HLG Nanopolymer™: What Is a Delivery System and How Does It Work in Skincare?

A delivery system is a formulation technology designed to carry skincare ingredients and control how they are released onto the skin.

A cream or serum can contain ingredients with very different properties. Some are delicate or more susceptible to degradation. Delivery systems help manage how these ingredients are incorporated into a formulation and released during application.

Several types of delivery systems are used in skincare. Liposomes and niosomes are vesicles commonly used to encapsulate ingredients, while microencapsulation follows a similar principle. These are general examples of technologies used in the skincare industry and are not necessarily associated with Germaine de Capuccini products.

In general, delivery systems help control how an ingredient is released. However, the effectiveness of a skincare product continues to depend on its ingredients and the formulation as a whole.

HLG Nanopolymer™ is a patented delivery system developed by Germaine de Capuccini and incorporated into formulas across several of its skincare ranges.

It is important to understand its specific role: HLG Nanopolymer™ is a delivery system, rather than an ingredient with independent skincare benefits.

In this article, its characteristics are described exclusively according to the information provided in Germaine de Capuccini's product descriptions.

HLG Nanopolymer™ acts as a delivery system and is not presented as an ingredient with independent efficacy. In the Firmness and Vitality Serum and Global Firmness Cream, it helps deliver skincare ingredients and supports their sustained release.

The benefits of a product containing HLG depend on the ingredients included in its formulation: hyaluronic acid in a moisturising treatment, vitamin C in an antioxidant serum or Ceramide NP in a firming cream.

For the same reason, HLG does not independently plump wrinkles, provide moisturising benefits or replace any skincare ingredient. A product formulated with HLG contains the ingredients specified in its product information.

Understanding this distinction makes it easier to interpret a product description. HLG Nanopolymer™ indicates a particular formulation technology, while the ingredient information explains which substances are included and their intended benefits. When comparing skincare products, it is therefore important to consider the complete formulation and consistent use.

In certain products, HLG Nanopolymer™ is used alongside other formulation technologies documented in the relevant product descriptions.

The following table summarises these technologies and their respective roles.

Liposomes and niosomes are mentioned only as general examples from the skincare industry and are not linked to specific Germaine de Capuccini products. The table includes technologies documented in the product information for the treatments mentioned.

HLG Nanopolymer™ is featured in five Germaine de Capuccini ranges: TIMEXPERT PREMIER, TIMEXPERT HYDRALURONIC, TIMEXPERT RADIANCE C+, TIMEXPERT LIFT_IN and Expert Lab.

Below, we explore the products that feature this technology and their key skincare ingredients, according to the brand's product information.

The TIMEXPERT PREMIER range incorporates HLG Nanopolymer™ in The Serum and The Cream.

The range features botanical ingredients including extracts of Galdieria sulphuraria and Melissa officinalis. These sophisticated formulations combine advanced skincare technology with ingredients designed to support a more radiant, smooth and youthful-looking complexion. The range also includes an exclusive Timexpert Premier set.

The TIMEXPERT HYDRALURONIC range features HLG Nanopolymer™ in products designed for facial, body and lip hydration.

Hyaluronic 3D Force and Hyaluronic 3D Force XL combine hyaluronic acid of three different molecular weights. The Plumping Moisturising Cream combines hyaluronic acid of different molecular weights with polyglutamic acid.

The Lip Treatment with Hyaluronic Acid, Hydra-Nourishing Mask and Ultra-Comfort Hydration Body Cream also incorporate this delivery system. Their common skincare ingredient is hyaluronic acid, valued for its ability to help maintain hydration and improve the appearance and feel of the skin. You can learn more about its benefits in our guide to hyaluronic acid and explore the products available in the hyaluronic acid collection.

The TIMEXPERT RADIANCE C+ range incorporates HLG Nanopolymer™ in six products: Illuminating Antioxidant Cream, Illuminating Antioxidant Emulsion, Illuminating Antioxidant Eye Contour, Glow Force, Antiox C Body, Pure C10.

The Illuminating Antioxidant Cream, Illuminating Antioxidant Emulsion, Illuminating Antioxidant Eye Contour and Glow Force combine VC-IP, vitamin E and ume extract. Antiox C Body features VC-IP, vitamin E and Menyanthes trifoliata extract.

Pure C10 contains pure vitamin C, vitamin E and ferulic acid. In this product, HLG acts as a delivery system, while the fresh-activation packaging keeps powdered vitamin C separate from the serum until activation. This helps preserve the formula before use. For further information about this ingredient, explore the vitamin C skincare range. The Illuminating Facial Mist does not contain HLG Nanopolymer™.

The TIMEXPERT LIFT_IN range incorporates HLG Nanopolymer™ in four products: Firmness and Vitality Serum, Global Firmness Cream, Global Firmness Cream for Neck, Décolleté and Bust, Firmness and Vitality Eye Contour.

In the Firmness and Vitality Serum and Global Firmness Cream, HLG helps deliver skincare ingredients and supports their sustained release. Key ingredients include red seaweed extract (Gigartina stellata) and Ceramide NP.

The Global Firmness Cream for Neck, Décolleté and Bust also combines Gigartina stellata extract and Ceramide NP, while the eye contour treatment contains Ceramide NP. These ingredients form part of skincare formulations designed to improve the appearance of firmness, elasticity and the skin barrier.

The Expert Lab range incorporates HLG Nanopolymer™ in two products.

Collagen Peptide contains collagen peptides. Growth Factor incorporates Plant EGF. For further information on these types of ingredients, explore our guide to peptides and their benefits in skincare.

To find out whether a product contains HLG Nanopolymer™, check the information provided for that specific product.

Before choosing a treatment, review its product description on the Germaine de Capuccini website or ask for guidance at an authorised salon. Do not assume that every product within a range contains this technology. For example, the Illuminating Facial Mist from TIMEXPERT RADIANCE C+ does not incorporate HLG.

A skincare professional at a Germaine de Capuccini salon can help you identify the most suitable products for your routine.

When comparing treatments, look at the ingredients listed in each product description and the functions attributed to them. This makes it easier to distinguish the role of the delivery system from the benefits associated with each ingredient, helping you set realistic expectations. If a particular benefit is not mentioned in the product information, it should not automatically be assumed. For additional skincare guidance, you can also explore our content on loss of firmness and changes in the skin during menopause.