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Which Serum Is Better?

We selected an “award-winning” Vitamin B serum and compared it to our B3 Super Serum. Both retail around $130–$150. We supplied the ingredient lists only — without product names — and asked ChatGPT one simple question: Which serum is better? The results will surprise you. 

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DERMA ENERGY REVEALS REIMAGINED RANGE AT SYDNEY LAUNCH

8 February 2026 marked the official unveiling of the newly reimagined Derma Energy—a milestone relaunch ten years in the making. Founder, chemist and formulator Sean Abel revealed the evolved range at an intimate luncheon hosted at the Woolloomooloo Bay Hotel, attended by 60 close friends, family and long-standing clients. What guests believed would be a brand relaunch soon became something more personal: a surprise celebration of Abel’s 50th birthday, reached just days earlier.

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The Many Faces of Vitamin C in Skincare: What They Are & How They Work

Vitamin C is one of skincare’s most loved (and most misunderstood) ingredients. It brightens the complexion, supports collagen, softens pigmentation, and provides antioxidant defence against environmental damage. But here’s the twist: there isn’t one vitamin C—there are many. Each form has its own personality, strengths, stability quirks and ideal skin types. Below is a breakdown of the most common (and most effective) vitamin C forms found in skincare today

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Dermal Delivery - passing the stratum corneum and beyond

When we first launched Derma Energy, our vision was clear: create skincare that feels like nothing, yet delivers everything. From day one, we chose water-based, oil-free serums powered by hyaluronic acid. Instead of traditional serum bases like Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides or dimethicone—excellent in moisturisers but heavy in serums—we committed to weightlessness. The result? Effortless layering, rapid absorption, and breathable skin. But innovation never rests.

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