Those Tiny Capsules, Explained
You open a new jar, take a closer look, and there they are: tiny pearls suspended in the cream or serum. It is the first question almost everyone asks. What are those capsules, and why are they there? If you have noticed them in a COCOJOJO formula, this quick guide is for you.
Meet COCOJOJO Encapsulated Creams and Serums
COCOJOJO has built a range of encapsulated creams and serums, each made around its own hero ingredient, from hyaluronic acid and Centella Asiatica to vitamin C, copper peptides, ectoin and Volufiline. Every formula is its own product with its own purpose, so you can choose by skin goal instead of guessing.
What Encapsulation Means in This Range
In this range, the idea is simple: the capsules help protect the ingredients inside until you use the product. Instead of sitting loose in the formula, the ingredient is held inside a capsule until the product is dispensed and applied. In some formulas you can see the capsules as visible pearls, and they blend in as you smooth the product over your skin.
One important note: this applies only to the formulas described as encapsulated on their own product pages, such as the creams and serums named in this guide. Not every COCOJOJO serum uses capsules, so check the product description whenever encapsulation matters to you.
Cream or Serum?
Creams and serums share the capsule idea but feel very different. Serums are lighter. You apply a few drops after cleansing, and each one focuses on a main goal such as hydration, a calmer look or more radiance. Creams are richer and work as the moisturizing step. Some settle quickly into a soft, dewy finish, while others feel more cushioning.
If you love a light feel, start with a serum. If your skin asks for more comfort, add a cream. Many people use both: serum first, cream second.
Find Your Formula
Start with how you want your skin to look and feel. Here are examples from different families in the range:
- For hydration, the Glass Skin Hydration Serum - 1 oz uses encapsulated multi-molecular hyaluronic acid technology for a dewy, glass skin finish.
- For stressed-looking skin, the Cica Barrier Rescue Serum - 1 oz brings encapsulated Centella Asiatica in a weightless fluid that helps calm the look of stressed, sensitive skin.
- For a brighter look, the Vitamin C Radiance Serum - 1 oz uses encapsulated 3X vitamin C technology to help brighten the look of dull skin.
- For lasting hydration and a smoother look, the Copper Matrix Hydration Cream - 1 oz pairs encapsulated copper peptide technology with a lightweight texture that settles into a dewy finish.
- For skin that feels dry or tight, the Ectoin Barrier Rescue Cream - 1 oz has a cushioning texture that helps support a healthy-looking skin barrier.
- For a plumper look, the Volufiline Volume-Plump Pearl Cream - 1 oz has visible pearls that melt in as you blend and helps plump the look of fuller, rounder-looking skin.
Explore the complete COCOJOJO serum collection and COCOJOJO cream collection to see every formula side by side.
Using Your Chosen Product
Each COCOJOJO formula has its own directions, so always follow the label of the product you choose. For example, the Glass Skin Hydration Serum goes on slightly damp skin, 2 to 3 drops smoothed across the face and neck, then sealed with a moisturizer. The Volufiline Volume-Plump Pearl Cream is a pea-sized amount, pressed over the cheeks and blended until the pearls melt in. In the morning, the Vitamin C Radiance Serum is followed by moisturizer and sunscreen.
There is no need to layer every serum at once. Pick the one that matches your main goal, patch test before first use and avoid direct eye contact.
Three Common Questions
What are the capsules in COCOJOJO creams and serums?
They are part of the encapsulated formulas in this range. The capsules help protect the ingredients inside until the product is dispensed and applied. Only products described as encapsulated on their product pages use this system.
Should I choose a cream or a serum?
Choose a serum if you prefer a light texture and a targeted step, or a cream if you want a richer moisturizing step. You can also use a serum first and follow with a cream, as long as you follow each product's own directions.
Where do I find the directions for my product?
Every product page on COCOJOJO.com has a How to Use section with the amount, the steps and any patch test advice. Stick to the directions for the formula you chose.
Small Capsules, Simple Choices
Those tiny capsules are more than a pretty detail. In COCOJOJO encapsulated formulas, they help protect the ingredients inside until the moment you use them. Start with your skin goal, follow the label and enjoy the texture. Your next favorite formula is waiting in the COCOJOJO cream collection and the COCOJOJO serum collection.