"I made this for people like me"

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Age spots. Skin that stings when it never used to. Long days, and no patience for skincare that overpromises. That's me, and maybe you too.

When I was 11, my skin broke out constantly. It was red, reactive and impossible to manage. One day my best friend told me my face looked "cacat" (disfigured). It hurt. But it also made me curious. We couldn't afford expensive skincare, so I started learning how ingredients work, and which ones don't.

Years later, my skin became sensitised, and I was still stuck in trial and error: pretty packaging and big promises, and strong products that left my skin worse than before.

So I started Encorium. Every formula is built around what a weakened barrier needs: extracts in place of water, and actives at concentrations that make sense. Enough to see a difference, and gentle enough for every day. I tried every formula on my own skin first.

Skincare should earn its place in your routine. That's the standard I hold ours to.

Cynthia Lee

Founder, Encorium

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