Read the back of any jar in your bathroom cabinet and the ingredient list can feel like a chemistry exam. But when it comes to Ella Baché skincare, a handful of names are worth getting to know, because they do the heavy lifting when it comes to hydrated, calm and brighter-looking skin.
The Paris-born brand builds its formulas around targeted, results-driven ingredients. Here are four worth a closer look – including one you’re more likely to associate with your grandmother’s medicine cabinet than your skincare routine.
Glycerin: The Hydration Hero
Glycerin is a humectant, which means it draws water into the skin and helps hold it there. It’s one of the most widely used hydrators in skincare for good reason: it’s gentle, effective and suits most skin types (and yes, even oily skin still needs moisture).
Ella Baché uses glycerin in its Hydra Hyaluronic Night Cream (RRP A$141) and Rinse-Off Softening Cream Cleanser (RRP A$79). The brand says the pair deliver intensive hydration while restoring skin volume, for plumper skin with better elasticity and firmness.
A cleanser that hydrates rather than strips is a smart place to start, particularly in summer, when sun, salt water and air-conditioning can leave skin feeling tight.
Cod Liver Oil: The Surprise Packet
Yes, really. The same oil many of us were spooned as children is rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins A and D, and it has found a second life in skincare.
Ella Baché incorporates cod liver oil into its Intensive Recovery Cream (RRP A$87) and Breakout Treatment Cream (RRP A$57), two targeted formulas designed to rebalance and reinforce the skin barrier. Both help calm skin stressed by environmental aggressors, while the Breakout Treatment Cream is specifically formulated to help manage blemishes and acne-prone skin.
Retinol: The Anti-Ageing Gold Standard
Retinol, a form of vitamin A, remains one of the most researched ingredients for tackling the visible signs of ageing.
Ella Baché’s Retinol Night Treatment Serum (RRP A$156) is powered by 0.5% encapsulated retinol. It targets fine lines and wrinkles while helping to refine uneven texture and pigmentation.
New to retinol? Introduce it slowly – two or three nights a week to begin with – and wear SPF every morning, as retinol can make skin more sensitive to the sun.
Kakadu Plum: The Australian Native
This small green fruit from Australia’s north is famously one of the richest natural sources of vitamin C on the planet – it’s one of the Aussie bush foods we love on the plate, too.
Ella Baché features Kakadu plum in its Botanical Skin Treatment Oil (RRP A$79) and Collagen+ Treatment Oil (RRP A$95). Vitamin C helps protect skin against oxidative stress and supports a brighter-looking complexion. It also plays a role in collagen production, helping to maintain elasticity and firmness while minimising the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. (Curious about the supplement route? Read does ingestible collagen actually work?)
Which Ella Baché Skincare Ingredient Is Right for You?
- Dry or tight skin: look for glycerin.
- Stressed, reactive or breakout-prone skin: try cod liver oil.
- Fine lines, uneven texture or pigmentation: retinol is your go-to.
- Dullness: reach for vitamin C-rich Kakadu plum.
Ella Baché products are available at ellabache.com.au and Ella Baché salons.
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