Tested for you: Mantle, the somewhat different skincare from Sweden

Mantle, the brand new Scandinavian brand (in Germany since June of this year) has made me curious. Everything about it is different to what we journalists are used to from beauty brands, where the emphasis is always on visual perfection and pure aesthetics in presentation. The name Mantle is unusual in itself, an allusion to the skin’s protective acid mantle.

The company was founded in 2020 by technology pioneer Josefin Landgård and brand expert Stina Lönnkvist. They are committed to individuality, expressiveness and ageing with grace – all through the development of clean and clinical formulations. Mantle’s multifunctional skincare contains a high proportion of biomimetic substances such as extracts from aloe vera, fermented mushrooms, fruit enzymes from mango or pomegranate and vegetable oils from oats and chia seeds.

Mantle likes it weird

At Mantle, individuality is also expressed in the product and mood photos. There are crushed, smeared tubes and bottles. The models make weird faces when applying the products. Mantle not only wants to change our skin, but also our view of beauty.

“With Mantle, we want to change the image of beauty and encourage women to accept life and the marks it leaves on our skin. In a world obsessed with perfection and anti-ageing, we stand for individuality, personality and ageing with joy,” explains Josefin Landgård, who previously co-founded a successful technology company in the healthcare sector.

For my test, I chose two products from Mantle – one for the face and one for the body. I wanted to find out whether the brand can handle both “regions”.

The Smoothing Serum, the elasticity booster

The pink texture in the pipette bottle is unusual for a serum; most serums are clear. The elasticity booster contains three clinically tested peptides: Argireline Peptide, Matrixyl 3000 and Matrixyl Synthe’6. The three work synergistically, i.e. hand in hand, to visibly plump and smooth the skin, stimulate collagen production and significantly improve elasticity.

Argireline Peptide: This powerful peptide visibly plumps up wrinkles and increases the skin’s elasticity, resulting in a smoother complexion. Matrixyl 3000 reconstructs the extracellular matrix to visibly smooth wrinkles and helps reduce inflammation. Matrixyl® Synthe’ 6 boosts collagen production for even more elasticity and a smoother complexion. In addition, hyaluronic acid helps the skin to retain moisture, making it plump, elastic and supple.

I apply the serum to cleansed skin in the morning and evening. The texture is soft and smooth and absorbs quickly. I then continue with my usual skincare routine. Am I mistaken or does my complexion immediately look more even? In any case, after six weeks of use, I am thoroughly satisfied with the results. My skin looks more elastic, smoother and firmer.

„The Smoothing Serum“ from Mantle 1.01 fl. Oz., 89 Euro

The Hot Ex, the warming body scrub

To be upfront, I haven’t noticed any warming effect so far. Perhaps this is because my skin is so hot anyway during the hot season in my adopted country of Italy. In any case, the peeling has a very pleasant texture. It is not too thick and not too thin, just right. The silica exfoliating particles are not too hard and are biodegradable.

It also contains MCT, a light and nourishing oil that moisturizes the skin. Q10 promotes elasticity and firmness while protecting against free radicals. Sea buckthorn extract is rich in antioxidants and omega fatty acids to strengthen the skin barrier and protect against environmental influences. Rosemary extract soothes, moisturizes and balances excessive sebum production. 


Before showering, I apply Hot Ex to the whole body and massage it in thoroughly. I treat dry areas such as the elbows or the dark spots under the knees particularly thoroughly. Using it twice a week gives me the best results, namely silky smooth skin.

„The Hot Ex“ from Mantle, 200 ml, 38 Euro