Lutein ≠ just color. It’s a sunny yellow antioxidant (in this case sourced from marigold) that can engage with singlet oxygen, a reactive oxygen species. Excess, highly excited singlet oxygen can contribute to oxidative stress (think: damage) in the skin. Lutein is one of the antioxidants that can physically quench singlet oxygen - meaning it can absorb that excess energy and release it as heat, helping the singlet oxygen return to its more stable, ground-state form. So when you see lutein on the label, like in C.E.O. Afterglow, and you see its signature yellow color, know that it’s part of a thoughtfully designed antioxidant system intended to support overall skin wellness. @ultabeauty @sephora