eczema. Our anti-inflammatory skincare solutions work to soothe and calm your skin, reducing redness, swelling, and discomfort to provide much-needed relief. By strengthening your skin's barrier, these products help protect against further irritation and damage. Additionally, the anti-inflammatory actives support your skin's natural healing processes, leading to a more balanced and resilient complexion.

Antioxidant

Antioxidant skincare is dedicated to protecting the skin against oxidative stress—one of the primary drivers of premature ageing and cellular damage—while preserving overall skin integrity and vitality. These formulations rely on potent molecules such as vitamin C, vitamin E, and polyphenols, which neutralize free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental aggressors before they can compromise cellular structures like lipids, proteins, and DNA. Beyond defence, many antioxidants also support repair processes and enhance collagen stability, contributing to improved firmness, brightness and resilience. The result is skin that is not only shielded from ongoing damage but maintained in a healthier, more luminous state over time.

Microbiome Balancing

Microbiome Balancing skincare focuses on supporting the skin’s ecosystem through a precise combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics—each playing a distinct and complementary role. Prebiotics act as a targeted nutrient source, feeding and promoting the growth of beneficial microorganisms to maintain balance within the skin’s microbiome. Probiotics then introduce and reinforce these beneficial bacteria, helping to strengthen the skin’s natural defenses and reduce the presence of harmful strains. Postbiotics, the bioactive compounds produced through this process, enhance overall skin function by supporting barrier strength, improving hydration, and calming inflammation. Together, this synergistic approach stabilises the skin environment, resulting in a complexion that is clearer, more resilient, and visibly healthier.

Hydrating

Hydration is a fundamental part of healthy skincare, focusing on maintaining and restoring the skin’s water content. Well-hydrated skin appears plump, smooth and radiant, while dehydration can lead to dullness, tightness, fine lines and increased sensitivity.
Hydrating the skin can work through a fascinating mix of ingredients with different roles. Humectants like hyaluronic acid and glycerin act like water magnets, pulling water into the skin to instantly plump and smooth, while Natural Moisturizing Factors (NMFs)—such as urea, amino acids and sodium PCA—mimic the skin’s own hydration system, helping it hold onto water and stay balanced from within.
Adding humectants like hyaluronic acid to your routine will restore your skin's healthy glow, minimize fine lines, and provide a plumping effect.

Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss

Reducing Trans Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL) is key to maintaining your skin’s optimal hydration levels. By strengthening your skin’s natural barrier, these ingredients prevent water from escaping, keeping your skin well-hydrated and plump. The result is a smoother, more supple complexion with improved texture and resilience, giving you a healthier, more radiant look.

Photo-Protecting

Photo-protecting skincare at a cellular level focuses on defending the skin against the internal damage triggered by UV exposure, rather than simply blocking rays at the surface. Ultraviolet radiation generates free radicals and disrupts cellular DNA, accelerating collagen breakdown, inflammation, and premature ageing. Advanced formulations work by neutralising oxidative stress, supporting DNA repair mechanisms, and strengthening the skin’s natural defence systems to limit long-term damage. By preserving cellular integrity and maintaining healthy skin function, this approach helps prevent visible signs of photo-ageing—such as wrinkles, loss of firmness, and uneven tone.

Cell Communication

Cell-communicating ingredients support the skin by enhancing the dialogue between its cells, helping them function in a more intelligent and responsive way. Advanced actives such as growth factors, peptides and plant stem cells act as molecular messengers, signalling to skin cells and encouraging them to repair, regenerate and protect themselves against environmental stress and the visible effects of ageing.

When delivered topically in well-formulated skincare, these ingredients help stimulate essential processes such as collagen production, cellular renewal and barrier repair. The result is skin that appears stronger, smoother and more resilient over time. For these ingredients to perform optimally, they must also be bioavailable meaning the skin can readily recognise, absorb and utilise them. The closer an ingredient’s structure is to that of human skin cells, the more effectively it can interact with the skin’s natural biology, allowing it to deliver meaningful and visible results.

Nourishing

Nourishing skincare focuses on replenishing the skin with essential lipids, nutrients, and bioactive compounds to restore comfort, resilience, and optimal function. When the skin is depleted—whether through environmental stress, over-exfoliation, or natural ageing—it can become dry, fragile, and less able to protect itself. Nourishing formulations work to rebuild the lipid barrier using ingredients rich in fatty acids, vitamins, and antioxidants, helping to reinforce the skin’s structure while supporting repair and reducing moisture loss. By restoring what the skin lacks, this approach leaves it softer, stronger, and more supple.

Chemical Exfoliation

Chemical exfoliation uses acids to dissolve the "glue" holding dead skin cells together, promoting skin cell turnover and replacing old cells with new, healthy ones. Acids like AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs not only help shed skin but also offer benefits like brightening, clarifying, and anti-ageing, depending on the type used.

Pore Decongesting

Pore decongesting focuses on both clearing and minimising the appearance of enlarged pores. Enlarged pores often result from excess oil production and the build-up of impurities within the pore, which can stretch them over time, while ageing further contributes as reduced elasticity makes them more visible. Effective formulations work first to clear the pores—dissolving and removing trapped sebum, debris, and congestion—before regulating oil production and supporting collagen and elastin to improve skin firmness. By addressing both internal build-up and structural integrity, pores can return to a clearer, more refined, and less noticeable state.

Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)

Sebum regulation involves normalising oil production in your sebaceous glands to reduce shine, oiliness and breakouts, restoring your skin's natural balance. Overactive sebaceous glands can be triggered by internal factors like genetics, hormonal changes and stress, as well as external factors such as using stripping or overly active skincare, climate, pollution and diet. Excessive sebum production can lead to enlarged pores, acne and an oily, shiny appearance. Effective sebum regulation means using skincare products that balance oil levels without over-drying your skin, helping you achieve a clearer, more matte complexion.

Anti-Bacterial

Anti-bacterial action targets and inhibits the growth of bacteria on your skin's surface. Anti-bacterial ingredients work by disrupting essential bacterial processes like cell wall synthesis or protein production, reducing the risk of skin infections and inflammation. They are especially effective for treating acne by controlling the acne-causing bacteria known as Cutibacterium acnes (C. acnes). This anti-bacterial action helps diminish imperfections, prevent new breakouts, and reduce irritation, giving you clearer, healthier skin.

Anti-PIH (Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation)

Anti-PIH treatments are designed to target post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation—those lingering dark marks that appear after inflammation or skin injury, such as acne. These advanced formulations work on multiple levels: calming inflammation, accelerating skin repair, and promoting healthy regeneration while inhibiting excess melanin production. By combining growth factors with exfoliating actives, they stimulate cellular renewal and optimise the skin’s natural healing processes. This dual approach not only helps fade existing discoloration more effectively but also prevents new marks from forming.

  • - + Brightening (Energising)
  • - + Anti-Wrinkle
  • - + Skin Barrier Strengthening
  • - + Firming & Lifting
  • - + Plumping
  • - + Anti-Inflammatory
  • - + Antioxidant
  • - + Microbiome Balancing
  • - + Hydrating
  • - + Reduces Trans Epidermal Water Loss
  • - + Photo-Protecting
  • - + Cell Communication
  • - + Nourishing
  • - + Chemical Exfoliation
  • - + Pore Decongesting
  • - + Sebum Regulating (Mattifying)
  • - + Anti-Bacterial
  • - + Anti-PIH (Post-Inflammatory Pigmentation)

Why I love it

  • "We love African Botanics for the way it makes botanical skincare feel genuinely luxurious. The textures are beautiful, the formulas sophisticated and the results impressive, with exceptional African ingredients at the heart of every product. It’s indulgent skincare that never compromises on performance."

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty