Get a Red-Carpet Glow with 111SKIN

Get a Red-Carpet Glow with 111SKIN

111SKIN is a luxury skincare brand combining doctor-led expertise, innovation, and science-backed formulations powered by advanced technology. Co-founded by world-renowned Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon Dr. Yannis Alexandrides and his wife and CEO, Eva Alexandrides, the brand launched in 2012 with just eight products at Harrods in London.

After 20 years at his 111 Harley Street clinic, Dr. Yannis was dissatisfied with the clinical-strength products available for post-surgery skin healing. These products were too aggressive for his patients’ sensitive conditions. At Eva’s suggestion, he decided to create his own skin-healing formula, resulting in the brand’s first product, The Dramatic Healing Serum.

During the development process, Dr. Yannis collaborated with two scientists specializing in astronaut wellness for a European space program. Their expertise in protecting skin from cosmic radiation, which Earth’s atmosphere naturally shields against, was invaluable. This collaboration led to the creation of NAC Y2, a unique reparative complex that powered The Dramatic Healing Serum and remains a key ingredient in 111SKIN’s Reparative Collection.

NAC, or N-acetylcysteine, is known for boosting glutathione, an antioxidant that protects skin cells from free radicals and environmental damage. When applied topically, NAC promotes glutathione production, preserving skin health, slowing aging, stimulating collagen production, and brightening the complexion. Impressed by its ability to reduce cell degeneration and visible aging effects in astronauts, Dr. Yannis enhanced his formula by adding vitamin C for its antioxidant and skin-strengthening benefits, and Escin to improve circulation and oxygenation, both essential for skin healing. Together, these ingredients form the proprietary NAC Y2 complex, named with “Y” for Yannis and “2” for the two additional components. Each ingredient enhances the efficacy of the others.

When Dr. Yannis began using The Dramatic Healing Serum in his clinic, patient feedback was overwhelmingly positive. Word of its skin-restoring benefits quickly spread, leading to the creation of 111SKIN to meet growing demand. Today, the serum is known as the Y Theorem Repair Serum NAC Y2, the brand’s cult-favorite product, reformulated for even greater efficacy.

111SKIN has become a staple for discerning makeup artists preparing A-list celebrities’ skin for red-carpet events, creating a flawless canvas and luminous glow. Its impressive cult following includes Victoria Beckham, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Aniston, Margot Robbie, Hailey Bieber, Dua Lipa, Bella Hadid, and Kim Kardashian. Notably, these endorsements are unpaid, underscoring the brand’s quality and the trust it inspires among those who have access to any skincare line.

While 111SKIN is undeniably a luxury brand with a price tag to match, the quality of ingredients, proven efficacy, and minimal product usage make it a worthwhile investment. Most products require only a pea-sized amount to cover the face, neck, and décolletage.

Since its inception, 111SKIN has prioritized sustainability, using ethically sourced ingredients, recyclable glass containers, and cardboard packaging. The brand continues to work toward fully recyclable packaging. All products are cruelty-free, paraben-free, and silicone-free.

Take a closer look at 111SKIN’s best-selling, skin-rejuvenating, and glow-enhancing products:

Serums

Repair Serum NAC Y2, the award-winning, advanced version of the original Dramatic Healing Serum that launched 111SKIN, restores the complexion for all skin types in just two weeks. Encapsulated NAC Y2 penetrates deeply and releases over time to promote glutathione and collagen production, enhancing elasticity and plumping the skin. Pink rock rose extract provides anti-inflammatory and skin-smoothing benefits to reduce fine lines and firm texture, while Centella asiatica delivers intense hydration and strengthens the epidermal barrier.

The Hydration Concentrate is a seven-day treatment designed to rehydrate dry skin by saturating it with moisture and preventing transdermal water loss. A blend of natural moisturizing factors mimics the skin’s composition, while sodium polyglutamate increases water levels and enhances moisture retention. Hyaluronic acid microspheres deliver long-lasting hydration, smoothing fine lines and wrinkles.

Boosters

Rose Gold Radiance Booster instantly illuminates the skin with a shimmering glow. Suitable for all skin types, it hydrates with plumping hyaluronic acid, brightens with vitamin C, and soothes with niacinamide. Pure gold particles provide a subtle, radiant finish for an immediate lit-from-within effect.

Anti Blemish Booster can be applied preventatively to the whole face or targeted as a spot treatment for active breakouts. It promotes a healthy, smooth, and blemish-free complexion through potent active ingredients that treat and prevent breakouts. Salicylic acid gently exfoliates to unclog pores and reduce inflammation. Polylysine minimizes blemishes and irritation while regulating sebum production. Hyaluronic acid improves hydration, leaving skin plumper and smoother.

Creams

Black Diamond Eye Cream, a Marie Claire Best Eye Cream 2024 award winner, reduces wrinkles, firms and sculpts the eye contour, and brightens dark circles. Its lightweight, peptide-rich formula is gentle enough for delicate skin around the eyes. Fine black diamond powder ensures optimal absorption for effective delivery of actives. Only half a pump is needed for each use, making it highly efficient.

Celestial Black Diamond Body Cream, a Robb Report Best Body Lotion 2023 award winner, deeply hydrates, nourishes, and conditions the skin. Fortifying Centella asiatica, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and collagen-stimulating NAC Y2 work together to improve elasticity and brighten skin tone. Fine diamond particles gently exfoliate, enhancing absorption of active ingredients while maintaining a luxurious, rich texture.

Gels

Black Diamond Contour Gel, often referred to as “Botox in a bottle,” combats deep-set lines and wrinkles by tightening, toning, and lifting sagging skin around the eyes, lips, and brows. Argireline, an advanced hexapeptide, relaxes muscle contractions, minimizing fine lines and wrinkles while tightening skin. A powerful peptide complex enhances elasticity, reducing the appearance of fine lines. The built-in applicator allows for targeted application with gentle circular massage.

Eye Lift Gel NAC Y2, a Byrdie Best Eye Cream 2023 award winner, combines the muscle-relaxing effects of Argireline with the collagen-boosting and antioxidant benefits of NAC Y2. Caffeine stimulates blood flow and promotes lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness and dark circles. Silverskin extract enhances moisture retention and shields skin from external aggressors, reinforcing the skin barrier.

Oils

Black Diamond Retinol Oil accelerates skin cell turnover to improve texture, even tone, and reduce wrinkles and age spots in just four weeks. A precision blend of 2.5% retinol and granactive retinoid, suspended in eight soothing natural oils, ensures effectiveness without irritation. Diacetyl boldine brightens skin tone, while fine black diamond powder enhances absorption for maximum results.

Rose Gold Radiance Body Oil pampers the skin with a luxurious veil that deeply hydrates, firms, and nourishes. Damask rose extract and tocopherol reverse UV damage while reducing redness and irritation. Microalgae extract tightens lax skin, and goldella extract repairs tissue, reduces inflammation, and improves texture.

Masks

Celestial Diamond Lifting & Firming Facial Mask is a celebrity favorite for pre-red-carpet prep. Its hydrogel design fits like a second skin, delivering potent actives to targeted areas. Diamond particles aid absorption of peptides for maximum results. Goji glycopeptides tighten skin, diminishing fine lines and wrinkles while protecting against stressors. Centella asiatica promotes collagen production and strengthens skin, while niacinamide restores moisturizing lipids, reduces inflammation, and brightens skin tone.

Celestial Black Diamond Eye Mask, a favorite of Victoria Beckham and Instagram influencers alike, erases signs of fatigue, stress, and dehydration in just 20 minutes. Retinol boosts cell turnover to reduce fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven tone. Hyaluronic acid deeply hydrates and plumps skin, while niacinamide brightens and evens tone under the eyes.