MUKTI Organics is an organic Australian skincare brand. They use native Australian extracts, everything is vegan, cruelty free and they focus on high quality ethical production. I think of them as eco luxury as well. “Our eponymous brand name originates from Sanskrit and means to liberate oneself from fear, ignorance and false knowledge. In Hindu, it means to be reborn.”-MUKTI.com
So far everything I have tried has been great, high quality, good textures and all in the violet glass which I love. So far I’ve only tried a few samples and a few larger items from the brand. I just saw they came to the US on Beautyhabit which I’m super stoked about. Vital A Elixir is a night retinol serum. Details per MUKTI:
Maximise your beauty sleep with this nourishing night time elixir. Fortified with active vitamin A and reinforced with botanical extracts and antioxidants including Lycopene, Buriti, Rosehip oils and CoEnzyme Q10 this gentle elixir works on resurface your skin tone to reveal an even, refined complexion.
Vitamin A (Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate HPR) is a gentle retinoid that works through the mechanism of inhibiting enzymes that break down collagen. It also increases cellular turnover, resulting in a softening of the lines and wrinkles. It works to fight acne by dissolving surface oil and diminishing pores, as well as fading dark spots and reducing pigmentation.
Use in combination with our Age Defiance Night Serum to amp up your results.
Benefits
- Restore luminosity
- Brightness
- Even skin tone
Directions Use Elixir in the evening after cleansing. May be used in conjunction with Age Defiance Night Serum. Press gently onto face, neck and decolletage areas and allow to absorb. If minor irritation occurs, stop using the product for 1-2 days then continue to use every other day. Avoid if pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use in the presence of sunlight. Store below 30°C. To ensure skin compatibility, patch test first. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
Ingredients
Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) leaf juice*, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) kernel oil (and) Solanum lycopersicum (Tomato) extract, Dimethyl isosorbide (and) Hydroxypinacolone retinoate (Vitamin A), Mauritia flexuosa (Buriti) oil, Rosa canina (Rosehip) oil*, Glycerin (Vegetarian)*, Polyglyceryl-2 Dipolyhydroxystearate, Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) seed oil, Spilanthus acmella (Paracress) extract, Astragalus membranaceus (Milk Vetch) root extract, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Glyceryl caprylate, Xanthan gum, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Pullulan, Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) CO2 extract*, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) oil*, p-Anisic acid (Natural).
*Certified organic ingredient.
Naturally occurring constituents in essential oils: citral, limonene, linalool.
This serum has a light creamy gel-serum texture and a vibrant yellow orange color. They do use a dropper which is not my favorite type of dispenser as I prefer a pump, but the inside product makes up for the one dislike I had. I love Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR). This is a newer member to the retinol family. It’s a retinoic acid ester so it’s related to retinoic acid. The beauty of this version is that it does not have to be converted by the body to retinoic acid. It simply binds with the retinoid receptors of the cells to do its thing. As it doesn’t need conversion by the body it’s supposed to be less irritating.
So lets talk about retinol in general. Retinol, retinoids or retinal are all forms of vitamin A which accelerate skin cell turnover leading to a rejuvenated complexion. Retinol is the gold standard in skincare because it helps with everything-lines, wrinkles, uneven texture and skin tone, dullness. You name it retinol helps. It’s your anti-aging power house ingredient. It ranges from prescription strength to over the counter. Retinol and other forms have to be converted by enzymes in the skin to become vitamin A aka retinoic acid. Only as this last product retinoic acid can retinol work on the skin.
Here’s the basic conversion:
Retinyl palmitate > Retinol > Retinaldehyde > Retinoic acid
So the closer you get to retinoic acid the more effective it is. They all have far less irritation or side effects than prescription retinoic acid. Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) is the same retinoid used in Sunday Riley Luna, The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid & Zelens Power A. I actually really love this type of vitamin A. I find it completely non-irritating, I can use it daily and it gives fabulous results. This serum has aloe, lycopene from tomato extract (powerful antioxidant, rich in beta carotene), rosehip oil (also antioxidant rich) and paracress extract. Paracress is like a natural botox plant it helps with wrinkles and fine lines. Overall I absolutely loved this serum, it’s effective, has a fabulous texture plus it’s powered with antioxidants like lycopene which I love. Lycopene + Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate = Happy. I experienced no side effects at all and was able to use it everyday. This is suitable for all skin types.
The Vital B Elixir is a hydrating barrier repair serum. Details per MUKTI:
A gentle elixir that assists with hydration, enhancing skin clarity and luminosity. Niacinamide (B3) is a multi-tasking vitamin that has been shown to strengthen the skin and addresses a plethora of conditions. Combined with soothing and calming native extracts of Kakadu Plum, Mountain Pepper Berry and Native Pomegranate, this elixir works wonders to combat dryness, balance sebum production, increase collagen and decrease pigmentation.
Our Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a unique and completely natural, vegan form of HA. It is produced through the fermentation of Bacillus subtilis, a probiotic that has antioxidant properties. Due to its extremely low molecular weight, it can readily penetrate through all layers of the dermis and deliver plumping and hydrating benefits. Whilst offering an instant radiance to the skin surface, it delivers long-term, lasting results in improving the quality and texture of the deeper dermal layers of the skin.
Benefits
- Promotes elasticity, suppleness and hydration
- Gives a firmer, plumped up appearance to the skin
- Helps diminish the appearance of uneven skin tone
- Helps prevent the appearance of premature ageing
- Enhances skin’s natural barrier
Directions Use in the morning and evening after cleansing. Press gently onto face, neck and decolletage areas and allow to absorb. Follow with recommended moisturiser as required. Store below 30°C. To ensure skin compatibility, patch test first. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice.
Ingredients
Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) leaf juice*, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Glycerin (Vegetarian)*, Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) extract*, Capparis mitchellii (Native Pomegranate) extract, Tasmannia lanceolata (Mountain Pepper Leaf) extract, Epilobium angustifolium (Willow Herb) extract, Trifolium pratense (Red Clover) extract, Oleo europea (Olive Leaf) extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Cucumis sativus (Cucumber) seed oil*, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Isoamyl laurate, Glyceryl caprylate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, p-Anisic acid (Natural).
*Certified organic ingredient.
This serum has a nice slippery hydrating texture. It’s got aloe, hyaluronic acid, panthenol and glycerin to hydrate and soothe, cucumber seed oil (increase firmness/elasticity, barrier protective), multi-tasker niacinamide (reduce pore size, strengthen barrier, reduce fine lines/wrinkles, evens skin tone), kakadu plum (high in natural vitamin C) plus extracts like red clover (soothe), willow herb (anti-inflammatory) & mountain pepper (anti-inflammatory). This has a light soothing natural scent. It has no added fragrance or essential oils. I love the texture, it’s hydrating, soothing and helps strengthen the skins barrier. I would repurchase this in a heartbeat. This suits all skin types.
The Aloe Vera Moisturizer for combination/oily skin seemed perfect for the summer and as I was making my order in the spring so I grabbed it. Details per MUKTI:
A light, refreshing Aloe Vera based moisturiser that works to soothe and calm sebaceous (oil) activity. Plant based botanicals including C02 extracts of Calendula and Coenzyme Q10 for antioxidant protection are blended with bioactive native extracts of Kakadu Plum, Finger Lime Caviar and Aniseed Myrtle to tone and balance blemish prone skin.
Ideal for soothing the skin after sun and exposure to elements and as a lightweight moisturiser for men post shaving.
Benefits
- Calm and balance
- Tone acne prone skin
- After sun soothing
This moisturizer has a very light fluid texture. It’s yellow in color and has a citrus scent. It was perfect texture wise for summer, very lightweight. It has aloe (soothing), calendula infused sunflower oil, kakadu plum (antioxidant, high vitamin C), myrtle, finger lime caviar extract (high in natural vitamin C, has natural AHAs from citric acid) plus calendula (soothing) and paracress (wrinkle reducing). Due to the finger lime caviar extract this has natural AHAs so it’s good at keeping the skin clear. The citrus scent is pretty strong and it does have lemon oil which sometimes doesn’t suit everyone. I think it was maybe the wrong moisturizer for me. However the other two moisturizer had coconut oil so that’s why I went for this one. This one was a little too light for me even though I am combination.
Overall I really loved the introduction to this brand. I hope to try more of them in the future. I will absolutely repurchase those two booster serums and I’m strongly looking at grabbing their new Hyaluronic Marine Serum. I’d love to hear from you if you’ve tried the brand & what your favorites were.
Ingredients
Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) leaf juice*, Calendula officinalis (Calendula) infused Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) oil*, Terminalia ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) extract*, Backhousia anisata (Aniseed Myrtle) extract*, Citrus australasica (Finger Lime Caviar) extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium gum, Xanthan gum, Pullulan, Glycerin (Vegetarian)*, p-Anisic acid (Natural), Calendula officinalis (Calendula) CO2 extract*, Citrus limonum (Lemon) oil*, Pelargonium graveolens (Geranium) oil*, Juniperus communis (Juniper) oil*, Carthamus tinctorius (Safflower) seed oil, Spilanthus acmella (Paracress) extract, Astragalus membranaceus (Milk Vetch) root extract, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Tocopherol (Vitamin E).
*Certified organic ingredient. Certified Organic by the ACO.
Naturally occurring constituents in essential oils: cinnamol, citral, citronellol, geraniol, limonene, linalool.