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by GeGe 
 
 
 
DIRECT ACIDS 
AHA 30%   Glycolic Acid  Mandelic Acid  Lactic Acid 10%  Lactic Acid 5%   Salicylic Acid  Salicylic Acid  Azelaic Acid 
+ BHA 2%   7%   10% + HA  + HA  + HA  2% Solution  2% Masque  Suspension 
Name 
Peeling  Toning Solution    10% 
Solution 

PH  3.5 - 3.7  3.5 - 3.7  3.5 - 3.7  3.6 - 3.8  3.6 - 3.8  3.2 - 4.0  3.5 - 4.5  4.0 - 5.0 

10-Minute Exfoliating  BHA & Witch Hazel 


AHA Toning Solution  with AHA and 
Facial  Superficial Peeling Formulation   treatment solution  Multifunctional 
that offers mild  Hyaluronic Acid that  with 2% Salicylic 
supported with a purified Tasmanian  helps exfoliate the  Brightening Formula 
.​⚠Only suitable​.  exfoliation for  offers superficial  Acid, Vegetable 
Details  .​for experienced​.  improved skin  dermal peeling that is 
Pepperberry known to reduce signs of  inside walls of pores 
Charcoal, Amazonian 
for all skin types 
inflammation and sensitivity that is often  to fight the  which also acts as an 
.​users of acid​.  radiance and visible  gentler than other  Clays and Squalane 
associated with exfoliation  appearance of  effective antioxidant 
.​exfoliation​.  clarity  alpha hydroxy acids 
blemishes 

Antioxidant Support 
Dullness,   Dullness  Fine Lines  Fine Lines  Lackluster Tone 
Dullness  Lackluster Tone  Dullness 
Targets  Textural Irregularities 
Textural Irregularities  Textural Irregularities  Textural Irregularities  Textural Irregularities  Appearance of 
Textural Irregularities  Textural Irregularities 
Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone  Blemishes 
Uneven Tone 

Format  Water-Based Serum  Paste-like  Suspension 


Time of  ideally PM  ideally PM  AM & PM  ideally PM  ideally PM 
Use  (1-2 times a week)  (1-2 times a week) 

Use as a  After  After  Use as a  After  


Regimen   
masque and  cleansing,  cleansing,  masque and  Water-Based 
Step  Before Oils/Creams 
rinse off.  before S
​ erums  before C
​ reams  rinse off.  Serums 

✓ ​ ​ANTIOXIDANTS ​ *​ except EUK-134 


✓ ​ ​MOLECULES ​.   
Pairs w/ 
✓ ​ ​Vitamin C Derivatives .​    
✓ ​ ​Hydrators ​ ​ & ​ O
​ ils ​ .     

✘ ​EUK-134 0.1%​ (ANTIOXIDANT) 


Conflicts  ✘ ​PEPTIDES  
✘ ​DIRECT ACIDS 

Caution  DECIDEM recommends​ a


​ voiding​ Retinol ,​ ​ Strong Antioxidants a
​ nd ​Pure Vitamin C​ in the same routines to avoid irritation. 
 
PURE VITAMIN C  VITAMIN C DERIVATIVES 
Vitamin C  Ascorbyl 
Ascorbic Acid 
100%  Suspension  Vitamin C  Ethylated  Tetraisopalmitat Magnesium  Ascorbyl 
8%  
Name  L-Ascorbic Acid  23%  Suspension  Ascorbic Acid  e   Ascorbyl  Glucoside 
+ Alpha Arbutin  Solution 20% in  Phosphate 10% 
Powder  +   30% in Silicone  15% Solution  Solution 12% 
2%  Vitamin F 
HA Spheres 2% 

PH  *  *  *  *  *  *  6.5 - 7.5  6.0 - 7.0 


Exceptionally-Stable, 
Details  ?  ?  for Dry Skin  Direct-Acting Form of  for Oily Skin  for Sensitive Skin  for Mature Skin  for Acne Prone Skin 
Vitamin C 

Antioxidant Support 
Antioxidant Support  Antioxidant Support  Antioxidant Support  Antioxidant Support  Antioxidant Support  Antioxidant Support  Antioxidant Support 
Uneven Tone 
Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone  Uneven Tone 
Targets  Signs of Aging  Signs of Aging  Signs of Aging  Signs of Aging 
Signs of Aging 
Signs of Aging  Signs of Aging  Signs of Aging 
Dark Spots 
      Dullness  Dullness  Dullness  Dullness 
Hyper-pigmentation 

Format 
Powder  Suspension  Anhydrous Solution  Oil Solution Emulsion  Water-Based 
Serum 

Time of 
Use  ideally PM AM & PM
Regimen  Mix with other  After   Before 
Step  treatments  Water-Based Serums  Oils/Creams 

✓ ​ ​ANTIOXIDANTS ​ *​ except EUK-134 


Pairs w/  ✓ ​ ​MOLECULES ​.​ *​ except NIACINAMIDE  ✓ USE WITH ALL PRODUCTS 
✓ ​ ​Hydrators ​ ​ & ​ O
​ ils ​ .     *except NIACINAMIDE 

✘ ​EUK-134 0.1%​ (ANTIOXIDANT) 


Conflicts  ✘ ​NIACINAMIDE & NIACINAMIDE POWDER 
✘​ ​NIACINAMIDE POWDER 
✘​ PEPTIDES & COPPER PEPTIDES  Do not mix or use in the same routine!
 
 
 
 
 
ANTIOXIDANTS  MOLECULES 
EUK-134   Resveratrol 3%   Caffeine Solution 5%   Niacinamide 10%  
Name  Pycnogenol 5% 
0.1%  & Ferulic Acid 3%  + EGCG  + Zinc 1% 
• It's a natural plant extract derived 
• EUK-134™ is a mimetic of  • This formula combines very high  • Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) is 
from the pine bark of French maritime 
superoxide dismutase and catalase,  concentrations of two of the most  pine trees which contains procyanidins,  • This light-textured formula  indicated to reduce the appearance 
forming an exceptionally rare  powerful and important antioxidants  bioflavonoids and organic acids that  contains an extremely high 5%  of skin blemishes and congestion.  
self-regenerating molecule that  in skincare:   work in synergy to rejuvenate the skin,  concentration of caffeine,  • A high 10% concentration of this 
scavenges superoxide free radicals,  - Resveratrol is a natural phenol  with the aim of enhancing skin  supplemented with highly-purified  vitamin is supported in the formula 
Details  eliminates hydrogen peroxide and  found in several plants and our pure  hydration and elasticity.   Epigallocatechin Gallatyl Glucoside  by zinc salt of pyrrolidone carboxylic 
converts reactive oxygen species  source is 100% derived from  • With the ability to selectively bind to  (EGCG) from green tea leaves.   acid to balance visible aspects of 
into water and oxygen.  Japanese Knotweed.   collagen and elastin, it protects these  • Additional studies have shown that  sebum activity. 
EUK-134™ can also be mixed with  - Ferulic Acid is a high-potency  proteins from degradation, helping to  caffeine can also reduce the  • Independent studies suggest 
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA  phytochemical antioxidant found  nourish the skin from the inside out.  appearance of cellulite.  Niacinamide is also an effective 
for a strong antioxidant boost.  naturally in walls of plant cells.  • It can also recycle oxidized Vitamin C  ingredient for brightening skin tone. 
to restore its activity. 

Targets 
Antioxidant Support 
Redness 
Signs of Aging 
Textural Irregularities 
Antioxidant Support 
Enhance Skin Hydration 
Rebuild Skin Elasticity 
👁 Puffiness, Dark Circles 
(Best For Under Eye Area) 
Regulates Sebum  
Minimizes Pores 

Format  Anhydrous Solution Water-Based Serum

Time of 
Use  AM & PM
Before Oils/Creams 
Regimen 
Before Oils/Creams  After Water-Based  Before Oils/Creams 
Step 
Serums 

✓ ​ ​MOLECULES ​. 
✓ ​ ​Vitamin C Derivatives ( & Pure Vitamin C *​ except w/ EUK-134​)​.  ✓ USE WITH ALL  ✓ USE WITH ALL 
Pairs w/  ✓ ​ PEPTIDES ​.​ *​ except COPPER PEPTIDES  PRODUCTS  PRODUCTS 
✓ ​ ​RETINOIDS .​   *except PURE VITAMIN C
✓ ​ ​Hydrators ​ ​ & ​ O
​ ils ​ . 

✘ ​DIRECT ACIDS  ✘E​ UK-134 0.1%​ (ANTIOXIDANT) 


Conflicts  ✘ ​Pure Vitamin C  ✘ Buffet + Copper Peptides  ❤​ ​NONE  ✘​ ​Pure Vitamin C 
✘ ​Buffet + Copper Peptides   
 
 
 
  PEPTIDES RETINOIDS 
Buffet   Granactive 
Matrixyl 10%   Granactive  Retinol  
+   Argireline  Retinoid  
Name  “Buffet”  + HA  Retinoid   0.2% / 0.5% / 1%  
Copper Peptides  Solution 10%  2% / 5%  
  2% Emulsion  in Squalane 
1% (*)  in Squalane 

PH  4.5 - 5.5  6.0 - 7.0  6.0 - 7.0  5.0 - 6.0  5.0 - 6.0  *  * 
While Retinol has been 
Multi-Technology Peptide Serum  Granactive  Retinoid  is  a  complex  of  solubilized 
A proprietary solution of  studied extensively, it is 
  Hydroxypinacolone  Retinoate  which  makes  it  a 
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8  irritating to the skin and 
(*)  Formula  includes  a  1%  concentration  of  pure  highly-advanced form of retinoid. 
  newer technologies exist 
Copper  Peptides,  increasing  its  focus  on  overall  skin  It  has  been  shown  to  offer  better  results  against 
Controlled studies have  This highly-effective  that mimic the visible 
health.  The  natural  role  of  these  peptides  as  found  in  multiple  signs  of  aging  than  retinol  without any of the 
shown that it improves  composition has been  effects of Retinol without 
human  plasma  includes  supporting  a  wide  range  of  irritation and drawbacks common with retinol. 
Details  skin  health  functions  like  maintaining  normal immune 
the appearance of facial  shown to reduce the look 
 
causing skin irritation.  
areas prone to  of static and dynamic  For this reason, we 
function,  collagen  synthesis, fibroblast production and  Caution: Retinoids can make the skin more sensitive to 
developing dynamic  wrinkles.  generally recommend 
anti-inflammatory  responses.  The  inclusion  of  Copper  UV  radiation.  Sun  protection  is  particularly  important 
folds, including around  using Granactive 
Peptides offers a natural blue tint to the formula.   when  using retinoids. This product must not be used in 
the eyes and in the  Retinoid 2% or 
The  total  concentration  of  active  technologies  in  this  conjunction  with  other  retinoids  including  retinol  or 
forehead area.  Granactive Retinoid 5% 
formula is 26.1%.  retinoic acid.  
instead of this formula. 

Targets 
Signs of Aging 
Firming 
Signs of Aging 
Firming 
Skin Health 
👁 Signs of Aging 
Fine Lines 
Wrinkles 
 
 

Format  Water-Based Serum Emulsion Anhydrous Solution


Time of 
Use  AM & PM PM only
Regimen 
Before Oils/Creams
Step 

✓ ​ ​MOLECULES ​.  ✓ ​ M ​ OLECULES .​  


✓ ​ ​Vitamin C Derivatives .​     ✓ ​ V ​ itamin C Derivatives .​    
Pairs w/  ✓ ​ ​ANTIOXIDANTS ​ *​ except w/ Buffet + Copper Peptides  ✓ ​ A ​ NTIOXIDANTS    
✓ ​ ​RETINOIDS .​ ​ *​ except w/ Buffet + Copper Peptides  ✓ ​ PEPTIDES .​ ​ *​ except COPPER PEPTIDES 
✓ ​ ​Hydrators ​ ​ & ​ O
​ ils ​ .​ *​ except w/ Buffet + Copper Peptides  ✓ ​ H ​ ydrators ​ ​ & ​ O
​ ils ​ .  

✘ ​DIRECT ACIDS  ✘ Other Retinol / Retinoid Products 


Conflicts 
✘ ​Pure Vitamin C  ✘ Buffet + Copper Peptides 
 
HYDRATORS 
Natural Moisturizing 
Name  Amino Acids + B5  Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5  Marine Hyaluronics 
Factors + HA 
PH  4.75 - 5.25  6.5 - 7.5  4.0 - 5.0  6.5 - 7.0 
Natural  Moisturizing  Factors  (NMF)  are 
Brings  together  lightweight  marine-derived  elements  that  keep  the  outer  layer  of  the  skin 
water reservoirs that attract and hold water like  protected  and  well-hydrated.  NMF are made up 
hyaluronic  acid  (HA)  but  are  lighter  than  HA  in  of  multiple  amino  acids,  fatty  acids, 
texture and feel.   triglycerides,  urea,  ceramides,  phospholipids, 
The  formula  contains  exopolysaccharides  from  glycerin,  saccharides,  sodium  PCA,  hyaluronic 
HA  can  attract  up  to  1,000  times  its  weight  in 
skin-friendly  marine  bacteria,  Hawaiian  red  acid  and  many  other  compounds  that  are 
Amino  Acids  +  B5  offers  non-greasy  hydration  water.  
algae,  Glycoproteins  from  Antarctic  marine  naturally present in the skin. 
support  for  the  maintenance  of  healthy,  The  molecular  size  of  HA  determines  its  depth 
sources,  micro-filtered  blue-green  algae  and   
Details  functioning skin.   of delivery in the skin.  
several health-supporting amino acids.   This  formula  offers  non-greasy  hydration  that 
It  may  cause  a  temporary  tingling  sensation  This  system  is  supported  with  the  addition  of 
All marine derivatives in Marine Hyaluronics are  acts  as  a  direct  topical  supplement  of impaired 
upon application.  Vitamin  B5  which  also  enhances  surface 
sourced  sustainably.  The  total  concentration of  NMF  components.  It  contains  11  amino  acids, 
hydration. 
active ingredients in this formula is 23%.  phospholipids,  alpha/beta/gamma  fatty  acids, 
  triglycerides,  sterols  and sterol esters, glycerin, 
This  formula  is  exceptionally  light  in  texture.  ceramide  precursors,  urea, saccharides, sodium 
If  you  prefer  a  more  viscous  formula,  please  PCA  and  hyaluronic  acid.  It  offers  immediate 
explore Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5.  hydration  and  lasting  results  with  continued 
use. 

Targets  Hydration , Skin Repair 

Format  Water-Based Serum Emulsion


Time of 
Use  AM & PM
Last step of skincare  
Regimen 
Before Oils/Creams as a moisturizer  
Step 
(before makeup primer) 

Pairs w/  ✓ USE WITH ALL PRODUCTS 

Conflicts  ❤​ ​NONE 
 
 
OILS 
100% Organic  100% Organic  100% Organic  100% Organic  100% Organic 
100%  100%  100% 
Name  "B"  Cold-Pressed  Virgin   Cold-Pressed  Cold-Pressed  Virgin  
Plant-Derived  Plant-Derived  Cold-Pressed 
Oil  Borage Seed   Chia Seed   Moroccan Argan  Rose Hip Seed  Sea-Buckthorn 
Hemi- Squalane  Squalane  Virgin Marula​ Oil 
Oil  Oil  Oil  Oil  Fruit Oil 

A non-polar hydrocarbon that is produced 


This formulation  This oil contains a 
from the fermentation of sugar-based 
This soothing and  uses 100% pure  high concentration 
feedstock.   Referred to as a  This soothing,  Rosehip Seed Oil is 
nourishing oil  Moroccan Argan  of rare palmitoleic 
Squalane and Hemi-Squalane are both  "luxury" oil by some,  calming and  rich in linoleic acid, 
contains an  Seed Oil extracted  acid (Omega 7) for 
excellent non-comedogenic emollients that  Solubilizes a purified  this antioxidant-rich  nourishing skin oil  linolenic acid and 
exceptionally high  through a cold  nourishing & 
can help to reduce the ongoing loss of  form of micro-algae  oil is obtained from  contains an  pro-vitamin A, all of 
concentration of  pressing that  protecting the skin. 
hydration that weakens dermal elasticity and  in a blend of  the kernels of the  exceptionally-high  which degrade when 
gamma-linolenic  preserves the  It also offers other 
suppleness.   squalane and oils of  fruits of Marula tree.   concentration of  the oil extraction 
acid (GLA), an  integrity of the oil's  fatty acids like 
However, due to its low molecular weight,  marula, argan,  It's mostly  alpha-linolenic acid,  process involves 
important essential  fatty acids, vitamins,  palmitic acid, stearic 
Hemi-Squalane has greater spreadability and  baobab, pataua,  composed of oleic  an important  heat. While 
fatty acid, as well as  phenols (including  acid, oleic acid, 
leaves a light and dry after-feel, making it  brazil nut, inca inchi,  acid and linoleic acid  essential fatty acid,  cold-pressed 
Details  linoleic, oleic, stearic  caffeic acid) and  linolenic acid and 
very suitable for reducing hair frizz.  rosehip and borage  but also contains  and linoleic, oleic,  extraction is 
and palmitic acids.  carotenes. Argan  linoleic acid as well 
Squalane is a saturated and stable  to support healthy  procyanidin,  stearic as well as  complex, it 
Borage Seed Oil  oil's main fatty acid  as antioxidants like 
hydrocarbon that is found naturally in the  skin defense, to  catechins and  palmitic acids,  preserves all of the 
offers a calming  content is made up  tocopherol (Vitamin 
skin. It has very high emollience, is an  enhance radiance, to  flavonoids.   together with  quality of this 
effect, helps  of oleic acid and  E), carotenoids and 
exceptional hydrator and can prevent  quench free radicals  Marula oil offers  multiple vitamins,  important oil which 
maintain healthy  linoleic acid. The oil  lycopene that all 
ongoing loss of hydration that impairs  and to help balance  antioxidants,  minerals and  has been shown to 
skin and is suited  supports healthy  help to protect the 
dermal suppleness.  pro-irritant  hydrates the skin  antioxidants.   reduce signs of 
particularly well for  skin and reduces the  skin from free 
Squalane is non-comedogenic and is  mediators.  and is claimed to  This oil also adds  photo-aging and 
the dry and/or  appearance of  radical damage and 
suitable for use on all skin types. It can also  help restore a  softness, sheen and  many other skin 
irritated skin  flaking. It also adds  to maintain the 
be applied to hair to increase heat  radiant tone.   strength to hair.  conditions. 
conditions.  soft sheen and  skin’s normal barrier 
protection, add shine and reduce breakage 
strength to hair.  function. 
potential. 

Antioxidant  Antioxidant  Antioxidant 


Redness 
Supports Healthy  Support  Support  Dehydration  Support 
Sensitivity  Supports  
Targets  Skin & Hair  Dehydration  Dehydration  Tames Hair Frizz  Dehydration  Dullness  Dehydration  
Inflammation  Healthy Skin 
Tames Hair Frizz  Signs of Irritation  Uneven Tone  Signs of Aging  Signs of Aging 
Dehydration  
Uneven Tone  Dehydration    Inflammation 

Format  PURE MOLECULE OIL


Time of 
Use  AM & PM ideally PM
Regimen 
Step  After Water-Based Serums

Pairs w/  ✓ USE WITH ALL PRODUCTS 

Conflicts  ❤​ ​NONE 
 

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