A Comprehensive System
We designed Iris & Cole’s EXLR Serum and Blue Moon Balm as a complete two-step system.
ELXR Serum
Lightweight and fast-absorbing, formulated for morning use when skin is most exposed to environmental stressors. It delivers antioxidant protection, hydration, and barrier support without leaving residue.
Blue Moon Balm
Rich, restorative, and designed for evening repair when skin enters its natural renewal cycle. It melts perfectly at skin temperature, delivering nourishment and calm without feeling greasy.
How We're Different
Conventional Skincare Formulations
- Water-based and structure-first. Actives are layered into that structure. As a result, they need emulsifers, thickeners, and preservatives to give it a good feel.
- Only 5–10% of the formula is active and actually improves skin. Oils are mostly neutral emollients for slip and feel. This provides short term benefits, but relies on continued use to maintain appearance.
- Need preservatives for pH control and shelf stability in large industrial production.
- Have short-term effect. The added water make them feel light and "absorbs" fast. What's really happening is that the water evaporate, leaving shallow impact on the skin.
Iris & Cole formulations
- Zero fillers. As a result, we don't need emulsifiers, thickeners, or preservatives. The active ingredients themselves are the product.
- Every drop is biologically active. Oils are doing multiple jobs at once: Barrier repair, anti-inflammation, lipid replenishment, while providing a smooth feel. There is no “inactive base.”
- No preservatives needed. We produce our products with fresh oils and butters, in small quantities.
- Long-term improvements. Our formulations feel more "substantial", and will absorb slower. But they works where skin damage actually lives.
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In the Morning
After washing your face, leave it a little wet. Apply 3-4 drops onto your palm or fingers. Gently massage the serum around your eyes, down the sides of your nose, your forehead, and under your chin. Let it absorb naturally.
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In the Evening
After washing your face, leave it a little wet. Scoop a pea-sized amount and let it melt into an oil on your palm. Gently massage it into your skin. Don’t forget your head if you’re thinning up top.
Men’s skin isn’t just a little different
It's biologically distinct.
On average, it’s about 25% thicker, produces nearly twice as much oil, and has a higher density of collagen fibers. While that collagen gives skin firmness, the deeper structural pattern also leads to deeper wrinkle formation over time. Add to that the constant stress of shaving-induced inflammation, and it’s clear that men’s skin requires a regimen built specifically for its needs.
Get Smoother, Clearer Skin
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Our Proprietary Formulation
Science-Based Formulation
Ingredients have been chosen to deliver essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds to match the specific challenges of men’s skin.
Non-greasy, comfortable textures
Formulated to absorb into men’s skin quickly without shine or heaviness.
100% Botanical Actives
The earliest known extensive use of botanical ingredients for skincare dates back to Ancient Egypt around 5000 BC, when Egyptians formulated oils and creams from plants like olive oil and essential oils from herbs to protect against harsh climates and promote healthy skin.
Today, extensive clinical studies have shown that Botanicals have measurable benefits in human skin -- improved hydration, elasticity, and pigmentation.
EU Certified. American Made.
Though they are produced in the USA, our products are certified by an independent lab to the higher standards of the EU. So you know they're clean and safe.
Proven Ingredients: What’s Inside
Provided by ingredients rich in fatty acids, specifically linoleic, oleic, stearic, and palmitic acids, which help form a protective barrier on the skin, reducing water loss and enhancing hydration.
- Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
- Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa Butter)
- Argania Spinosa (Argan Oil)
- Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula Oil)
- Persea Americana (Avocado Oil)
- Kukui Nut Oil (Aleurites molucanna)
- Camellia Oleifera (Camellia Seed Oil)
Several oils possess anti-inflammatory properties that can significantly benefit sensitive or irritated skin. The combination of these oils with deeply moisturizing components like shea and cocoa butter enhances their soothing properties, creating a formulation that benefits irritated skin.
- Tanacetum Annuum (Blue Tansy Oil)
- Borage Officinalis (Borage Seed Oil)
- Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose Oil)
- Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu Oil)
Ingredients rich in vitamins A, C, and other antioxidants that help repair skin damage, support skin regeneration, combat oxidative stress.
- Rosa Rubiginosa (Rosehip Seed Oil)
- Punica Granatum (Pomegranate Oil)
- Sea Buckthorn Oil (Hippophae Rhamnoides)Camellia Seed Oil
Certain oils support and repair the skin barrier, which is crucial for effective skincare. This combination fosters an effective barrier, sustaining hydration and the skin's overall resilience.
- Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam Seed Oil)
- Borage Seed Oil
- Evening Primrose Oil
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