Japanese Green Caviar Is The Secret Ingredient That (Almost) No One Knows About

It is hard to keep up in the ever-evolving world of skincare. It feels like each day, there is a new ingredient or product to discover that promises a full complexion transformation. The latest to cross our desk? Japanese green caviar, an innovative component, which promises to give your skin a smoother, firmer look and a more homogenous texture from the very first application.

Not widely available yet, it does play a starring role in the aptly named Green Caviar serum from K-Beauty hero brand Tosowoong, a skincare saviour that delivers an all-over glow. But what exactly is green caviar?

What is green caviar?

There are two distinct nutrients known as green caviar: Umibudo, also dubbed sea grape, and finger lime, also referred to as green caviar lemon. Umibudo is a Japanese seaweed that is characterised by its composition of small, salty spheres. Finger lime, on the other hand, is an Australian citrus fruit that has pearl-like flesh and is known for its acidic flavour and crisp texture, making it strangely similar to caviar.

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What’s in Tosowoong’s Green Caviar serum, and how does it work?

Tosowoong’s Green Caviar Facial Serum offers up exactly what it says on the tin. It’s made with Caulerpa lentillifera extract (otherwise known as Umibudo), a seaweed native to Japan with a translucent green hue, as well as niacinamide and as many as eight types of hyaluronic acid, which help to keep the skin hydrated and supple.

Together, these ingredients have strong antioxidant properties and are particularly effective against skin ageing. Japanese green caviar is rich in minerals, vitamins and amino acids that help target cellular oxidation, while also helping to improve collagen synthesis, skin tone and elasticity. The serum features an impressive blend of anti-ageing actives that’ll benefit your skin both upon immediate application and in the long-term.

Tosowoong’s serum also helps to shrink enlarged pores, leaving the skin immediately smoother, firmer and with a more homogenous texture – minimising any imperfections and improving the appearance of the skin from day one. It’s a brilliant multifunctional facial serum.

How to incorporate Green Caviar into your skincare routine

The Green Caviar serum has a lightweight formulation that is quickly absorbed and non-reactive, which makes it easy to incorporate into your daily skincare routine. Apply after cleansing and toning, but before applying a nourishing moisturiser. A few drops go a long way, and it should be worked into the skin with gentle upward movements to create a kind of natural lifting effect while stimulating circulation.

Vogue Verdict

The Vogue team noted that Tosowoong’s Green Caviar serum delivered a noticeable pore-shrinking effect after just one week of consistent use. Testers also said that their skin felt more supple and significantly softer, while their overall complexion benefited from a brightness lift. Another stand-out effect is its ability to smooth out fine lines, which makes it a great skin-boosting serum to apply before your daily makeup look.