Beauty Elixir
Instant “you look rested.” Glow, hydration, and silk-skin slip—without the grease or pilling.
Why it works
It’s a serum-meets-primer hybrid: humectants drench cells with water, antioxidants defend the glow, and calmers keep redness from stealing the spotlight. Your barrier gets love; your makeup gets a smoother canvas.
How it works
- Multi-weight humectants: Pull water deep for plush, bouncy skin.
- Antioxidants + brighteners: Nudge dullness and uneven tone toward the light.
- Soothers: Take the edge off actives so skin stays composed, not cranky.
How to use
- AM/PM after acids/actives. Press 1–2 pumps into face/neck.
- Layer under Peptide Repair Cream; SPF 30+ by day.
- Makeup hack: mix a drop into foundation for glassy slip without grease.
Who it’s for
- Normal, dry, combo, sensitized—anyone who wants hydration + glow without heaviness.
- Not for: Freshly over-exfoliated, raw skin. Stabilize first.
What to expect
- Immediate slip and soft-focus glow; zero pilling under makeup.
- Week 2–4: steadier tone, happier barrier, products layer prettier.
Ingredients
Full INCI: PASTE FULL INCI HERE.
No parabens. No dyes. No added fragrance.
Pro Tip
Morning: pair with Vitamin C for lit-from-within glow. Night: layer after retinoids to keep the peace, then seal with Peptide Repair Cream.
If your cleanser isn’t transforming your skin, it’s just expensive soap.
Say hello to the cleanser that’s about to make every other bottle under your sink question its existence. The Advanced Exfoliating Cleanser doesn’t just clean — it changes the game. It removes junk, resurfaces dull skin, clears congestion, fades pigmentation, smooths texture, and leaves you glowing like you just got a peel (without the downtime).
This is the formula that replaces 7 graveyard cleansers in one ruthless move.
Why It Works (a.k.a. Why Your Old Cleanser Is Shaking)
This pro-grade foaming gel cleanser is loaded with 12% Glycolic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide, and Lactic Acid — a cocktail designed to gently peel, polish, and purge your skin back to life. It exfoliates, brightens, lifts, clears, calms, and corrects in one single step.
No fluff. Just results.
👤 Who It's For
✔️ Oily, combo, and breakout-prone skin
✔️ Dark spots, texture, and visible pores
✔️ Those already using acids or peels
❌ Not for the sensitive or exfoliation newbies (start with Gentle Glow)
🧴 How to Use
1. Use 2–3 pumps on dry skin — no water yet.
2. Massage in circular motions for 30–60 seconds (thicker skin? Go longer).
3. Rinse with lukewarm water. Follow with your exfoliant, serum, or barrier-repair treatment.
Pro Tip: Start every other day, especially if you’ve been over-exfoliating or if your barrier’s still healing from other trauma.
🧪 Active Ingredients
- Glycolic Acid (12%): Resurfaces and brightens dull, textured skin
- Salicylic Acid: Deep pore cleanser that tackles breakouts and congestion
- Azelaic Acid: Brightens, reduces redness, fights acne
- Niacinamide: Barrier repair, oil balancing, skin-soothing
- Lactic Acid: Gently exfoliates while hydrating
⚠️ What to Expect
This formula is active — so expect results. You may feel slight tingling. That’s the acids doing their job.
New to exfoliation? You might experience temporary dryness or purging. That’s your skin kicking out the gunk. Stay consistent. Hydrate. Use SPF like your life depends on it.
❓ FAQ
Q: Can I use this every day?
A: If your skin can tolerate it, yes. Most use it once a day or every other day for best results.
Q: Will it strip or dry out my skin?
A: Nope — not if you follow with a good hydrator (like our Peptide Repair Cream or Elixir). Overuse can cause dryness, so start slow.
Q: Can I use this if I use retinoids or acids?
A: Yes, but alternate them. Don’t throw a rave on your face all in one night. Be smart. Be gentle.
The Montarbo Method™ starts here: cleanse smart, exfoliate right, glow without the guesswork. One product down. Five more steps to skin that looks photoshopped in real life.
Advanced Lactic Brightening Treatment
The glow-up that minds its manners: gentle peel energy, major clarity, zero chaos.
Why it works (no fluff)
Lactic Acid lifts dull, dead cells like a polite housekeeper, revealing fresh, smoother skin underneath. Its naturally humectant vibe pulls in hydration while it exfoliates, so you get bright + bouncy instead of tight + angry. Add supporting brighteners and soothing humectants and you’ve got glow without the drama.
What it does
- Visibly brightens dull, uneven tone for a clearer, more luminous look.
- Smooths rough texture so makeup lays like velvet (not sandpaper).
- Softens the look of pores and fine lines with steady, gentle resurfacing.
- Boosts hydration while exfoliating for that springy, glassy finish.
- Helps fade the appearance of post-blemish marks and sun dullness over time.
How to use
- After cleansing, apply a thin, even layer (or saturate cotton and sweep) over face/neck.
- Leave on 1–5 minutes depending on tolerance, then rinse with cool water to neutralize.
- Start 2–3× weekly; increase frequency as your skin acclimates.
- Alternate nights with stronger actives (retinoids, glycolic) to keep the peace.
- Daytime = SPF 30+ mandatory. Bright skin deserves protection.
Who it’s for (and not for)
- For: Normal, dry, combo, and sensitive-ish skin craving gentle resurfacing, glow, and hydration—especially dullness, uneven tone, or texture.
- Not for: Skin in active flare/downtime, or anyone jumping straight from zero exfoliation to daily use. Ease in, superstar.
What to expect
- Mild tingle or warmth on application = normal.
- Initial pinkness or light flaking can happen while your skin adjusts.
- Week 1–2: smoother feel; Weeks 3–4: brighter tone and bounce.
Heads-up: Keep other exfoliants on alternating nights to avoid over-zealous enthusiasm.
Ingredients
Full INCI: PASTE FULL INCI HERE.
No parabens. No dyes. No added fragrance.
Pro Tip
For “lit-from-within” results, pair this 2–3× weekly with Niacinamide serum on off nights. Finish with Peptide Repair Cream to lock in bounce.
Retinol Repair Cream
Your skin’s nighttime editor-in-chief: rewrites texture, tones down drama, and tightens the plot while you sleep.
Why it works
Because it’s not just retinol—it’s retinol with manners. A controlled, time-release delivery dials up collagen support and cell turnover while barrier-loving allies keep irritation on mute. Translation: results without the usual chaos.
How it works
- Encapsulated/Time-Release Retinol: Steady delivery for firmness, clarity, and refined texture.
- Niacinamide + Panthenol: Calm, strengthen, and keep moisture locked in.
- Ceramides + Squalane: Rebuild the barrier so actives hit harder without backlash.
- Peptide support: Helps skin look bouncier and more resilient night after night.
How to use
- PM only, on clean, dry skin. Use a pea-size for face (half-pea for neck). More is not more.
- Sandwich method: Light moisturizer → Retinol Repair Cream → thin layer of Peptide Repair Cream.
- Start 2–3 nights/week for 2–3 weeks, then increase as tolerated.
- Skip other strong exfoliants (AHA/BHA/peels) on the same night.
- Daytime = SPF 30+ mandatory. Retinol makes you sun-sensitive.
Note: Avoid use if pregnant or breastfeeding unless cleared by your provider.
Who it’s for
- Early signs of aging (fine lines, laxity), uneven texture/tone, congestion-prone skin that wants clarity without barrier meltdown.
- Not for: Skin in active post-procedure downtime or severely compromised barriers. Stabilize first with Peptide Repair Cream.
What to expect
- Week 1–2: smoother feel, subtle glow; possible dryness or light flaking (normal onboarding).
- Week 4–6: improvements in texture, clarity, and fine lines become noticeable.
- Temporary purge can occur if pores are congested—stay consistent and moisturized.
Ingredients
Hero actives: Time-release Retinol, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Ceramide NP, Squalane, Peptides, soothing humectants.
Full INCI: PASTE FULL INCI HERE. No parabens. No dyes. No added fragrance.
Pro Tip
On off-nights, rotate in Transformation Pads or Lactic Brightening Treatment for a resurfacing boost—never on the same night. If sensitive, buffer with Peptide Repair Cream first.
Gentle Glo Cleanser
A cleanser that works harder than your ex—removing makeup, dirt, and yesterday’s regrets without wrecking your barrier.
Why it works
Sulfate-free surfactants + humectants = clean skin that still feels like skin. Gentle exfoliating enzymes brighten, while aloe and soothing agents keep irritation out of the chat.
How it works
- Breaks down makeup, SPF, and daily grime without stripping.
- Maintains ideal pH so your barrier stays calm + resilient.
- Leaves skin soft, balanced, and prepped for actives.
How to use
- AM/PM, massage 1–2 pumps onto damp skin for 30–60 seconds.
- Rinse with cool-to-lukewarm water (never hot).
- Follow immediately with toner, pads, or serums.
Who it’s for
- Normal, combo, dry, sensitive—even post-peel recovery.
- Not for: Oil-slick lovers who want squeaky-tight skin. This isn’t a dish soap.
What to expect
- Skin feels clean, smooth, hydrated—not tight or squeaky.
- No residue, no film. Just fresh, calm skin ready for the next step.
Ingredients
Key: Gentle surfactants, Aloe, Glycerin, Enzymes, Botanical soothers.
Full INCI: PASTE HERE.
Pro Tip
Double-cleanse with this after an oil balm if you’re wearing full glam or SPF 50. It’ll leave skin calm enough for your actives to hit harder.
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Meet Your Barrier’s Personal Trainer.
If your skin had a therapist, nutritionist, and life coach rolled into one, it would be this cream. It rebuilds, restores, and basically tells your skin to stop being so dramatic.
What It Does
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Strengthens the skin barrier so acids and retinols stop bullying you
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Stimulates collagen and elastin with advanced peptides and growth factors
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Deeply hydrates and heals damaged, dehydrated cells
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Calms redness and irritation while restoring bounce
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Incredible for post-laser recovery and as a targeted eye treatment
The Science-y Truth
Powered by professional-grade peptides, growth factors, and hydrators that mimic Vitamin A’s results without the drama, this formula goes beyond surface moisture. It heals, strengthens, and regenerates at the cellular level. Think of it as Botox in a bottle—skin looks firmer, smoother, and more resilient every single day.
Pro Transformation Pads
These aren’t a trend; they’re a time machine. One swipe = peel results, no gatekeeping, no 20-step theatre.
Why it works
Because it’s not a “wipe”—it’s a professional treatment soaked into one pad. Layered, time-release actives do the heavy lifting while humectants keep the peace.
How it works
- Glycolic + Lactic: Resurface dull, uneven texture for instant smooth.
- Salicylic: Slips into pores, dissolves oil plugs, calms breakout chaos.
- Mandelic + Azelaic: Target stubborn pigment while soothing irritation.
- Niacinamide + Humectants: Strengthen barrier, add bounce, prevent tightness.
Think Montarbo Method™ compressed into a pad (minus the cleanser).
How to use
- On clean, dry skin, swipe pad over face, neck, chest (avoid eyes).
- Press actives in with fingertips for 30 seconds. Don’t skip it.
- Start 2–3× weekly; increase as tolerated (night is best). Do not exceed daily.
- Follow with serum + Peptide Repair Cream. Daytime = SPF 30+ mandatory.
Who it’s for
- Busy humans who want peel-level results without appointments.
- Makeup artists & nurses (flawless pre-prep).
- Estheticians shaving 10–15 minutes off facials.
- Not for: Apricot-pit scrub devotees. It’s 2025—retire the gravel.
What to expect
- Gentle tingle = working. Immediate glow = addictive.
- Week 1–2: smoother texture; Week 3–4: clearer tone, fewer bumps.
- No downtime. No machines. Just results.
Ingredients
Hero actives: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Azelaic Acid, Niacinamide, plus soothing humectants.
Full INCI on packaging. No parabens, dyes, or added fragrance. Acne-safe.
Pro Tip
Swipe → wait 3 minutes → layer Vitamin C by day or Retinol by night → seal with Peptide Repair Cream. SPF always. That’s the Montarbo glow stack.
