AO Medical
HOP+ Volume and Shield Cushion
$95.00
This is not just a skincare-driven cushion — it is full-on skincare that works all day, in cushion form. It delivers continuous hydration, protection (SPF), and skin-enhancing benefits while providing sheer-to-medium color coverage (best up to Fitzpatrick 3). The finish is glowy and radiant — luminous, but not oily.
At its core is Poly-L-Lactic Acid (PLLA), a bio-stimulatory polymer with over two decades of documented use in aesthetics. PLLA has been clinically shown to stimulate fibroblast activity and upregulate collagen synthesis, with studies reporting improvements in dermal thickness, firmness, and wrinkle depth reduction over 3–6 months of continuous exposure. This mechanism, well established in professional injectables, is translated here into a daily-use format that supports ongoing dermal remodeling.
Supporting this is an advanced peptide complex: Epidermal Growth Factor (sh-Oligopeptide-1), sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, and sh-Polypeptide-22. In controlled trials, these biomimetic peptides have been shown to accelerate keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation, enhance extracellular matrix production, and improve wound healing and post-procedure recovery times. By stimulating natural repair cascades, they contribute to visible improvements in elasticity, tone, and overall skin quality.
Niacinamide, backed by numerous double-blind studies, has been shown to reduce hyperpigmentation by up to 35% after 12 weeks, increase barrier lipid synthesis, and significantly decrease transepidermal water loss, making it one of the most versatile dermatology-approved actives.
Adenosine, a KFDA-recognized functional ingredient, demonstrates measurable wrinkle depth reduction through dermal fibroblast activation and enhanced protein synthesis.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) provides well-documented antioxidant protection, neutralizing free radicals to prevent lipid peroxidation and photoaging, while Glycerin ensures lasting hydration and maintenance of stratum corneum flexibility.
Supporting this is an advanced peptide complex: Epidermal Growth Factor (sh-Oligopeptide-1), sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Polypeptide-1, and sh-Polypeptide-22. In controlled trials, these biomimetic peptides have been shown to accelerate keratinocyte and fibroblast proliferation, enhance extracellular matrix production, and improve wound healing and post-procedure recovery times. By stimulating natural repair cascades, they contribute to visible improvements in elasticity, tone, and overall skin quality.
Niacinamide, backed by numerous double-blind studies, has been shown to reduce hyperpigmentation by up to 35% after 12 weeks, increase barrier lipid synthesis, and significantly decrease transepidermal water loss, making it one of the most versatile dermatology-approved actives.
Adenosine, a KFDA-recognized functional ingredient, demonstrates measurable wrinkle depth reduction through dermal fibroblast activation and enhanced protein synthesis.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) provides well-documented antioxidant protection, neutralizing free radicals to prevent lipid peroxidation and photoaging, while Glycerin ensures lasting hydration and maintenance of stratum corneum flexibility.
