Our Top 7 Game-Changing Emma Lewisham Products
April 27 | 5 minute read
Words by Gemma Dawkins
Since they don’t have a specific universal meaning, these terms can be considered a little vague. But when Emma Lewisham’s eponymous skincare brand burst onto the scene in 2019, it became clear these words fit the bill.
Refillable, recyclable packaging, a climate-positive structure, B Corp certification and a focus on plant-derived ingredients made it an industry game-changer (to the point where Emma Lewisham was the first skincare brand to be formally endorsed by the legendary late conservationist and environmentalist Dr Jane Goodall).
But if you’re thinking that those principles must come at the cost of efficacy, think again. Part of what makes the brand such a pioneer in the beauty space is its commitment to creating products that are just as science-backed, effective and high-tech as any luxury skincare.
Even more innovative is the brand’s approach to formulation. Rather than showcasing a single ‘hero’ active, Emma Lewisham products start with skin’s own physiology, with ingredients carefully combined to work in synergy and amplify each other’s results. Put simply, it’s skincare that speaks your skin’s language.
Intrigued? Read on for our top seven picks from the Emma Lewisham range.
When it comes to skincare, there’s no such thing as a do-it-all product – but this comes pretty close. Using the power of plant stem cells, Skin Reset Serum inhibits the enzyme responsible for the production of pigment, so that while ingredients like niacinamide work to brighten uneven tone, this serum simultaneously prevents future pigmentation from occurring. Clever!
Plus, with the addition of hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate, soothing jojoba oil and more, this is the ultimate serum to cover all your bases. And that’s before we talk about the packaging, which delivers a perfectly portioned pump with one hand. Apply morning and night and watch the results unfold.
For a complete and premium skincare routine, start with the Illuminating Oil Cleanser. Enriched with vitamin E and phytolipids to lock in moisture, it’s a gentle and nourishing cleanse that won’t strip the skin. Follow on three times a week with the Illuminating Facial Exfoliant to up the ante on your glow. Also included is the cult-favourite Skin Reset Serum and the accompanying Skin Reset Eye Crème to brighten and depuff the under-eye area.
The Supernatural Face Oil includes bakuchiol – hailed as the plant world's answer to retinol – and to seal the deal, take your pick between the two included face creams. The Illuminating Brighten Your Day Crème is the perfect AM moisturiser thanks to its potent vitamin C formula, while the Supernatural Face Crème Riche makes a luxurious final step in your night-time routine, offering 72 hours of hydration.
Other notable ingredients include bakuchiol – that plant-derived alternative to retinol which many find less irritating – and a cocktail of potent plant oils to deliver soothing nourishment to your skin. A little goes a long way with this luxurious crème, but when your jar is finally empty, top up with a refill pack to minimise packaging waste. The cherry on top.
Fun fact: one of the catalysts for the creation of the Emma Lewisham brand was when pregnant Emma was alerted by her GP that an ingredient she used to combat hyperpigmentation had been banned in multiple countries. So, it should come as no surprise that a pregnancy-safe, pigmentation-busting vitamin C would be high on her agenda! And here she is: a luxurious crème that offers serious glow.
While vitamin C tackles dullness and pigmentation, ceramides and sea algae nourish the skin barrier, saccharide isomerate and hyaluronic acid quench thirsty skin and acerola extract delivers a hefty hit of antioxidants. Finally, a blend of AHAs and BHAs gently resurface skin to slough away dead skin cells and buildup. All those potent botanicals are packed into a luxuriously whipped, shimmery and luminous (and clinically proven!)* crème. A powerhouse if we ever heard of one.
Like an ultra-nourishing green smoothie for skin, it combines skincare’s greatest hits: peptides stimulate collagen production while saccharide isomerate and hyaluronic acid take care of the hydration, ceramides lock it all in and a gentle combination of AHAs and BHAs smooth skin overnight. A brightening complex removes dead skin cell buildup, and a specialised blend of actives promote cell turnover so that you wake up to your best and brightest skin. Bliss.
The magic lies in a double-pronged approach to signs of skin ageing. For the immediate ‘wow’, a sophisticated peptide complex visibly smooths and plumps skin in as little as 24 hours. For the long-term ‘how’, gold-encapsulated peptides help boost firmness and elasticity over time. And hydration is where it all comes together: saccharide isomerate enhances the body’s ability to produce its own hyaluronic acid, while sodium acetylated hyaluronate acts as its deeper-reaching cousin to replenish the skin from within.
At the end of the day, ageing is a privilege – but that doesn’t mean you can’t feel your most luminous self while time marches on.
At its core is Micrococcus luteus, a patented probiotic strain discovered on healthy human skin. Backed by 20 years of research, it works by crowding out the bacteria responsible for breakouts – without the irritation of traditional acids. Meanwhile, the dual-chamber bottle keeps 350 million probiotic cells alive until the moment they hit your skin, where they immediately get to work decongesting pores and calming visible redness.
Simply use one pump from each side, mix, and get ready for your clearest, calmest complexion yet.
