#3 The Brilliance Tinted Serum SPF50+ (Formerly #3 The Tinted Serum SPF 50+)
This upgraded illuminating daily serum with SPF50+ imparts a more even tone with a glowing, transparent finish. It safeguards luminosity against solar stressors with Zinc Fusion Technology and is now enhanced with DNA repair enzymes, antioxidants, and a skin-firming complex.
Use in the AM
The Upgraded Formulation
Building on over 30 years of research into what healthy skin truly needs to thrive, we’ve taken our beloved #3 The Tinted Serum SPF50+ to the next level. Our upgraded formulation has been supercharged with three forms of DNA repair enzymes, enhanced antioxidants, and improved skin-soothing actives—delivering even tone, radiant luminosity, and environmental protection in a transparent, glow-enhancing finish.
Thoughtfully designed packaging makes daily use effortless, from the precision dropper to the click-lock lid, with both 30mL and travel-friendly 15mL sizes. This evolution reflects our commitment to remaining at the forefront of research and innovation—delivering superlative skincare, now even more brilliant.
The Results
90%
saw a more even tone
87%
reported brighter, more radiant skin
65%
noticed an improvement in their hyperpigmentation
*Based on a 28-day trial with 54 participants.
The Ritual
Shake well to activate formula.
Dispense a generous amount into palm. Blend well over face, neck, and décolletage for even coverage each morning. Reapply throughout the day as needed.
This lightweight, illuminating serum absorbs quickly, leaving a natural glow—perfect under makeup or worn alone for radiant, protected skin.
The Ingredient Complexes
In Synergy With
#1 The Strengthening Serum
Benefits
Hydrates, Nourishes, Enhances radiance,
#2 The Serum
Benefits
Hydrates, Visibly brightens, Evens tone,
#3 The Enriched Crème SPF15
Benefits
Nourishes, SPF protection, Visibly calms,
The Research
Five years ago, we released our groundbreaking formulation: #3 The Tinted Serum SPF50+. The culmination of 30 years of research and development, this award-winning tinted superfluid has become globally adored. The new, upgraded formulation, #3 The Brilliance Tinted Serum SPF50+ has been supercharged with three forms of DNA repair enzymes, two forms of antioxidants for environmental protection, and an improved skin-firming actives.
The result is a brilliant and illuminating daily serum that imparts a more even tone with a glowing, transparent finish. It syncs with all skin tones and safeguards skin luminosity against solar stressors with proprietary Zinc Fusion Technology. The final step in your daytime ritual for radiant skin.
Frequently Asked Questions
This illuminating daily serum with SPF50+ imparts a more even tone with a glowing, transparent finish, while also safeguarding skin luminosity against solar stressors with proprietary Zinc Fusion Technology. The final step in your daytime routine for radiant skin.
It is suitable for all skin types, particularly great for those looking to target signs of hyperpigmentation.
Zinc Fusion Technology provides a UV filter against the entire Solar Constant, while visibly reducing redness and strengthening the barrier function.
Iron Oxides neutralises free radicals omitted from Visible Light, while protecting from oxidative stress. Calms and conceals visible redness.
Melanin acts as the body’s own built-in UV protection and photo-protective pigment, which acts as a shield against High Energy Visible Light.
Skin Firming Complex (Lupinus Albus Seed Extract, Voandzeia Subterranea Seed Extract) enhances skin radiance and firmness by improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Solar Repair Complex (Plankton Extract, Micrococcus Lysate, Arabidopsis Thaliana Extract) are enzymes encapsulated in a liposome delivery system that promotes the recovery and repair of damaged DNA from solar and environmental stress.
7-Dehydrocholesterol is a Vitamin D Pre-Cursor which converts sunlight to Vitamin D when exposed to UV, while also soothing redness and strengthening skin integrity.
Alpha Bisabolol helps alleviate visible redness, resulting in a calmer complexion.
Acetyl Tetrapeptide-22 provides thermal protection from Infrared Light and increases natural levels of Heat Shock Proteins responsible for creating a protective shield around skin cells.
3D Shield Technology (Sodium Potassium Aluminium Silicate) forms ceramic microspheres which provide a physical shield that protects skin from pollution.
Daily, as part of your morning routine. Should be reapplied as needed.
This formulation can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you have any concerns or further questions about using active ingredients in skincare during pregnancy, we always recommend consulting your medical practitioner.
Yes, this is suitable to be incorporated into your routine, and may be beneficial for those clients experiencing signs of pigmentation, redness or uneven tone associated with hormonal changes and solar damage.
As part of their core focuses, RATIONALE Research regularly dedicate time to innovation in formulation science and cosmetic chemistry. It was through this stream that the team identified that DNA Repair Enzymes could support with blue light defence and antioxidation benefits, making them a relevant addition to a beloved product that is designed to illuminate and protect the skin from environmental and solar aggressors. At the same time, they were looking to optimise key ingredients (like Iron Oxide) and as well as incorporating an improved system of soothing actives.
Melanin is a skin identical polymer that has remarkable environmental protection properties. It helps to filter our damaging UV, Visible Light and Infrared radiation and also acts as an antioxidant to protect against pollution and free-radical damage.
Our skin naturally contains specialised enzymes that repair solar and environmental damage to our skin cells every day. As we age, this repair process slows down, resulting in premature photoaging. The upgraded #3 The Brilliance Tinted Serum SPF50+ now contains a full complement of skin identical DNA Repair Enzymes.
The newly upgraded #3 The Brilliance Tinted Serum SPF50+ now contains multiple skincare ingredients to firm and rejuvenate as it protects, including White Lupin and Bambara Seed extracts, which increase epidermal and dermal density by helping to stimulate collagen production.
The newly upgraded #3 The Brilliance Tinted Serum SFP50+ is packed with active protect and repair complexes. Daily skin protection from solar and environmental damage with zinc, melanin and DNA Repair Enzymes coupled with botanical actives designed to firm and nourish your skin.
Yes