Restore Your Radiance
With over 30+ years of research, RATIONALE remains a world leader in solar protection and repair, which accounts for 80% of facial aging.
There’s more to sun protection than SPF
30 years ago, RATIONALE Research discovered that our skin has six systems that provide comprehensive solar protection and repair. Sunlight damages these systems, leading to the signs of premature aging – dryness, wrinkles, sagging and pigmentation that steal our complexion's radiance.
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AM Skincare
Three morning steps for complete solar protection and brilliance, featuring B-Group Vitamins, Vitamin C, and SPF for daily defense.
PM Skincare
Three nightly steps for solar repair and rejuvenation, featuring ceramides + lipids, AHAs, and Vitamin A for overnight renewal.
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Meet Our Founder
For more than three decades, RATIONALE has been guided by a singular vision: to understand how the skin protects and repairs itself, and to support these natural processes through science-led skincare.
Discover the story of Richard Parker, the cosmetic chemist who transformed dermatological insight into formulations that deliver Luminous Skin for Life.