BioLipid Retinoid Matrix

✓**Next-Level Retinoid Performance** – Formulated with 1% HPR retinoid (0.11% HPR dose) + 1% Bakuchiol blend to help improve the appearance of fine lines and uneven texture. The combination supports skin's natural renewal process, promoting a smoother, more refined look.

✓**Collagen Support & Firming** – Designed to help skin feel more lifted and resilient. The formula supports your skin's structural proteins to promote a firmer, more plump appearance over time.

✓**Antioxidant & Soothing Defence** – Rich botanical CO₂ extracts (Raspberry, Pomegranate, Physalis, Buah Merah) deliver intensive antioxidant benefits. These ingredients help calm the skin and protect against environmental stressors that can affect skin condition.

✓**Restores Youthful Barrier** – Replenishes essential lipids, the building blocks of your skin's lipid matrix, to support the skin's moisture barrier. Helps maintain hydration and reduce the appearance of dryness and flakiness for a more balanced complexion.

✓**Brightens & Evens Skin Tone** – Vitamin C Ester helps boost radiance and supports a more uniform complexion. This stabilised form of vitamin C is designed to be gentle on the skin while promoting a brighter, more luminous appearance.

Evening Application: After cleansing (and toning, if desired) in the evening, apply 1-2 pumps of Oatberry BioLipid Retinoid Matrix to your face and neck. Gently press the serum into your skin, avoiding direct contact with the eyes.

Begin Gradually: If you're new to retinoids, start by using the product 2-3 times a week at night and gradually increase to nightly use as your skin builds tolerance. (Though this advanced formula is designed to be low-irritation, it’s always wise to let your skin acclimate.)

Sun Protection: This product is for nighttime use. In the morning, apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen (SPF 30 or higher), as the newly renewed skin will be more sensitive to the sun. Consistent use of sunscreen will also help maintain the serum’s brightening and anti-aging effects.

Enjoy Consistent Results: For optimal benefits, use the BioLipid Retinoid Matrix regularly. Most users notice improved smoothness and radiance after a few weeks, with even more transformative results, including firmness, tone, and a reduction in wrinkles, after 8-12 weeks of continued use.

Next-Level Renewal Without Irritation

At the heart of this formula is a high-performance 25% active complex that works in harmony to resurface and rejuvenate your skin. It features 1% Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR) Complex, delivering a 0.11% Dose of HPR retinoid, and 1% Bakuchiol – a dynamic retinoid duo that enhances cellular renewal and boosts collagen production for firmer, smoother skin​. HPR is an advanced retinoid ester that binds directly to retinoid receptors, eliminating the need for conversion to retinoic acid and delivering potent anti-ageing benefits with significantly less irritation. Bakuchiol, a natural retinol alternative, has been clinically shown to match retinol's efficacy in reducing wrinkles and improving pigmentation – with significantly better tolerability and minimal side effects. Working together, these ingredients synergise to amplify skin renewal and collagen synthesis while avoiding the redness and flaking often associated with traditional retinol. We’ve also added Paradol, a potent antioxidant compound derived from ginger, to optimise results further. Paradol’s known antioxidant and soothing properties help calm the skin and counter potential irritation, ensuring your complexion reaps the full benefits of this retinoid-powered matrix without discomfort. The result is a visibly smoother, firmer, and rejuvenated appearance – powerful retinoid results, minus the harshness.​

Antioxidant Botanicals for Calmed, Resilient Skin

To balance such high-performance renewal, our formula infuses skin with a luxurious blend of organic CO₂-extracted botanicals: Raspberry, Pomegranate, Physalis, and rare Buah Merah. These antioxidant-rich superfruit extracts flood your skin with natural polyphenols, vitamins, and essential nutrients, delivering intense soothing benefits and guarding against environmental stressors. Red Raspberry Seed extract, for example, is rich in tocotrienols, carotenoids, and phytosterols – compounds known to provide robust antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects​. Likewise, Pomegranate and Physalis extracts bring their arsenal of protective phytochemicals (like ellagic acid and withanolides) to neutralise free radicals and support skin repair. By quenching oxidative stress, this botanical quartet helps calm redness, reduce irritation, and promote healthy recovery, leaving the skin feeling comforted and looking revitalised. Day by day, you’ll notice a more even tone and supple glow as if your complexion has been shielded by nature’s best.

BioLipid Barrier Complex – Restore Youthful Strength & Hydration

Oatberry’s proprietary Barrier-Strengthening BioLipid Matrix replenishes what time and stress deplete. We’ve incorporated Oat Lipid, which is naturally rich in bioidentical ceramides and sterols, to mimic the lipid profile of healthy, youthful skin. Oat-derived lipids are remarkably similar to those in our own skin; they are rich in essential fatty acids and ceramides that seamlessly integrate into the stratum corneum. Studies have shown that oat oil can stimulate the skin’s natural ceramide synthesis by activating PPAR pathways, thereby improving epidermal barrier function. By infusing these skin-identical lipids, our serum helps restore the optimal barrier integrity of youth – locking in moisture, enhancing elasticity, and fortifying your skin’s defences. A strong barrier means your skin retains hydration and effectively fends off external irritants. Ceramides, in particular, play a crucial role in preventing transepidermal water loss and maintaining supple, plump skin. With each use, this lipid-rich matrix reinforces your moisture barrier, diminishing dryness and sensitivity and imparting the soft resilience of youthful skin. Enjoy a complexion that is not only renewed on the surface but also stronger and more balanced at its foundation.

Radiance & Collagen Boost from Gentle Vitamin C Ester

Rounding out this innovative formulation is our oil-soluble Vitamin C ester, a superior, ultra-gentle form of Vitamin C. This stabilised vitamin C derivative penetrates deeply into the skin’s lipid layers to deliver all the brightening and firming benefits of traditional vitamin C without the irritation. Vitamin C is a dermatological gold standard for enhancing radiance, as it neutralises free radicals and boosts collagen synthesis to improve skin firmness​. Additionally, it helps fade dark spots by inhibiting melanin production, resulting in a more even skin tone​. Our unique form of vitamin C performs these tasks with exceptional gentleness – it can be formulated at a skin-friendly pH, thereby avoiding the stinging or redness that often accompanies acidic L-ascorbic acid treatments. Its lipid-soluble nature allows it to be absorbed efficiently and work in harmony with our lipid matrix. The outcome is brighter, clearer, and more luminous skin: you’ll notice dullness replaced by a healthy glow and fine lines appearing softened as new collagen comes to life. All of this is achieved without upsetting your skin’s equilibrium, making this vitamin C infusion ideal even for sensitive complexions. Glow with confidence as your skin reaps the rewards of this gentle yet powerful radiance booster.

1. Dhaliwal, S. et al. British Journal of Dermatology (2019) – Bakuchiol vs. Retinol Study: Found 0.5% bakuchiol to mirror retinol’s wrinkle and hyperpigmentation improvements with significantly less scaling and stinging​onlinelibrary.wiley.com.

2. Draelos, Z. et al. Dermatology and Therapy (2023) – Retinoid + Bakuchiol Synergy: Combination of natural retinol analogs (like bakuchiol) with retinoid enhanced anti-aging effects (improved firmness, elasticity, wrinkle reduction) without increasing irritation​pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

3.Zhang, Z. et al. Polymers (2023) – Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate (HPR): New-generation retinoid that binds directly to receptors. Shown to stimulate collagen while causing less irritation than traditional retinoic acid – even safe for use around eyes​pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

4. Chaudhuri, R.K. et al. Int J Cosmet Sci. (2014) – Bakuchiol Mechanism: Demonstrated bakuchiol’s retinol-like gene expression, including upregulation of types I, III, and IV collagen, confirming its anti-aging prowess​pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

5. Viškelis, J. et al. Plants (2021) – Raspberry Seed Oil CO₂ Extract: Rich in tocopherols, carotenoids, and phytosterols; provides strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, supporting skin healing and protection​pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

6.Jung, K. et al. J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. (2017) – Oat Lipid and Barrier: Found that oat kernel oil activates skin receptors (PPAR) to increase natural ceramide production, improving the epidermal barrier and hydration​

7. Verdier-Sevrain, S. et al. Exp Dermatol. (2007) – Ceramides and Skin Barrier: Highlighted that ceramides are essential for preventing transepidermal water loss and maintaining skin hydration; replenishing ceramides strengthens barrier function​researchgate.net.

8.Robinson, L.R. et al. J. Clin. Aesthet. Dermatol. (2021) – Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate: An oil-soluble vitamin C that penetrates effectively. Allows for neutral pH formulations, avoiding the irritation of acidic vitamin C, while still boosting collagen and brightening skin​pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov​pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.