Dull, tired skin is a frustration most of us know too well. The endless hunt for something that actually delivers on the promise of a healthy glow often ends in disappointment. That’s the gap the Complete by Dr SCS is trying to fill. The brand’s new Radiance system is built not on quick fixes, but on a careful formula designed to restore brightness from the inside out.
Where so many products stop at the surface — masking issues without addressing them — this system takes a different approach. It combines antioxidants and nutrients that work on multiple levels of the skin at once, nudging its natural brightening mechanisms back into gear.
"Genuine skin radiance comes from working on multiple areas at once—cell turnover, melanin production, barrier function, and microcirculation," explains Dr SCS, whose pharmaceutical background shapes her clinical, almost laboratory-like approach to beauty. Research backs her up: studies show that certain antioxidant blends can increase luminosity by nearly 26% while reducing uneven tone and imperfections.
Best Antioxidants in Skincare: Vitamin C + E Benefits
Your skin is under attack every day. Pollution, UV rays, and even stress can spark the release of free radicals — unstable molecules that chip away at healthy cells and speed up the aging process. It’s a relentless battle, and it shows up on your face as dullness, dark spots, and fine lines.
The Radiance system takes on this fight with a carefully layered mix of antioxidants that don’t just work alone — they work together. Vitamin C leads the charge, neutralizing free radicals before they do lasting harm and slowing down the overproduction of melanin that creates uneven pigmentation patches.
Then come the supporting players. Vitamin E steps in to amplify C’s work, creating what scientists call "network antioxidant action" — a kind of tag-team effect where the duo is stronger together than on their own. Research shows that when antioxidants are combined, skin’s protection against oxidative stress can increase by anywhere from 50 to 400%.
The results aren’t just theoretical. A study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology found that people who used paired antioxidant treatments saw a clear difference after eight weeks: less redness, smoother texture, and fewer dark marks. Improvements that simply don’t happen when these ingredients are used in isolation.
Best Way to Deliver Skincare Nutrients: Topical + Oral Approach
The Radiance system focuses on how ingredients reach the skin, making sure both the surface and deeper layers get what they need. On the outside, topical botanicals like grape seed extract penetrate the epidermis, working on the outer layer directly. At the same time, oral supplements with superoxide dismutase and zinc move through the bloodstream, reaching the dermis where collagen forms and new cells begin to grow.
"The two-pathway method creates a conversation between skin layers," explains Dr SCS. "When nutrients arrive from both directions, cells respond more vigorously than when supported from just one side."
The brand’s research confirms this effect. In lab tests with the Radiance system — combining topical botanicals and oral nutrients — researchers saw faster cell turnover, stronger cellular activity, and more even pigmentation. Under the microscope, they also noted better communication between skin cells, the kind of changes that translate into a visible glow: brighter, smoother, healthier-looking skin.
When Skincare Starts to Work: How Long It Really Takes to See Glowing Skin
Skin doesn’t transform overnight. With the Radiance system, people usually notice three distinct phases. In the first week, skin feels different: more hydrated, smoother, more comfortable. By the third week, the change is clear in the mirror — brighter, more even, more refined. At six weeks, the shift is strongest: tone looks balanced, and the skin’s overall luminosity is visibly improved.
There’s science behind this rhythm. Hydration comes first, helping the skin reflect light more evenly. Antioxidants then step in, protecting against new damage while the repair process works on existing discoloration. Finally, improved circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients more effectively, creating a polished, healthy brightness. Lab tests with chroma meter technology confirm what the eye sees: measurable gains in skin tone and radiance.
The benefits extend beyond glow. Dark circles appear lighter, redness softens, spots fade, and skin feels firmer. What’s striking is the level of satisfaction — many users say they look noticeably better by the end of the full program, a result rarely reported in skincare studies.
For anyone looking for real change without harsh acids or invasive treatments, the lesson is straightforward: when care is comprehensive, the results are too.
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Photo: Zoé Kovacs & Flavien Prioreau @Studio Mimi
Style: Dabby Naval
Hair: Anastasiia Tymoshchuck
Makeup: Jenneke Croubels
Manicure: Romane Martini
Producer: Sophie Lebègue @Gemini Productions
Set Design: Charlotte Huguet
Photographer assistants: Bertrand Jeannot, John Chevalier
Stylist assistants: Ines Brunet-Antigny
Makeup assistant: Sarah Wandee
Set designer assistant: Lola Gueneau, Eugénie Le Monnier
Casting: Monika Domarke
Model: Emily Roesch @Metropolitan Models