Liquid Courage Antioxidant Serum is an innovative super-serum that blends the power of an antioxidant concentrate, face oil, and Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid serum into one potent bi-phase formula. This serum-oil hybrid hydrates, nourishes, and protects, offering comprehensive environmental defense while improving signs of aging and photodamage, leaving the skin radiant and youthful.
Non-photo sensitizing • Vegan • Organic Ingredients • Soy-Free • Gluten-Free
$185 • 30 ml / 1 oz
Liquid Courage
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Liquid Courage
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"An overachieving antioxidant concentrate and next-generation Vitamin C serum combined in a face oil format to tackle the wide-ranging gamut of skin needs."
Liquid Courage Antioxidant Serum is a cutting-edge super-serum that merges the potency of an antioxidant concentrate, Vitamin C+E Ferulic Acid serum, and face oil into one powerful formulation. Featuring three bioavailable forms of Vitamin C, full-spectrum Vitamin E, and plant-derived Ferulic Acid, this bi-phase serum offers deep hydration and nourishment through an innovative serum-in-oil emulsion. Enriched with Kakadu Plum, Amla, Camu Camu, and Acerola Cherry extracts, it’s designed to protect, repair, and revitalize your skin, providing comprehensive aging support and a radiant, youthful glow.
Powered by our Antioxidant Seed Complex and Supercritical Extract Complex, Liquid Courage Antioxidant Serum provides advanced protection against environmental stressors and visible signs of aging. Enhanced with soothing botanicals like Aloe Vera Juice and Gotu Kola extract, it ensures a harmonious blend of high-potency actives and skin-loving ingredients, delivering effective results in a gentle manner. Perfect for daily defense or a revitalizing boost, Liquid Courage is your skin’s ultimate companion for a radiant, youthful glow.
Founder's Note
I see Liquid Courage as the ultimate skin treatment to revive and rejuvenate the complexion, whether you’re navigating time zones or enduring busy periods. The original formula, loved by many, remains largely untouched in the oil component of our formula.
However, innovation led me to enhance our Vitamin C approach. The new formula includes three stable, proven forms of Vitamin C: the oil-soluble form that is both powerful and gentle, considered pharmaceutical grade in Japan and Korea, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, a stabilized water-soluble form of Vitamin C that is especially beneficial for sensitive skin with high bioavailability and rapid absorption, and L-Ascorbic Acid, a chiral form of the most studied and scientifically backed form of topical Vitamin C that delivers performance with improved stability and markedly heightened skin favorability.
We've also innovated the C+E Ferulic Acid synergy with the addition of Calcium PCA, a skin-calming, barrier-replenishing humectant that improves transdermal Vitamin C absorption, and Alpha Lipoic Acid, a soothing antioxidant naturally produced by the body. These are complemented by high-potency botanical extracts renowned for their Vitamin C and high antioxidant activity like Kakadu Plum, Amla, Camu Camu, and Acerola Cherry, offering superior environmental defense and comprehensive aging support.
To ensure the formula is gentle on all skin types, we included Aloe Vera Juice and Gotu Kola Extract for added soothing and barrier repair. The bi-phase serum-in-oil also delivers hydration and nourishment in a lightweight, milky texture, countering dehydration and dryness for a radiant, youthful glow.
This Liquid Courage Antioxidant Serum is at once true to what the original was all about, yet completely elevates it to the next level. All in all, I truly believe this is the most advanced Vitamin C(E Ferulic)/Antioxidant Serum created.
How to Use
Apply the skin has been cleansed and toned. Lighter water-based serums should be applied before oils or mixed together.
• Shake well to activate the concentrate into a milky emulsion.
• Dispense 1-3 pumps onto the palm. The amount needed will differ from a half pump to 5-7 full pumps based on individual skin condition and needs. Use a light hand when introducing into a regimen, starting with just 1 full pump and adjusting to the desired amount based on skin feedback.
• Bring fingers from the free hand together with the emulsion so it is dispersed on both hands. The palm will serve as the passive-smoothing instrument while the fingers provide more targetted massage for optimal absorption.
• Press palm on cheeks and forehead and use fingers to gently massage skin in upward motions moving away from the center of the face.
• Pay attention to press the emulsion treatment into fine lines, wrinkles, and areas prone to dryness. Also beneficial for areas with uneven pigmentation, sun damage, and fatigue.
• Massage along temples and jawline, the emulsion serves as a conduit to ease tension and lift stress.
• Use daily morning and evening.
• You may notice the emulsion treatment remain slightly milky on the skin, this is a normal process and helps to oxygenate the skin. It should subside within 15-20 seconds.
Use within 9 months of opening for optimal freshness.
Select Key Actives
• Botanical Antioxidant Seed Complex: contains the most bio-available concentration of antioxidants to fight free radical damage, repair skin, restore youth, and protect skin. This nutrient-rich complex contains bio-active antioxidants such as polyphenols, EGCG, resveratrol, vitamins (C+E), minerals, proteins, and fatty acids derived from the seed-based life source of the whole plant. A super-concentrate for optimal health, reverse the effects of aging, heal skin, and promote radiance from within.
• Triple Vitamin C Formula: These potent antioxidants boost collagen production, brighten skin, even the complexion and combat free radical damage.
Advanced Liposomal Vitamin C: a cutting-edge Vitamin C renowned for its stability, bio-availability, and high-potency. Encapsulated in an oil-lipid sphere that prevents oxidative degradation, while enhancing absorption by up to 8x over traditional Vitamin C without irritation nor downtime. Classed as a pharmaceutical-grade drug in 2%-3% concentrations in South Korea and Japan, topical application mitigates UV-induced damaged (inhibits both UVA and UVB induced damage), repairs photo-aging, dramatically increases collagen synthesis (outperforming even pure collagen supplements), fades age spots and dark spots, and brightens and evens complexion for a luminous glow.
Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate: a stabilized water-soluble form of Vitamin C that is especially beneficial for sensitive skin with high bioavailability and rapid absorption
L-Ascorbic Acid: a chiral form of the most studied and scientifically backed form of topical Vitamin C that delivers performance with improved stability and markedly heightened skin favorability
• Ferulic Acid: derived from Acai Berry and Argan, this super-antioxidant protects skin from free radical damage and environmental assault and is an active co-factor that works in synergy with Vitamin C and Vitamin E to deeply penetrate to promote antioxidant cell activity. It also maintains the key actives' photo-stability when exposed to environmental aggressors such as UV radiation.
• Black Garlic Bioferment: a revolutionary ingredient created in our labs utilizing antioxidant-rich garlic. Bio-fermentation provides a stimulating, chemical change in garlic that causes it to contain 6x more antioxidant and increases pro-skin health enzymes while neutralizing scent and pH. Also has a secondary function in regulating and stimulating living cell metabolism.
• Calcium PCA, an anti-inflammatory barrier-replenishing humectant that improves transdermal Vitamin C absorption.
• Alpha Lipoic Acid, a soothing antioxidant naturally produced by the body that has been clinically proven to be more powerful than Ferulic Acid in increasing the efficiency of Vitamin C’s performance.
• Supercritical Extracts Complex (Pomegranate, Rosehip, Seabuckthorn): These antioxidant-rich botanical extracts are highly concentrated and retain the full spectrum of plant nutrients, offering superior anti-inflammatory, regenerative, and skin-nourishing properties.
• Kakadu Plum, Acerola Cherry, Amla, Camu Camu: All are rich in Vitamin C, further enhancing the brightening and collagen-boosting effects.
Full Ingredients List
Botanical Antioxidant Complex (E. oleracea (Acai) Berry Oil*, V. vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil*, P. granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*, R. idaeus (Red Raspberry) Seed Oil*, V. angustifolium (Blueberry) Seed Oil*, D. carota sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil*, S. chinensis (Golden Jojoba) Seed Oil*, V. macrocarpon (Cranberry) Seed Oil)*, Squalane^, C. aurantium amara (Neroli) Flower Water*, A. barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice*, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C), Supercritical Extract Complex (P. granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Extract*, R. canina (Rosehip) Fruit Extract*, H. rhamnoides (Seabuckthorn) Fruit Extract*), T. ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract*, P. emblica (Amla) Fruit Extract*, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate (Vitamin C), L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), R. officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract*, Liquified A. sativum (Black Garlic) Bulb Ferment*, C. asiatica (Gotu Kola) Antioxidant Extract*, M. dubia (Camu Camu) Fruit Extract*, C. sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract*, L-Ferulic Acid^(Derived from E. oleracea (Acai) and A. spinosa (Argan)), D-alpha Tocopherol (Vitamin E)^, Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10), Propanediol^, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate^, Calcium PCA, L. barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract*, M. emarginata (Acerola Cherry) Fruit Extract*, C. aurantium amara (Neroli) Flower Oil*, C. atlantica (Cedarwood) Extract*, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline Peptide^, Gluconolactone^, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Ethylhexylglycerin.
* Organic
^ Derived from Organic Plant Sources
Additional Information
Texture: Bi-Phase Serum-in-Oil concentrate.
Suitable for: All skin types, especially those seeking nourishment and rejuvenation.
Packaging: 30 ml / 1 oz glass. 100% Recyclable.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry area away from direct exposure to sunlight.
✅ No Fillers
✅ Cruelty-free
✅ Vegan
✅ Gluten-free
✅ Citrus oil-free
✅ Certified Organic & Non-GMO Ingredients
✅ Non-Photosensitizing
✅ Non-Comedogenic
✅ No Artificial Fragrance
✅ Made fresh in the USA
*THESE STATEMENTS HAVE NOT BEEN EVALUATED BY THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION. PRODUCTS ARE NOT INTENDED TO DIAGNOSE, TREAT, CURE, OR PREVENT ANY DISEASE.
Benefits
In a blind clinical study conducted with 160 participants tracked over 60 days:
100% agreed their skin looked healthier
100% reported their skin was more moisturized
99% reported noticeable brightening and radiance
99% said their skin felt more soft, supple, and firm
97% reported skin texture improvements
97% reported fading of sun damage, age spots, and/or hyperpigmentation
Measured results:
48% increase in skin elasticity and firmness
42% improvement in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
53% improvement to evenness in skin tone and pigmentation
*For control, participants did not change their existing skincare routine during the course of the study.
What it's for: A hero serum made for skin in need of a boost, and revitalization.
Features: ✔️ Seed-derived antioxidant concentrate, ✔️ Clinically-proven Vitamin C+Vitamin E+Ferulic Acid Complex ✔️ Advanced High-Potency Vitamin C, ✔️ Oil-Serum Hybrid, ✔️ Environmental protection against Blue Light, & Pollution, ✔️ Radiance & Glow Boosting
Made for: All skin types.
Especially beneficial for: Those seeking more enlivened, healthier complexions for skin that tends to be devitalized, fatigued, or just not looking its best. Those seeking anti-aging care without dry skin. Outdoorsy types who frequently expose their skin to the elements.
Skin Feel: A silky, nourishing blend of actives that absorb into the skin, leaving a lasting touch of nourishment.
THE SCIENCE
The best of both worlds: Liquid Courage Antioxidant Serum combines best-in-class antioxidants from both oil and water. Soothing, anti-inflammatory ingredients—from plant oils to Gotu Kola extract—promote universal ease and gentleness.
Naturally occurring CoQ10, lipids, peptides, and proteins aid antioxidants in deep skin repair, rebuild collagen, and fortify skin barrier health to shield against UV, pollution, and impurities.
Our unique serum-in-oil bi-phasic encapsulation technology utilizes the skin's affinity for the lipid channel alongside the high penetration capability of the hydro-channel to deliver antioxidant nutrition deep into the skin without irritation. Our lightweight, quick-absorbing formula leaves skin soft and supple. Ideal for skin that needs a dose of courage.
Helena Glazer, Brooklyn Blonde
"After going through ingredient lists, various sites and reviews, I ended up ordering it. Fast forward to a few weeks later and I think I’ve found my new favorite antioxidant oil."
Desiree Verdejo, Vivrant Beauty
"If you’re only going to invest in one skin care product, it should definitely be a good serum – and this one should be it. LIQUID COURAGE is a glow-getter."
Frequently Asked Questions
What does bi-phase mean?
Liquid Courage Antioxidant Serum is a bi-phase serum. Bi-phase means having two phases that are separated until activated. So it functions as an antioxidant serum, Vitamin C(E Ferulic Acid) serum, and face oil in one!
Is the clear glass packaging going to impact the performance of the antioxidants?
Antioxidants are notoriously susceptible to degradation from light and oxygen. This is top of mind when we formulate products, especially in the case of Liquid Courage, which is an antioxidant serum. We've incorporated several processes, ranging from lipid encapsulation to stability agents, to ensure that the antioxidants in our serum retain their integrity and potency. This is partly why the formula is bi-phasic—to ensure the freshness and bioactivity of the antioxidants. Our clinical testing verifies that the performance of our products is not compromised during real world use.
Our approach to formulation remains centered on performance, with all other aspects, including packaging design, serving that goal. The clear glass bottle further ensures the emulsion is properly activated with each use.
Should antioxidant serums be used in the day or night time for best results?
Both! Antioxidant serums work during the day to protect and shield the skin from environmental aggressors. At night, they repair and heal the skin. Both modalities are necessary and beneficial to the skin.
Is Liquid Courage photo-sensitizing?
Liquid Courage is not photo-sensitizing, in fact, it can be layered under your daytime sunscreen to provide a boost in protection.
Our Vitamin C and Antioxidant Serum does not contain citrus derivatives, nor commonplace forms of Vitamin C that can be unstable when exposed to sunlight.
What did you remove from the old Liquid Courage?
We kept the oil-composition of the bi-phasic formula mostly the same as the old Liquid Courage. We did remove soy peptides, which makes the formula friendlier for those with soy sensitivities.
In its place, we incorporated a clinical Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline Peptide, which further supports collagen synthesis, improves skin firmness, and lessens the appearance of fine lines.
Does this have the 'metallic-ham' Vitamin C serum smell?
Scent can be interpreted differently from person to person. We don't add fragrance (natural nor artificial) to our formulas, and all product scents are a byproduct of the ingredients used.
Our clinical test group found the light, subtle scent of Liquid Courage to be quite pleasing. If you've used the previous version of Liquid Courage, it has a similar neroli-like scent/
