Phyto Lift Age Defense Day Cream
A silky day cream with bakuchiol, for firmer, brighter-looking skin without retinol irritation.
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R 915.00 Regular price Sold out Unit price- Helps skin look firmer, smoother and more even
- A gentle, plant-based alternative to retinol you can wear by day
- 5% bakuchiol, 5% snail filtrate and 3% vitamin C
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Lift • Firm • Protect — Your Daily Dose of Youthful Radiance
Experience the next evolution in natural anti-ageing skincare with the ESQ Skincare PhytoLift Age Defense Day Cream, a luxurious daily moisturiser powered by advanced botanicals and clinically proven actives. Formulated with 5% Bakuchiol, 5% Snail Filtrate Extract, 3% Vitamin C, and Squalane, this silky day cream restores firmness, boosts collagen, brightens the complexion and deeply hydrates — all without irritation.
Perfect for those seeking powerful anti-ageing results with a gentle touch, PhytoLift improves elasticity, refines texture, fades dark spots and leaves your complexion visibly smoother, plumper and naturally radiant.
What Makes Phyto Lift Exceptional
5% Bakuchiol
A natural, gentle alternative to retinol — without the irritation.
- Smooths fine lines and wrinkles
- Boosts collagen production
- Improves firmness and elasticity
- Safe for daytime and sensitive skin
- Non-photosensitising (sun-safe retinol alternative)
Perfect for mature, sensitive or retinol-intolerant skin.
5% Snail Filtrate Extract
A rejuvenating, multi-benefit active rich in peptides, glycolic acid & hyaluronic acid.
- Promotes rapid cell renewal
- Fades hyperpigmentation and dark marks
- Improves texture and suppleness
- Deeply hydrates and repairs
- Restores youthful bounce to the skin
A powerhouse ingredient for smoother, brighter, more refined skin.
3% Vitamin C
Brightening antioxidant protection for a glowing, even complexion.
- Brightens dullness
- Evens out skin tone
- Reduces pigmentation
- Protects from UV-induced free-radical damage
- Enhances skin luminosity
A daily essential for clear, radiant, healthy-looking skin.
Squalane
Lightweight botanical hydration for a soft, smooth, plump finish.
- Strengthens the moisture barrier
- Locks in hydration all day
- Enhances elasticity
- Leaves skin silky, supple and nourished
- Non-comedogenic & ideal for all skin types
Why You’ll Love It
Powerful Anti-Ageing Results Without Irritation
Bakuchiol and Snail Filtrate provide retinol-like benefits with superior tolerability.
Brightens & Evens the Complexion
Vitamin C and Snail Filtrate work together to improve clarity, fade dark spots and revive dull skin.
Deep, Lasting Hydration
Squalane replenishes moisture and helps maintain a healthy, resilient skin barrier.
Perfect Under Makeup
Light, silky and fast-absorbing — ideal as a smoothing, plumping base.
Clean, Effective, Skin-Loving Formula
Natural, non-comedogenic ingredients suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and mature.
Key Benefits
✓ Reduces fine lines, wrinkles & early signs of ageing
✓ Firms and lifts sagging or thinning skin
✓ Brightens dark spots and pigmentation
✓ Boosts collagen for improved elasticity
✓ Strengthens and hydrates the skin barrier
✓ Smooths texture for a refined, radiant complexion
✓ Gentle enough for everyday use — even for sensitive skin
How to Use
Apply 1–2 pumps to cleansed skin each morning.
Massage gently into the face, neck and décolleté.
Follow with sunscreen for optimal protection and anti-ageing benefits.
For best results, use consistently as part of your daily skincare routine.
Perfect For
✔ Fine lines, wrinkles & loss of firmness
✔ Dull, uneven or sun-damaged skin
✔ Sensitive or retinol-intolerant skin
✔ Dry, dehydrated or mature skin
✔ Those seeking natural yet highly effective anti-ageing results
Product Details
Size: 50ml
Texture: Silky, lightweight day cream
Finish: Smooth, radiant, softly luminous
Skin Types: All, including sensitive
Formulation: Natural, cruelty-free, non-comedogenic
Full ingredient list
For skin that doesn't get on with retinol
Retinol is the usual go-to for firmer, smoother-looking skin, but many people find it too harsh, especially on sensitive or mature skin, and it doesn't belong in a morning routine.
Phyto Lift uses 5% bakuchiol, a plant-based alternative, with 5% snail filtrate and 3% vitamin C in a silky day cream. Skin looks firmer, brighter and more even, and feels comfortable all day.
It's made in South Africa, and it pairs with Liquid Lift in our Collagen Renewal Duo.
What's inside
Bakuchiol5%
A plant-based alternative to retinol that helps skin look smoother and firmer, and is gentle enough for a day cream.
Snail secretion filtrate5%
Rich in natural moisturising compounds, it helps skin feel soft, bouncy and well hydrated.
Vitamin C3%
A stable form of vitamin C (sodium ascorbyl phosphate) that helps skin look brighter and more even.
What you'll feel
A silky, lightweight cream that absorbs quickly and leaves a smooth, softly luminous finish. It sits well under sunscreen and makeup.
How to use
- Each morning, after cleansing and serum.
- Massage 1–2 pumps into face, neck and décolleté.
- Finish with sunscreen.
Questions
Is bakuchiol the same as retinol?
No. Bakuchiol is a plant extract that's often used as a gentler alternative to retinol, which is why it works in a day cream. Always finish with sunscreen in the morning.
Is it suitable for sensitive skin?
It's made for all skin types, including sensitive and mature skin. It contains rose flower oil, so if you know you react to essential oils, try a little on your inner arm first.
Can I wear it under makeup?
Yes. It's light and absorbs quickly, leaving a smooth, softly luminous base for sunscreen and makeup.
What if it doesn't suit my skin?
Tell us within 14 days of delivery and send a few photos, and we'll refund you, even if the product is opened. Unopened products can also be returned within 7 days.
What goes well with it?
Liquid Lift serum underneath. The two come together, for less, in the Collagen Renewal Duo.