Alter-Care Serum
Introducing our hero product, Alter–Care Serum. An essential concentrate that works in synergy with your skin to support its key functions. It visibly renews skin and reinforces its barrier function.
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Product details
Our Alter-Care serum is an essential concentrate that complements skin to lastingly support its key functions of regeneration & protection. Designed as a true skin essential, the Alter-Care serum performs on face, neck, décolleté and even on the eye area - known to be the most delicate part of the face. The formula is so nourishing that, in most cases, you won’t need to wear a cream on top.
Harnessing a wealth of active ingredients, rich in essential nutrients, our serum deeply nourishes and visibly renews skin while reinforcing its barrier function. Skin instantly feels hydrated and revitalised. After 4 weeks, wrinkles and dark circles are visibly reduced, skin appears refined, radiant, firmer, plumper and strengthened.
Our Alter-Care serum is perfumed with our signature scent High Cliff created by Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Each ingredient has been scrutinised to ensure our product is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive ones.
*based on the ISO 16128 standard
Application details
Apply two to three pumps on to your face, neck, décolleté and eye contour, each morning and night. Gently massaging into skin until it is absorbed.
How to refill your Serum
1
Hold the neck of the refill, unscrew the cap and put it aside2
Take the pump and screw the refill into it3
Hold the bottle with the STELLA skincare logo facing you. Insert the pump and refill into the bottle with the pump facing you. Ensure it is fully inserted and then screw until you hear a click4
Keep the cap of the refill if you wish to use it by itself or on the go
Active ingredients
Natural Origin Hyaluronic-Acid
Helps to boost and improve hydration for skin that looks smoother and plumper.
read more
Organic rock samphire extract
Rich in fatty acids, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
read more
Biotechnical Lingonberry Extract
Rich in anti-oxidative polyphenols, it helps tone and even skin texture.
read more
Wild Harvested Dulse Algae Extract
Boasting a wealth of polysaccharides, it supports the reduction in the appearance of dark circles and helps to tone your skin.
read moreFull list of product ingredients and meaning.
ingredient contributing to the formula's biological effectiveness
Ingredient contributing to the formula's structure, stability and integrity
ingredient contributing to the formula's sensoriality and the feeling on the skin
AQUA
GLYCERIN
Natural-origin moisturizing agent known for its ability to retain water in the skin
PROPANEDIOL
Humectant known for its ability to retain water in the skin
SQUALANE
Natural-origin oil with a rich and nourishing touch
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Natural-origin oil with a rich and nourishing touch
PENTYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant known for its ability to retain water in the skin
POLYGLYCERIN-3
Moisturizing natural-origin agent known for its ability to retain water in the skin
MARIS AQUA
Marine spring water. Rich in minerals, improves skin hydration and radiance
SODIUM HYALURONATE
Active ingredient with moisturizing properties
VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA FRUIT EXTRACT
Biotechnological lingonberry extract. Rich in anti-oxidative polyphenols, helps to tone and even skin texture
CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT
Organic rock samphire extract. Rich in fatty acids, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
PALMARIA PALMATA EXTRACT
Wild harvested dulse algae extract. Rich in polysaccharides, helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles and to tone skin
HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL
Fatty substance providing a melting and creamy touch
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Active ingredient with antioxidant properties
TOCOPHEROL
Anti-oxidant agent used to protect the formula from oxidation
JOJOBA ESTERS
Fatty substance providing a melting and creamy touch
XANTHAN GUM
Aqueous setting agent stabilizing the formula
HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES
Nourishing agent providing a melting and creamy touch
HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
Anti-oxidant agent used to protect the formula from oxidation
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
Emulsifying agent used to stabilize the formula
SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Emulsifying agent used to stabilize the formula
ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES
Active ingredient with moisturizing properties
CITRIC ACID
Setting agent stabilizing the formula
SODIUM CITRATE
Ingredient used to adjust the formula's pH
GLUCONOLACTONE
Additive of lingonberry extract to ensure its integrity over time
GLUCOSE
From surfactant. Also has properties as a humectant
CALCIUM GLUCONATE
Additive of lingonberry extract to ensure its integrity over time
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/SUCCINIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Natural-origin oil with a rich and nourishing touch
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Thickening agent providing formula's consistency and a creamy touch
SODIUM BENZOATE
Preservative used for the microbiological protection of the product
PARFUM
A 89,6% natural-origin fragrance with 12 essential ingredients including carefully selected Clove Leaf, Pine Resin and Mentholated Eucalyptus. Each ingredient has been scrutinised to ensure that our products are suitable for all skin types, including sensitive ones.Read more
Benefits
- Visibly renews skin
- Deeply nourishes
- Reduces appearance of wrinkles
- Reduces appearance of dark circles
- Revitalises skin
Results
Clinical trial results*
- Skin smoothness is increased by up to 35%
- Appearance of dark circles is reduced by up to 50%
- Skin is up to 47% more refined
- Vitality and luminosity is increased by over 100%
- Appearance of wrinkles is reduced by 38%
- Pores are reduced by 44%
*Assessment by dermatologist on 33 women (phototypes I to VI - from 30 to 45 years old with all face skin types) after 4 weeks.
User results*
96%
Agree their skin feels renewed96%
Agree their skin is firmer98%
Agree their skin looks smoother96%
Agree their skin feels deeply hydrated and nourished96%
Agree their skin shows a healthy glow91%
Agree the Alter-Care Serum is all their skin needs for the day*Self-assessment by questionnaire on 114 women after 4 weeks.
Packaging
Our Alter-Care Serum is housed in eco-friendly, recyclable* packaging. Each product has been created with an exclusive refill system, to lower our impact as much as we can. This is central to our commitment of finding another way to innovate in harmony with nature. The Alter-Care Serum is:
Refillable
The use of our exclusive, recyclable refill system reduces our impact on the environment. When used with the assembled product, your first refill purchase lowers the product's impact on climate change by a third. Using a second refill lowers impact by half, and, when a refill purchase is used on its own the impact on climate change is two thirds lower.**
Responsibly designed
We have worked with an external third-party eco-design partner to minimise our impact whilst lowering the carbon footprint of our products by maximising the use of sea-freight for transcontinental transportation.
Recyclable*
Our refill is eco-designed, recyclable and made of recyclable materials that are obtained, using the mass balance principle, from certified renewable sources, linked mainly to wood waste.
**Impact reduction is calculated by buying the refill instead of the full assembled product.
*This packaging may not be recyclable in your area. Check with your town's local guidelines.
Product details
Our Alter-Care serum is an essential concentrate that complements skin to lastingly support its key functions of regeneration & protection. Designed as a true skin essential, the Alter-Care serum performs on face, neck, décolleté and even on the eye area - known to be the most delicate part of the face. The formula is so nourishing that, in most cases, you won’t need to wear a cream on top.
Harnessing a wealth of active ingredients, rich in essential nutrients, our serum deeply nourishes and visibly renews skin while reinforcing its barrier function. Skin instantly feels hydrated and revitalised. After 4 weeks, wrinkles and dark circles are visibly reduced, skin appears refined, radiant, firmer, plumper and strengthened.
Our Alter-Care serum is perfumed with our signature scent High Cliff created by Perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Each ingredient has been scrutinised to ensure our product is suitable for all skin types, including sensitive ones.
*based on the ISO 16128 standard
Application details
Apply two to three pumps on to your face, neck, décolleté and eye contour, each morning and night. Gently massaging into skin until it is absorbed.
How to refill your Serum
1
Hold the neck of the refill, unscrew the cap and put it aside2
Take the pump and screw the refill into it3
Hold the bottle with the STELLA skincare logo facing you. Insert the pump and refill into the bottle with the pump facing you. Ensure it is fully inserted and then screw until you hear a click4
Keep the cap of the refill if you wish to use it by itself or on the go
Benefits
- Visibly renews skin
- Deeply nourishes
- Reduces appearance of wrinkles
- Reduces appearance of dark circles
- Revitalises skin
Results
Clinical trial results*
- Skin smoothness is increased by up to 35%
- Appearance of dark circles is reduced by up to 50%
- Skin is up to 47% more refined
- Vitality and luminosity is increased by over 100%
- Appearance of wrinkles is reduced by 38%
- Pores are reduced by 44%
*Assessment by dermatologist on 33 women (phototypes I to VI - from 30 to 45 years old with all face skin types) after 4 weeks.
User results*
96%
Agree their skin feels renewed96%
Agree their skin is firmer98%
Agree their skin looks smoother96%
Agree their skin feels deeply hydrated and nourished96%
Agree their skin shows a healthy glow91%
Agree the Alter-Care Serum is all their skin needs for the day*Self-assessment by questionnaire on 114 women after 4 weeks.
Active ingredients
Natural Origin Hyaluronic-Acid
Helps to boost and improve hydration for skin that looks smoother and plumper.
read moreOrganic rock samphire extract
Rich in fatty acids, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
read moreBiotechnical Lingonberry Extract
Rich in anti-oxidative polyphenols, it helps tone and even skin texture.
read moreWild Harvested Dulse Algae Extract
Boasting a wealth of polysaccharides, it supports the reduction in the appearance of dark circles and helps to tone your skin.
read moreFull list of product ingredients and meaning.
ingredient contributing to the formula's biological effectiveness
Ingredient contributing to the formula's structure, stability and integrity
ingredient contributing to the formula's sensoriality and the feeling on the skin
AQUA
GLYCERIN
Natural-origin moisturizing agent known for its ability to retain water in the skin
PROPANEDIOL
Humectant known for its ability to retain water in the skin
SQUALANE
Natural-origin oil with a rich and nourishing touch
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Natural-origin oil with a rich and nourishing touch
PENTYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant known for its ability to retain water in the skin
POLYGLYCERIN-3
Moisturizing natural-origin agent known for its ability to retain water in the skin
MARIS AQUA
Marine spring water. Rich in minerals, improves skin hydration and radiance
SODIUM HYALURONATE
Active ingredient with moisturizing properties
VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA FRUIT EXTRACT
Biotechnological lingonberry extract. Rich in anti-oxidative polyphenols, helps to tone and even skin texture
CRITHMUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT
Organic rock samphire extract. Rich in fatty acids, reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
PALMARIA PALMATA EXTRACT
Wild harvested dulse algae extract. Rich in polysaccharides, helps to reduce the appearance of dark circles and to tone skin
HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL
Fatty substance providing a melting and creamy touch
TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
Active ingredient with antioxidant properties
TOCOPHEROL
Anti-oxidant agent used to protect the formula from oxidation
JOJOBA ESTERS
Fatty substance providing a melting and creamy touch
XANTHAN GUM
Aqueous setting agent stabilizing the formula
HYDROGENATED COCO-GLYCERIDES
Nourishing agent providing a melting and creamy touch
HYDROXYACETOPHENONE
Anti-oxidant agent used to protect the formula from oxidation
CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE
Emulsifying agent used to stabilize the formula
SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Emulsifying agent used to stabilize the formula
ALCALIGENES POLYSACCHARIDES
Active ingredient with moisturizing properties
CITRIC ACID
Setting agent stabilizing the formula
SODIUM CITRATE
Ingredient used to adjust the formula's pH
GLUCONOLACTONE
Additive of lingonberry extract to ensure its integrity over time
GLUCOSE
From surfactant. Also has properties as a humectant
CALCIUM GLUCONATE
Additive of lingonberry extract to ensure its integrity over time
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/SUCCINIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Natural-origin oil with a rich and nourishing touch
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Thickening agent providing formula's consistency and a creamy touch
SODIUM BENZOATE
Preservative used for the microbiological protection of the product
PARFUM
A 89,6% natural-origin fragrance with 12 essential ingredients including carefully selected Clove Leaf, Pine Resin and Mentholated Eucalyptus. Each ingredient has been scrutinised to ensure that our products are suitable for all skin types, including sensitive ones.Read more
Packaging
Our Alter-Care Serum is housed in eco-friendly, recyclable* packaging. Each product has been created with an exclusive refill system, to lower our impact as much as we can. This is central to our commitment of finding another way to innovate in harmony with nature. The Alter-Care Serum is:
Refillable
The use of our exclusive, recyclable refill system reduces our impact on the environment. When used with the assembled product, your first refill purchase lowers the product's impact on climate change by a third. Using a second refill lowers impact by half, and, when a refill purchase is used on its own the impact on climate change is two thirds lower.**
Responsibly designed
We have worked with an external third-party eco-design partner to minimise our impact whilst lowering the carbon footprint of our products by maximising the use of sea-freight for transcontinental transportation.
Recyclable*
Our refill is eco-designed, recyclable and made of recyclable materials that are obtained, using the mass balance principle, from certified renewable sources, linked mainly to wood waste.
**Impact reduction is calculated by buying the refill instead of the full assembled product.
*This packaging may not be recyclable in your area. Check with your town's local guidelines.
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how to care for your products
follow these steps to retain the condition and quality of your products:
clean the outside of your glass vessel from time to time with soapy water
before refilling*, remove any excess product from the pump kit to ensure there is no formula left inside
use a cloth soaked with an alcoholic solution to clean the pump of the product, before you refill it
avoid rinsing your glass vessel before refilling it and do not use any hydroalcoholic solution to clean it
*steps for Alter-Care Serum and Restore Cream
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