Formed nearly 80 years ago in 1946 by Dr Max Hotz, and named after an ancient Egyptian goddess, Sothys began with Dr Hotz mission to help minimise the suffering of burn victims during World War II. From there, he developed the world’s first concentrated biologically-based serum stored in sealed ampoules, and the rest is history.
Today, Sothys products are known to be formulated with care, and with a reverence and respect for nature. From taking inspiration from its lush gardens in France to every step of research, development, and testing, the Parisian brand has solidified its place as the chosen brand for beauty clinics and spas, alongside their signature massage and treatment process.
If you’re looking to enhance your at-home beauty routine with a Sothys product, here is a rundown of five of the brand’s hero products and a perfect place to start your journey with Sothys.
Noctuelle Renovative Micro Capsules Serum with Pure Vitamin C
Sothy’s Noctuelle range is an iconic nighttime collection that focuses on skin cell renewal. The Noctuelle Renovative Micro Capsules does just that with a formulation that includes 20% pure vitamin C as the active ingredient. Known for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties, as well as its brightening capabilities, it’s no wonder that this is Sothys No.1 serum across their product catalogue.
“I love how the capsules are made to dispense a precise amount of serum for every use. As it’s pure vitamin c, it has a very unique consistency that starts off cream-like but dries down almost powdery. But once you leave it on to do its thing, it works fast – I noticed a difference in my skin the very next morning.” – Neda Al-Asedi, Senior Writer
Price: RM800.
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Noctuelle Resurfacing Micro Capsules Serum with Pure Retinol
For those looking to combat and reduce signs of aging, the Noctuelle Resurfacing Micro Capsules should be your go-to. Delivering 0.15% pure Retinol to you in individual dosage with each capsule, this serum is proven to improve the skin’s elasticity, firmness and appearance of wrinkles after two weeks of use.
“Although it took a while for me to get used to the serum’s consistency, the product absorbs fairly well into the skin and does its magic overnight. After just one week of daily use, I noticed that my skin looked firmer and had smoother texture overall.” – Natalie Khoo, Editor
Price: RM800
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Noctuelle Renovative Night Cream
Another Noctuelle product bearing a best-selling title is the Noctuelle Renovative Night Cream, which is Sothys No.1 selling night cream. This cream is the perfect finishing step for the Noctuelle evening routine to seal in all other skincare underneath. But even on its own, this cream packs a rejuvenating punch with the active ingredients of sea-buckthorn oil, jania rubens algae, vitamins A, C, E, and F, AHA and organic blackcurrant buds. Together the Noctuelle Renovative Night Cream will regenerate, restructure and renew your skin to youthful splendour.
“It has a thick, creamy texture and a nice scent that feels so good to apply before bed. And as someone with combo-oily skin, it didn’t give me any trouble with breakouts or clogged pores that I usually get with night creams, which is a huge plus.” – Neda Al-Asedi, Senior Writer
Price: RM600
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Nutritive Ultra Lipid SOS Serum
A serum that immediately soothes any skin discomfort, the Nutritive Ultra Lipid SOS Serum is perfect for those with sensitive or damaged skin. Its active ingredients are grape flower stem cells, organic precious argan oil and olive-oil derived phytosqualene, which all provide immediate relief to the skin while helping to restore the skin barrier. It can also be used with the Noctuelle Renovative Micro Capsules to minimise any effects from the high-concentration of vitamin C.
“This product works more like a facial oil that’s best applied after serum and before moisturiser or night cream. As I apply active ingredients like niacinamide and retinol regularly, adding this to my routine helps to restore my skin’s barrier and protect it from dehydration.” – Natalie Khoo, Editor
Price: RM500
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Hydra Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Serum
And last but not least, is the Sothys Hydra Hyaluronic Acid Intensive Serum, which is a hydration essential that works with all skin types. As the name suggests, hyaluronic acid is the main ingredient, but true to Sothys innovative legacy, this serum uses not one type, but four sources of hyaluronic acid, along with two Sothys patented active ingredients of organic rowan berry peptides and 1055 Boletus extract. The result is instant intensive hydration that’s long-lasting (up to eight hours after application) and with a long-term effect that keeps the skin hydrated.
“It absorbs almost instantly, and leaves a smooth finish on the skin that works so well with any other skincare product I put on top. I’ve been using this daily now!” – Neda Al-Asedi, Senior Writer
Price: RM560
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Learn about all these products and more on Sothys’ official website.
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