VELVET TONE™
pH-Balancing Peptide Prep Mist
Prime. Balance. Amplify.
Price
$68
Size
100 ml / 3.38 fl oz
A weightless peptide mist with pH-triggered Eudragit® L100-55 release — Syn®-Coll peptide remains sealed until it contacts skin pH 5.5, then releases instantly, priming skin for maximum serum absorption.
Restores optimal skin pH 4.5–5.5 after cleansing
Increases serum absorption efficacy by up to 40%
pH-triggered Eudragit® L100-55 release — peptide activates precisely at skin pH 5.5
Instant hydration boost with multi-weight hyaluronic acid
Alcohol-free, suitable for rosacea and reactive skin
Clinical Results Timeline
What to Expect
Week 1
Serums absorb noticeably faster and more evenly. Skin feels more hydrated after the routine.
Week 2–4
Visible improvement in overall routine efficacy. Skin tone more even.
Week 5–8
Barrier measurably stronger. Skin less reactive to environmental triggers.
Week 9+
Sustained pH balance. Skin maintains optimal hydration between routines.
Most cleansers — even gentle ones — temporarily disrupt the skin's acid mantle, raising pH from its optimal 4.5–5.5 to 6.0–7.0. Applying serums to alkaline skin reduces their efficacy by up to 40%. VELVET TONE™ corrects this in seconds. Reformulated in 2026 with pH-triggered release: Syn®-Coll (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5) is encapsulated in Eudragit® L100-55 microspheres that remain sealed in the mist and release only when they contact the skin's natural pH 5.5 surface — meaning the peptide is activated at the precise moment the skin is ready to receive it. Lactic acid, panthenol, and multi-weight hyaluronic acid re-acidify the skin, flood it with humectants, and create an ideal surface for VELVET FIRM™ and VELVET GLOW™ to penetrate at full potency.
| INCI Name | Common Name | Benefit | Concentration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | Water | Solvent base | — |
| Methacrylic Acid-Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1) (and) Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 | Syn®-Coll — pH-Triggered (Eudragit® L100-55) | Signal peptide in cyclodextrin complex (DSM-Firmenich TFA-free grade) — activates TGF-β for collagen I & IV synthesis; strengthens the dermal-epidermal junction from step two; cyclodextrin encapsulation ensures sustained release into pH-corrected skin | 1% |
| Lactic Acid | Lactic Acid (AHA) | pH correction to 4.5–5.5; gentle exfoliation of surface corneocytes to improve serum penetration — US label warning required (FDA AHA guidance): 'Sunburn Alert: This product contains an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using this product and for a week afterwards.' | 2% |
| Sodium Hyaluronate | Hyaluronic Acid (Low + High MW) | Dual-weight hydration: low MW penetrates dermis, high MW forms surface moisture film | 1.5% |
| Panthenol | Pro-Vitamin B5 | Soothing, barrier repair, moisture retention | 3% |
| Niacinamide | Vitamin B3 | Barrier support, pore refinement, anti-inflammatory | 3% |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | Humectant | 4% |
| Allantoin | Allantoin | Soothing, promotes cell renewal | 0.3% |
| Phenoxyethanol | Preservative | Preservation | 0.9% |
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