Complements the full LumiMatrix-5 line-up and soothing actives; its calming side supports the whole tone strategy.
Brightening · Strong evidence
Licorice Root Extract
INCI: Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract · Liquorice, Glabridin
BrightensSoothesAntioxidant
A botanical that both brightens uneven tone and calms redness, a rare dual action from a single, gentle extract.
What it is
Licorice root extract is prized for two standardised actives: glabridin, associated with brightening, and liquiritin, which helps disperse existing pigment. Alongside these it has a well-known soothing, anti-redness quality, making it both a tone and a calming ingredient.
How it works
Brightens on two fronts
Glabridin is associated with inhibiting tyrosinase (slowing new pigment), while other components help disperse pigment already present, addressing both future and existing unevenness.
Soothes redness
Its anti-inflammatory botanical compounds calm the look of redness and irritation, which also helps prevent inflammation-driven pigment.
The evidence
Licorice extracts have solid support for brightening and soothing, and are a well-regarded botanical route to more even-looking tone with a gentle profile.
Worth knowing
A botanical with real, characterised actives behind it, chosen for evidence, not just heritage.
Found in
Evidence tiers reflect the general weight of published cosmetic-science literature on this ingredient, not a claim about any individual SENSCERA product. Cosmetic products support the appearance and condition of skin and hair; they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.