# Ingredients

Every Bertoli Beauty product pairs the brand's signature ingredient, Italian red grape polyphenols, with supporting ingredients chosen for a specific concern. 96–98% of the ingredients in each product are of natural origin. The benefits below are the brand's own descriptions.

## Which products contain which key ingredients

| Ingredient | Vitamin C Brightening Cream | Day Cream | Stem Cell Serum | Eye Serum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian red grape polyphenols | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hyaluronic acid | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Aloe vera | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vitamin C | Yes | No | No | No |
| Peptides | Yes | No | No | No |
| Vitamin E | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Apple stem cells | No | No | Yes | No |
| Olive oil | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Chamomile extract | No | No | Yes | Yes |

## Italian red grape polyphenols (signature ingredient)

- **What it is:** Antioxidant compounds from red grapes grown in vineyards in Emilia-Romagna, Italy. Red grape skin is rich in polyphenols such as resveratrol. On ingredient lists: hydrolyzed grape skin; the creams also contain vitis vinifera (grape) leaf extract.
- **In:** All four products.
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Neutralize free radicals that speed up skin aging; support collagen production and help protect existing collagen; help preserve the skin's own hyaluronic acid; strengthen the skin barrier; even tone and reduce the look of dark spots; calm redness and irritation; help reduce puffiness around the eyes.

## Vitamin C

- **What it is:** A well-known antioxidant and brightener. On ingredient lists: ascorbic acid.
- **In:** [Vitamin C Brightening Cream](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/vitamin-c-brightening-cream-with-red-grape-polyphenols.md).
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Reduces dullness and evens tone; lightens dark spots and hyperpigmentation; smooths texture; protects against free radicals; supports collagen production.

## Apple stem cells

- **What it is:** An extract from apple fruit cells grown in culture. On ingredient lists: malus domestica fruit cell culture extract.
- **In:** [Stem Cell Serum](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/stem-cell-serum-with-red-grape-polyphenols.md).
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Support the skin's own renewal, reducing the look and depth of fine lines and wrinkles; support collagen and elastin for firmer skin; antioxidant protection; lasting hydration.

## Hyaluronic acid

- **What it is:** A moisture-binding molecule that can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. On ingredient lists: sodium hyaluronate.
- **In:** All four products.
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Instant plumping and long-lasting hydration; smoother texture; less visible fine lines; supports the moisture barrier.

## Olive oil

- **What it is:** Organic olive oil, a centuries-old Italian beauty staple rich in squalene, vitamin E and fatty acids. On ingredient lists: olea europaea (olive) fruit oil.
- **In:** [Stem Cell Serum](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/stem-cell-serum-with-red-grape-polyphenols.md) and [Eye Serum](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/eye-serum-with-olive-oil-red-grape-polyphenols.md).
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Deep nourishment and moisture retention; reduces puffiness, dark circles and under-eye bags; supports the skin barrier; soothes red or irritated skin.

## Peptides

- **What they are:** Short chains of amino acids. On ingredient lists: palmitoyl sh-octapeptide-24 amide, palmitoyl sh-tripeptide-5, norisoleucyl sh-nonapeptide-1, heptapeptide-15 palmitate.
- **In:** [Vitamin C Brightening Cream](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/vitamin-c-brightening-cream-with-red-grape-polyphenols.md).
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Work with vitamin C to brighten and reduce dark spots and discoloration; help firm the skin and minimize lines.

## Vitamin E

- **What it is:** An antioxidant and emollient. On ingredient lists: tocopherol.
- **In:** [Vitamin C Brightening Cream](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/vitamin-c-brightening-cream-with-red-grape-polyphenols.md) and [Day Cream](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/day-cream-with-red-grape-polyphenols.md).
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Moisturizes and soothes dry skin; supports the moisture barrier; protects against free radicals; works together with vitamin C.

## Chamomile extract

- **What it is:** An extract of chamomile flowers. On ingredient lists: chamomilla recutita (matricaria) flower extract.
- **In:** [Eye Serum](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/eye-serum-with-olive-oil-red-grape-polyphenols.md) and [Stem Cell Serum](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products/stem-cell-serum-with-red-grape-polyphenols.md).
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Calms and soothes sensitive skin; reduces redness and irritation; helps brighten dark circles.

## Aloe vera

- **What it is:** Organic aloe leaf juice, the first ingredient in every product. On ingredient lists: aloe barbadensis leaf juice.
- **In:** All four products.
- **Brand-stated benefits:** Helps skin retain moisture; leaves skin supple; cools and soothes.

## What the products are made without

No Bertoli Beauty product contains parabens or sulfates. The Vitamin C Brightening Cream is also labeled free of phthalates, hydroquinone, silicones, petrolatum, mineral oil, BHA, PEGs, TEA, DEA and animal-derived ingredients. All products are vegan and contain fragrance (parfum). Full ingredient lists are on each [product page](https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/products.md).

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Source: Bertoli Beauty official brand reference, https://ai.bertolibeauty.com/ingredients/ (updated 2026-10-19). Shop: https://bertolibeauty.com