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Glow & Brightening Ritual by NKD Koala: Vitamin C Serum, Gentle Face Wash and Kojic Acid Moisturiser
Glow & Brightening Ritual, step by step: Gentle Face Wash, Vitamin C Serum and Kojic Acid Moisturiser
When to use each formula in the Glow & Brightening Ritual, morning and evening
Which Ritual is for me? How the Glow & Brightening Ritual compares with the other NKD Koala Rituals
The Glow & Brightening Ritual in use, one formula at a time, applied by our model
Curated Ritual, 3 formulas

Glow & Brightening Ritual

Cleanse → Brighten → Even

A Ritual for the look of dullness, dark spots and uneven tone.

01 Gentle Face WashCleanse, 100ml $28
02 Vitamin C SerumBrighten, 30ml $32
03 Kojic Acid MoisturiserEven, 50g $34

Bought separately $94. As a Ritual you save $15.

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How to use
  • Cleanse morning and evening. Start with the Gentle Face Wash, so the serum goes onto clean skin.
  • Vitamin C in the morning. Press 2 to 3 drops into dry skin and let it absorb fully before the moisturiser.
  • Layer the Kojic Moisturiser. Apply over the serum morning and evening. Brightening comes with consistent use over time.
Good to know

The Kojic Acid Moisturiser contains AHA and PHA, so SPF every morning is essential. Brightening comes with consistent daily use over time.

Patch test each formula before first use.

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Step 1: Cleanse

Gentle Face Wash

100ml. A mild daily cleanser to start the routine on clean skin.

Hero ingredient

Coconut-derived surfactants

Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate create a low-irritation lather that rinses clean without tightness.

Helps with
  • Over-stripping
  • Tightness after cleansing
  • Suitable for daily use
How to use

Wet face, massage gently for 30 seconds, rinse with lukewarm water. Morning and evening.

$28 on its own About this formula
Model working the Gentle Face Wash into a lather in her hands
Step 2: Brighten

Vitamin C Serum

30ml. Pure vitamin C with ferulic acid, applied in the morning.

Hero ingredient

Ascorbic Acid

Second on the ingredient list, paired with Ferulic Acid which improves its stability.

Helps with
  • Dullness
  • Dark spots
  • Environmental stress
How to use

Apply 2 to 3 drops to clean, dry skin in the morning. Allow to absorb. Always follow with SPF.

$32 on its own About this formula
Model holding the Vitamin C Serum
Step 3: Even

Kojic Acid Moisturiser

50g. Kojic acid with lactic acid and PHA for light daily resurfacing.

Hero ingredient

Kojic Acid

Derived from fermentation, in a daily moisturiser with lactic acid and PHA.

Helps with
  • Dark spots
  • Uneven tone
  • Post-blemish marks
How to use

Apply a small amount to clean skin morning and evening after serum. Always follow with SPF.

$34 on its own About this formula
Model holding the Kojic Acid Moisturiser jar
How it works

Your Ritual, step by step

  1. 01

    Cleanse morning and evening

    Start with the Gentle Face Wash, so the serum goes onto clean skin.

    Pat skin dry before applying the serum.

  2. 02

    Vitamin C in the morning

    Press 2 to 3 drops into dry skin and let it absorb fully before the moisturiser.

    Morning application, always followed by SPF.

  3. 03

    Layer the Kojic Moisturiser

    Apply over the serum morning and evening. Brightening comes with consistent use over time.

    This formula contains AHAs and PHA. SPF every morning is essential.

Four models smiling together, holding the Vitamin C Serum, Kojic Acid Moisturiser and Gentle Face Wash
Ritual saving

Chosen to work together, priced below buying them one by one.

$94Bought separately
$79As a Ritual
$15You save

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    I recommend this product
    Skin concerns Breakouts, Dryness
    Age range 25–34
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    my new skincare routine

    i love this range so much 🤩 the cleanser feels gentle on my sensitive skin, and doesn’t leave it feeling tight, yet still cleans deep into my pores. the serum is lightweight and doesn’t feel sticky on the skin at all. the moisturiser is my hero item; it’s so hydrating & lightweight. i love how it feels as i apply it and how my skin feels after! good skincare doesn’t need to be a million steps! just 3 and my skin feels amazing!

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About this Ritual

Questions about the Glow & Brightening Ritual

What is in the Glow & Brightening Ritual and how much do I save?

The NKD Koala Glow & Brightening Ritual includes 3 full-size formulas: Gentle Face Wash, Vitamin C Serum, Kojic Acid Moisturiser. Bought separately they cost $94. As a Ritual they cost $79, a saving of $15.

How do I use the Glow & Brightening Ritual?

Morning: Gentle Face Wash, Vitamin C Serum, Kojic Acid Moisturiser, then SPF. Evening: Gentle Face Wash and Kojic Acid Moisturiser.

How long until I see a difference?

Changes in the look of brightness and uneven tone build gradually with consistent use and daily SPF. Every skin responds at its own pace.

More answers in the FAQs and the ingredient glossary.