Active Ingredients & Clinical Results


Discover the science behind our carefully selected active ingredients — designed to visibly smooth wrinkles, brighten the complexion, and support long-term skin health.

Every ingredient is chosen for its proven efficacy, delivering targeted, visible results you can trust.

Science-Backed Actives

At VAN DEN BROEK LIFE, every formula starts with clinically studied ingredients chosen for their proven benefits.

We combine next-generation peptides, plant stem cells, antioxidants, and biotech hydrators — all selected to visibly improve skin texture, tone, and firmness.

Explore how each active works, view clinical study insights, and discover the products that bring science to your skincare routine.

What It Is: Argireline® (acetyl hexapeptide-8) is an advanced peptide that helps visibly smooth expression lines. By supporting the relaxation of facial tension, it targets the appearance of fine lines and dynamic wrinkles, promoting a smoother, more youthful-looking complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by Lipotec, participants experienced up to a 30% reduction in the appearance of wrinkle depth after 30 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly smooth expression lines and wrinkles.
  • Supports a more relaxed, refreshed appearance.
  • Promotes smoother, firmer-looking skin over time.

Found In: Eye Contour Gel, Retinaldehyde Serum (0.03%, 0.06%, 0.12%).

What It Is: Fucocert® is a plant-based biopolymer that helps provide instant and long-lasting hydration. It supports the soothing of sensitive skin and visibly improves skin texture for a softer, smoother-looking complexion.

Clinical Results: According to clinical studies by Solabia, participants experienced a 30% increase in skin hydration and a 20% reduction in skin roughness within 3 hours of application.

Key Benefits:

  • Helps instantly hydrate and soften the skin.
  • Calms and soothes sensitive or stressed skin.
  • Visibly improves texture for a smoother, healthier appearance.

Found In: Retinaldehyde Serums (0.03%, 0.06%, 0.12%).

What It Is: Haloxyl® is an advanced peptide complex featuring palmitoyl tripeptide-1 and chrysin. It helps visibly reduce the appearance of under-eye dark circles and puffiness, brightening the eye area for a refreshed, more youthful look.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by Sederma, participants experienced a 45% reduction in the appearance of dark circles and a 30% decrease in visible puffiness within 56 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps brighten the appearance of dark under-eye circles.
  • Reduces visible puffiness for a smoother, refreshed look.
  • Supports a more youthful, rested-looking eye area.

Found In: Eye Contour Gel, Lift & De-Puff Active Facial Mask.

What It Is: Hyaluronic Acid is a powerful humectant that helps attract and retain moisture within the skin. It supports deep hydration, promoting a visibly plumper, smoother, and more youthful-looking complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies published in the Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology (2014), participants experienced a 40% increase in skin hydration and a 25% reduction in the appearance of fine lines after 4 weeks of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps deeply hydrate and plump the skin.
  • Visibly reduces the appearance of fine lines.
  • Promotes a smooth, dewy, and youthful glow.

Found In: HNC Toner, Light As Air, Night Repair, Recovery Serum, Rejuvenation Serum, Retinaldehyde Serums, Retinol Wrinkle Repair, Revitalizing Gel, SPF 50+ Anti-Aging Day Cream, SPF30 Anti-Aging Day Cream.

What It Is: Inulin is a prebiotic derived from plants that helps support a healthy skin microbiome. It assists in maintaining optimal hydration levels and promotes a strong, balanced skin barrier for a visibly healthier complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies published in the International Journal of Cosmetic Science (2019), participants experienced a 20% improvement in skin microbiome balance and a 15% increase in hydration within 28 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Supports skin hydration and balance.
  • Helps maintain a strong, healthy-looking barrier.
  • Promotes a fresher, more radiant glow.

Found In: Recovery Serum, Rejuvenation Serum.

What It Is: Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract is a calming botanical active known for its soothing and antioxidant properties. It helps reduce visible redness, supports skin comfort, and promotes a more resilient-looking complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2010), participants experienced a 20% reduction in visible redness and a 15% improvement in skin barrier function after 28 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly calm redness and irritation.
  • Supports skin comfort and resilience.
  • Protects against environmental stressors for a healthier appearance.

Found In: Silky Smooth Banana Cleanser, SPF 50+ Anti-Aging Day Cream.

What It Is: Matrixyl® Morphomics™ is an advanced lipopeptide that helps enhance cellular communication within the skin. It supports the visible reduction of deep vertical wrinkles, such as frown lines, promoting smoother skin and a more youthful-looking expression.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by Sederma, participants experienced up to a 25% reduction in the appearance of vertical wrinkle depth (such as frown lines) within 6 weeks of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps reduce the appearance of deep vertical wrinkles.
  • Promotes smoother, firmer-looking skin.
  • Supports a more youthful, rested facial expression.


Found In: Retinol Wrinkle Repair.

What It Is: Matrixyl® Synthe’6® is a next-generation peptide that helps support the synthesis of key skin components, including collagen, hyaluronic acid, and laminin. It visibly reduces the appearance of forehead lines and crow’s feet, promoting smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by Sederma, participants experienced up to a 100% reduction in wrinkle volume on forehead lines and a 62% reduction in maximum wrinkle depth after 2 months of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly reduce forehead lines and crow’s feet.
  • Supports firmer, smoother-looking skin.
  • Promotes visible improvements in skin texture and structure.


Found In: Eye Contour Gel, Rejuvenation Serum.

What It Is: Niacinamide is a versatile form of Vitamin B3 that helps brighten the skin, even out skin tone, and support a stronger, healthier skin barrier for a balanced and radiant complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies published in the British Journal of Dermatology (2004), participants experienced a 35% reduction in the appearance of hyperpigmentation and a 20% improvement in skin barrier function within 8 weeks of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly brighten and even out skin tone.
  • Reduces the appearance of dark spots and discoloration.
  • Supports a stronger, healthier-looking skin barrier.

Found In: HNC Toner, Retinaldehyde Serums.

What It Is: OptimHyal™ is a bio-fermented hyaluronic acid precursor that helps support the skin’s natural hydration mechanisms. It promotes visibly smoother, plumper, and more radiant skin by maintaining optimal moisture levels.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by Sederma, participants experienced a 17% increase in skin hydration and a 12% improvement in skin smoothness within 28 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps deeply hydrate the skin for a plumper appearance.
  • Promotes visibly smoother, more supple skin.
  • Supports a radiant, youthful-looking complexion.

    Found In: Lift & De-Puff Active Facial Mask.

What It Is: Panthenol, a soothing form of Pro-Vitamin B5, helps hydrate the skin, support barrier function, and promote a visibly calmer, more resilient complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science (2002), participants experienced a 30% increase in skin hydration and a 20% improvement in visible signs of irritation within 7 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps deeply hydrate and soften the skin.
  • Supports the skin barrier for enhanced comfort.
  • Helps reduce the appearance of redness and sensitivity.

Found In: HNC Toner.

What It Is: PhytoCellTec™ Malus Domestica is a Swiss innovation derived from rare apple stem cells. It helps support the vitality of skin stem cells, promoting a smoother complexion and a youthful, radiant glow.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by Mibelle Biochemistry, participants experienced a 15% reduction in wrinkle depth and a 10% improvement in skin vitality within 28 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
  • Supports skin vitality and resilience.
  • Promotes a youthful, radiant-looking complexion.

    Found In: these products will be launched later this year

What It Is: RejuveNAD™ is a next-generation NAD⁺ precursor that helps support the skin’s vitality and youthful appearance. It promotes visible improvements in firmness and reduces the appearance of fine lines for a smoother, more rejuvenated look.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by Mibelle Biochemistry, participants experienced a 20% improvement in skin elasticity and a 15% reduction in the appearance of fine lines within 60 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly firm and smooth the skin.
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Supports a more youthful, revitalized complexion.

    Found In: these products will be lauched later this year.

What It Is: Retinaldehyde is a gentle yet potent form of vitamin A that helps support collagen synthesis and promote skin renewal. It visibly smooths fine lines and improves skin texture with minimal irritation, ideal for achieving a more youthful, radiant complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies published in Dermatology (1999), participants experienced a 22% reduction in the appearance of fine lines and a 30% improvement in skin smoothness within 8 weeks of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly smooth fine lines and wrinkles.
  • Supports improved skin texture and clarity.
  • Promotes a radiant, youthful-looking complexion.

Found In: Retinaldehyde Serums (0.03%, 0.06%, 0.12%).

What It Is: Retinol is a powerful derivative of vitamin A that helps support skin renewal and improve overall radiance. It visibly reduces the appearance of wrinkles and promotes a smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology (2006), participants experienced a 52% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and a 44% improvement in skin firmness within 12 weeks of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
  • Supports firmer, smoother skin texture.
  • Promotes a more radiant, youthful-looking glow.

Found In: Retinol Wrinkle Repair.

What It Is: SNAP-8™ is an advanced peptide that helps reduce the appearance of expression lines by supporting a more relaxed, smoother-looking skin surface. It offers a non-invasive option to promote a youthful, refreshed complexion.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by Lipotec, participants experienced up to a 35% reduction in the appearance of wrinkle depth within 28 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly smooth expression lines and wrinkles.
  • Supports a relaxed, refreshed facial appearance.
  • Promotes a smoother, more youthful-looking complexion.

Found In: Eye Contour Gel, Retinaldehyde Serums (0.03%, 0.06%, 0.12%).

What It Is: SunCat® MTA is a microencapsulated sunscreen technology that helps support broad-spectrum protection against UV radiation. It contributes to soothing the skin and promoting a more even, comfortable complexion.

Clinical Results: In in-vivo tests conducted by Sunjin Beauty Science, SunCat® MTA demonstrated SPF-equivalent protection and a 25% reduction in visible skin redness within 14 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps protect the skin against UV-induced damage.
  • Supports a calmer, more even-looking complexion.
  • Contributes to the prevention of visible signs of photoaging.

    Found In: SPF 50+ Anti-Aging Day Cream.

What It Is: SYN®-COLL is an advanced tripeptide that helps support natural collagen synthesis, promoting visibly smoother, firmer, and more youthful-looking skin.

Clinical Results: In clinical studies conducted by DSM, participants experienced a 36% reduction in the appearance of wrinkles and a 12% improvement in skin firmness within 84 days of consistent use.

Benefits:

  • Helps visibly reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
  • Supports firmer, more elastic skin.
  • Promotes a lifted, youthful-looking complexion.

Found In: Light As Air, Night Repair.