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Vital Theory

Cordyceps Radiance Serum · 30 ml / 1 fl oz

Vital Theory is a lightweight radiance serum. Cordyceps mushroom and niacinamide help even the look of tone and refine the appearance of texture, while Tremella delivers deep, weightless hydration — for skin that looks brighter, fresher, and more radiant.

Cordyceps + niacinamideNo fragranceVegan & cruelty-freeBatch-coded
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Free US shipping·Ships weekly from Missouri·Small-batch

The ritual

01
Cleanse

Start with clean, slightly damp skin, morning and evening.

02
Apply 3–5 drops

Press gently into the face and neck. A little goes a long way.

03
Absorb, then moisturize

Let it absorb fully before your moisturizer. Use daily for best results.

Evidence, not hype

The science behind every drop

Each active earns its place. We read the research as supportive of mechanism — not as proof of any outcome.

Cordyceps
Cordyceps Militaris

A functional mushroom rich in natural compounds and prized in traditional practice. In Vital Theory it's the glow active — chosen for skin that looks brighter and more awake.

Niacinamide
Vitamin B3

Vitamin B3 — a well-tolerated all-rounder that helps even tone, refine the look of texture, and reinforce the moisture barrier. It layers comfortably with almost any routine.

Tremella
Snow mushroom

The snow mushroom's polysaccharides hold up to 500× their weight in water for deep, weightless hydration — keeping radiance from tipping into tightness.

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It's not just what's inside

Chosen with intention, down to the glass

Bottled in amber glass that shields light-sensitive actives, with a bamboo dropper for precise dosing. Small-batch and batch-coded, so every bottle is traceable.

Amber glass
Shields light-sensitive actives.
Bamboo dropper
Precise, low-waste dosing.
Small-batch
Made in careful runs, never mass-poured.
Batch-coded
Every bottle traceable to its run.

What early testers say

Questions, answered

Can I use it with vitamin C or retinol? +

Yes — niacinamide is well tolerated alongside most actives. Introduce one new product at a time and patch test if sensitive.

How soon will I see a difference? +

Skin renews in cycles, so consistency matters more than speed. Use daily and give the barrier a full cycle.

Is it fragrance-free? +

Yes — no added fragrance and no colorants. Full INCI is on the page.

Pregnant or breastfeeding? +

We recommend checking with your doctor before introducing any new product.