Albion
Excia Brightening Rich Milk
My skin looks noticeably brighter and feels deeply hydrated—this rich milk sinks in beautifully without any heaviness.
46 of 46 ingredients identified
Informational only — check the packaging and a professional for advice.
Barrier-support ingredients present
Hydrogenated Soybean Phospholipid help reinforce the skin barrier.
Contains fragrance
Fragrance is a common trigger for sensitivity and irritation in reactive skin.
Category breakdown
Emollient · 13Other · 11Antioxidant · 6Solvent / vehicle · 4Soothing · 3Active · 2Surfactant · 2Humectant · 1Barrier support · 1Preservative · 1Fragrance · 1UV filter · 1
Relationships
Works well together
Glyceryl Tri(2-Ethylhexanoate) + DimethiconeD-Delta-Tocopherol + TocopherolPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract + GlycerinPersea Gratissima Fruit Extract + TocopherolGynostemma Pentaphyllum Extract + TocopherolEthyl Oleate + GlycerinEthyl Oleate + Cetearyl AlcoholDipentaerythrityl Fatty Acid Ester + DimethiconeHydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate + Cetearyl AlcoholHydrogenated Castor Oil Stearate + GlycerinPolyoxyethylene Alkyl Ether Phosphate + Glyceryl StearatePolyoxyethylene Alkyl Ether Phosphate + Cetearyl AlcoholSorbitan Monooleate + Cetearyl Alcohol
Full ingredient breakdown
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A brightening active particularly effective on stubborn pigmentation.
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A gold-standard humectant that draws water into the skin.
11
Vitamin E; a lipid-soluble antioxidant that also conditions skin.
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The delta isomer of natural vitamin E (d-form). Has the lowest vitamin E activity of the four tocopherol isomers but strong antioxidant potency; used in formulas for its stabilizing and skin-conditioning effects.
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Extract from Gynostemma pentaphyllum (jiaogulan), a climbing vine used in traditional Asian medicine. Contains gypenosides (structurally similar to ginsenosides) with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogenic properties.
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Steam-distilled floral water (hydrosol) from Chamomilla recutita (German chamomile) flowers. Contains volatile compounds including alpha-bisabolol and chamazulene. Distinct from chamomile extract; functions as a soothing, mildly anti-inflammatory toner base.
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A fruit extract from the Japanese beautyberry (Callicarpa japonica) containing flavonoids and phytosterols that provide antioxidant protection and brightening effects.
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An extract from apple (Pyrus malus / Malus domestica) fruit rich in polyphenols and organic acids, used for antioxidant and conditioning benefits in cosmetics.
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Extract from the leaves and stems of Cymbopogon schoenanthus (camel hay or rushgrass), a fragrant grass native to North Africa and the Middle East. Used as a soothing botanical in Japanese luxury skincare.
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Gamma-oryzanol, a mixture of ferulic acid esters derived from rice bran oil, used in cosmetics for its strong antioxidant activity, mild secondary UV-filtering properties, and ability to improve skin barrier function.
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Extract from Chloranthus japonicus, a small woodland shrub native to Japan used in traditional herbal medicine. Contains chloranthone and other sesquiterpenoids with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant activity.
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A general term for extract derived from algae (seaweed). May come from red, brown, or green algae species. Contains polysaccharides (alginate, fucoidan, carrageenan), vitamins, and minerals. Used for its hydrating, antioxidant, and skin-conditioning properties.
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A hydrogenated form of soybean-derived phospholipids. Hydrogenation improves oxidative stability while maintaining structural similarity to skin lipids. Used as an emulsifier and barrier-supporting ingredient in premium formulations.
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A mineral UV filter effective against UVB and short UVA.