Applies to: Radiance Water Pro 150ml

HBN α-Arbutin Rejuvenating Brilliance Essence Lotion. Net content: 150 ml.

HBN breakthrough discovery: Ignoring mitochondria makes brightening efforts futile!

95% of free radicals come from mitochondria; surface-level antioxidant action alone is not enough for fast brightening.

Cellular ATP decreases by 68% at age 30; insufficient energy means brightness does not last.

This content is for educational purposes only and is not a claim about the product's mechanism of action or efficacy.

Applies to: Radiance Water Pro 150ml

One bottle targets mitochondria at the source, for skin with a “spotlight” glow.

In a rigorous 12-hour overnight real-world test, after 5 minutes of use, radiance increased by 54.18% and skin smoothness increased by 15.48%.

Glow increased by 3.15%, and hydration increased by 322.7%. A smaller color difference indicates less noticeable surface irregularities and smoother-looking skin; a yellower color and greater yellow density indicate better skin microcirculation.

Thirty years of brightening research, described as a “gold standard”; 99.5% high-purity alpha-arbutin for brightening from the source.

HBN research findings have been published in international authoritative SCI-indexed journals. The studies shown include: alpha-arbutin improving UVA-induced photoaging by regulating the SIRT3/PGC-1α pathway; and multi-omics and functional validation suggesting that Bacillus velezensis P8 fermentation filtrate alleviates UVA-induced photoaging by regulating the IL-17/NF-κB axis.

Advanced full-layer antioxidant care with mitochondria-level brightening; the graphic gives a 91.68% figure in connection with free radicals.

99.5% high-purity alpha-arbutin; described as the “30-year gold standard for brightening efficacy.”

Higher concentration; supports mitochondrial repair.

P8 fermented filtrate; “selected” antioxidant bacterial strains, independently developed, to protect mitochondria.

Antioxidant brightening throughout the skin layers, helping remove free radicals layer by layer.

Illustrated layers: sebum membrane, active epidermis, and basal layer.

Demonstrated in a zebrafish experiment: visible antioxidant performance.

Control group; Glow Water Pro.

Zebrafish model under external oxidative stress: the dimmer the fluorescence, the greater the antioxidant effect.

The page claims to awaken “power-depleted cells” and increase ATP (adenosine triphosphate) content by 95% (reference 20). It states that more red fluorescence indicates higher ATP content and more sufficient cellular energy.

The page presents a comparison for lasting radiance after 28 days and reports a 22.86% increase in radiance (reference 5).

Applies to: Radiance Water Pro 150ml

HBN established the Optical Molecule and Skin Imaging Joint Laboratory with Southern University of Science and Technology in November 2023; the Skin Biomedical Research Center with Xiamen University in October 2023; a joint laboratory with Jinan University in May 2023; and the Cosmetic Functional Molecular Innovation Joint Laboratory with Jiangnan University in July 2023.

Solid research capabilities, demonstrated through high-quality research. The company has published papers in authoritative international SCI journals, contributed to industry group standards, and holds nearly 100 high-quality patents.

It has published more than 50 international SCI research papers and focuses on skincare efficacy research. The HBN Biological Laboratory, as first author, has published papers on the applications of retinol and alpha-arbutin in international journals including Photochemistry and Photobiology and Frontiers in Pharmacology.

HBN Honey Mate Beauty Naturalism α-Arbutin Rejuvenating Brilliance Essence Lotion, net content: 150 ml.

Making real efficacy live up to its name.

Product name: HBNα Arbutin Radiance Renewal Essence Water

Size: 150 ml

Suitable skin types: Dry, normal, oily, and combination skin.

Key ingredients: Saccharomyces Ferment Lysate Filtrate, alpha-arbutin, serine, glucosyl hesperidin, adenosine, ergothioneine, Selaginella extract, Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root extract, and Lactobacillus/Soybean Milk Ferment Filtrate.

Filing name: HBNα Arbutin Radiance Renewal Essence Water

Filing number: Yue G Makeup Network Filing No. 2026121056

Use period: See the code printed on the product packaging.

Product name: α-Arbutin Rejuvenating Brilliance Essence Lotion.

Net content: 150 ml.

Details notes

1. Refers to Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract.
2. Information source: raw-material supplier.
3. Data are from the Guangzhou Branch of Shenzhen Tianxiang Quality Technical Services Co., Ltd., report ZHCJ26005755001. The study included 33 Asian adult women aged 25–52 who habitually stayed up late. After one 12-hour period without sleep, the sample was used according to the method; results were assessed after 5 minutes. “Bright” and “glowing” refer to a +54.18% gloss value in the report; “radiant” refers to a 3.15% increase from baseline in relative deoxyhemoglobin concentration (deoxy value); “fine and smooth” refers to a -15.48% SEsm skin smoothness value. Results vary by individual.
4. Data are from the Guangzhou Branch of Shenzhen Tianxiang Quality Technical Services Co., Ltd., report ZHCJ26004264001-1. The study measured skin roughness Sdr (area) after 14 consecutive days of sample use in 35 Asian adult women aged 34–55 with sensitive skin. Results vary by individual.
5. Data are from the Guangzhou Branch of Shenzhen Tianxiang Quality Technical Services Co., Ltd., report ZHCJ26004264001-3. The study measured skin translucency K after 28 consecutive days of sample use in 33 Asian adult women aged 40–55 with sensitive skin. Results vary by individual.
6. Refers to the independently developed P8 Ferment Filtrate (yeast ferment lysate filtrate) and independently developed Selaginella Revival Essence (Selaginella tamariscina extract).
7. “Five patents” refers to: arbutin composition, preparation method and use (patent ZL202410883820.3); use of glabridin as a skin penetration enhancer in topical skin preparations (ZL202411217598.X); compositions for enhancing arbutin brightening efficacy and skin-care compositions (ZL202410052958.9); Portugese yeast, its ferment filtrate, and preparation method and use (ZL202411495673.9); and a method for jointly extracting amentoflavone and trehalose from Selaginella (ZL202311677564.4).
8. Refers to 11 papers published by HBN related to α-arbutin, its independently developed P8 Ferment Filtrate (yeast ferment lysate filtrate), and independently developed Selaginella Revival Essence (Selaginella extract).
9. This is only a product nickname. The filed name is HBN α-Arbutin Radiance Essence Water.
10. Source: Liu Shusen, “Mitochondria as a regulatory center in cellular metabolic and signaling networks,” proceedings of the 8th Member Representative Congress and National Academic Conference of the Chinese Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, 2001. States that 95% of free radicals originate from mitochondria.
11. Source: Massudi H, Grant R, Braidy N, et al. “Age-associated changes in oxidative stress and NAD+ metabolism in human tissue” [J], 2012. Compared with newborns, NAD+ used to generate ATP decreases by 68% from age 30.
12. Source: Yang Rongya, Jiang Xian, “Expert consensus on the clinical application of chemical peels” [J], Journal of Practical Dermatology, 2019, 12(5): 257–262. “Five types of damage” refers to erythema, stinging, burning sensation, edema, and scarring.
13. Refers to yeast ferment lysate filtrate.
14. Refers to a penetration-enhancing technology based on adding P8 Ferment Filtrate (yeast ferment lysate filtrate). Precise blending of P8 Ferment Filtrate with active ingredients is stated to greatly enhance their penetration.
15. Refers to HBN’s seven consecutive years of research into the natural condition of Asian women’s skin, beginning with development of HBN α-Arbutin Radiance Essence Water in 2019.
16. Refers to a composition of α-arbutin, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, Glycyrrhiza glabra root extract, ergothioneine, and yeast ferment lysate filtrate.
17. Data are from the HBN laboratory, report HBN-BMY-2026052201/A.1. Testing used a healthy zebrafish embryo model. The reported ROS clearance rate for the sample (HBN α-Arbutin Radiance Essence Water) was 91.68%; the note states that it therefore has antioxidant capacity and that antioxidant activity can improve skin radiance.
18. Data are from the HBN laboratory, report HBN-BMY-2026010602/A.1. Testing used a healthy zebrafish embryo model. The reported free-radical clearance rate for the ingredient group (α-arbutin + P8 Ferment Filtrate) was 68.82%.
19. Refers to Selaginella tamariscina extract.
20. Data are from Tianjin Boshi General Testing Technology Co., Ltd., report G3617-2606109. Compared with the negative control group, adenosine triphosphate (ATP) content increased by 95.00%.
21. Refers to hydroxyethyl piperazine ethanesulfonic acid.
22. Data are from the Guangzhou Branch of Shenzhen Tianxiang Quality Technical Services Co., Ltd., report ZHCJ26004264001-3. The study assessed the degree of skin-barrier impairment after 28 consecutive days of sample use in 35 Asian adult women aged 34–55 with sensitive skin. The listed discomforts associated with impaired skin barrier are dryness, tightness, stinging, itching, and redness. Results vary by individual.
23. Data are from the HBN laboratory, report T20230602002. A Franz diffusion cell with an in-vitro skin (porcine) model was used to test the penetration effect of HBN α-Arbutin Radiance Essence Water penetration technology (HEPES transdermal technology) on α-arbutin. The reported transdermal effect was 108.94% of the α-arbutin aqueous solution; “109%” is rounded.
24. Data are from the HBN laboratory, report HBN-TP-2026070101. A Franz diffusion cell with an in-vitro skin (porcine) model was used to test the penetration effect of HBN α-Arbutin Radiance Essence Water penetration technology (Hyper-649 supercharged penetration system) on α-arbutin. The reported transdermal effect was 6.49 times that of the α-arbutin aqueous solution.
25. Refers to penetration-enhancing technology based on adding HEPES (hydroxyethyl piperazine ethanesulfonic acid). Precise blending of HEPES with active ingredients is stated to greatly enhance their penetration.

Ingredient combination: alpha-arbutin, 3-O-ethyl ascorbic acid, licorice root extract, and ergothioneine.

The source describes tests involving a product containing alpha-arbutin: 33 participants with sensitive skin used it continuously for 4 weeks, and 35 Asian women aged 34–55 used a sample for 14 days. Results may vary by individual. It also describes a single-night test involving people with a long-term late-night routine and participant self-assessment 5 minutes after sample use.

Skin assessment indicators listed in the source include skin radiance, stratum corneum moisture content, skin roughness, translucency, relative deoxyhemoglobin concentration, and dullness associated with late nights, dryness, stress, and oxidation.

The source states that research on the brightening effects of alpha-arbutin began in 1991 and lists related references. It also cites research concerning alpha-arbutin, the SIRT/PGC-1α pathway, and UVA-induced photo damage.