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What is Polyglutamic Acid?

Discover what is Polyglutamic Acid and its benefits in Charlotte’s supercharged skincare icon, Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir…

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WHAT IS POLYGLUTAMIC ACID?

Polyglutamic acid is a humectant – a substance used to reduce the loss of moisture - derived from soybeans, and is a supercharged, powerful skincare ingredient with 4 X the HYDRATING POWER of hyaluronic acid.

Unlike hyaluronic acid, Polyglutamic Acid is made up of larger molecules which help to form a water-locking film over the skin when used in skincare, preventing waterloss and helping to retain moisture.

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WHICH PRODUCTS CONTAIN POLYGLUTAMIC ACID?

  1. A luminous face serum in a glass bottle with a dropper, all in a white and gold colour-scheme with glowing white crystals all around.

    CHARLOTTE’S MAGIC SERUM CRYSTAL ELIXIR

    Charlotte’s HIGH-PERFORMANCE hydrating face serum, Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir also contains polyglutamic acid in its expertly blended formula. With other magic, potent ingredients like REPLEXIUM™ for younger-looking skin, Golden Vitamin C for a brighter-looking complexion and SQISANDRYL™ to improve overall skin vitality, polyglutamic acid works within the formula to intensely HYDRATE the skin for a brighter, smoother, youthful looking complexion!

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WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF POLYGLUTAMIC ACID?

Polyglutamic Acid is a HYDRATION POWERHOUSE, with its ultra-hydrating powers being its main benefit for your skin. Polyglutamic acid delivers 4x more hydration than hyaluronic acid!

While improving the appearance of dryness and helping to boost the appearance of the complexion, the Polyglutamic Acid can also act as a hydrating filter for plumper-looking skin to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a youthful-looking complexion!

A clinical study for Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir saw a significant increase in HYDRATION by 172% after 1 HOUR!*

WHAT IS POLYGLUTAMIC ACID? ASK THE EXPERTS

GEORGIA LOUISE VASSANELLI

Globally-Renowned Aesthetician and Founder of the GEORGIA LOUISE Brand of Skincare and Skincare Technology

“From a skincare standpoint, it is essential to have a product which hydrates over time. Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains Polyglutamic Acid which acts like pure water being constantly fed into the skin. After using Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir, my clients will touch their skin after 5-6 hours and still find it feeling plump, hydrated and soft to the touch. I personally have been amazed to find my skin still feels hydrated and dewy when I wake up in the morning after using Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir at night.”

3x4 - GEORGIA LOUISE

3x4 - ANJALI MAHTO

DR.ANJALI MAHTO

Medically-trained Dermatologist and author of critically-acclaimed skin guide - The Skincare Bible

“Charlotte’s Magic Serum Crystal Elixir contains POLYGLUTAMIC ACID – an incredibly powerful natural moisturising agent derived from soy beans, which is proven to provide skin with FOUR TIMES the moisturising benefit of Hyaluronic Acid – within just 1 hour of applying the serum we can see a boost in skin’s moisture levels.”

As well as its moisturising benefits, due to the ingredient’s molecular structure also containing some larger molecules which do not penetrate the skin’s surface, Polyglutamic Acid creates an invisible ‘film’ around the skin which seals in moisture and causes skin to appear visibly plumper and firmer.”

*Observed in clinical tests on 31 women & men ages 18-80 over 8 weeks REPLEXIUM™ and Sqisandryl™ are registered trademarks of BASF Beauty Care Solutions France SAS

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Charlotte Tilbury

Founder, President, Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Charlotte Tilbury Beauty

With over 30 years experience, Charlotte Tilbury MBE is the world's number 1 makeup artist and British beauty entrepreneur. Charlotte established Charlotte Tilbury Beauty in 2013, which is now a record-breaking beauty brand that has won over 400 awards.