Powered by Gallic-AOX Power™ to help strengthen skin against daily stressors and support faster overnight skin barrier repair for today’s stressful and fast-paced lifestyles.
Main image: (From Left) Ms Jasmine Ho, Trading Controller at Watsons, Ms Hazel Poon, Business Unit Head (Dermatological Skincare) at Galderma Malaysia, Dr. Goh Siew Wen, Consultant Dermatologist, Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, Ms Carrol Tan, Head of Trading (Beauty) at Watsons, Ms Amelia Henderson, Celebrity, Ms Cindy Tiu, Country Manager of Galderma Malaysia, Ms Natalie Yaw, Head of Marketing (Dermatological Skincare) at Galderma Malaysia, Ms Poh Wei Thian, Regional Medical Affairs (Southeast Asia) of Galderma, Ms Anashalwa, Senior Trading Manager at Watsons, and Ms Poh Sue Anne, Category Deputy Manager at Watsons at the launch of the AMPM Serums at The Timber Space, Desa Sri Hartamas.
Cetaphil®, Malaysia’s No. 1 dermatological skincare brand1, marked a bold entry into the antioxidant serum category with the launch of its latest AM PM Serums. Formulated with Cetaphil®’s latest breakthrough in antioxidant science, the new Gallic-AOX Power™ Advanced Defense Serum (AM) and Repair & Renew Serum (PM) work together to strengthen, protect and repair skin around the clock, delivering 7X stronger skin against daily stressors by day and 2X faster skin barrier repair overnight.2,3
The milestone launch allowed the trusted global leader in sensitive skincare to shed light on the impact of modern stress-inducing lifestyles and how these daily stressors manifest on the skin through oxidative stress.
Cetaphil® as a Leader in Antioxidant and Oxidative Stress Research
Speaking during the launch event at The Timber Space in Desa Sri Hartamas, Ms. Cindy Tiu, Country Manager for Galderma Malaysia commented: “Cetaphil® recognises the growing impact of daily stressors on sensitive skin and remains dedicated to providing effective, targeted solutions for its evolving needs. As modern lifestyles increasingly expose skin to environmental and lifestyle stressors, Cetaphil® continues to advance its antioxidant research to help empower consumers against oxidative stress. Powered by the new Gallic-AOX Power™ with Gallic Acid+Vitamin E, the serums reflect Cetaphil®’s ongoing commitment to antioxidant research and the delivery of science-driven, dermatologist-tested solutions. This breakthrough technology is specifically designed to provide superior antioxidant protection that is twice as powerful as Vitamin C yet remains gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.”
The AM PM Serums introduce a targeted day-and-night approach designed to help consumers better defend against oxidative stress and support the skin’s natural repair and renewal process. “Stress is the number 1 lifestyle trigger for sensitive skin, with the majority of consumers actively seeking ways to reduce stress. There is growing awareness of how modern lifestyles can impact overall skin health, from external factors such as pollution, UV exposure and hot temperatures to internal factors such as poor sleep quality, poor diets and stress. Together, these factors come together and manifest on your skin as oxidative stress that affects your skin’s vitality, weakening its barrier, causing fine lines, redness and sensitivity.”
With a legacy spanning over 75 years, Cetaphil® has remained dedicated to its core mission of providing dermatologist-tested, gentle solutions that truly protect sensitive skin. This long-standing commitment to skin science has made the brand a global benchmark for clinical reliability. Today, millions of people worldwide depend on Cetaphil®’s expert-approved and scientifically backed formulas to maintain their skin’s health with complete confidence.
Introducing the AMPM Serum Duo: Defense & Repair Around the Clock
Cetaphil®’s latest innovation—the Advanced Defense Serum (AM) and Repair & Renew Serum (PM)—addresses a critical need for high-performance, antioxidant-rich care that fits effortlessly into any routine. This duo is specifically designed to align with the skin’s natural rhythm, offering the following clinically-proven benefits:
The First AM PM Regimen to Transform Stressed, Sensitive Skin
- Protect by Day: 7x stronger skin against environmental daily stressors like pollution, UV and blue light with clinically proven results to reduce the appearance of pores and fine lines, delivering smoother, more radiant skin2
- Renew by Night: 2x faster skin barrier repair overnight, with visible results in reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in just four weeks3
- Combination Regimen AM+PM Serums: Clinically proven for 93% instant boost in hydration4 and to improve the overall skin quality of stressed, sensitive skin in 2 weeks5
At the heart of this duo is our breakthrough Gallic-AOX Power™ with Gallic Acid + Vitamin E. This potent complex is 2x more effective than Vitamin C at neutralising free radicals, providing a superior defence for even the most sensitive skin.
When integrated into your current skincare habits, these serums complete the Cetaphil® Antioxidant Solution—a streamlined approach that protects your skin during your busiest hours and enhances its natural recovery while you rest.
Professional Diagnosis – How Modern Lifestyles Trigger Oxidative Stress
During the launch event’s “Wellness in Motion: Keeping skin resilient through a busy schedule” discussion and sharing session, Dr. Goh Siew Wen, Consultant Dermatologist at Bukit Tinggi Medical Centre, shared her insights as to how modern lifestyles trigger oxidative stress in sensitive skin: “Oxidative stress is something my patients, and most people, tend to overlook. It happens when free radicals—formed from both internal and external pollutants, such as pollution and lack of sleep- overwhelm the body’s ability to detoxify them. These free radicals accumulate and latch onto the skin, weakening the skin barrier. A physically or mentally demanding and stressful lifestyle can also trigger high cortisol to further weaken those defensive barriers on your skin.”
Dr. Goh Siew Wen further explained the role of antioxidants, which are also naturally produced by the body, in protecting against oxidative stress.
“Antioxidants are essential in helping skin combat modern stressors, but today’s environmental exposure generates more free radicals than the body can neutralise alone. This is why a targeted day-and-night approach matters — protecting against environmental aggressors during the day, while supporting the skin’s natural repair and renewal process overnight.”
However, Dr. Goh Siew Wen reminds consumers that skincare alone is not enough. “Prioritise antioxidant-stay physically active with regular exercise, and get quality sleep — reducing blue light before bedtime can help significantly. Simple, consistent lifestyle changes go a long way in helping your skin survive the demands of modern life,” she added.
Malaysian celebrity Amelia Henderson, shared her insights on navigating a high-energy lifestyle, emphasizing the need for solutions that integrate effortlessly into her day. “My life keeps me constantly moving, and I’ve realized my skin needs more than just hydration to keep up with the stress of a busy schedule. I was looking for something practical that wouldn’t require a total routine overhaul, and these AMPM Serums are perfect because they are gentle and simply slide into my existing habits rather than replacing my favorite products. Knowing they come from a brand with such a trusted scientific legacy gives me total peace of mind; I can just trust that the protection and repair are working while I focus on everything else I have to do.”
For further details on Cetaphil®’s new AMPM Serums, please visit www.cetaphil.com.my.
1 Source: IǪVIA Malaysia, Emollients & Protective Market, MAT Ǫ1’2025 (Values)
2 Galderma. Data on file. SPR.3438.207550
3 Galderma. Data on file. SPR.3438.207551
4 Galderma. Data on file. CRO: SGS IEC China; SPR.3438.2075cc; Dry skin – forearm.
5 Galderma. Data on file. SPR.3438.207704
