THE MORNING SYSTEM (Bi-Phase DUO)
The complete morning ritual, in just two steps. It gives the skin everything it biologically needs through the day, for a fresher complexion and plumper, firmer, visibly younger-looking skin. No day cream needed.
In this system:
- Cellular Hydration Serum 30 ml: hyaluronic acid and magnesium, for rehydrated, plumper-looking skin.
- Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil 30 ml: a stable, non-acidic vitamin C for radiance, which also helps the skin hold on to its moisture.
from £45
4–5 days
HOW TO USE
01 · Hydrate. 3 to 5 drops of Cellular Hydration Serum on clean, slightly damp skin. It is a great product for a quick facial massage.
02 · Seal and protect. 3 to 5 drops of Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil, massaged in.
03 · Protect. Once the serums are absorbed, finish with your sunscreen. No need for a moisturising cream.
INGREDIENTS / INCI
Cellular Hydration Serum: Aqua, Propanediol, Glycerin, Inulin, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Protium heptaphyllum resin, Caesalpinia spinosa gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice powder, Magnesium Chloride, Saccharomyces/Grape ferment extract, Lactobacillus ferment, Coco glucoside, Decyl glucoside, Ethyl lauroyl arginate HCl, Sodium citrate, Sodium benzoate, Parfum (100% natural).
Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil: Cannabis sativa seed oil*, Theobroma cacao extract, Brassica napus extract, Camelina sativa seed oil*, Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, Punica granatum extract*, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Moringa oleifera seed oil, Protium heptaphyllum resin, Parfum (100% natural).
*Organic ingredients
PACKAGING
The glass bottle and the dropper to be recycled. Cardboard packaging, FSC paper to be recycled.
WHAT MAKES THE DIFFERENCE.
DESIGNED FOR THE SKIN’S MORNING BIOLOGY.
By day, the skin switches into defence mode. The Morning System meets its essential needs from the start of the day, to help it face oxidative stress, UV and environmental stressors.
4 NEEDS. 2 FORMULAS.
Hydration, nourishment, antioxidant defence and microbiome balance: two complementary formulas, one water-based, one oil-based, to act on all four at once. No day cream needed.
TESTED FOR ENDOCRINE DISRUPTION.
Tested free of estrogenic and androgenic endocrine disruptions.
VISIBLE RESULTS, DERMATOLOGICALLY TESTED
hydration in 2 hours (Cellular Hydration Serum)*
healthier-looking skin (Cellular Hydration Serum)**
agreed the serum hydrated skin (Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil)***
agreed skin looked healthier and the serum visibly evened skin tone (Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil)***
*Cellular Hydration Serum: instrumental measurement (Corneometer CM 825), 20 women aged 25–65. **Cellular Hydration Serum: dermatologically controlled use test, 22 women aged 25–65, with all skin types. Self-assessment at D28. ***Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil: dermatologically controlled use test, 20 women and men aged 18–60. Self-assessment at D28. Each product was tested on its own.
HOW TO USE THE MORNING SYSTEM
01 · Hydrate. 3 to 5 drops of Cellular Hydration Serum on clean, slightly damp skin. It is a great product for a quick facial massage.
02 · Seal and protect. 3 to 5 drops of Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil, massaged in.
03 · Protect. Once the serums are absorbed, finish with your sunscreen. No need for a moisturising cream.
THE MORNING SYSTEM ACTIVES
HYALURONIC ACID + MAGNESIUM
In the Cellular Hydration Serum, with a patented active that acts on vitamin D receptors, key regulators of the skin’s natural defences.
PREBIOTICS + PROBIOTICS
In the Cellular Hydration Serum. A combination of probiotics, prebiotics and postbiotics that strengthens the skin barrier.
OIL-SOLUBLE VITAMIN C
In the Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil. Ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, a stable, non-acidic form of vitamin C, resistant to sun, heat and air.
ORGANIC HEMP SEED OIL
In the Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil. Rich in omega 3 and 6, it reinforces the skin barrier and hydrates the skin.
WE TEST WHAT ALMOST NO ONE TESTS.
Chemicals (synthetic & natural) can behave differently together than alone. It is called the cocktail effect. So we test the finished formula.
Tested free of estrogenic and androgenic endocrine disruptions.
DID YOU KNOW?
To truly hydrate the skin, you need to act in two steps.
First, bring water to the skin to plump it and restore its bounce. Then, help it hold on to that water with lipids, to limit evaporation and strengthen the skin barrier.
That is why the Morning System pairs a water-based serum with an oil: the first hydrates intensely, the second helps seal in hydration while bringing antioxidant protection.
Two complementary steps for stronger, longer-lasting hydration and better-protected skin throughout the day.
MORNING SYSTEM FAQ
What results can I expect, and when?
From the first applications, the skin looks more hydrated, supple and plumper. With daily use, the two formulas work together to support the skin barrier and protect the skin from oxidative stress through the day. Our tests, after 28 days of daily use, show an overall improvement in skin quality and health.
Does the Morning System replace a day cream?
Yes. The Cellular Hydration Serum brings water, while the Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil helps keep it in thanks to its lipid base.
Together, they give the skin hydration and comfort without the need for an extra day cream. Simply finish with your SPF.
Can I use the two serums separately?
Yes. Each formula can be used on its own and has its own benefits.
Why use it in the morning?
By day, the skin has to face UV, pollution and oxidative stress. It is also when it activates its natural defence mechanisms.
The Morning System was designed around this biology: to hydrate, support the skin barrier and bring antioxidant protection from the start of the day.
Can vitamin C be used in the morning?
Yes. Skin Diligent uses a stable, oil-soluble form of vitamin C, ascorbyl tetraisopalmitate, which resists oxidation and is not photosensitising.
It is particularly suited to the morning, when the skin is more exposed to oxidative stress.
Can I apply my SPF and makeup on top?
Yes. Apply the Cellular Hydration Serum first on slightly damp skin, then the Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil. Once the formulas are absorbed, finish with your sunscreen.
You can then apply makeup as usual.
Is the Morning System suitable for sensitive skin?
Both formulas were designed with efficacy and tolerance in mind. The vitamin C we use is a non-acidic form, better suited to skin that does not tolerate classic forms well.
If your skin is particularly reactive or you have a known allergy, it is best to introduce any new skincare gradually.
I get occasional spots on my chin. Will the 2 serums help?
Yes, the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory elements will help minimise acne and blemishes. If you get occasional spots, massage 1 drop of Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil on the spot for a few seconds to help it clear up more quickly. Then follow the normal combination of Cellular Hydration Serum + Vitamin C Serum-in-Oil on the whole face.
Are the formulas tested for endocrine disruption?
Yes. Every finished formula is tested, not single ingredients. Both serums are tested free of estrogenic and androgenic endocrine disruptions.