For the face
Balancing Face Oil
After the Eye Serum, a few drops for the rest of the face.
from £40
Choose sizeWhy it works
Made to be light, for the thinnest skin on the face.
“Use your ring fingertip to gently dab the serum around the eye. The way you apply it matters as much as the potency of what's in it.”
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Niacinamide
Vitamin B3, one of the most widely researched skincare ingredients, to reduce hyperpigmentation and brighten.
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Light for the eye contour
The skin around the eyes is some of the thinnest on the face, so the texture is kept light, with a fine bamboo powder.
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Botanicals for the eyes
Extracts of European ash and cork oak bark, with a touch of frankincense oil.
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A little goes a long way
A single drop is enough for both eyes, morning and night.
Key ingredients
What's inside, and why.
Brightening
Niacinamide
Vitamin B3, one of the most widely researched skincare ingredients. Reduces hyperpigmentation and brightens.
Eye contour
European ash and cork oak bark
Botanical extracts chosen for the eye contour.
Texture
Bamboo powder
A fine powder that keeps the texture light and helps absorb excess oil.
Horn of Africa
Frankincense oil
It runs through all three products in the Discovery Set.
How to use
One drop, on the ring finger.
- 1Morning and night, after cleansing, put one drop on your ring finger.
- 2Gently dab it across your eyelids and around the eye contour until absorbed.
- 3Follow with your moisturiser and, in the morning, sunscreen.
Where it fits in the routine you have
- Cleanse Your cleanser
- Eyes Eye Serum
- Moisturise Your moisturiser
- Mornings Sunscreen
Keep it out of the eyes themselves; if any gets in, rinse with water. Patch test before first use.
The details
Everything you need to know.
Who it's for
All skin types, and anyone trying Epara for the first time.
Clinical results
Tested in independent clinical trials that follow strict procedures, with women across a range of ages, skin types and ethnicities.
Proven to reduce dark circles, visibly lift the skin and hydrate the contour around the eyes. After 28 days, 83% of women reported an improved appearance.
Texture and scent
A light serum that disappears into the skin, with a soft scent from its frankincense and ylang ylang oils.
Full ingredients
Aqua (Water), Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Niacinamide, Xanthan Gum, Plankton Extract, Lecithin, Phenoxyethanol, Fraxinus Excelsior (European Ash) Bark Extract, Bambusa Arundinacea Powder, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Silanetriol, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Limonene, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Isoeugenol.
Made without
Animal extracts, artificial colourants, fruit acids, lanolin, mineral oils, parabens and phthalates.
Sizes
15ml, or a 7ml travel size. One drop covers both eyes, so a bottle goes a long way.
Delivery and returns
All tariffs paid on UK and US orders, and any current delivery offer is shown at checkout. Free returns, no questions asked.
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Will it change my skin tone?
No. Nothing in Epara is made to change your natural shade. Where a formula includes an ingredient researched for brightening, such as niacinamide or liquorice root, the aim is skin that looks brighter and more even in its own tone.
How much do I need?
One drop covers both eyes, morning and night, so a bottle goes a long way.
Will it work with the products I already use?
Yes. Epara formulas are made to slip into the routine you already have. If you use prescribed actives or have treatments in clinic, follow your practitioner's advice.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
Our formulas contain essential oils. Reactions are rare, but we recommend a patch test first, especially during pregnancy, hormonal changes or while taking medication.
Where is it made?
Formulated in England, with botanicals sourced from co-ops and farmers across Africa.
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