Biomimetic anchor
Jojoba
The closest botanical match to sebum, the lipid your skin already makes. Your skin recognizes it and absorbs it without irritation, even on reactive skin.
18 Botanical Oils · 3 Clinical Actives
Luminous
Ultrafine Revitalizing Face Oil
Face · Cuticles · Hair · Gua Sha
Your skin has dimmed. It's become duller, more vulnerable, and harder to keep hydrated.
A lighweight, non-greasy formula clinically proven to reinforce skin barrier after one use. Seals in hydration, protects skin from environmental stressors, and replenishes glow to dull, dry skin.
- 18 botanical oils · 3 clinical actives
- Strengthens the skin barrier from the first drop
- Ultralight, dry-oil finish · absorbs without feeling greasy
- 100% non-irritating · fragrance free · microbiome certified
- Seals in moisture and replenishes glow
Try Luminous for 60 days. Full refund if you don't love it.
$96
60-90 day supply
- 60-day money-back guarantee
- Ships within 48 hours
- Free shipping over $150
Benefits
Luminous is an exquisite face oil built specifically for dull, dry skin. When used consistently, it:
- Strengthens the barrier declining estrogen weakenedFrom the first application, emollients, phytosterols, and botanical lipids reinforce the barrier estrogen loss depletes.
- Locks in moisture without heavinessUnique lightweight dry-oil texture that absorbs quickly and effortlessly seals in what your moisturizer replenished.
- Defends against environmental stressVitamin C and antioxidant-rich botanical oils protect skin and reduce the oxidative load that accelerate skin changes.
- Restores a soft, healthy glowThe dull, flat surface of dehydrated menopausal skin lifts as the barrier once again maintains moisture.
- Comforts reactive, sensitive skinBisabolol (the soothing molecule in chamomile) is a powerful antioxidant known for calming sensitive skin.
Clinically proven from one use
81% of women immediately experienced a stronger skin barrier from one use. Independent single application clinical evaluation · 32 subjects, aged 48-70.
Full Ingredients (INCI)
The 3 clinical actives
- Phytosterols: plant-derived sterols that mimic cholesterol in the skin's own lipid barrier. Reinforces the layer estrogen loss depletes.
- Vitamin C: shelf-stable form. Radiance and antioxidant defense against the oxidative load that accelerates during hormonal transition.
- Bisabolol: the calming molecule in chamomile. Reduces reactivity and inflammation on sensitive, hormonally shifting skin.
18 cold-pressed botanical oils
Jojoba (biomimetic anchor) · Sea Buckthorn · Meadowfoam · Pomegranate · Grape Seed · Avocado · Argan · Rosehip* · Plum Seed · Sweet Almond · Peach Kernel · Sunflower* · Baobab* · Mongongo* · Papaya · Prickly Pear · Camellia* · Elderberry. * indicates organic ingredient
Full INCI
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil · Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil · Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride · Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil· Squalane · Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil* · Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil · Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil · Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Extract* · Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters · Phytosteryl Macadamiate · Squalene · Phytosterols · Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil · Prunus Domestica (Plum) Seed Oil · Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil · Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil* · Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil · Prunus Persica (Peach) Kernel Oil · Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil* · Schinziophyton Rautanenii (Mongongo) Kernel Oil* · Carica Papaya (Papaya) Seed Oil · Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil · Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Seed Oil · Tocopherol (Vitamin E) · Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate (Vitamin C) · Bisabolol* · * Indicates organic ingredient.
Formulated without
Parabens · Phthalates · Sulfates · PEGs · SLSs · Fragrances · Essential Oils · Known endocrine-disruptors.
How to Use
- AM or PM application, 1 to 2 drops.
- Press onto face and neck as the last step in your routine.
- When layering over Calm, let the moisturizer first fully absorb. Press Luminous over the top to seal.
- Also for cuticles (1 drop nightly), hair ends (a few drops), and use with a gua sha stone.
Susan's Tip
Mix one drop into your foundation for added luminosity.
Clinical Evidence
Single Application Clinical Evaluation
- Independent clinical irritation study for primal dermal irritability, accumulated dermal irritability, and dermal sensitization.
- 60 subjects · dermatologist-supervised · 6-week protocol.
- Luminous scored 0.00, the best possible score, indicating zero dermal irritability or sensitization.
- Methodology: Human Repeat Insult Patch Test (HRIPT) under maximized conditions.
- Validated for sensitive, reactive skin.
Other independent tests
- Dermatologically tested: Board-certified dermatologist led safety assessment for cutaneous acceptability. 35 participants with zero adverse reactions.
- Ophthalmologically Tested: Ophthalmologist led safety assessment for use around eye area. 35 participants with zero irritating or allergenic ocular reactions.
- MyMicrobiome certified · Cruelty Free Leaping Bunny certified.
Best For
Best for
- Dullness, fine lines, barrier weakness, loss of glow.
- Skin that drinks up moisturizers and serums but still looks flat by afternoon.
- All skin types, especially normal-to-dry, including sensitive skin.
Safe for
- Sensitive skin (0.00 clinical irritation score).
- Use around the eyes (ophthalmologically-tested).
- Use with MHT.
- Daily AM or PM use.
Shipping & Returns
- Free shipping on orders $150+.
- Orders ship within 1 to 2 business days from Little Rock, AR.
- Standard ground delivery: 3 to 10 business days within the continental US (Hawaii / Alaska: 5 to 14).
- Expedited shipping available at checkout (rates calculated at cart).
- 60-day money-back guarantee.
- Returns: email support to start a return. Customer pays return shipping. Refund processed within 5 to 7 business days of warehouse receipt.
- International shipping not currently available.
Your strongest skin for your strongest years.
Is This Me?
The shift you're feeling.
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Your skin looks flat and dull, no matter how much moisturizer you use.
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Your skin refuses to stay hydrated all day long.
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Your glow is gone. That lit-from-within look you had is missing.
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Your skin has lost its ability to protect itself from sun, stress, and city air.
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Your skin is no longer vibrant; we know why because we've been there.
Clinically proven skincare for the biology of menopausal skin
Will This Help on My Skin?
Why it works.
This unique, lightweight oil has been extensively researched and proven effective for strengthening a weakened skin barrier in menopausal skin.
Tested like a pharmaceutical.
The FDA requires zero clinical testing for cosmetic skincare. Luminous was subjected to four independent clinical tests before it reached your skin.
Dermatologically tested: Board-certified dermatologist led safety assessment for cutaneous acceptability. 35 participants with zero adverse reactions.
Ophthalmologically Tested: Ophthalmologist led safety assessment for use around eye area. 35 participants with zero irritating or allergenic ocular reactions.
HRIPT clinical irritation study (60 subjects). Calm scored 0.00 indicating zero dermal irritability or sensitization.
Single-application clinical evaluation (32 subjects, aged 48-70) 81% saw a stronger skin barrier from one use (Tewameter instrument rating).
Strong enough to work from the first drop. Gentle enough for sensitive, reactive skin.
How Long Until I See Results?
Results for Day 1.
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Immediately
Added glow
Lightweight oil absorbs quickly. Improved overall glow.
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30 Minutes
Stronger skin barrier
Less TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss) after a single use. Skin barrier measurably reinforced.
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4 Hours
Protects and hydrates
Protection from environmental stressors. Skin looks fresh and stays hydrated all day long.
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Overnight
Softer and more supple
Antioxidants work overnight to repair oxidative damage. Wake to softer, more supple skin.
Timeline directional. Detailed clinical results below.
Can I Trust the Numbers?
Clinically proven from the first drop.
Strengthens · Protects · Replenishes
81%
stronger skin barrier
from one use · Tewameter
100%
non-irritating
0.00 clinical irritation score
Independently verified. Single Application Clinical Evaluation · 32 women, aged 48–70 · Tewameter skin barrier measurement · Clinical Irritation Study · 60 subjects · 0.00 HRIPT irritation score · Dermatologically tested · Ophthalmologically tested.
Verified Reviews
Real life results.
The oil blends into my skin beautifully and absorbs much better than I expected. It gives me an extra boost of hydration without leaving my skin feeling greasy or overly oily.
Lindsey M. · Verified customer
I look forward to my nightly facial massage ritual. My skin plumps up, smoothes out and soaks up the moisture in a lasting way. I find it's a helpful piece of my bedtime routine. I go to sleep feeling beautiful and I wake up looking the same way.
Nancy F. · Verified customer
I love how this facial oil absorbs into my skin and does not leave it feeling greasy. After 10 days of daily use, my face looks lighter and feels softer. My skin tends to be dry so I love how soft my face feels.
Lisa W. · Verified customer
Why This, Not What I'm Using?
Most face oils weren't built for this lifestage.
Most face oils are greasy, heavy, and leave skin looking oily instead of refreshed. Luminous is a lightweight oil formulated for what hormonally shifting skin actually loses: lipid barrier, softness, lasting hydration and glow that holds through the day.
Fragrance-free · Endocrine-disruptor free · 100% non-irritating · Independently verified
Phosis Luminous
Legacy Face Oils
Built for midlife / menopausal skin biology
Clinical actives, not just cold-pressed oils
3 actives + 17 botanicals
Oils only
Independently tested for sensitive skin
100% non-irritating
Rarely tested
Barrier improvement clinically measured
−16% TEWL, one use
Not measured
Fragrance-free · Endocrine-disruptor free · MyMicrobiome™ certified
Rarely audited
Built by a woman who needed it.
Susan Campbell has spent twenty-five years coaching women through midlife as a certified Pilates and yoga teacher, and 5 years as a certified menopause coach. When she entered perimenopause, the products she'd trusted for years started reacting against her changing skin. When she looked for a solution, she couldn't find clean, clinically proven skincare made for menopausal women.
So she trained as an organic skincare formulator and built it. Every formula is created from the ground up specifically for the biology of menopausal skin and then rigorously tested for safety and effectiveness.
“I create skincare for women who are tired of 'anti-aging' messaging and want clean formulas with proven results.”
xx, Susan · Founder & CEO
Phosis in Motion
Real women. Real results.
The Synergy
Two products. Two minutes. Your whole face.
Calm penetrates deeply to smooth, firm, brighten, reduces reactivity, and rebuild the skin barrier. Luminous absorbs quickly to seal in hydration, restore glow, and protect skin. Together, the Power Pair replaces a typical six-product menopause skincare routine. Safe for sensitive, reactive skin.
Step 1 · Rebuild
Calm
After cleansing, apply a pearl-sized amount in upward sweeping motion to face, neck, and décolletage. Massage thoroughly until fully absorbed. Apply more as needed.
Step 2 · Protect
Luminous
One to two drops for face, neck, and décolletage. Apply over Calm to seal in moisture and reinforce skin barrier protection. Tip: add a drop to foundation for added daytime glow.
Not sure if it's right for you?
Botanical Oils. 3 Clinical Actives. 1 Exquisite Formula.
Cold-pressed plant oils chosen for their compatibility with dry skin. 3 clinical actives to protect and soothe. Meet our exclusive formula for nourishing menopausal skin.
The Three Clinical Actives
Phytosterols + Vitamin C + Bisabolol
Phytosterols to strengthen the skin barrier. Vitamin C for radiance and antioxidant defense. Bisabolol, the soothing molecule in chamomile, for sensitive skin tolerance. All three actives formulated into a blend of 18 botanical oils anchored by jojoba which closely mimics the skin's natural oil.
Not private-labeled. Not white-labeled. Only available in Luminous. Each active is selected and concentrated for a specific shift menopause makes in your skin.
Barrier repair
Sea Buckthorn
Omega-7 rich. Supports lipid-barrier repair and replenishes the fatty acids estrogen loss depletes.
Moisture seal
Meadowfoam
High in eicosenoic acid, exceptionally stable. Locks moisture in without oxidizing on the skin.
Occlusive glow
Squalane
Plant-derived occlusive. Seals moisture in without weight or shine, the reason hydration that holds actually holds.
+ 14 more cold-pressed botanicals: Pomegranate, Grape Seed, Avocado, Argan, Rosehip, Plum Seed, Sweet Almond, Peach Kernel, Sunflower, Baobab, Mongongo, Papaya, Prickly Pear, Elderberry.
Radical Honesty
Who Luminous isn't for.
A short list. Skincare that's for everyone is usually for no one.
- Oily skin. Luminous is formulated to replenish skin that has lost its natural lipids. If your skin has not reached that point, we are not for you.
- Active, breakout-prone skin as your primary concern. Luminous is a barrier-and-glow oil for dull, dry skin. If clearing breakouts is your main focus, we're not the right first stop.
- Seborrheic dermatitis sufferers. Some oils can feed the yeast that triggers flare-ups. Patch test and check with your dermatologist for approval.
- Unexplained rashes. If you're experiencing new or unusual rashes, consult a dermatologist prior to starting a new skincare routine.
Sixty days. Skin that looks and feels better or your money back.
Most women notice see a difference after one use. If your skin doesn't look better after 4-8 weeks, we'll refund your money.
