Obscura Detoxifying Reset Ampoule
What it's good for
Key actives from our research database. Click any to read the full evidence dossier.
A plant-based alternative to retinol. Smooths fine lines and evens tone with much less irritation, making it safer for sensitive skin.
Good for: Anti-aging
The "calm-down" molecule in many sensitive-skin formulas. Reduces redness and stinging without bleaching your barrier, and plays nicely on top of retinoids or exfoliating acids.
Good for: Anti-inflammatory
The classic "tea-bag-on-puffy-eyes" botanical. Calms angry skin via well-studied anti-inflammatory pathways, gently. Good for reactive or rosacea-prone complexions.
Good for: Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant
An essential fatty acid your sebum runs short on if you're acne-prone, and topping it up topically literally shrinks clogged pores. Also rebuilds the lipid mortar between skin cells. Found concentrated in safflower, hemp, and rosehip oils.
Good for: Barrier repair, Anti-acne
A lightweight oil that mimics what your skin already makes. Softens and seals in hydration without feeling greasy.
Good for: Barrier repair, Hydrating
A traditional Polynesian "first-aid oil" with real cell-culture and animal data pointing to skin recovery and the look of scars. Good as a targeted step on recovering blemishes, post-procedure skin, or stubborn dry patches.
Good for: Anti-inflammatory, Barrier repair
Evidence behind the ingredients
Real citations from our research database, one per tracked active in this product. Click any ingredient name to read its full evidence dossier.
A plant-based alternative to retinol. Smooths fine lines and evens tone with much less irritation, making it safer for sensitive skin.
Fanning N et al., Human Clinical Trials Using Topical Bakuchiol Formulations for the Treatment of Skin Disorders: A Systematic Review, Journal of Drugs in Dermatology 2024;23(4):239-243 — bakuchiol trials suggest efficacy but are methodologically limited (mostly uncontrolled, combination formulations)
Hu L et al., Effect and Mechanism of Tricholoma matsutake Extract Combined with Bakuchiol and Ergothioneine on UVB-Induced Skin Aging, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2024
Puyana C et al., Applications of Bakuchiol in Dermatology: Systematic Review of the Literature, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022
The "calm-down" molecule in many sensitive-skin formulas. Reduces redness and stinging without bleaching your barrier, and plays nicely on top of retinoids or exfoliating acids.
Wu Y et al., Exploring the mechanism of alpha-Bisabolol in the treatment of psoriasis based on network pharmacology and experimental validation, European Journal of Pharmacology 2025 — alpha-bisabolol suppressed inflammation in TNF-alpha-treated keratinocytes and psoriasis mice via PI3K/AKT and NF-kB pathways; reduced IL-6, IL-1beta, TNF-alpha and skin lesions
Karami H et al. (Brazil), Development of a hydrogel containing bisabolol-loaded nanocapsules for the treatment of atopic dermatitis in a Balb/c mice model, International Journal of Pharmaceutics 2024
Tan C et al. (Brazil), The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate mitigates UVB-induced PGE2 synthesis by keratinocytes, International Journal of Cosmetic Science 2024
The classic "tea-bag-on-puffy-eyes" botanical. Calms angry skin via well-studied anti-inflammatory pathways, gently. Good for reactive or rosacea-prone complexions.
Essential Oil of Matricaria chamomilla Alleviates Psoriatic-Like Skin Inflammation by Inhibiting PI3K/Akt/mTOR and p38MAPK Signaling Pathway, Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology 2024
Comparative analysis of whole plant, flower and root extracts of Chamomilla recutita L. (Germany), Frontiers in Immunology 2024
Xu J et al., Therapeutic effects of chamomile volatile oil nanoemulsion/Bletilla striata polysaccharides gels on atopic dermatitis, International Journal of Biological Macromolecules 2024 — topical chamomile volatile oil nanoemulsion (19.07 nm) reduced skin damage, epidermal thickness, and mast cell infiltration in atopic dermatitis mice; rebalanced Th1/Th2
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An essential fatty acid your sebum runs short on if you're acne-prone, and topping it up topically literally shrinks clogged pores. Also rebuilds the lipid mortar between skin cells. Found concentrated in safflower, hemp, and rosehip oils.
Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. — reviews linoleic-acid-rich oils in barrier repair.
Liu M et al., Topical application of a linoleic acid-ceramide containing moisturizer exhibit therapeutic and preventive benefits for psoriasis vulgaris: a randomized controlled trial, Dermatol Ther 2015;28(6):373-82 — RCT linoleic-acid/ceramide cream improved barrier
Letawe C, Boone M, Pierard GE. Digital image analysis of the effect of topically applied linoleic acid on acne microcomedones. Clin Exp Dermatol. 1998;23(2):56-58.
A lightweight oil that mimics what your skin already makes. Softens and seals in hydration without feeling greasy.
Wolosik K et al., Squalane as a Promising Agent Protecting UV-Induced Inhibition of Collagen Biosynthesis and Wound Healing in Human Dermal Fibroblast, Molecules 2025;30(9):1964 — low-dose squalane (0.005-0.015%) restored collagen biosynthesis and wound healing in UVA-exposed human dermal fibroblasts
Morgan AB et al., Explicating the multifunctional roles of tocotrienol and squalene in promoting skin health, Skin Health and Disease 2024;4(5):e448 — squalene/squalane promotes skin health via antioxidant, hydrating, emollient, anti-inflammatory mechanisms
Fiume M et al., Safety Assessment of Squalane and Squalene as Used in Cosmetics, International Journal of Toxicology 2023;42(3_suppl):107S-109S — CIR expert-panel assessment concluding squalane is safe as a cosmetic ingredient
A traditional Polynesian "first-aid oil" with real cell-culture and animal data pointing to skin recovery and the look of scars. Good as a targeted step on recovering blemishes, post-procedure skin, or stubborn dry patches.
Tran TPA et al., Characterizations of Centrifugal Electrospun Polyvinyl Alcohol/Sodium Alginate/Tamanu Oil/Silver Nanoparticles Wound Dressing, IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience 2024
Ginestra G et al., Evaluation of the cutaneous wound healing potential of tamanu oil in wounds induced in rats, Journal of Wound Care 2021;30(10):825-833 — topical tamanu oil accelerated cutaneous wound closure in rat model vs control
Pribowo A, Girish J, Gustiananda M, Nandhira RG, Hartrianti P. Potential of Tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum) Oil for Atopic Dermatitis Treatment. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2021:6332867. — Review summarizing anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, analgesic, and wound-healing properties of tamanu oil relevant to atopic dermatitis.
Sources: 10 clinical journals and regulatory databases across the US, EU, Korea, Japan, and China. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for the full list and what each outcome label means.
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