Collection: Institut Esthederm

Institut Esthederm is a renowned French brand founded by biologist and pharmacist Jean-Noël Thorel around a bold concept: instead of blocking the skin's natural mechanisms, to support its capacity for self-regulation. Hence its hallmark: filters that protect against damage without completely blocking tanning. At J'ADORE Instytut, you will find the brand's full portfolio.

Institut Esthederm Lines

• Cellular Water — the foundation of the brand, based on cellular water: mist, essence, moisturizing creams in several textures (Fondant, Fresh, Melting), body milk, and oil.
• Adaptasun — the flagship sun protection line with adaptive technology: versions for normal and sensitive skin, for face and body, sun water, Golden Glow Shimmer, Protective Silk.
• Photo Regul, Photo Reverse, and No Sun 100% Mineral — protection for sun intolerance, sun spots, and skin requiring a mineral filter.
• Intensive — the most comprehensive family of active ingredients: Hyaluronic (serum, cream, mask, eye contour), Retinol (serum, cream, eye lift), Vitamine C and C2, Vitamine E², Pro-Collagen, Spiruline, Glauscine, AHA Peel Serum, and Propolis+ for acne-prone skin (zinc, kaolin, salicylic acid, iron).
• Excellage and Age Proteom — anti-aging lines for mature skin: creams, serums, and eye products.
• Lift & Repair — tightening and facial contouring: Absolute Smoothing, eye contour, lifting patches.
• Active Repair — wrinkle correction and eye area care.
• Cleansing — Pure Cleansing Foam, Gentle Deep Pore Cleanser, Hydra Replenishing Cleanser, face and eye water, High Tolerance Make-up Remover.
• Tanning and After-Sun — After-Sun Repair, Bronz Repair Sunkissed, Tan Prolonging Body Lotion, Hydra-Boost Self-Tanning, UV In Cellium Spray.

What is the sun approach about?

Adaptasun does not act like a classic high-SPF filter — its premise is to protect cells from damage while preserving the natural melanin production process. It is a solution for people who want to tan, but not at the cost of photoaging. It does not replace a high filter in situations requiring full protection — in cases of discoloration, melasma, or after treatments, Photo Reverse or No Sun 100% Mineral will be more appropriate.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Adaptasun allow you to tan? Yes, that is its concept — protection without completely blocking the tan. However, if you are prone to discoloration, choose a line with full protection.

What is cellular water? It is a solution with a composition similar to the natural environment of skin cells, forming the base of most of the brand's formulas.

Where to start? With the Cellular Water line — it is the foundation upon which the rest of your skincare is built.

See also: sun protection, hydration, SPF filters.