Koko Liora

A meroterpene derived from the seeds of Psoralea corylifolia — a plant used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine for centuries, known in Sanskrit as bakuchi. Bakuchiol is studied for its relationship with the appearance of fine lines and skin texture through a mechanism that does not involve retinoic acid receptors — making it suitable for the periorbital area, where the skin's thinness and sensitivity make conventional retinoids difficult to tolerate. It is the botanical active that makes this formula both effective and gentle.

Short chains of amino acids — the building blocks of protein — that act as cellular messengers, signalling the skin to support its own structural proteins. In the periorbital area, where the skin averages just 0.5mm in depth and is subject to thousands of micro-movements daily, peptide signalling supports the skin's natural resilience over time. Different peptide sequences address different aspects of skin structure — together they form a comprehensive signalling complex designed for depth, not redundancy.

The most abundant structural protein in the skin — responsible for its integrity and the connective tissue that gives the eye area its contour. Topical collagen works at the surface to support hydration and skin feel, complementing the deeper-working peptides and Bakuchiol in this formula. Two layers of support, working at different depths.

A glycosaminoglycan capable of holding up to 1,000 times its weight in water — naturally present in the skin's extracellular matrix, where it maintains hydration and volume. In the periorbital area, where the absence of subcutaneous fat makes dehydration immediately visible, hyaluronic acid delivers an immediate plumping effect and sustained moisture throughout the day.

Derived from olives — structurally identical to the squalene naturally produced by the skin's own sebaceous glands. Because it mirrors the skin's own lipids, it is absorbed without heaviness or residue, locking in moisture and supporting the skin's natural barrier. In the eye area, where sebaceous glands are sparse and the skin is prone to dryness, squalane provides the emollient foundation the skin cannot generate on its own.

Derived from Cucumis sativus — a fruit composed of over 95% water, rich in caffeic acid and ascorbic acid — Cucumber Extract has been used in skincare practice for centuries for its cooling and calming properties. It refreshes the eye area with a gentle, soothing sensation that prepares the skin for the layers that follow. The spa association is not incidental — it is earned.

Using your ring finger — the gentlest of touches — pat a small amount around the orbital bone, from inner corner to outer. Apply morning and evening after your serum, allowing the formula to absorb fully before layering. A little goes a long way.