What are SeneGence’s orchid stem cells?
Quick answer
SeneGence's orchid stem cells are Calanthe Discolor (Ebine) Extract, plant stem cells from the Ebine orchid at the heart of SenePlex+®, chosen for a firmer, more lifted look in our vegan skincare formulas.
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Calanthe discolor orchid stem cells are selected for cosmetic lifting support and a more lifted-looking eye-area appearance.
What did the orchid ingredient study find?
The ingredient’s maker reports a 7.6% eyelid-lift appearance result after 56 days with its Calanthe Discolor-derived material, in a study of 26 women aged 40–65. The material’s eyelid and jawline effects were assessed in two in-vivo studies in women, run separately from SeneGence’s own clinical studies. Read the orchid ingredient study.
Which SeneGence products carry orchid stem cells?
Calanthe Discolor (Ebine) Extract, the orchid stem cells, is part of SenePlex+®, our foundational proprietary complex featured in most SeneGence products. You will find it in these formulas:
Cleansers and masks
- 3 in 1 Cleanser – Dry
- 3 in 1 Cleanser – Normal to Dry
- 3 in 1 Cleanser – Normal to Oily
- Detoxifying Oxygen Facial Mask
- Microbiome Correcting Cleanser
- Melt-Away Deep Cleansing Balm
Serums, moisturizers and eye care
- DayTime Moisturizer – Dry
- C-Bright Dark Spot Corrector
- DayTime Moisturizer – Dry
- DayTime Moisturizer – Normal to Dry
- DayTime Moisturizer – Normal to Oily
- Evening Moisturizer – Dry
- Evening Moisturizer – Normal to Dry
- Evening Moisturizer – Normal to Oily
- EyeCrème
- Climate Control
- Collagen Firming Night Pak
- EyeLuminator™ Under Eye Brightening Cream
- GLP Complex™ with SenePlex+® and Exosomes
- Microbiome Boosting Serum
- Microbiome Defense Daytime Moisturizer SPF 15
- Microbiome Restorative Evening Moisturizer
- NeoTight™ Eye Serum
- SeneCell™ SenePlex+® StemCell Concentrate
- Lip Line Corrector
- Microbiome Restorative Evening Moisturizer Refill Pod
Complexion and lip color
- BlushSense® Cream Blush
- Glowify® Microbiome Serum Primer
- Glowify Bouncy Mousse Multi-Use Pigment
- Glowify ColorSense Multi-Use Cream Pigment
- Glowify® Juicy Plumping Lip Gloss
- Glowify Sheer Silk Lip Oil
- LipSense® Cream (formerly HydraMatte)
- MakeSense Contouring Bronzer Cream
- MakeSense Pearlizer Highlighter Wand
Body, hair and topical wellness
- Beauty Sleep Spray with Magnesium & SenePlex+
- Beauty Sleep Stick with Magnesium & SenePlex+
- Climate Control Body Recovery Mist
- Glowify® Microbiome Body Glow Moisturizer
- Moisturizing Body Wash
- Reactivating Hand Cream
- SeneGence Conditioning Hair Detangler and Primer
- Sweet Relief Spray with Magnesium & SenePlex+
- Sweet Relief Stick with Magnesium & SenePlex+
You can also find these orchid stem cell formulas among the members of Beauty Sleep Wellness Duo, Dry SkinCare Regimen Set, Glowify Sheer Silk Lip Oil Collection, Holiday Glow Gift Set, Limited-Edition Blushed Rose Collection, Normal-Dry SkinCare Regimen Set, Normal-Oily SkinCare Regimen Set, Sweet Relief Wellness Duo, The Ultimate Lip Care Collection, Triple Cell Renewal Trio, and Wrapped with Love Nail Care Set. Each set brings together its own products; the orchid stem cells belong to the individual formulas that contain them.
See every SenePlex+ product. Explore SeneCell’s hydration care and which eye product fits your concern.
SenePlex+ also carries Orchis Mascula (Orchid) Flower Extract for antioxidant care, moisture and protection against environmental stressors. Meet the complete SenePlex+ complex. The orchid of the Mount Yasur caldera inspired SenePlex+®, which carries two orchids: Calanthe Discolor (Ebine) Extract, the orchid stem cells, and Orchis Mascula (Orchid) Flower Extract. SenePlex+® Technology: Ingredients and Where It Works.
Where does the orchid legend begin?
Discover the orchid legend behind SenePlex+®.

Study results at a glance
Calanthe discolor orchid stem cells — 56-day eyelid-lift appearance1 result
| Result | Kind of result | When it was measured |
|---|---|---|
| The ingredient’s maker reports a 7.6% eyelid-lift appearance result after 56 days with its Calanthe Discolor-derived material, in a study of 26 women aged 40–65. The material’s eyelid and jawline effects were assessed in two in-vivo studies in women, run separately from SeneGence’s own clinical studies. | Ingredient study | 56 days |
See the full finding: Calanthe discolor orchid stem cells — 56-day eyelid-lift appearance