Absolut Skin | Illuminating Cream
Absolut Skin | Illuminating Cream
A lightweight, brightening moisturizer designed to leave the skin feeling smooth, soft, and hydrated. Ideal for daily use, this cream helps support a radiant-looking complexion and layers seamlessly under sunscreen or makeup. Dermatologist-developed and suitable for all skin types.
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Illuminating Cream
Illuminating Cream
- Mulberry, licorice and vitamin C for a more even-looking tone
- Hyaluronic acid for lasting hydration
- Dermatologist-developed for every skin tone
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$20.99 USD
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Formulated by Dr. Romario Thomas
Board Certified Dermatologist and Cosmetic Surgeon
A lightweight, brightening moisturizer designed to leave the skin feeling smooth, soft, and hydrated. Ideal for daily use, this cream helps support a radiant-looking complexion and layers seamlessly under sunscreen or makeup. Dermatologist-developed and suitable for all skin types.
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Is this for me?
Made for your skin if…
Concerns it targets
- Uneven toneMulberry and licorice extracts help support a more even-looking tone.
- Dark spotsBrightening botanicals and vitamin C help the look of pigmentation over time.
- DullnessVitamin C helps skin look more radiant.
- DrynessHyaluronic acid helps keep skin feeling hydrated and soft.
Skin types
- NormalDaily hydration with a brightening boost.
- DryHyaluronic acid helps keep skin hydrated.
- CombinationAbsorbs quickly and layers under SPF.
- OilyListed as suitable; apply a thin layer.
- SensitiveStart once daily, as the product precautions advise.
What's inside
Key actives
Mulberry & Licorice Extracts
Help brighten the look of uneven tone and pigmentation.
Vitamin C
Helps boost radiance and provides antioxidant support.
Hyaluronic Acid
Helps hydrate and soften the skin.
Full ingredient list (INCI)
The full ingredient list (INCI) is printed on the carton. Need it before you buy? Email support@absolutskincare.com and we will send it right away.
Complete your routine
Dermatologist-recommended pairings for best results.
- Description
- Recommended For
- Benefits
- Ingredients
A rich, nourishing cream that hydrates deeply and helps skin look brighter, more even and naturally radiant.
Key ingredients: mulberry extract, licorice root extract, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid.
How to use: Smooth over face and neck as the last step of your routine, morning and evening.
Good to know:
- If your skin is sensitive, start once a day.
- For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes; rinse with water if contact occurs.
- Wear a broad-spectrum SPF every morning while using this product.
Oily Skin
Dry Skin
Combination Skin
Normal Skin
Sensitive Skin
Who It’s For
Anyone seeking lightweight moisture that melts into the skin for daily luminosity.
Benefits:
- Hydrates without heaviness
- Supports visibly brighter, healthier skin
- Smooth, silky texture that absorbs quickly
- Works well under makeup
- Suitable for day and night use
- Mulberry & Licorice Extracts: Naturally lighten pigmentation and brighten complexion.
- Vitamin C: Enhances radiance and protects against free radicals.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Hydrates the skin whilst improving texture and resilience
Dermatologist
Developed
Vegan
Friendly
Clean
Beauty Commitment
Cruelty
Free
Suitable for All
Skin Types
Clean
Ingredients
How to use
Where it fits in your routine
Morning (AM)
- 1 Cleanseyour usual cleanser
- 2 Serumyour usual serum
- 3 MoisturizeIlluminating Cream
- 4 SPFyour daily SPF
Evening (PM)
- 1 Cleanseyour usual cleanser
- 2 Serumyour usual serum
- 3 MoisturizeIlluminating Cream
How often: Twice daily (once daily to start for sensitive skin)
How: After serum, massage a small amount into face and neck in upward strokes; follow with SPF in the morning.
Good to know
- Don't apply to broken or irritated skin
- Use sunscreen during the day
- Avoid the eye area
How to use
Simple steps to your best results.
Simple steps to make the most of your skincare routine, day and night.
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Step 1PreparationCleanse, then apply your serum first if you use one.
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Step 2ApplicationAfter serum, massage a small amount into face and neck in upward strokes; follow with SPF in the morning.
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Step 3FrequencyTwice daily (once daily to start for sensitive skin).
☀In the morning, finish with SPF 50.Shop SPF 50
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Visible results
Results you can see.
A hydrating cream with mulberry, licorice and vitamin C that helps enhance radiance and even out the look of skin tone with consistent use.
89%
Noticed instantly brighter skin*
93%
Experienced deep, lasting hydration*
91%
Felt skin tone looked more even*
*Results may vary. Consistent use delivers the best results.
What to expect, week by week
Day 1
Add it to your routine as directed. Introduce new actives gradually and wear SPF every morning.
Weeks 2–4
Many customers notice smoother, brighter, more even-looking skin.
Weeks 6–8
Deeper results for dark spots, texture or visible lines with continued use.
Based on customer feedback with consistent use and daily SPF. Individual results vary.
Illustrative images. Not actual customer results.
Real moments
Real people, real routines.
Moments from creator videos featuring the Absolut Skin brightening line.
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Creator videoStills from videos by creators who partnered with Absolut Skin. Individual experiences vary.
Key Ingredients in the Illuminating Cream
Brightening botanicals, vitamin C and hyaluronic acid hydrate while helping even out the look of skin tone.
Mulberry & Licorice Extracts
Help brighten the look of uneven tone and pigmentation.
Vitamin C
Helps boost radiance and provides antioxidant support.
Hyaluronic Acid
Helps hydrate and soften the skin.
Dr. Romario ThomasBoard Certified Dermatologist & Cosmetic SurgeonFounder, Absolut Skin
Trusted care
Developed by a dermatologist, loved by skin.
Every formula is developed with Dr. Romario Thomas to be gentle, effective and simple to use every day.
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Dermatologist Tested
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Suitable for Sensitive Skin
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Paraben & Oil Free
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Non Comedogenic
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Ophthalmologist Tested
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Allergy Tested
Frequently Asked Questions
Both! It deeply hydrates while actively brightening and evening out skin tone.
It works beautifully both AM and PM. Follow with SPF in the morning.
It's a non-comedogenic formula that absorbs without a greasy feel. If you have oily skin, apply a thin layer.
It combines brightening mulberry and licorice extracts and vitamin C with hydrating hyaluronic acid, so it moisturizes while helping the look of a more even, radiant tone.
Many customers notice smoother, brighter, more even-looking skin within 2–4 weeks of consistent use, with deeper results for dark spots and texture around weeks 6–8 with daily SPF. Individual results vary.
Yes—it acts as a perfect priming base for a smooth, dewy finish.
Watch it in action
Real routines, on camera.
See how real people use the Illuminating Cream in their routine.
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Videos by creators who partnered with Absolut Skin and the Absolut Skin team. Individual experiences vary.
S
100ml / 1 Bottle
Lightweight and super glowy! I’m loving it!
A
Glow in a Jar!!! so creamy and rich
S
This cream feels so luxurious yet light at the same time. I love how soft and hydrated my skin feels right after applying it, and the glow it gives is unreal — not greasy, just fresh and healthy-looking. I’ve been using it day and night, and my skin tone looks more even and bright. It sits perfectly under my makeup too, like a smooth base. I honestly wish I found this sooner!
R
I started using the Illuminating Cream a few weeks ago, and I’m honestly obsessed. It gives my skin the perfect balance of moisture and glow without feeling heavy or oily. My face looks smoother, and that dull look I used to have is completely gone. It absorbs beautifully and leaves my skin looking naturally radiant all day. I’ve gotten so many compliments — this one’s staying in my routine for good!
K
Tried it, used it and fell in love with them.
A
100ml / 1 Bottle
Very good products
L
100ml / 1 Bottle
Absolut skin products deserve more than five ✨️ ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️ Stars ,i haven't seen the results I'm looking for yet but I know with consistent its getting there.
T
100ml / 2 Bottles
Order these items face moisturizer for almost a month now.They said there is a delay I understand things happen.I tried to message you my order is still on it way and delivery is for a date when I am out of town so I still do not have these item even at this very moment of review .I really did not want to write this type of review but I was left with no other alternative.
A
100ml / 1 Bottle
Love the consistency and I love that I ALWAYS wake up glowing.
P
100ml / 1 Bottle
The product doesn’t help with my hyper pigmentation, but it blend well into my skin and that’s the only reason why I keep buying
K
100ml / 1 Bottle
Want a product that let your skin glow immediately after applying it? If yes, Grab this right right now!
G
100ml / 1 Bottle
Very nice product
R
100ml / 1 Bottle
I like it
R
This product started to breakout my skin. Sorry this is just not for me!!
N
I absolutely love the Illuminating Cream! My skin looks brighter, healthier, and more even-toned.
S
I didn’t see much change using the Illuminating Cream. Might work for others, but not for me.
D
Everything about the Illuminating Cream is amazing—from texture to results.
L
I’ve tried many, but the Illuminating Cream is by far the most effective.
A
doesn’t work
C
Unfortunately the Illuminating Cream didn’t work for me at all. My skin stayed the same.
K
Within weeks, the Illuminating Cream completely improved the look of my skin.
T
I absolutely love the Illuminating Cream! My skin looks brighter, healthier, and more even-toned.
M
My skin looks bright and healthy thanks to the Illuminating Cream.
M
I didn’t see much change using the Illuminating Cream. Might work for others, but not for me.
K
This Illuminating Cream exceeded my expectations. My skin feels renewed and radiant.
M
The Illuminating Cream feels so gentle but effective. I wake up with fresh skin every day.
C
The Illuminating Cream helped a lot, though I still have a few dark spots left.
C
My skin looks bright and healthy thanks to the Illuminating Cream.
V
This Illuminating Cream exceeded my expectations. My skin feels renewed and radiant.
J
I’ve tried many, but the Illuminating Cream is by far the most effective.
A
The Illuminating Cream gave me such a natural glow. I’ve had so many compliments.
S
This Illuminating Cream really saved my skin from dullness and uneven tone.
Illuminating Cream
$20.99
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