Restorative · Hydrating · Luminous
Lumé Deep Hydration Face Cream
A deeply replenishing botanical cream that restores radiance, reinforces the moisture barrier, and rebuilds the skin's natural luminosity from within.
$85.00
In Short
Lumé is a small-batch botanical moisturiser formulated around three biologically active hydrators — Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide, hydrolyzed pearl, and encapsulated CoQ10 — combined with skin-identical lipids and barrier-supporting plant oils. It delivers sustained hydration, supports collagen integrity, and restores visible luminosity in dry, mature, and sensitive skin.
Texture
Lightweight, melts on contact
Skin Type
Dry · Mature · Sensitive · Normal
When
AM under SPF · PM as final step
Storage
Refrigerate to preserve bioactive potency
The Science
Active Architecture
Every ingredient in Lumé is selected for measurable performance. These are the actives, the mechanisms, and the outcomes.
Snow Mushroom
Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide
Mechanism. A natural polysaccharide chain that holds up to 500× its weight in water. Its molecular structure is small enough to penetrate beyond the surface stratum corneum — where larger molecules like hyaluronic acid cannot reach.
Outcome. Sustained, deep-tissue hydration without surface heaviness or tackiness.
Conchiolin amino acid complex
Hydrolyzed Pearl
Mechanism. Calcium- and amino acid–rich marine extract that supports keratinocyte renewal and helps regulate melanin distribution in the upper epidermis.
Outcome. Soft-focus luminosity and visible evening of skin tone over time.
Encapsulated for stability
Ubiquinone (CoQ10)
Mechanism. An endogenous antioxidant essential to mitochondrial ATP production. CoQ10 levels decline with age; encapsulation protects the molecule from oxidation until point of use.
Outcome. Defence against oxidative stress and support for collagen vitality.
Tea seed oil
Camellia oleifera seed oil
Mechanism. Oleic acid–rich lipid with rapid absorption and high biocompatibility with the skin's own sebum profile.
Outcome. Restores barrier lipid balance without occlusion.
Prickly Pear Seed Oil
Opuntia ficus-indica seed oil
Mechanism. Contains one of the highest natural concentrations of vitamin E (tocopherols) and linoleic acid found in any plant oil.
Outcome. Antioxidant defence and structural barrier reinforcement.
Murumuru Butter
Astrocaryum murumuru seed butter
Mechanism. Saturated medium-chain triglycerides from the Amazonian murumuru palm.
Outcome. Locks in moisture without the heaviness of traditional occlusives.
Squalane
Olive-derived squalane
Mechanism. Mirrors the squalene molecule the skin naturally produces. Hydrogenated for stability.
Outcome. Reduces transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and reinforces the lipid matrix.
from Chamomile
Bisabolol
Mechanism. A naturally occurring sesquiterpene with anti-inflammatory and skin-soothing activity.
Outcome. Calms reactive, sensitive, and compromised skin.
Outcomes
What You'll Notice
Within Days
- Softer surface texture
- Sustained morning-to-night hydration
- Less tightness and tightness after cleansing
Within Weeks
- More even skin tone
- Visible barrier resilience
- Calmer, less reactive skin
With Continued Use
- Firmer, more elastic feel
- Restored natural luminosity
- Reduced fine lines from dehydration
At Aphora Botanicals
The most effective hydration is never just water.
Lumé exists because hydration is architecture — the interplay of barrier lipids, humectants, and antioxidants working in concert, replenished at the rate the skin can absorb them.
We chose Tremella over hyaluronic acid for its molecular reach. Encapsulated CoQ10 for stability at the point of use. Olive-derived squalane because it mirrors what the skin already makes. Nothing in this formula is decorative.
Made for those who recognise the difference.
The Ritual
How to Use
Morning
For radiant daylight wear.
Apply a pearl-sized amount to cleansed skin. Allow to absorb, then layer your SPF on top.
Evening
For overnight recovery.
Apply as the final step of your evening ritual. For ultra-rich nourishment, layer over a facial oil.
What's Not in Lumé
Clean by formulation, not by claim.
Full Ingredients
Everything inside Lumé.
Aqua, Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate (derived from olive oil), Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Seed Oil (Prickly Pear Seed Oil), Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter, Rosa Damascena Flower Cera, Orchis Mascula Flower (Orchid) Extract, Squalane, Tremella Fuciformis Polysaccharide (Snow Mushroom), Cetyl Alcohol (derived from natural sources), Ubiquinone (CoQ10), Frankincense (and) Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Oil, Hydrolyzed Pearl, Lactobacillus (and) Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Bisabolol (from Chamomile).
Lumé is preserved with a COSMOS and Ecocert-approved preservation system — recognised among the gentlest effective options in professional formulation.
Questions
What People Ask About Lumé
Both are humectants, but Tremella fuciformis polysaccharide has a smaller molecular weight than most hyaluronic acid forms — meaning it can penetrate more deeply into the upper layers of the skin. It also holds up to 500 times its weight in water, slightly more than HA. The result is hydration that feels less surface-bound and more deeply restorative.
CoQ10 (ubiquinone) is highly susceptible to oxidation — exposure to light, air, and time degrades its activity. Encapsulation protects the molecule within a stable carrier until it is delivered to the skin, where it can perform as an antioxidant and support mitochondrial function in skin cells. Without encapsulation, much of the CoQ10 would be inactive by the time you applied it.
Yes. Lumé is formulated without synthetic fragrance, parabens, ethylhexylglycerin, or other ingredients commonly associated with reactivity. The inclusion of bisabolol (a natural anti-inflammatory from chamomile) and the absence of essential oils in irritating concentrations make it suitable for most sensitive and rosacea-prone skin types. As with any new product, we recommend a patch test for first-time use.
Yes — we recommend refrigerating Lumé to preserve the integrity and efficacy of its bioactive ingredients. Actives like encapsulated CoQ10, Tremella polysaccharide, and the unsaturated plant oils (camellia, prickly pear, squalane) are sensitive to heat, light, and oxygen. Cool storage slows oxidation, protects the biological activity of the ferment- and enzyme-derived actives, and ensures the formula performs at peak potency from first use to last. This is not a workaround — it is a deliberate design choice. Aphora formulates for efficacy life, not shelf life, and refrigeration is how we ensure Lumé reaches your skin with its full bioactive load intact.
With twice-daily use of a pearl-sized amount, a 50ml jar typically lasts 8–10 weeks. Because Lumé is formulated for efficacy at the point of use rather than extended shelf life, we recommend using it consistently within six months of opening for the best results.
Yes. Lumé pairs well with active treatments — its barrier-supporting lipids and calming bisabolol can help offset the dryness or sensitivity that retinoids and exfoliating acids sometimes cause. Apply Lumé as the final step of your evening routine, after any treatments have absorbed.
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