Metamorphosis Energize Red Light Activator Serum

07/13/2026 — Worldwide launch at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas 2026

Energize Red Light Activator Serum retails at $89 USD for a 30 mL / 1.0 fl oz fill. As the first patent-pending serum engineered specifically for red and near-infrared light therapy, Energize sits in clinical-prestige territory while creating an entirely new category — Red Light Activator Serum — that did not previously exist on the market. Launching worldwide at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas July 2026, with direct-to-consumer availability at metamorphosislighttherapy.com at launch and planned expansion into premium retail and TV shopping channels.

A patent-pending serum that enhances the effects of red and near-infrared light therapy. As red-light therapy works by activating skin cells’ mitochondria, this serum prepares the mitochondria, so skin’s response is primed. The serum contains no oils, silicones, or fragrance, absorbing in 30 seconds and creating no barrier to light penetration. Key to the formula is PhotoActiv8™, a proprietary patent-pending technology platform that delivers mitochondrial primers to the skin. They include ubiquinol, the active reduced form of CoQ10, which participates in the mitochondrial electron transport chain activated by red and near-infrared light. Alongside this is astaxanthin, which protects mitochondria during the brief reactive oxygen species response triggered by light therapy; adenosine, the precursor to ATP, the cellular energy molecule that red-light therapy increases; and GHK-Cu, a copper-binding peptide that signals skin to produce collagen and elastin. Applied before red-light treatment, this mitochondrial priming serum amplifies treatment results.

Energize is the first patent-pending serum engineered specifically to be applied before red and near-infrared light therapy — a category that did not previously exist. Most serums are designed for glide, not light performance, and create surface films that can interfere with how light reaches the skin. Energize is formulated with zero oils, silicones, or fragrance, absorbing in approximately 30 seconds with no barrier to light penetration. At its core is PhotoActiv8™, a proprietary patent-pending technology platform that delivers mitochondrial primers — ubiquinol (active reduced form), astaxanthin, and adenosine — alongside GHK-Cu, niacinamide, glutathione, and a triple peptide complex directly into skin in seconds. The formulation prepares mitochondria, the cellular targets of red and near-infrared light, to respond before the device turns on. Manufactured by a specialty bioprocess laboratory in Korea, Energize works with any red and near-infrared light therapy device on the market. The product is protected by 23 patent claims and represents the first serum architecture built from the ground up around the science of photobiomodulation.

Skin Type / Compatibility: • All skin types, including sensitive • Vegan, cruelty-free • Formulated without fragrance, silicones, parabens, or oils • Non-comedogenic Skin Concerns Addressed: • Dullness and uneven radiance • Fine lines and early signs of aging • Loss of skin firmness and elasticity • Skin texture and tone irregularity • Compromised skin barrier function • Cellular fatigue and reduced regenerative capacity Performance Benefits: • Primes mitochondria, the cellular targets of red and near-infrared light, to enhance treatment response • Delivers ubiquinol, the active reduced form of CoQ10, for cellular energy support • Provides GHK-Cu copper peptide for collagen and elastin signaling • Supplies astaxanthin and glutathione for antioxidant defense • Supports NAD+ pathways with 5% niacinamide • Delivers adenosine, the direct ATP precursor • Absorbs in approximately 30 seconds with no surface barrier to light penetration • Compatible with all red and near-infrared light therapy devices Sensory Experience: • Lightweight, fast-absorbing serum texture • Zero fragrance, zero oils, zero silicones • No tackiness, no residue • Ruby red gradient glass dropper for precise application

Energize is the first Red Light Activator Serum — a patent-pending mitochondrial priming serum engineered to be applied before red and near-infrared light therapy to amplify treatment results. Powered by PhotoActiv8™, Energize delivers a synergistic complex of ubiquinol, astaxanthin, adenosine, GHK-Cu, niacinamide, and glutathione directly into skin in approximately 30 seconds, with zero oils, silicones, or fragrance to interfere with light penetration. Designed for the educated skincare consumer who owns or uses red light therapy devices and seeks evidence-based, science-first products that maximize the return on their light therapy investment.

Patents: Energize is the subject of a patent-pending application with 23 claims covering its PhotoActiv8™ light-activated technology platform, formulation, and method of use as a Red Light Activator Serum. Metamorphosis maintains a broader portfolio of 14 patents pending across its product platforms, all filed pro se by the founder, a licensed attorney. FDA Regulatory Compliance: All Metamorphosis red and near-infrared LED light therapy devices — including LushLips, MagicMoon, MorphoGlow, SuperStar, and RubyRadiance — carry FDA 510(k) clearance. Energize is a cosmetic product designed for use with this FDA-cleared device portfolio and with red and near-infrared light therapy devices generally. Manufacturing: Energize is manufactured in South Korea by a specialty bioprocess laboratory operating under Korean cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice standards. The complexity of the formulation required specialty bioprocess capability beyond the capabilities of conventional contract manufacturers. Product Certifications: Vegan, cruelty-free. Formulated without fragrance, silicones, parabens, or oils.

Hero Ingredients & Formulation Rationale: Energize's formulation is engineered around the cellular targets of red and near-infrared light therapy. Every hero active was selected to either prime mitochondria for light exposure, support the cellular energy pathway that light therapy activates, or reinforce skin structure and resilience. • Ubiquinol — The active reduced form of CoQ10. The molecule that directly participates in the mitochondrial electron transport chain activated by red and near-infrared light. • Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis extract) — A potent mitochondrial antioxidant from microalgae. Protects mitochondria during the brief reactive oxygen species response triggered by light therapy. • Adenosine — The direct precursor to ATP, the cellular energy molecule that red light therapy increases. • GHK-Cu (Copper Tripeptide-1) — A copper-binding peptide that signals skin to produce collagen and elastin. Decades of peer-reviewed research support its role in skin firmness and regeneration. • Niacinamide (5%) — Supports the NAD+ cellular energy pathway, strengthens skin barrier function, and supports even tone. • Glutathione — A master antioxidant that supports skin's own defense systems against oxidative stress. • Triple Peptide Complex — Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-29 — a signaling peptide blend for collagen support, expression line softening, and skin structure. Free-From: Formulated without fragrance, silicones, parabens, or oils. This is intentional — these ingredients can create surface films that interfere with red and near-infrared light reaching the skin. Energize is engineered for no surface barrier to light penetration, absorbing in approximately 30 seconds. Vegan. Cruelty-free. Full INCI Ingredient List: Aqua, Glycerin, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Niacinamide, Sodium PCA, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tripeptide-29, Adenosine, Glutathione, Caffeine, Panthenol, Beta-Glucan, Ubiquinol, Haematococcus Pluvialis Extract, Tocopherol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Citric Acid.

Delivery System: • PhotoActiv8™ — proprietary patent-pending light-activated delivery technology engineered specifically for use before red and near-infrared light therapy • 30-second absorption with no oils, silicones, or fragrance — no surface barrier to interfere with light penetration • Precision glass dropper delivery for controlled dosing and application Packaging Materials & Functionality: • Recyclable glass primary packaging — protects light-sensitive actives, particularly ubiquinol, which is unstable in light and oxygen • Custom 30mL bottle architecture with minimal headspace to reduce oxidation • Matte black bulb with glossy black collar dropper hardware — precise dispensing, secure seal Design Uniqueness: • Ruby red gradient glass bottle — oxblood at the shoulder transitioning to a glowing base — selected for both function (protecting light-sensitive actives) and category signaling (visually communicating the red light therapy category at shelf) • Compact carton footprint — efficient material use, optimized for shipping and shelf placement Manufacturing: • Manufactured in South Korea by a specialty bioprocess laboratory — formulation complexity required capabilities beyond conventional contract manufacturers • Korean cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice standards

Metamorphosis approaches sustainability through deliberate product philosophy and packaging engineering rather than third-party green certifications, which are not currently held by the company. Product Philosophy: • Intentionally small product portfolio — Metamorphosis develops a limited number of products designed for durability, efficacy, and longevity rather than seasonal turnover. The brand's founding principle is intention over volume. • Every product is developed to address a specific, demonstrable need with peer-reviewed scientific rationale — reducing the proliferation of redundant or trend-driven SKUs. Packaging: • Recyclable glass primary packaging • Recyclable paperboard outer carton • Compact carton footprint optimized for material efficiency and shipping density • No unnecessary secondary or tertiary packaging components Formulation: • Vegan, cruelty-free • Formulated without fragrance, silicones, parabens, or oils • Microalgae-derived astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) — a renewable, sustainably cultivated active Manufacturing: • Manufactured in South Korea under Korean cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice standards • Specialty bioprocess laboratory facility Forward-Looking: • Metamorphosis is evaluating third-party sustainability certifications as the product portfolio scales

How Energize Works • Energize is a Red Light Activator Serum — designed to be applied immediately before red and near infrared light therapy to prime mitochondria the cellular targets of light for optimal response How to Use • After cleansing apply 2–3 drops to clean dry face and neck • Allow approximately 30 seconds to absorb fully • Proceed immediately with your red or near infrared light therapy session • Compatible with any red or near infrared LED device on the market Frequency • Use before each light therapy session as often as your device protocol recommends

Market Positioning: • Clinical-prestige skincare category — engineered for the educated skincare consumer who uses red and near-infrared light therapy devices • First and only Red Light Activator Serum on the market — creating a new category at the intersection of clinical skincare and at-home device technology • Price point: $89 USD for 30 mL / 1.0 fl oz — accessible prestige territory with margin structure for premium retail distribution Current Metamorphosis Distribution: • Direct-to-consumer at metamorphosislighttherapy.com • Ulta Marketplace — carrying MagicMoon, LushLips, SuperStar, MorphoGlow, and LushLips Hydrogel Masks • Urban Outfitters — carrying MagicMoon, LushLips, and SuperStar • Anthropologie — carrying MagicMoon, LushLips, and SuperStar Energize Launch Channel: • Worldwide launch at Cosmoprof North America Las Vegas, July 13, 2026 • Direct-to-consumer at metamorphosislighttherapy.com at launch Desired Distribution Expansion: • Premium beauty specialty retail (United States and international) • Television shopping channels (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, Australia) • International distribution — Canada (in active development), United Kingdom, European Union, Australia, Asia-Pacific • Professional channels serving licensed aestheticians and dermatology practices

"The first Red Light Activator Serum. Patent-pending. Engineered for light therapy. Your results start before the device turns on." Metamorphosis Light Therapy is a clinically driven beauty technology company headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, founded and led by Sally Gardocki, Esquire. The company develops FDA 510(k)-cleared LED photobiomodulation devices and the patent-pending skincare engineered to work with them. Metamorphosis maintains a 14-patent-pending portfolio across its product platforms and is built on a founding philosophy of intention over volume: every product is developed to address a specific, demonstrable need with peer-reviewed scientific rationale. Metamorphosis publishes The Beauty Verdict, an editorial content series authored by the founder examining the science behind skincare claims and the technology behind clinical results. Website: www.metamorphosislighttherapy.com Instagram: @metamorphosislighttherapy TikTok: @MetamorphosisRLT Facebook: Metamorphosis Light Therapy LinkedIn: Sally Gardocki