The 2026 Skin Intentions Guide

Match your skin goal to the exact Veriphy ingredients that get it done.

How to Use This Guide

Pick your main skin intention for 2026—hydration, brightness, smoother lines, or calm—and jump to that section. Each one breaks down:

- The hero ingredients (from your Veriphy INCIs)  
- What they actually do  
- Who they’re best for  
- The Veriphy products to lean on daily

This is not a 20‑step overhaul. It’s about choosing the right science-backed actives and then repeating them—morning and night—until your skin reflects what you’ve set your intention for.

 

1. If Your Goal Is: Deep, Long-Lasting Hydration & Bounce

You want: Plump, cushioned, never-tight skin that still feels comfortable at 3 p.m.

Power Ingredients in Your Routine

• PhytoSpherix (Glycogen) – Plant-based glycogen that energizes cells to boost collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid production. Clinically shown to increase hydration and improve firmness, radiance, and even tone.
• Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer – A cross‑linked form of hyaluronic acid that forms a breathable moisture “net” on the skin, delivering **deeper, longer-lasting hydration** and improved elasticity.
• Avocado, Jojoba, Sweet Almond & Hemp Seed Oils – Lipid‑rich emollients that rebuild the barrier, reduce water loss, and leave skin soft without a heavy film.
• Glycerin, Sorbitol, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol – Humectants that pull water into the skin and enhance the feel of long‑wear hydration.

Best For

- Dry, dehydrated, or “tight after cleansing” skin  
- Skin that loses glow quickly through the day  
- Anyone starting to see fine dehydration lines

Your 2026 Hydration Intention Routine

1. Cleanse: CTRL+ALT+DEL Cleanser – Gentle surfactants plus hemp, jojoba, avocado oils and PhytoSpherix cleanse without stripping, keeping the barrier comfortable from step one.
2. Prep: Hit or Mist Toner – Glycogen, aloe, nettle, ginger water, and sea silt deliver a hydrating, mineral‑rich cushion before actives.
3. Treat: Power Trip Serum – Lactic acid + humectants smooth texture so hydration can penetrate more evenly.
4. Seal: Self Absorbed Moisturizer – PhytoSpherix, hyaluronic crosspolymer, avocado oil, algae and rosehip create deep, lasting moisture plus a soft, dewy finish.

• Detail: 20/20 Eye Cream – Hyaluronic crosspolymer, avocado oil and PhytoSpherix deliver targeted plumpness around the eyes.

 

2. If Your Goal Is: Brighter, More Even Tone & Real Glow

You want: Fewer dark spots, less dullness, and a smoother, more reflective surface.

Power Ingredients in Your Routine

• Lactic Acid + AHA Fruit Complex (sugar cane, orange, lemon, sugar maple, bilberry) – A gentle AHA blend that boosts cell turnover, smooths texture, and fades the look of hyperpigmentation and sun damage—ideal even for drier or more sensitive skin types.
• PhytoSpherix (Glycogen) – Supports hydration and brightening by energizing cells and helping reduce pigment spots and uneven tone.
• Licorice Root Extract – Known brightener that helps reduce pigmentation and redness for a more even complexion and under‑eye tone.
• Green Tea & Rosehip Extracts – Antioxidant botanicals that fight dullness and pollution damage, supporting a clearer, more luminous look over time.

Best For

- Dull, lacklustre, “tired” skin  
- Uneven tone, post‑blemish marks, or sun spots  
- Under‑eye darkness from pigment + circulation

Your 2026 Brightening Intention Routine

1. Prep the canvas: CTRL+ALT+DEL Cleanser – Keeps the barrier intact so brightening actives can work without irritation.
2. Hydrate + defend: Hit or Mist Toner – Aloe, nettle, lotus and green tea add a hydrating antioxidant veil before acids.
3. Core treatment: Power Trip Serum – Lactic acid + fruit AHAs + PhytoSpherix + calendula/arnica gently resurface, visibly brighten, and help fade spots with consistent nightly use.
4. Seal & support: Self Absorbed Moisturizer – Hyaluronic crosspolymer, algae, licorice, green tea and rosehip lock in glow while keeping the barrier calm.
5. Eye detail: 20/20 Eye Cream – Niacinamide, licorice, cucumber and peptides visibly brighten dark circles and smooth fine lines.

 

3. If Your Goal Is: Softer Fine Lines, Firmness & A More “Rested” Look

You want: Skin that looks lifted, smoothed, and awake—even on low‑sleep days.

Power Ingredients in Your Routine

• PhytoSpherix (Glycogen) – Energises cells to ramp up collagen and elastin, helping reduce wrinkles and improve firmness and bounce.
• Peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide‑1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide‑7, Acetyl Hexapeptide‑8) – Signal peptides and neurotransmitter‑modulating peptides that support collagen, reduce fine lines, help with puffiness, and soften expression lines, especially around the eyes.
• Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer – Creates an invisible plumping mesh, delivering long‑term smoothing and line‑softening via hydration.
• Niacinamide – Supports barrier, brightens, and helps reduce fine lines while improving texture and resilience.
• Antioxidant Botanicals (green tea, algae, rosehip) – Help fight the oxidative stress that accelerates visible aging.

Best For

- Fine lines and early wrinkles  
- Loss of firmness or a “deflated” look  
- Tired‑looking under‑eyes and puffiness

Your 2026 Firming Intention Routine

• Base: Veriphy 5‑step system (cleanser → toner → Power Trip → Self Absorbed → 20/20) – Every step contains PhytoSpherix for a continuous collagen‑supporting, hydrating effect.
• Line focus:
  • Power Trip Serum– Smooths texture and early lines with lactic acid + AHAs while PhytoSpherix boosts firmness over time.
  • Self Absorbed Moisturizer – Hyaluronic crosspolymer + avocado oil + phospholipids visibly plump dehydration lines and support barrier repair.
  • 20/20 Eye Cream – Triple‑peptide complex plus niacinamide and hyaluronic crosspolymer target crow’s feet, under‑eye wrinkles, puffiness and dullness

Think of this as micro‑lifting twice a day: no drama, just repeated stimulation of collagen + deep hydration for compounding results.

4. If Your Goal Is: Calmer, Less Reactive, Less Red Skin

You want: Skin that doesn’t freak out at every change in weather, product, or stress level.

Power Ingredients in Your Routine

• Aloe Vera & Cucumber Extract – Classic soothing hydrators that cool, calm, and reduce visible redness, especially for sensitive or overheated skin.
• Arnica & Calendula Extracts – Anti‑inflammatory botanicals that help soothe irritation, support recovery, and visibly reduce redness and puffiness.
• Green Tea Extract – Antioxidant and anti‑inflammatory, ideal for stressed, redness‑prone, or acne‑prone skin.
• Hemp Seed, Avocado, Sweet Almond & Soybean Oils – Barrier‑rebuilding oils that support resilience against irritation without heavy occlusion.
• Glycogen (PhytoSpherix) – Helps the skin repair itself more efficiently and strengthens its ability to handle environmental stress.

Best For

- Easily flushed, reactive, or sensitised skin  
- Skin that feels tight, itchy, or hot after cleansing with harsher products  
- Post‑procedure or compromised barrier (with professional approval)

Your 2026 Calming Intention Routine

1. Non‑negotiable gentle cleanse:
   CTRL+ALT+DEL Cleanser – Mild surfactants plus hemp, jojoba, avocado oils, cucumber, arnica, and green tea cleanse without stripping, supporting a calmer baseline.
2. Soothing hydration step:
   Hit or Mist Toner – Aloe, nettle, lotus, ginger, sea silt, green tea and glycogen work as a hydrating, calming mist that can be used after cleansing or anytime skin feels reactive.
3. Smart exfoliation (if tolerated):
   Power Trip Serum – Lactic acid is one of the gentlest AHAs and, paired with calendula, arnica and humectants, offers controlled resurfacing even for many sensitive skins when introduced slowly.
4. Barrier-centric moisturising:
   Self Absorbed Moisturizer – Glycerin, hyaluronic crosspolymer, avocado oil, algae, licorice and soybean lipids strengthen the barrier while hydrating deeply, reducing long‑term reactivity.

Introduce Power Trip gradually (every other night, then build up) and let the combination of soothing botanicals + barrier‑supporting oils + PhytoSpherix do the daily repair work.

 

5. If Your Goal Is: “All of the Above” with Zero Guesswork

You want: Hydrated, bright, smooth, calm skin—with a routine you can actually stick to.

Veriphy’s formulas are built so that every product pulls double (or triple) duty:

- Every step contains PhytoSpherix for hydration, collagen support, brightness, and resilience.
- Hydration is layered through humectants (glycerin, sorbitol, hyaluronic crosspolymer), barrier‑loving oils (avocado, hemp, jojoba, sweet almond), and biomimetic lipids (phospholipids, glycolipids, soybean sterols).
- Brightening and anti‑ageing are built‑in via lactic acid, fruit AHAs, licorice, niacinamide, peptides, and antioxidant botanicals.
- Sensitivity is respected with soothing extracts like aloe, cucumber, arnica, calendula, nettle, lotus, and green tea.

If your 2026 intention is simply:  
“I want to stop guessing and commit to a proven, clean 5‑step system”—  
then your roadmap is:

1. CTRL+ALT+DEL Cleanser  
2. Hit or Mist Toner  
3. Power Trip Facial Serum  
4. Self Absorbed Facial Moisturizer  
5. 20/20 Eye Cream

Twice a day. Same steps. Same science. Then let time and consistency do the rest.

Make Your 2026 Skin Intention Concrete

To lock this in:

1. Choose one primary goal: Hydrated, Brighter, Smoother/Firmer, or Calmer.  
2. Circle the key ingredients and products in this guide that map to that goal.  
3. Commit to your 5‑step routine as a daily ritual, not a chore.  

You set the intention; PhytoSpherix, peptides, AHAs, botanicals, and barrier‑loving lipids handle the execution. You do the inner work—your routine will do the outer.