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Ritual for the First Signs of Aging

$187.00 USD
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Four white Amerin skincare bottles and pump containers arranged in a row on a white background, including Essential, Defend, and Correct lines.
  • Four white Amerin skincare bottles and pump containers arranged in a row on a white background, including Essential, Defend, and Correct lines.
Ritual for the First Signs of Aging

Ritual for the First Signs of Aging

Peptide-led evening care for early fine lines and reduced firmness.

normal to dry
evenings; SPF in the morning
270 mL
About the formula

An evening routine for early fine lines and reduced firmness. ESSENTIAL Cleansing Foam prepares the skin, DEFEND Serum combines Matrixyl™ 3000 peptides and VitaSource™, and DEFEND Night Cream completes the routine with peptides and nourishing emollients. CORRECT Eye Cream adds targeted care with HPR and ectoin. Introduce the HPR eye cream gradually and use sunscreen every morning.

  • Skin that looks firmer and more elastic
  • Fine lines — on the face and around the eyes — less visible
  • Matrixyl™ 3000 peptides in both serum and night cream
  • Intense comfort and hydration overnight
  • Four products, one complete evening routine
$187.00 USD

Ritual for the First Signs of Aging
Close-up of white cream or paint on a pink background Key ingredients

Why together
Each product has its role. DEFEND Serum brings peptides and VitaSource™ in a concentrated texture. DEFEND Night Cream adds a second layer of peptides and a nourishing base. The eye cream cares for the area where lines appear first, while the foam prepares the skin. Together, they cover the DEFEND stage.

Matrixyl™ 3000 (Sederma, Croda)
Two matrikine peptides (Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7), used for skin that looks smoother, firmer and more elastic.

VitaSource™ (Provital)
A baicalin-based active with a placebo-controlled supplier study (1.5%, 56 days, on the forearm) in which skin firmness and elasticity increased versus placebo. The results belong to the ingredient, not to amerin products.

HPR and ectoin
A gentle retinoid for the eye contour, balanced with ectoin, panthenol and caffeine.
White cream texture The story behind the formula

I created the DEFEND Ritual for the transition between early prevention and targeted care for the first fine lines and changes in firmness. Serum and night cream provide complementary textures and peptide care, while gentle cleansing and an HPR eye treatment complete the routine. Each step has a clear purpose; the eye product is introduced gradually.
What is it?

An evening routine for early fine lines and reduced firmness. ESSENTIAL Cleansing Foam prepares the skin, DEFEND Serum combines Matrixyl™ 3000 peptides and VitaSource™, and DEFEND Night Cream completes the routine with peptides and nourishing emollients. CORRECT Eye Cream adds targeted care with HPR and ectoin. Introduce the HPR eye cream gradually and use sunscreen every morning.
What does it do?

ESSENTIAL Cleansing Foam prepares the skin for targeted eye care and peptide-led moisturising steps. DEFEND Serum and Night Cream combine complementary textures: a fluid serum followed by a richer emollient cream. The routine focuses on hydration, comfort and the appearance of early fine lines and reduced firmness.
Who can use it?

For normal, dry or dehydrated skin with the first visible signs of aging — usually from 30 onwards.

The ritual contains HPR (eye cream) and retinyl palmitate (serum). If your skin is very sensitive, introduce the products gradually. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, use the products with vitamin A derivatives only with your doctor's approval.
Additional information
  • Quantity: 270 mL
  • PAO: 12 months
  • SKU: RITUAL-DEFEND
  • Made in Europe

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Benefits

Targeted care for the first visible lines The DEFEND serum and cream bring Matrixyl™ 3000 peptide care to the routine, with VitaSource™ in the serum supporting its focus on suppleness.

Nourishing overnight comfort Humectants, squalane, shea butter and plant oils complement targeted actives with softness and a well-hydrated feel.

A complete focus on face and eyes ESSENTIAL cleansing prepares the routine, while the HPR eye cream addresses the appearance of fine lines around the eyes.

The formula’s role in your routine

DEFEND brings the first concerns about firmness and fine lines into one considered evening ritual. Targeted peptides sit alongside hydration and nourishment, with dedicated care for the eye contour. The aim is a smoother, more supple-looking complexion supported by a routine that remains comfortable and consistent as skin needs evolve.

Inside the formula

The key ingredients, their complementary roles and the supplier research behind our targeted technologies.

Matrixyl™ 3000
— from the serum and night cream, for firmer, smoother skin.
Matrixyl™ 3000 · Sederma 2 months
Measured reduction in wrinkle depth

Mean depth of main wrinkles

3% Matrixyl™ 3000
−19.9%
Placebo
−3.2%

Mean change from the start of the test · Reduction scale: 0–25%

Sederma / Croda · 23 women, aged 42–67 · split-face, placebo-controlled · 3% ingredient · twice daily.

Ingredient tested in the supplier’s test formula. These are not clinical results for the finished amerin product.

Study and methodology · Matrixyl™ 3000 · Sederma
VitaSource™
— from the serum, for firmness and elasticity.
VitaSource™ · Provital 56 days
A more even skin microrelief

Skin anisotropy

1.5% VitaSource™
−13%

Change versus placebo after 56 days · Reduction scale: 0–15%

Provital · 20 volunteers, aged 35–45 · forearm study · 1.5% ingredient · twice daily.

Ingredient tested in the supplier’s test formula. These are not clinical results for the finished amerin product.

Study and methodology · VitaSource™ · Provital
HPR, ectoin and caffeine
— from the eye cream, for fine lines and a rested look.
SymRenew® HPR · Symrise 4 weeks
Retinoid care, evaluated over 4 weeks

Outcomes reported by Symrise

  • Visibly improved appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Smoother-looking skin texture

Summary of reported outcomes

Symrise · outcomes reported after 4 weeks in the ingredient documentation.

Ingredient tested in the supplier’s test formula. These are not clinical results for the finished amerin product.

Study and methodology · SymRenew® HPR · Symrise
NMF-inspired hydration and soluble collagen
— from the serum, for suppleness.
Jojoba, safflower, cranberry, shea butter, squalane
— from the night cream, for intense comfort.
Full ingredient list · INCI

ESSENTIAL | Enzymatic Foaming Cleanser: Aqua, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroamphoacetate, Decyl Glucoside, Polysorbate 80, Lactobacillus/Pumpkin Fruit Ferment Filtrate, Panthenol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Allantoin, Polyquaternium-7, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Parfum, Sodium Gluconate, Potassium Sorbate

CORRECT | Night Eye Cream with HPR retinoid and ectoin: Aqua, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Saccharomyces/Xylinum/Black Tea Ferment, Diisopropyl Adipate, Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Propanediol, Sorbitan Caprylate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Caffeine, Ectoine, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopherol, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Disodium EDTA, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Acmella Oleracea Extract, Alcohol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Myristic Acid, Carbomer

DEFEND | Longevity Firming Serum with Matrixyl™ 3000 and VitaSource™: Aqua, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Squalane, Soluble Collagen, Panthenol, Propanediol, Dimethicone, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-11, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Butylene Glycol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Sodium PCA, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Glycine Soja Germ Extract, Hydrolyzed Serum Protein, Aminobutyric Acid, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Tocopherol Acetate, Baicalin, Enteromorpha Compressa Extract, Silybum Marianum Fruit Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Retinyl Palmitate , Calcium Sulfate, Magnesium Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Potassium Sulfate, Zinc Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate , Ferric Sulfate, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lactate, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Isopropyl Alcohol , Citric Acid, Parfum, Benzyl Salicylate, Hexyl Cinnamal

DEFEND | Peptide Recovery Night Cream with Matrixyl™ 3000 and Sodium Hyaluronate: Aqua, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Glycerin, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil,Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Vaccinium Macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil, Cetyl Palmitate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Butylene Glycol, Calcium PCA, Squalane, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Laureth-4, Carbomer, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Lactate, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Parfum, Hexyl Cinnamal, Geranyl Acetate, Amyl Salicylate, Dimethyl Phenethyl Acetate, Citronellol, Vanillin, Linalool, Linalyl Acetate, Disodium EDTA

Ingredients may change. Please refer to the product label for the latest list.

Warnings: Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in the product.

How to use

Evening

  1. ESSENTIAL Cleansing Foam on damp skin; rinse well.
  2. CORRECT Eye Contour Cream around the orbital bone — 2–3 evenings a week at first.
  3. DEFEND Serum: 2–3 drops on the face and neck.
  4. DEFEND Night Cream as the last step.

Morning

  • Cleanse and apply broad-spectrum sunscreen — for example, ESSENTIAL SPF30 cream. DEFEND Serum can also be used in the morning, under SPF.
  • The serum contains vitamin A (retinyl palmitate): consider your daily vitamin A intake. Don't combine the ritual, on the same evening, with strong exfoliating acids, scrubs or other retinoids.

General warnings: For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of contact, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use if irritation or redness occurs. Keep out of reach of children.

Questions about the formula

What stage is the DEFEND Ritual for?
For the first visible signs of aging: fine lines, dehydration, uneven texture and the first loss of firmness — usually after 30.
Which products does it include?
ESSENTIAL Cleansing Foam, CORRECT Eye Contour Cream, DEFEND Serum and DEFEND Night Cream.
Can I use all the products every evening?
The foam, serum and night cream, yes. The HPR eye cream is introduced gradually, 2–3 evenings a week at first.
Does it contain retinoids?
Yes: the eye cream contains HPR, and the serum contains retinyl palmitate — both gentle forms of vitamin A.
Is SPF necessary?
Yes, every morning.
Is it suitable for mature skin?
For visible loss of firmness, the REBORN Ritual offers targeted smoothing, peptide care and nourishing hydration.
Can I use it during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
The products with vitamin A derivatives — the eye cream and serum — only with your doctor's approval.