CALYPSO Vitamin C Moisture Elixir

CALYPSO Vitamin C Moisture Elixir is a facial oil-serum built around plant-sourced vitamin C from sea buckthorn berry, blended with seed oils and CoQ10. It absorbs quickly, carries a floral-earthy scent with a nutty edge, and is meant to sit as the nourishing layer in a routine rather than replace your cream. It comes as a warm orange oil in 30 ml of glass, dropper-topped.

Format	Nourishing facial oil — orange in colour
Size	30 mL (1 oz), glass with a dropper top
Aroma	Floral and earthy, with a nutty undertone
Hero ingredients	Sea buckthorn berry · CoQ10 · chia seed · cranberry seed · daikon seed · camellia
Formulated without	Essential oils · added gluten · added soy · fillers

What it actually does

• Delivers vitamin C from a plant source. The brand points to sea buckthorn berry as the carrier here — it calls the berry exceptionally rich in both vitamin C and omega-7, and notes the naturally occurring vitamin A and beta carotene it carries.
• Holds moisture in with botanical oils. Chia seed and camellia seed oils bring fatty omega acids that the brand says help hydrate and smooth. Cranberry seed oil is included as a mineral- and antioxidant-rich addition to soften and calm.
• Adds an antioxidant layer. CoQ10 is described by the brand as a potent antioxidant and moisturiser that absorbs readily, supporting the energy cells use to renew themselves.
• Targets a tighter, lifted look. Daikon seed extract is included for a tightened and lifted appearance, and the brand also flags it as an adaptogen for skin dealing with daily stressors.
• Aimed at four concerns. Earth Harbor positions it for dry and dull skin, a shortfall of vitamins and nutrients, visible signs of ageing, and sensitive skin.
• Made with values attached. Vegan, cruelty-free, plant-based, non-GMO, small batch, woman-owned, zero-waste and plastic-negative, and a 1% For The Planet member — all per the brand.

How to use

1. Cleanse and tone first. This goes onto prepped skin, not bare unwashed skin.
2. Dispense 3 to 10 drops into your palm and spread them across the surface of your hand.
3. Pat, then glide upward. Press the oil onto the face and sweep it in an upward direction, massaging until it has absorbed.
4. Layer it over your treatments. It is designed to go on top of other serums and moisturisers, and can be used every day.
5. Or blend it in. The brand suggests mixing it into any Earth Harbor moisturiser, serum, ampoule or mask to push their hydration further.

Storage: room temperature, kept away from direct sun — worth taking seriously through an Egyptian summer.

Is it right for you?

Full ingredients

Jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) Oil, Daikon (Raphanus) Seed Extract, Chia (Salvia hispanica) Seed Oil, Camellia (Camellia oleifera) Oil, Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides (coconut-derived), Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) Oil, Sunflower (Helianthus annuus) Oil, Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides) Berry Extract, Jasmine (Jasminum grandiflorium) Flower Extract, Rose (Rosa damascena) Petal Extract, Coenzyme Q10 (Ubidecarenone), Sunflower Vitamin E (Tocopherol). Essential oil-free formula.

Questions

Is this an oil or a serum?

Both labels fit. The texture is a nourishing oil, and the brand treats it as an elixir you layer over treatments and moisturisers rather than a standalone cream. Because it is oil-based, it goes last in the hydrating part of your routine.

Why is it orange?

The sea buckthorn berry content gives it that colour — the brand calls the berry the planet’s richest natural beta carotene source. The tint rubs in and does not leave a lasting cast, but go lightly if you are applying it under makeup.

Can I use it morning and night?

The brand says daily use. Many people prefer oils at night and a lighter layer in the morning; if you use it in the day, finish with your usual sunscreen on top.

How long does delivery take?

3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Pieces we already hold arrive toward the shorter end; anything we bring in for you takes longer. Working days exclude weekends and official holidays. See our Shipping Policy.

What payment methods do you take?

Credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets. We do not offer cash on delivery.

What if the bottle arrives broken?

Tell us within 1 day of delivery and send a photo. We accept returns on defective, damaged or expired items only — not change of mind. Once verified, your refund goes back to the original payment method within 15 to 30 days. Details in our Return & Refund Policy.