Refill ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra (UK)

You've already committed to the serum — the refill is simply what happens next. If you're a regular Tru Face Essence Ultra user in a hard-water area like London or the South East, you'll know the routine: evenings when central heating has been running since October, office air conditioning has been stripping moisture all day, and you reach for that one capsule you know works. The Refill ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra (£95.90) gives you the identical 60-capsule, Ethocyn-powered formula in a lightweight pouch that slots straight into your existing glass bottle. No new bottle, no new pump, no new outer box — just the serum, ready to go.

Best suited for:

• Existing ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra users on their second or subsequent purchase cycle
• Anyone wanting to reduce skincare packaging waste without altering their established routine
• Regular users repurchasing every 6–8 weeks who prefer a lower-material, lower-weight option
• Frequent travellers — the flat pouch packs far more efficiently than the glass bottle

Less suited for:

• First-time Tru Face Essence Ultra users — start with the full-size original bottle (£109.90) to receive the pump and glass bottle
• Anyone without an existing Tru Face Essence Ultra bottle in usable condition (though the capsules store perfectly well in the pouch itself)

Pairs well with:

• ageLOC Tru Face Uplifting Rich Cream (£47.90) — apply after the Ethocyn layer to seal in the serum with a lipid-rich moisturiser
• ageLOC Tru Face Future Serum (£119.90) — layer before Essence Ultra as part of an extended anti-ageing serum protocol

What's Inside the Refill Pouch

The refill contains the identical formulation to the full-size bottle — no dilution, no reformulation, no reduction in concentration. The change is purely in packaging format.

• 60 individually sealed single-dose capsules: Each capsule delivers a pre-measured dose of serum. The sealed format eliminates the need for preservatives in the serum itself — every dose is effectively freshly opened, regardless of how long the pouch has been stored.
• Ethocyn (patented compound): The core active, referenced by Nu Skin in relation to elastin restoration. Elastin fibres govern the skin's recoil and structural resilience — the property that diminishes most visibly with age and repeated environmental stress such as temperature fluctuation between cold streets and heated interiors.
• ageLOC Blend: Nu Skin's proprietary complex targeting gene expression clusters associated with visible skin ageing, addressing biological markers rather than surface-level correction alone.
• Coenzyme Q10 (Ubiquinone): A lipid-soluble antioxidant naturally occurring in skin cells, providing defence against oxidative stress. Endogenous CoQ10 levels decline with age; topical inclusion is a well-established strategy in anti-ageing formulation.

Clinical results cited by Nu Skin are from studies conducted or commissioned by Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. Individual results may vary. This product is for cosmetic use only.

How It Compares

Comparison reflects publicly available formulation and packaging information for context. Ingredient efficacy varies by concentration, bioavailability, and individual skin response.

How to Use

Twist one capsule open each evening, squeeze the serum onto your fingertips, and press into clean skin focusing on the jawline, cheeks, and neck. Follow with your moisturiser. For full product details, usage guidance, and clinical data, see the main ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra product page.

Storing the refill: Pour the capsules into your existing Tru Face Essence Ultra glass bottle, or keep them in the pouch in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Either format maintains product integrity.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Tru Face Essence Ultra Refill ship to all UK addresses, and how quickly does it arrive?

Yes — the refill ships from the Nu Skin UK warehouse to all UK mainland addresses, typically within 2–4 business days. As the UK is outside the EU single market post-Brexit, orders are dispatched domestically with no customs duties or import charges applicable. Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are all covered under standard UK delivery terms.

Is the formula in the refill pouch identical to the full-size bottle?

Yes. The refill contains the identical formulation — the same Ethocyn compound, ageLOC blend, and CoQ10 at the same concentrations. The only difference is packaging: a lightweight pouch replacing the glass bottle, pump, and outer box. There is no dilution or reformulation in the refill version.

Do I need the original glass bottle to use the refill capsules?

No. The capsules are individually sealed and self-contained — each one delivers a single pre-measured dose. If you no longer have the original glass bottle, the capsules store perfectly well in the refill pouch itself. Keep the pouch in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Why do the capsules not contain preservatives?

Each capsule is individually air-sealed, so the serum inside is not exposed to air, bacteria, or moisture until the moment you open it. This means the formula does not need a preservative system to maintain stability — a formulation advantage over open-pump or dropper-bottle serums, which require preservatives to remain stable across repeated air exposure throughout their use cycle.

How often will I need to reorder the refill?

At one capsule per evening (the standard once-daily protocol), 60 capsules equates to a two-month supply. Users following a twice-daily protocol will exhaust the supply in approximately four weeks. Most UK users repurchase every 6–8 weeks on the once-daily schedule.

Is the Tru Face Essence Ultra Refill regulated for sale in the UK?

Yes. As a leave-on cosmetic serum, the product is subject to the UK Cosmetics Regulation (retained from EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 post-Brexit). Nu Skin maintains the required Product Information File (PIF) and Cosmetic Product Safety Report (CPSR) for products sold in the UK market. The product is not a medicine and is therefore not assessed by the MHRA under medicines regulation.

Can I use this refill with the ageLOC Tru Face Uplifting Rich Cream in the same routine?

Yes — applying the Tru Face Uplifting Rich Cream after the Essence Ultra capsule is a complementary routine sequence. Apply the serum first onto clean skin, allow it to absorb briefly, then follow with ageLOC Tru Face Uplifting Rich Cream (£47.90) to seal in the active layer with a lipid-rich moisturiser.

Is there a cost difference between the refill and the full-size bottle?

The refill is priced at £95.90 versus £109.90 for the full-size bottle — a difference of £14.00 per cycle. For consistent users repurchasing every 6–8 weeks, the refill format represents a lower per-cycle cost in addition to producing significantly less packaging waste. If you are purchasing for the first time, start with the full-size bottle to receive the glass bottle and pump.

Works With

• ageLOC Tru Face Essence Ultra (£109.90) — the full-size original; required for first-time purchase to obtain the glass bottle and pump
• ageLOC Tru Face Future Serum (£119.90) — layer before Essence Ultra for a comprehensive anti-ageing serum step
• ageLOC Tru Face Uplifting Rich Cream (£47.90) — follow with this lipid-barrier moisturiser to seal in the Ethocyn layer
• ageLOC Tru Face Radiant Day (£42.90) — daytime moisturiser with SPF support for a complete AM/PM Tru Face routine
• ageLOC Tru Face Refining Toner (£42.00) — prep the skin before applying the Essence Ultra capsule each evening

Sources & References

1. Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. — Official Product Information: nuskin.com/en_GB
2. Hwang, I.K. et al. (2009). "CoQ10-Dependent Antioxidant Mechanisms in Skin Cells." Journal of Cosmetic Science. Available via PubMed: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
3. UK Cosmetics Regulation (Retained Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009) — Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS): gov.uk/guidance/cosmetic-products-how-to-comply-with-the-law

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Product information reviewed by the NuBest Skin Editorial Team. Last updated April 2026.