Blithe
Vital Treatment 9 Essential Seeds
face essence
Blithe
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| ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED EXTRACT | 10.302% |
| CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED EXTRACT | 8.585% |
| OENOTHERA BIENNIS SEED EXTRACT | 8.585% |
| FOENICULUM VULGARE SEED EXTRACT | 8.585% |
| SALVIA HISPANICA SEED EXTRACT | 8.585% |
| NELUMBO NUCIFERA SEED EXTRACT | 8.585% |
| CHENOPODIUM QUINOA SEED EXTRACT | 8.585% |
| VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT | 8.585% |
| ROSA CANINA SEED EXTRACT | 8.585% |
The Blithe Vital Treatment 9 Essential Seeds 2-in-1 toner and essence is formulated with 78% seed extracts and is packed with vitamins, minerals and nutrients to rejuvenate and brighten the skin for a healthy, even, youthful skin tone. Each of the nine seed extracts was selected for its ability to brighten the appearance of dull and tired skin, including: Baobab tree, Green tea, Evening primrose, Fennel, Chia, Lotus, Quinoa, Grape, and Rosehip seeds. Niacinamide is also added to reduce discoloration and pigmentation.
Vital Treatment 9 Essential Seeds is a lightweight essence from Blithe. The formula is built mainly around hydration. The ingredient list runs to 27 ingredients, each broken down in full below.
By its ingredient list the formula reads as light: water and humectants lead, with emollients kept lower in the order. The oils in it point to a dewy, emollient finish rather than a matte one. Hydration is handled by Butylene Glycol, Betaine and Polyglutamic Acid, humectants that pull water into the upper layers of skin rather than sealing it there.
Hydration: High. Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin, and here that comes from Butylene Glycol, Betaine, Polyglutamic Acid and Glycerin.
Soothing: Moderate. Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity, and here that comes from Allantoin, Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract and Niacinamide.
Antioxidant support: Moderate. Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution, and here that comes from Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract.
On richness alone it suits Balanced skin best, and is the least natural fit for Dry and Combination (dry) skin. Nothing in the list is flagged as a common irritant, which is a reasonable starting point for reactive skin — though a patch test is still the only way to know.
The formula contributes little or nothing on barrier support, oil control, brightening and tone and cell renewal. That is not a fault — most products are not meant to do everything — but if one of those is your priority, this is not the product that will address it.
Reading the full list, the formula is fragrance-free, essential-oil-free, no drying alcohol, paraben-free, silicone-free and microplastic-free. Those claims come from the ingredient list itself, not from the packaging.
It can be used morning and evening. In a routine it goes after cleansing, before serums. Apply to slightly damp skin so the humectants have water to hold on to.
This summary is generated from the product's ingredient list. It is not a review, it is not the brand's own marketing claims, and it does not replace advice from a dermatologist.
Drawn purely from the ingredient list
Scored on how rich or light the formula reads from its INCI order.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
Based on the curated benefits documented for this product's ingredients.
Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy
Boosts collagen and cell turnover to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
Calms redness, irritation, and inflammation for sensitive skin
Tightens and refines the look of enlarged pores
None of the ingredients in this formula are associated with these benefits. This is not unusual, as most products are designed to target a limited number of concerns.
The actives, UV filters and benefit-carrying ingredients in this formula, in the order they are listed.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Rosa Canina Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of glutamic acid
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
Each axis is scored from the ingredients present and how high up the list they sit.
Ingredients that pull and hold water in the upper layers of skin
Lipids and repair signals that support skin barrier integrity
Ingredients that mop up free radicals from UV and pollution
Ingredients that moderate sebum or absorb shine
Ingredients that act on uneven tone and post-inflammatory marks
Ingredients aimed at visible redness and reactivity
Retinoids, acids and enzymes that speed surface turnover
Peptides and growth factors that signal for collagen support
"Active" here means an ingredient carrying a recorded active type or a recognised UV filter.
Solvents, emollients, texture agents and preservatives — the formula that carries the actives.
Read from the full ingredient list. A brand's own claim may differ.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Judged by the same curated rules our routine checker uses. It reads the ingredients, not the label.
Nothing in this formula belongs to a group our rules can put in conflict, so it layers freely. Order still matters — thinnest texture first.
This product is the "Toning" step.
Flags to check, not verdicts. None of this is medical advice — if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or treating a skin condition, ask a doctor.
Most ingredients do more than one job, so these counts add up to more than the 27 ingredients on the label.
Botanical material, usually for antioxidants or scent
Sets the thickness, spread and stability of the formula
Draws water into the upper layers of skin
Forms a film that slows water loss
Softens and smooths by filling gaps between skin cells
Keeps the product free of microbial growth
Dissolves and carries everything else
Neutralises free radicals from UV and pollution
Lifts oil and dirt, or holds oil and water together
Changes how skin behaves rather than how it feels
Calms visible redness and irritation
Binds trace metals that would otherwise spoil the formula
Absorbs or scatters ultraviolet light
Every ingredient on the label, in order, with what it does and roughly how much of it is likely to be there.
1st on the list, which puts it at an estimated 10–40% of the formula.
Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Monkey Bread Tree or the Baobab, Adansonia digitata L., Bombacaceae
2nd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
3rd on the list, which puts it at an estimated 5–20% of the formula.
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
4th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Oenothera Biennis Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Evening Primrose, Oenothera biennis, Onagraceae
5th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Foeniculum Vulgare Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, Umbelliferae
6th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 2–10% of the formula.
Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Spanish Sage, Salvia hispanica L., Lamiaceae
7th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Extract is an extract obtained from the seeds of the East Indian Lotus, Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
8th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Chenopodium Quinoa Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Chenopodium quinoa, Chenopodiaceae
9th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Red Grape, Vitis Vinifera L., Vitaceae
10th on the list, which puts it at an estimated 1–5% of the formula.
Rosa Canina Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Hip Rose, Rosa canina L., Rosaceae
11th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
12th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Niacinamide (vitamin B3) is a gentle skincare active that repairs the skin barrier, calms redness, controls oil and evens tone at 2–5%. Official IUPAC name: **3-Pyridinecarboxamide**
13th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.''-1,2,3-propanetriyltris[.omega.-hydroxy-
14th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
15th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Methanaminium, 1-carboxy-N,N,N-trimethyl-, hydroxide, inner salt
16th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer is a copolymer of sodium hydroxyethyl acrylate and acryloyldimethyl taurate monomers
17th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
18th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Disodium dihydrogen ethylenediaminetetraacetate
19th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Xanthan gum
20th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Raphanus sativus roots by the microorganism, Leuconostoc
21st on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Polymer of glutamic acid
22nd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae
23rd on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Product obtained by the fermentation of glucose and methyl rapeseedate by the microorganism Candida bombicola
24th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Glycerine ;Glycerol (INN); Glycerol (RIFM); Glycerolum (EP); Glycyl Alcohol; 1,2,3-Propanetriol; 1,2,3-Trihydroxypropane
25th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the kernels, Argania Spinosa (L.), Sapotaceae
26th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive, Olea europaea L., Oleaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic
27th on the list, below the 1% line — present at under 1%, which for most ingredients is the level they work at.
Pancratium Maritimum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Pancratium maritimum L., Amaryllidaceae
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ADANSONIA DIGITATA SEED EXTRACT, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, CAMELLIA SINENSIS SEED EXTRACT, OENOTHERA BIENNIS SEED EXTRACT, FOENICULUM VULGARE SEED EXTRACT, SALVIA HISPANICA SEED EXTRACT, NELUMBO NUCIFERA SEED EXTRACT, CHENOPODIUM QUINOA SEED EXTRACT, VITIS VINIFERA SEED EXTRACT, ROSA CANINA SEED EXTRACT, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, NIACINAMIDE, GLYCERETH-26, WATER, BETAINE, HYDROXYETHYL ACRYLATE/SODIUM ACRYLOYLDIMETHYL TAURATE COPOLYMER, ALLANTOIN, DISODIUM EDTA, XANTHAN GUM, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, POLYGLUTAMIC ACID, CITRUS GRANDIS PEEL OIL, CANDIDA BOMBICOLA/GLUCOSE/METHYL RAPESEEDATE FERMENT, GLYCERIN, ARGANIA SPINOSA KERNEL OIL, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, PANCRATIUM MARITIMUM EXTRACT.
NIACINAMIDE.
Apply an appropriate amount onto a cotton pad. Apply whilst gently following the lines of your skin. Turn the cotton pad over and gently pat the absorb the contents
Judged on how rich the formula reads from its ingredient list, it suits Balanced skin best. It is the least natural fit for Dry, Combination (dry) skin.
No ingredient in this formula carries a common-irritant flag, making it a reasonable option for reactive skin. A patch test is still recommended, as individual skin reactivity varies.
2 ingredients could feed malassezia: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil. That describes the yeast's food supply, not a prediction that they will cause a breakout.
Nothing in this formula is on the standard pregnancy-caution list. That is not medical clearance — check anything you use daily with your doctor or midwife.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is fragrance-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is no drying alcohol.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is silicone-free.
No. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is essential-oil-free.
Yes. Reading the full ingredient list, this formula is paraben-free.
It layers well with Vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), Retinoids (retinol, retinal), AHAs (glycolic, lactic), BHA (salicylic acid), PHAs (gluconolactone), Benzoyl peroxide.
Use it morning and evening, after cleansing, before serums.
It lists 27 ingredients, of which 1 are recorded as actives.
Blithe.
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