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Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit
The ultimate kit for those looking to manage "experienced" skin. The Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit combines products using evidence-based ingredients designed to support the appearance of a more even skin tone and texture, hydrate and refresh and improve the skin barrier. This kit includes the key evidence-based ingredients your skin is asking for: Retinal (Vitamin A), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), 4-n-butylresorcinol, AHAs as well as Zinc shade, our matte day cream with SPF.
Key Features:
- Supports a more even skin texture and tone
- Broad-spectrum UV protection to help reduce UV-related skin changes
- Formulated to improve hydration and help your skin retain it
We've swapped Ultimate A with the new Ultimate A Gold. If you prefer Ultimate A, you can build your own kit here.
*Ultimate A Gold (Retinal) may transfer onto white or light-coloured fabrics. For best results, we recommend using darker clothing or surfaces to avoid visible marks.
Ships from our Sydney warehouse
ESK Benefits
We don't recommend this kit for sensitive or acne prone skin. Please take our Skin Quiz or reach out to customer support at info@eskcare.com to find the best regime tailored to your skin!
Retinal
Also known as Vitamin A, Retinal is a next-generation retinoid used in skincare to help refine skin texture and improve the appearance of uneven tone and visible signs of ageing. It’s well tolerated and suitable for most skin types, including those that find traditional retinoids too harsh.
Niacinamide
Also known as Vitamin B3. Niacinamide is a well-studied ingredient that helps maintain a healthy skin barrier and supports an even-looking skin tone. It is well tolerated and suitable for all skin types, making it a versatile addition to many skincare formulations.
Glycolic and Lactic Acid
Also known as Alpha Hydroxy Acids. Glycolic and Lactic Acid exfoliate and smooth the skin surfaces.
L-Ascorbic Acid
Also known as Vitamin C, L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) is a well-studied antioxidant that helps improve the appearance of uneven skin tone and supports smoother-looking skin.
4-n-butylresorcinol
4-n-Butylresorcinol helps improve the appearance of pigmentation and supports an even-looking skin tone.
Zinc Oxide
Zinc Oxide is an ingredient that forms a protective layer on the skin and helps reduce visible signs of irritation from environmental exposure.
Ferulic Acid
Ferulic acid’s emerging evidence suggests it can improve the effectiveness of Vitamin C and help to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Ceramides
Emerging evidence suggests that smaller ceramides support the skin’s surface and help maintain hydration and the appearance of a healthy skin barrier.
Hyaluronic Acid
The optimum size of Hyaluronic Acid for skincare is still a topic of research. Emerging evidence suggests that medium-size HA can support skin hydration and help improve the appearance of skin smoothness and plumpness.
Lactobionic Acid
Lactobionic Acid is a Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) that works as a gentle exfoliant and humectant. It helps to smooth skin texture and improve the appearance of dullness without the irritation often associated with stronger acids. PHAs like Lactobionic Acid also attract moisture, supporting hydrated and visibly refreshed skin.
Gluconolactone
Gluconolactone is a Polyhydroxy Acid (PHA) with gentle exfoliating and hydrating properties. It helps to remove dead skin cells from the skin’s surface, supporting a smoother and more refined appearance without the irritation often linked to stronger acids.
AM
1. CLEANSE:
For use as a gentle and calming cleanser: Wet Face with warm water, apply 2-3 pumps of cleanser to fingertips and gently massage on face and neck. Rinse thoroughly with warm water.
For use as a makeup remover: Apply to a cotton swab and gently wipe makeup off.
2. C FORTE:
C Serum Apply 1 – 2 pumps to fingertips and apply to face after cleansing in the morning. Also for use on décolletage, back of hands and forearms.
3. ENLIGHTEN GOLD:
Apply 2 – 3 pumps to face (and other areas of hyperpigmentation) following C Forte in the morning. For enhanced results, use also in the evening following Smooth Serum Note: for best results, use sunscreen during daylight hours.
4. EYE SERUM:
Following application of Enlighten, in the morning (and at other times as needed): use 1/2 pump on fingertip and apply to skin under and around the eyes.
5. ZINC SHADE:
Apply 2 – 3 pumps following Serum in the morning. Note: Not intended for prolonged exposure to harsh sun.
PM
1. CLEANSE
2. SMOOTH SERUM:
Apply 2 – 3 pumps to fingertips and apply to face after cleansing in the evening. Also for use on décolletage. On sensitive skin use 1 pump every second day. Gradually increase dose and frequency.
Note: Sunscreen should be used during daylight hours when using Hydroxy acids
3. ULTIMATE A GOLD:
Apply 2 – 3 pumps to the face following Smooth Serum at night. For use on normal and dry skin
Note: Do not use if pregnant or trying to conceive.Sunscreen should be used during daylight hours when using Vitamin A.
Brighten Your Skin
A skincare kit formulated with evidence-based ingredients to support the appearance of an even and hydrated skin surface.
This kit combines concentrated ingredients designed to maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance, contribute to smoother-feeling skin, and support a more uniform-looking skin tone.
Calming Cleanse:
Purified water, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Glycerin, Lauryl Glucoside, Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Stearic Acid, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargoneum Roseum, Rosa Damascena, Water & Glycerin & Orchis Mascula Extract, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Water, Butylene Glycol & Camellia Sinensis (leaf) Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Dehydroacetic Acid & Benzyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose.
C Forte:
Glycerin, Water/Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Ascorbic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Phenoxyethanol, Tocopherol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Ferulic Acid, Xanthan Gum
Enlighten Gold:
Water (Aqua), Niacinamide, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Gluconodeltalactone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ethoxydiglycol, Coco-Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Maltodextrin, Caprylyl Glycol, A/C 4-Butylbenzene-1,3-diol, Carbomer, Calcium Pantothenate, Xanthan Gum, Urea, Disodium EDTA, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Lactate, Papain, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pichia/Resveratrol Ferment Extract, Citric acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Lactate, Alanine, Magnesium Chloride, Proline, Serine, Allantoin, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Sodium Citrate, Glucose, Sodium Hyaluronate
Zinc Shade:
Purified Water, Zinc Oxide & Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil & Glyceryl Isostearate & Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Octocrylene, Cetearyl Alcohol & Ceteareth-20, Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetearyl Glucoside & Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth 20, Dimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Dehydroacetic Acid & Benzyl Alcohol, Glycerin,Water, Combretum Farinosum Flower Nectar, Water & Glycerin & Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract, Pelargoneum Roseum, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Rose Damascena, Backhousia Citriodora Oil, Xanthan Gum
Smooth Serum:
Purified Water, Alcohol, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel)Water, Water & Chondrus Crispus Extract and Sodium Hyaluronate, Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Menthyl Lactate, Butylene Glycol & Water & Bambusa Vulgaris Leaf/Stem Extract, Water & Glycerin & Orchis Mascula Extract, Water & Glycerin & Crocus Sativus Stigma Extract, Gluconodeltalactone, Coceth-7 & PPG-1-PEG 9 Lauryl Glycol Ether & PEG 40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid & Benzyl Alcohol, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Pelargoneum Roseum, Rosa Damascena, Backhousia Citriodora Oil, Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
Ultimate A Gold:
Water (Aqua), Lactobionic Acid, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate , C13-15 Alkane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Ectoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dimethicone, α-Bisabolol, Natural, Retinal, 4-n-Butylresorcinol, Phosphatidylcholine, Tocopherol, Pentylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Glycine Soja (Soyabean) Oil, PEG100 Stearate, Phenoxyethanol, Mannitol, Cetyl Alcohol, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Allantoin, PEG-75 Stearate , Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Sphingomonas Ferment Extract, Ceteth-20/Steareth-20, Citric Acid, Fructose, Sodium Hydroxide, Urea, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Maltose, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Trehalose, Glucose
Eye Serum:
Purified Water, Polysilicone-11 &Water & Laureth-12 & Phenoxyethanol & Ethylhexylglycerin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water & Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Water & Glycerin & Hesperidine Methyl Chalcone & Steareth-20 & Dipepetide-2 and Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Pullulan, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Sodium Potassium Aluminum Silicate & CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide) & Silica, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycosaminoglycans, Water (Aqua) & Acetyl Tetrapeptide – 5,. α-Bisabolol natural, Caffeine, Lanolin, Tocopheryl Acetate, Dehydroxanthan Gum, Thioctic Acid, Water & Butylene Glycol & Camellia Sinensis (leaf) Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Dehydroacetic Acid & Benzyl Alcohol, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Sodium Polyacrylate, Rose Damascena
Frequently Asked Questions
This kit is designed for more mature skin that is dealing with multiple concerns at once — uneven skin tone, the signs of aging, pigmentation, loss of skin texture, and the need for more hydration support.
- Calming Cleanse — A gentle, cream based, soap-free cleanser that won't strip or irritate. Mature skin tends to be drier and more reactive, so this is a more appropriate starting point than an acid-based cleanser. Can also be used to remove makeup.
- C Forte — Your morning Vitamin C serum. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that neutralises the free radical damage caused by UV and environmental exposure throughout the day. It also interferes with the enzyme responsible for producing pigment in the skin, helping support a more even skin tone over time. Applied after cleansing, before Enlighten Gold.
- Enlighten Gold — Your daytime moisturiser, designed to reduce the appearance of pigmentation. The key ingredient is 4-n-Butylresorcinol (4nB), which blocks the enzyme that kicks off melanin production in the skin. Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) then adds a second line of attack by stopping existing melanin from transferring into surrounding skin cells. PHAs provide gentle exfoliation and keep things hydrated. Applied after C Forte.
- Eye Serum — Designed specifically for the skin around the eyes, which is the thinnest skin on the face, has fewer oil glands, and tends to show signs of aging earliest. Contains Caffeine (which helps with the appearance of puffiness), peptides (to support firmness), and moisturisers to support hydrating the area. Applied after Enlighten Gold in the morning.
- Zinc Shade — A broad-spectrum SPF 15 matte day cream with Zinc. Daily UV protection is non-negotiable in any active skincare routine, particularly one targeting pigmentation. Protects against UVA & UVB rays.
- Smooth Serum — A night serum with a blend of AHAs (Glycolic Acid and Lactic Acid) plus Gluconolactone. AHAs exfoliate the skin surface, supporting cell turnover and helping to maintain a more even-looking skin tone. Think of it as clearing the runway for Ultimate A Gold to work more effectively. Applied at night after cleansing.
- Ultimate A Gold — Your Vitamin A night cream and the most comprehensive product in the kit. Retinal is the most efficient over-the-counter form of Vitamin A — it requires only one conversion step to become active, making it more effective than Retinol without the irritatio. It supports skin cell turnover and helps maintain skin texture and tone. It's backed up by Ceramides for barrier support, Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Niacinamide, and 4nB for continued pigmentation support overnight. Applied after Smooth Serum.
Both are forms of Vitamin A, but they sit at different points on the conversion pathway to the active form the skin uses. Retinol needs to convert twice before it becomes active. Retinal only needs to convert once, meaning it gets to work more directly and efficiently. This makes Retinal the most potent over-the-counter Vitamin A available, stronger than Retinol and better tolerated than prescription-strength tretinoin. It's the sweet spot between efficacy and tolerability, which is why it's the form ESK uses.
Before & Afters
Over 80,000 people are improving their skin with Evidence Skincare.
Andrea K
Verified
Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Dry Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Hydroxy Cleanser, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"I have been using ESK skincare products for about 8 months now and I’m absolutely loving the results. I’m in my 50’s and was concerned with ageing and dryness. I find the ESK products have really improved my dry skin and overall skin texture. I also find the pump application great and one pump gives you the right amount so you’re not wasting any product. I was initially drawn to ESK because it is Australian made, evidence based and cruelty free but have continued with it because I’m loving the results and find it’s great value for money. All in all I’m very happy with the products and couldn’t recommend them more highly."
Anna D
Verified
Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"Here are my before and after photos taken 5 weeks apart. I am really enjoying my ESK skincare. My biggest concern was my uneven skin tone due to sun damage. I think after using these products for such a short time the difference is remarkable. My skin feels hydrated and plump and the tone is much more even. I highly recommend these products as they are very easy to use with the am and pm marked on the bottles. They really do work."
Antoinette G
Verified
Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"Can you turn back the years? Perhaps not but it appears that you can minimise the damage that many of them caused. I have the Mature Pigmented Kit and I love it. These two photos were taken at the same time in the morning bot with no products on and a month apart. I think that my skin looks brighter, smoother, healthier and thankfully younger."
Ashlee C
Verified
Rosacea Skincare Kit - Anti Redness*, Anti-Aging Sensitive Skincare Kit, Calming Cleanse, B Quenched, Zinc Shade, Ultimate A
"I have been using ESK for about a year now and I absolutely love it! I have always had quite a red face and using the rosacea kit it has definitely calmed it down and also helped with my acne! But not only that I love how soft the products leave my face feeling. Can't rave about this product anymore!!"
Barbara M
Verified
Mature Kit, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A Gold
"it is much softer and l love the feel of it on my skin. I love the anti aging range."
Belinda C
Verified
Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Normal Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Hydroxy Cleanser, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"After using ESK skincare for the past 2 months or so I have noticed a huge difference in the clarity of my skin. It FEELS so clean and fresh, and the size of my pores has diminished. I LOVE how these products feel, and how easily they go onto the skin. It’s such a simple process, clearly numbered, making it quick and easy to use. The customer service is outstanding, not to mention super- fast delivery. I will not be changing skin products any time soon! "
Carol C
Verified
"At first, I wasn’t sure how well it worked, but now that I’ve seen the comparison photos, I’m really impressed. It’s way better than I thought it was going to be. When I first started using it the first couple of days, I thought there was a bit of tightness and dryness, but when I got used to using it, I realised that wasn't really the case, I think it was just a case of my skin settling down. A couple of times I had to use the Enlighten on the evening, but other than that I just stuck to my usual cleanse, tone, serum and then using the Enlighten and I've been really pleased with the results."
Carolyn R
Verified
Regular Pigmented Kit, Hydroxy Cleanser, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"Very pleased. Dear husband remarked a positive effect on crows feet at Christmas. I can really see the change on my aging/ sunspot. Also between my eyebrows... I've been impressed with the results of using ESK for 3+ months. There is noticeably less splotches to my skin (across cheeks/under eyes) and also the pigmentation at my right eye is much lighter."
Carrie B
Verified
Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Normal Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"I am extremely happy with ESK and have used it before. I do love the travel kit which I took to Europe when I last went a few years ago and loved the convenience of smaller containers. I do love your product and feel it has improved the texture of my skin and I feel the vitamin A and C helps to improve my complexion."
Caryl A
Verified
"Overall, I am very happy to have discovered this brand and being given an opportunity to try some of their products, which I can honestly say have changed the way I view skincare. You definitely do not need a 10 step routine to get great results. Using 3-4 products work just as well and I am pleased to recommend this to any beauty seeking new skincare!"
Cathie W
Verified
Pigmentation Kit, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten Gold, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A Gold
"I was searching for an Australian product that could assist me in my ageing skin and came across E.S.K. I was really impressed with the quality of their products and the customer service was extremely knowledgeable and helpful. After starting the pigmentation product line several weeks ago, my skin is feeling more hydrated and I am looking forward to seeing further results with my pigmentation and texture over the coming months."
Christine H
Verified
Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Dry Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A, B Quenched
"WOW!!.... I thought my skin was in pretty good condition before I started using E.S.K and I wasn't sure if I was going to see any significant improvement. Well was I wrong!! After just 1 month of using E.S.K, my skin looks brighter, lighter and feels so much smoother. These products feel beautiful on your skin and with an easy to follow guide on how to use them, your skincare routine has become that much simpler. Delivery is quick and the follow-up customer service is excellent."
Clarissa B
Verified
Mature Kit, Enlighten, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Ultimate A, Smooth Serum
"I found the whole range very easy to use and great quality. I found the number 3 worked really well for me. I have used similar products in other high end ranges with the same UV properties and your number 3 impressed me. I couldn’t feel it on my face and it sat perfectly under my make up all day. Wonderful as a primer."
Codie L
Verified
Calming Cleanse, B Calm, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A+, Hydroxy Overnight Mask, Acne-prone/Oily kit
"I will never use another product. I am so grateful for confidence ESK has given me. I never wear make up anymore. My morning and night face wash routine is quick and easy. My skin feels amazing. The team at ESK have been unbelievably helpful and generous in helping me find the products right for my skin. They took the time to explain my skin type and why I need certain products to nourish it. I recommend ESK to everyone."
Deb A
Verified
Mature Kit, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"what I am finding when I am using the products with the needling roller my skin just glows as the products are absorbed. My skin is the and softest it has felt in some time - not bad for someone who is 54."
Dee-Anna R
Verified
"This product has been amazing! I thought I’d try the new Ultimate A gold. My skin is finally back to normal after suffering dryness and break outs. It’s taken a few months but I couldn’t be happier."
Donna D
Verified
"Please find attached my before and after pics for the patch review. Left eye before, right eye after 12 days of every second day applying a patch to my under eye. I found the patches easy to use and I think they added more moisture to the fine skin under my eye. They made the under eye more plump and my dark circle didn’t seem so dark. Thanks for the opportunity to try these, I love trying your new creations. 😊 (Part of a user trial prior to launch)"
Elissa M
Verified
Mature Lighten & Tighten Kit*, Mature Skin Anti-Aging Kit*, Calming Cleanse, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"I have been using the range for around 5 weeks now and I really love the products. I have the range for Mature pigmented skin and the difference the products have made is noticeable for me. I had quite a lot of redness and lots of pigmentation. I always felt embarrassed not wearing a full coverage foundation. I also had skin that felt and looked tired with some dry patches. I noticed a difference in how my skin felt in the first week. By week 2 I was starting to see a softening of the pigmentation. 5 weeks in and I can really see the improvement. Simple regime, great products, practical packaging and excellent service."
Erin B
Verified
Anti-Aging Sensitive Skincare Kit, Calming Cleanse, Repair +, Zinc Shade, Gentle Glow PHA Serum, Ultimate A
"My skin was very dry and brittle and I was having constant break outs since hitting peri-menopause which I later realised was rosea. I continually had red pimple like sores all over my chin and around my mouth and had started on my eyes. Since starting this skin care it has completely cleared up. I have had only one break out and it was gone in a day. It has made such a big difference. I have only been using it for a few weeks now but my skin is brighter and skin tone more even. My skin also feels firmer. I've since ordered a kit for my daughter who has just turned 16 and having lots of acne issues. Within two days we could already see a difference."
Georgie S
Verified
Mature Pigmented Kit*, Calming Cleanse, C Forte, Enlighten, Zinc Shade, Smooth Serum, Ultimate A
"I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience with ESK. In just one month, I have witnessed incredible improvements in my skin. My complexion is now less red, and my skin feels nourished and hydrated. The best part is that the skincare routine is effortless, and my skin feels amazing instantly. I started with the trial size to test the products, and I am happy to say that I have ordered the full size, knowing that my skin will only continue to improve."
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