Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, also known as snow mushroom extract, is a natural humectant increasingly popular in UK skincare for its impressive ability to hold moisture. Often called a plant-based alternative to hyaluronic acid, it helps skin feel plump, soft and hydrated without any sticky residue. It is gentle enough for daily use in moisturisers, serums and sheet masks.
How it works in skincare
In cosmetics and skincare, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract functions as a highly effective humectant and film-forming agent. Its unique polysaccharide structure allows it to bind up to 500 times its weight in water, drawing moisture into the upper layers of the skin and creating a breathable, flexible film that helps prevent transepidermal water loss. This gives formulas a silky, cushiony texture while delivering long-lasting hydration and a smooth, refined appearance to the skin.
Key benefits
- Provides intense, long-lasting hydration
- Helps plump the appearance of fine lines
- Improves skin softness and smoothness
- Creates a breathable moisture barrier
- Enhances skin elasticity and bounce
- Gives a fresh, dewy complexion
Best for
dry skin, dehydrated skin, mature skin, sensitive skin
Where it comes from
Tremella Fuciformis is a species of edible jelly fungus that grows on hardwood trees in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia. The sporocarp extract is obtained from the fruiting body of this snow-white mushroom, prized for centuries in traditional Chinese cuisine and beauty rituals.
Products with Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Not every product on UK Lips lists a full ingredient breakdown — so there may be many more formulas that contain Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract than we can show here. These are the comparisons where we’ve confirmed it in the listed ingredients.
- Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum (30ml) Dermalogica
- Dermalogica Circular Hydration Serum (2 x 30ml) Duo Dermalogica