Guardian Complex™
Skincare that protects and treats. Because you shouldn’t have to choose.
Let’s be honest: the beauty industry has long asked us to pick a lane—shield your skin or transform it. But why should we settle?
At Shielded Beauty we believe you deserve both.
That’s why we created our patented Guardian Complex™—a next-gen fusion of clinically studied ingredients designed to do the heavy lifting: defending your skin against environmental aggressors like pollution, blue light, and bacteria, while simultaneously delivering powerful anti-aging and skin-repairing actives.
It's our dual-purpose philosophy in action: protect + treat, always.
Born out of necessity (and a touch of frustration), Guardian Complex™ was developed for people who wanted more from their skincare—more science, more results, more multitasking. The formula features proven barrier-supporting actives and targeted treatment ingredients that go deep to improve skin health from the inside out.
Here’s what makes Shielded Beauty different:
Modern skincare shouldn’t compromise. Shielded Beauty’s formulations combine protection and anti-aging benefits in every product. At the heart of our formulas is our patented Guardian Complex™—a scientifically designed blend that shields the skin from environmental stressors, strengthens the skin barrier, and supports a healthy microbiome.
We believe in stacking the formula deck—more actives, more benefits, more visible results.
No fluff, no filler. Just hard-working products designed to do more, so your skin gets everything it needs in fewer steps. This is your skin’s best defense—and your best glow yet.
To protect your skin from modern aggressors and restore its natural strength, balance, and glow.
Our products feature our patented Guardian Complex™, designed to shield against environmental stress while actively supporting your skin barrier and microbiome. Others are powered by proven actives like live probiotics, peptides, copper ferment, and antioxidants—each chosen to deliver real results for real skin concerns.
What’s in the Guardian Complex™?
Allantoin
Allantoin is a soothing ingredient that helps calm, protect, and soften the skin.
- Healing helps promote cell regeneration.
- Moisturizing helps to enhance the skin’s ability to retain moisture.
- Soothing helps calm irritation and reduces redness for sensitive or stressed skin.
Ashwagandha
Ashwagandha reduces inflammation, boosts collagen, protects against stress-related damage, and soothes irritated skin.
- Rejuvenating works to enhance glow and overall skin vitality.
- Soothing helps calm skin and reduces inflammation.
- Strengthening supports and protects the skin barrier.
Citric Acid
Citric Acid contains AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) that helps brighten skin, gently removes dead skin cells, and helps to improve skin texture.
- Balancing works to maintain an optimal skin pH for a healthy barrier.
- Brightening helps to even skin tone and enhance natural radiance.
- Exfoliating gently removes dead skin cells for a smoother texture.
Calendula (Marigold)
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract is a soothing plant extract that helps calm, comfort, and protect the skin.
- Anti-inflammatory helps to reduce redness and soothe irritated skin.
- Healing helps promote skin repair and recovery.
- Soothing gently calms irritation, leaving skin soft and comforted.
Copper Ferment
Copper Ferment provides antioxidant protection, helps boost collagen production, and works to improve firmness.
- Firming works to boost collagen for improved elasticity.
- Healing helps to support skin repair and cell regeneration.
- Protecting defends against environmental damage.
Glycerin
Glycerin is a powerful humectant that draws in moisture to keep skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.
- Hydrating works to attract and retain moisture for lasting hydration.
- Protecting helps to strengthen the skin barrier to prevent dryness.
- Smoothing helps to soften skin and improve texture.
Horehound Extract
Marrubium Vulgare (Horehound) Extract is a plant extract that helps protect skin from environmental stress.
- Detoxifying helps clear skin of impurities and pollutants.
- Protecting shields against environmental and oxidative stress.
- Repairing works to support recovery from skin damage and helps strengthen the skin barrier.
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate is a smaller form of hyaluronic acid that deeply hydrates and plumps the skin.
- Hydrating deeply penetrates to replenish skin moisture.
- Plumping helps enhance skin fullness and elasticity.
- Smoothing helps soften fine lines for a supple texture.
Lactic Acid
Lactic Acid is a gentle exfoliant that helps smooth skin, boost hydration, and helps improve skin radiance.
- Brightening helps promote a more even and radiant complexion.
- Exfoliating gently removes dead skin cells for a smoother surface.
- Hydrating helps to improve moisture retention for softer, plumper skin.
Microalgae
Nannochloropsis Oculata (Microalgae) Extract is a marine ingredient that helps firm, protect, and energize the skin.
- Firming works to tighten and lift for a more youthful appearance.
- Nourishing delivers essential nutrients to support healthy skin.
- Protecting shields skin from oxidative and environmental stress.
Niacinamide
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3) helps to improve skin elasticity, strengthens the barrier, reduces inflammation and helps with hyperpigmentation.
- Balancing helps to control oil and refine pore appearance.
- Brightening helps to enhance radiance and helps minimize skin discoloration.
- Strengthening works to fortify the skin barrier.
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 (Collagen Boosting Peptide) is a peptide that helps stimulate collagen, improving skin firmness and reducing wrinkles.
- Firming stimulates collagen synthesis for tighter, more lifted skin.
- Rejuvenating revitalizes skin for a youthful, radiant look.
- Smoothing helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 (Anti-Aging Peptide) is a peptide that helps reduce skin irritation and minimize signs of aging like fine lines and wrinkles.
- Firming boosts collagen production for improved elasticity.
- Repairing supports skin regeneration.
- Soothing helps calm inflammation and minimize redness.
Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5)
Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5) is a soothing moisturizer that hydrates, softens, and helps repair the skin barrier.
- Healing helps skin repair and regeneration.
- Moisturizing attracts and locks in deep hydration.
- Soothing helps calm irritation and reduce redness.
Prebiotics
Prebiotics in a hydrating glycerin base, balance the skin’s microbiome, strengthens the skin barrier, boosts hydration, and helps prevent signs of aging.
- Balancing nourishes good bacteria to maintain a healthy skin microbiome.
- Soothing helps reduce sensitivity and visible irritation.
- Strengthening reinforces the skin’s natural defense barrier.
Probiotics
Powerful Probiotics — No Fridge Needed!
Our Probiotic + Fruit Ferment Blend fuses seven skin-loving microorganisms with fig and lemon extracts to balance, soothe, and strengthen your skin barrier for a healthy, radiant glow.
With advanced Vegabead® micro-encapsulation, these probiotics stay protected and activate right when your skin needs them most—delivering maximum results.
- Balancing helps maintain a healthy skin microbiome for clearer, more stable skin.
- Soothing helps to reduce inflammation and sensitivity for calmer, healthier skin.
- Strengthening reinforces the skin barrier to boost resilience against stressors.
Silver Citrate
Silver Citrate is an antimicrobial that fights bacteria, reduces inflammation, and soothes skin.
- Antimicrobial helps eliminate harmful bacteria to keep skin clear.
- Protecting shields skin from environmental and microbial stressors.
- Soothing helps calm irritation and reduce redness caused by bacteria or inflammation.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate is a powerful hydrator that attracts and holds moisture, keeping skin plump, soft, and smooth.
- Hydrating helps draw in moisture to deeply hydrate the skin.
- Plumping helps to enhance firmness and reduce the appearance of fine lines.
- Smoothing helps improve texture for a soft, supple finish.
Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA is a natural humectant that attracts and retains moisture, keeping skin soft, smooth, and hydrated.
- Hydrating attracts and retains moisture for longer-lasting hydration.
- Smoothing works to help soften skin and enhance overall texture.
- Strengthening works to support the skin barrier to help improve resilience and moisture loss.
Zeolite
Zeolite is a mineral that detoxifies, absorbs oil, and helps remove impurities while reducing acne.
- Detoxifying draws out toxins and impurities from the skin and helps regulate oil.
- Protecting shields the skin from environmental pollutants and free radicals.
- Purifying deeply cleanses to promote a clearer complexion.