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Les Félins

Signature Recovery Moisturizer — 30+ Years of Clinical Use

Les Félins

Les Félins is our original fast-penetrating, non-greasy moisturizer — created in the era of strong professional TCA peelings and refined through decades of real clinical practice.

Why it is called “Les Félins”
During high-strength TCA protocols, occasional tear droplets could create visible white streaks of protein coagulation on the cheeks — giving the patient a “jaguar pattern” appearance. Les Félins was applied immediately and continued daily to restore comfort and surface balance.

Today, it remains a preferred daily cream among Swiss medical aestheticians for clients who want rapid absorption, clean hydration, and high comfort without greasiness.

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Executive Clinical Snapshot

Les Félins in 30 Seconds

A rapid-absorption moisturizer designed primarily for immediate hydration, superficial moisture replenishment and a clean, non-greasy skin feel.

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Product Identity

Rapid-Absorption Comfort Moisturizer

Fast penetration and low-molecular-weight characteristics support rapid hydration without the feel of a heavy or strongly occlusive cream.

Primary Clinical Function Immediate Hydration Hydration first · Surface comfort
01 Primary Role Hydrate

Immediate hydration and superficial moisture replenishment.

02 Penetration Rapid

Fast-penetrating profile with low-molecular-weight characteristics.

03 Skin Feel Non-Greasy

Clean finish suitable for rapid layering and makeup application.

04 Daily Rhythm AM + PM

Suitable as a daily moisturizer within structured skincare routines.

05 Clinical Context Daily + Selected Protocols

Daily hydration base with case-based peri-procedural integration.

06 Exfoliation None

Les Félins is a moisturizer, not a peeling or exfoliating treatment.

10-Second Product Selection Three Products · Three Primary Objectives
Hydrate Les Félins Immediate hydration · Rapid penetration
Protect KosmoPeel Multi-ceramide barrier protection
Stabilize Ormes des Sioux Long-term barrier stability
Les Félins hydrates • KosmoPeel protects • Ormes des Sioux supports long-term stability
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Les Félins = Hydrate • KosmoPeel = Protect • Ormes des Sioux = Stabilize
Heritage Note — Origin of the Name

More than three decades ago, during higher-intensity TCA procedures, occasional tear droplets could create transient protein coagulation streaks on the cheeks — giving patients a temporary “jaguar-like” appearance.

To restore surface comfort and hydration, this cream was applied immediately — softening the skin and rebalancing flexibility.

From that clinical context, the name Les Félins was born — a discreet reference to its origin within real procedural environments, not laboratory theory.

Functional Classification & Clinical Positioning

Functional Classification
Rapid-Absorption Comfort Moisturizer
A non-greasy daily hydration cream designed for fast penetration and a clean finish, suitable for continuous use across a wide range of skin profiles.
Primary Clinical Function
Hydration + Surface Comfort Control
Restores hydration comfort without heavy occlusion, helping the skin feel softer, more flexible, and less mechanically sensitive in demanding post-procedure contexts.
Clinical Approach
Daily Base + Protocol Companion
Used as a daily base (AM/PM) and as a comfort companion in professional protocols — including immediate post-peel application and supportive use after laser-associated resurfacing.

Specific Indications

Daily Hydration Use

  • Fast absorption, non-greasy finish
  • Comfort hydration for day & night routines
  • For clients who dislike heavy creams
  • Skin that feels tight or “dehydrated”

Post-Peel Comfort Support

  • Applied immediately after strong professional acids (protocol-based)
  • Daily continuation to restore comfort and flexibility
  • Helps reduce the “stiff” feeling of stressed skin
  • Supports consistent recovery experience

Post-Laser / Crust Flexibility Support

  • Used in combined resurfacing contexts (case-based)
  • Helps keep crusts more flexible and less rigid
  • Improves comfort during the recovery window
  • Supports daily home continuation when advised

Clinical Highlights

Clinical Highlights
A Heritage Formula Built for Real Clinical Recovery Windows
Rapid Absorption
Penetrates quickly with a clean finish—ideal for clients who dislike greasy textures.
Immediate Post-Procedure Companion
Developed in the context of high-strength TCA protocols and used immediately after procedures for comfort support.
Flexibility Support
Helps maintain a softer, more flexible surface feel—especially in demanding recovery phases.
Airless Professional Format
50 g airless packaging for consistency, hygiene, and daily protocol use.

Product Scope — What Les Félins Is / What It Is Not

What Les Félins Is
  • A fast-penetrating, non-greasy daily moisturizer
  • A foundational comfort cream within metabolic skincare routines
  • A supportive companion in professional peeling protocols (case-based)
  • A long-standing heritage formula refined over more than 30 years
  • A balanced hydration solution suitable for all phototypes
What Les Félins Is Not
  • Not a peeling or exfoliating treatment
  • Not a heavy occlusive cream
  • Not designed to replace structured medical procedures
  • Not an animal-derived collagen formulation (marine algae sources only)
  • Not a sunscreen product
Positioned within Metabolic Solutions, Les Félins functions as a daily hydration base that supports comfort, flexibility, and surface balance — whether used alone or integrated within broader aesthetic protocols.
Clinical Comparison · Product Selection

Three Different Clinical Objectives Hydrate · Protect · Stabilize

These three formulations are complementary rather than interchangeable. Les Félins provides rapid hydration, KosmoPeel is positioned for multi-ceramide barrier protection, and Ormes des Sioux supports long-term barrier stability.

Need Immediate Hydration? Les Félins HYDRATE · RAPID
Need Barrier Protection? KosmoPeel PROTECT · MULTI-CERAMIDE
Need Long-Term Stability? Ormes des Sioux STABILIZE · LONG-TERM
Les Félins rapid-absorption moisturizer
Les Félins
Hydrate · Immediate
Rapid-Absorption Comfort Moisturizer

Les Félins is designed primarily for immediate hydration and superficial moisture replenishment. Its rapid-penetrating, non-greasy profile makes it particularly useful when fast hydration and surface comfort are the primary goals.

Primary Clinical Function Immediate Hydration
Best Use

Immediate hydration, superficial moisture replenishment, dehydrated skin feel, rapid comfort, daily AM/PM use, and situations where a clean, fast-absorbing finish is desired.

Complementary Logic

Add KosmoPeel when barrier protection is also required. Consider Ormes des Sioux when the objective shifts toward long-term barrier stability.

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Protection First
KosmoPeel multi-ceramide barrier protector
KosmoPeel
Protect · Multi-Ceramide
Multi-Ceramide Barrier Protector

KosmoPeel is a protective metabolic cream whose defining function is barrier protection. Its multi-ceramide lipid system is positioned to support the superficial lipid barrier and the basement membrane at the dermo-epidermal junction. Hydration remains complementary.

Primary Clinical Function Barrier Protection
Best Use

Barrier-vulnerable skin, cold and dry environments, wind, altitude, environmental stress, and selected peri-procedural situations where non-exfoliative protective support is appropriate.

Complementary Logic

Add Les Félins when rapid hydration is also required. Consider Ormes des Sioux when longer-term barrier stability becomes the objective.

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Ormes des Sioux long-term barrier stability
Ormes des Sioux
Stabilize · Long-Term
Long-Term Barrier Stability

Ormes des Sioux occupies the longer-term position within this strategy. It supports long-term barrier stability and sustained water-retention balance rather than the immediate hydration role of Les Félins or the dedicated protective role of KosmoPeel.

Primary Clinical Function Long-Term Stability
Best Use

Long-term barrier stability, sustained water-retention support, chronic dryness, resilience maintenance, and longer-term skincare strategies.

Complementary Logic

Add Les Félins when immediate hydration is needed. Add KosmoPeel when dedicated barrier protection is also required.

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10-Second Clinical Decision Rule
Need water now? Choose Les Félins
Need protection? Choose KosmoPeel
Need long-term stability? Choose Ormes des Sioux
Strategic Clinical Reading

Complementary — Not Interchangeable

Les Félins hydrates rapidly. KosmoPeel protects the barrier system. Ormes des Sioux supports long-term barrier stability. Environmental exposure is an important indication for KosmoPeel, but it does not define the product itself.

Clinical Parameters

Formulation Type
Metabolic Daily Moisturizer
Fast-penetrating hydration with a clean, non-greasy finish.
Recommended Rhythm
AM / PM Daily Base
Suitable for everyday routines and continuous comfort maintenance.
Skin Feel
Non-Greasy • Rapid Absorption
Designed for clients who dislike heavy or occlusive creams.
Topographic Categories
Face • Neck • Décolleté • Hands
Also used in selected body areas based on comfort needs.
Phototypes
I – VI
Universal daily use, tolerance-adapted.
Protocol Compatibility
Daily Base Across Protocols
Can be integrated as a comfort companion in professional peel and resurfacing contexts (case-based).
Packaging
Professional 50 g airless format for consistent dosing and hygiene in daily use.

Why Daily Balance Matters

In aesthetic medicine, outcomes are influenced not only by procedures, but by the quality of daily skin balance between interventions.

A cream that absorbs rapidly, hydrates without heaviness, and maintains surface comfort becomes a silent but decisive factor in long-term skin satisfaction.

Les Félins has fulfilled this role for more than three decades — as a stable, reliable daily base in both professional and home contexts.

Key Active Ingredients

Antioxidant Core
A stable antioxidant architecture designed to support daily skin comfort and long-term balance.
  • Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate — stable Vitamin C derivative
  • Vitamin E — tocopherol / tocopheryl acetate (antioxidant support)
  • Gamma Oryzanol — antioxidant profile often compared to “B-family–like” comfort support, without heavy sensory drawbacks
Botanical Lipid Support
Selected botanical oils integrated for comfort, flexibility, and a refined daily finish.
  • Ribes nigrum oil (blackcurrant oil)
  • Rosa rubiginosa oil (rosehip oil)
  • Oryzanol — contributes to a smooth, comfortable skin feel
Hydration & Marine-Origin Components
Built to maintain hydration comfort while keeping the fast-penetrating, non-greasy identity of Les Félins.
  • Saccharide Isomerate — long-lasting hydration comfort
  • Methylsilanol Mannuronate — marine-origin mannuronate derivative
  • Dimethicone — comfort-smoothing component supporting a clean finish
Additional Noteworthy Components
Retinyl Palmitate — Vitamin A ester used in skincare for refined appearance support.
Salix alba extract — botanical component integrated for formulation balance.
Formulation Ethics
No porcine or terrestrial animal extracts are used. The formula relies on botanical and marine-origin components and is designed for long-term daily tolerance.
Designed to align with clients who prefer non-animal formulations, while maintaining stability and consistency over time.
Packaging Integrity
Supplied exclusively in a 50 g airless format to preserve formulation stability and ensure hygienic daily dispensing.

Why a Foundational Daily Base Matters

In aesthetic practice, procedures may shape the result — but daily balance sustains it.

Daily Stability = Long-Term Satisfaction
A lightweight, rapidly absorbed base supports consistent comfort, flexibility, and tolerance across seasons and treatment cycles.
Heritage Built in Clinical Context
Developed in the era of strong professional peelings, Les Félins was refined through real-world procedural environments — not theoretical formulation trends.
Les Félins functions as the silent foundation of daily skin balance — whether used alone or integrated within advanced aesthetic protocols.

Specific Benefits

  • Immediate comfort without greasy residue
  • Rapid absorption allowing quick layering
  • Soft, flexible surface feel
  • Suitable under makeup
  • Balanced hydration for daily use
  • Supports tolerance during aesthetic cycles
  • Adaptable across seasons and climates
  • High client satisfaction and repeat demand
Les Félins delivers daily hydration that feels clean, controlled, and professionally balanced.

Combinations — Before / During / After / Maintenance

Before
Preparation & Surface Clarity
During
Protocol Integration
Les Félins functions as a comfort-compatible hydration base and may be integrated within metabolic routines alongside active strategies (case-based).
After
Comfort & Recovery Support
After professional procedures, Les Félins may be used as a comfort companion to maintain flexibility and clean hydration (case-based).
Maintenance
Long-Term Routine Architecture
Les Félins may be used as a long-term daily base or combined with maintenance-oriented metabolic solutions depending on skin profile.
System Note
Combinations are protocol-dependent. Adjust frequency and sequencing based on skin response, environmental conditions, and professional guidance.

Role in Long-Term Maintenance Cycles

In aesthetic medicine, visible improvements may occur in cycles — but long-term skin satisfaction depends on daily balance.

Between Treatment Phases
Les Félins acts as a stable daily base between active procedures, supporting comfort and consistency throughout maintenance periods.
Across Seasons & Skin Changes
Adaptable to seasonal variations, age-related skin evolution, and shifting tolerance levels over time.
For many clients, Les Félins becomes a permanent daily anchor — integrated within evolving metabolic and aesthetic strategies without ever feeling heavy or intrusive.

Usage Context

Daily Application

Apply morning and evening on clean skin. Suitable as a standalone daily moisturizer or as a base within structured routines.

Texture Advantage
Rapid penetration allows immediate layering or makeup application.
Professional Context

May be applied immediately after selected professional peel sessions or resurfacing procedures to maintain comfort and surface flexibility (protocol-dependent).

In higher-intensity contexts, daily continuation supports a consistent recovery experience.

Frequency Adaptation
Frequency may be adjusted according to skin response, seasonal variations, and overall tolerance.
Airless Dispensing
Use 1–2 pumps per application. The 50 g airless format ensures hygienic and consistent dosing.
Les Félins integrates seamlessly into both daily metabolic care and advanced aesthetic environments — without heaviness, occlusion, or routine disruption.

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to any component of the formulation
  • Application on open wounds or actively damaged skin areas
  • Temporary avoidance in cases of acute inflammatory reactions until stabilization
When integrating into professional protocols, usage should be adapted according to individual skin response and practitioner guidance.
Clinical FAQ · Quick Decisions

Les Félins Frequently Asked Questions

Rapid hydration, daily use, protocol integration and the clinical distinction between hydration, protection and long-term barrier stability.

Primary Role Hydrate Immediate moisture replenishment
Absorption Profile Rapid Fast penetration · Clean finish
Exfoliation None Moisturizer · Not a peel

Les Félins is primarily a rapid-absorption moisturizer. Its principal role is immediate hydration and superficial moisture replenishment, with a clean, non-greasy skin feel.

Primary objective: immediate hydration.

Its formulation is characterized by rapid penetration and low-molecular-weight characteristics, supporting fast hydration without the heavy feel associated with strongly occlusive creams. This also facilitates rapid layering within a daily skincare routine.

Fast penetration · Immediate hydration · Non-greasy finish.

Les Félins is positioned for use across phototypes I–VI. Frequency and application should nevertheless be adapted to the individual skin condition, treatment context and professional protocol.

In selected professional contexts, Les Félins may be integrated as a hydration and comfort companion following procedures when this is appropriate to the specific protocol and individual skin response. Post-procedure use should therefore remain protocol-dependent.

Selected protocols — not an automatic post-procedure indication.

No. The collagen-related components used in the formulation are described as being sourced from marine algae, with no porcine or terrestrial animal extracts.

No. Les Félins is designed for rapid absorption and a clean, non-greasy finish. Its fast penetration makes it particularly suitable for daily layering and subsequent makeup application.

Rapid absorption without a heavy finish.

The three formulations have different primary objectives and should not be considered interchangeable moisturizers.

Hydrate Les Félins Immediate hydration · Rapid penetration
Protect KosmoPeel Multi-ceramide barrier protection
Stabilize Ormes des Sioux Long-term barrier stability
Hydrate ≠ Protect ≠ Long-Term Stabilize.
Clinical Selection Rule Three Products · Three Different Jobs

Les Félins hydrates rapidly.  •  KosmoPeel protects.  •  Ormes des Sioux supports long-term barrier stability.

Swiss Skincare Heritage

Immediate Hydration. Rapid Absorption. Everyday Comfort.

Trusted for over 30 years, Les Félins remains a foundational daily moisturizer for rapid hydration, superficial moisture replenishment and a clean, non-greasy finish.

Primary Clinical Identity Rapid-Absorption Comfort Moisturizer

Designed for immediate hydration and rapid penetration, Les Félins provides everyday skin comfort without the heaviness of a strongly occlusive cream.

Primary Role Immediate Hydration
Absorption Rapid · Non-Greasy
Format 50 g Airless
Daily Use AM + PM
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Quality & Formulation Standards
Swiss Made
Top Quality
Les Félins hydrates. Its defining role is rapid hydration and everyday comfort — distinct from KosmoPeel barrier protection and the long-term barrier stability strategy of Ormes des Sioux.

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