4.5.6 Skin, a skin care brand focused on the unique needs of darker skin tones, has made its debut at Harvey Nichols, both in-store and online. The brand has also launched its latest innovation, Night Hack, an intensive overnight repair cream, as well as a new white paper focused on the needs of darker skin tones.
Night Hack Intense Overnight Repair & Glow Cream4.5.6. Skin
Night Hack uses a targeted, vectorized approach to reportedly penetrate the skin effectively without irritants, nano-plastics or silicones that can block absorption. Designed specifically for skin types IV, V and VI, Night Hack works to firm, brighten and soothe the skin. The brand claims the formula can promote cellular renewal and protect against oxidative stress.
Benefits of Night Hack, per the brand:
- Enhances nightly regeneration in tired, dehydrated, dull skin
- Vitalized water and ceramides enhance hydration, micro-nutrition and formula efficiency by penetrating deeper into skin, delivering vital nutrients and oxygenation
- Neutralizing acids balance skin’s natural pH levels and reduce inflammation
- Boosts skin elasticity and reduces visible fine lines
Key Ingredients include:
- Tranexamic acid
- Olive oil
- Nigella sativa seed oil
- Urtica dioica (nettle) extract
- Fenugreek oil
- Bakuchiol
In addition to the product launch, 4.5.6 Skin has released a white paper, "The Science of Skin Tone," co-authored by beauty director Keeks Reid. This report delves into the unique challenges faced by individuals with darker skin tones and highlights the importance of inclusive beauty practices.
“Inclusivity in R&D and testing is barely a whisper in an industry that has loudly prioritized marketing-based inclusivity,” says Noelly Michoux, founder of 4.5.6 Skin. “While it’s commendable to see more diverse faces in advertisements, the real work of inclusivity lies behind the scenes. Until we legitimize and integrate the physio-pathological differences of darker skin tones in research and development, and until testing protocols reflect the full spectrum of human diversity, ‘inclusivity’ remains just a buzzword. For a truly fair and inclusive beauty space the industry must close this gap because, without inclusive R&D, the product experience will never truly resonate, and results, as well as skin health, will continue to fall short for many. To truly embrace inclusivity, we must ensure that it permeates every level, from the lab to the consumer.”
