Brightening Face The Day Crème
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Routine Pairing
Created for skin that feels dry, dull, or in need of daily support, Brightening Face the Day delivers lightweight hydration while helping skin feel comfortable, balanced, and ready for the day ahead.
Fast-absorbing and easy to wear, this daily moisturiser supports hydration and skin comfort while leaving skin looking fresh and healthy.
Main Product Story
At the heart of the formulation is Sativelle™, our proprietary lipid complex designed to support the skin barrier and microbiome — helping skin feel more balanced, resilient, and hydrated over time.
OceanDerMX®, Vitamin C, and carefully selected New Zealand botanicals work together to support healthy-looking radiance and daily skin wellbeing.
What Skin May Notice
• Improved-looking hydration
• Skin feels softer and more comfortable
• Healthy-looking radiance
• Less visible dryness
• A fresh, balanced appearance
Thoughtfully Chosen Actives
This lightweight daily moisturiser combines clinically supported actives and barrier-supportive lipids selected to support skin as it changes over time.
Sativelle™
Our proprietary skin-support complex featuring Kōakaheart™, grape seed oil, and selected New Zealand botanicals, designed to support the skin barrier, microbiome, hydration, and long-term skin resilience.
OceanDerMX®
A patented blend of New Zealand Red Seaweed and Mamaku (Black Fern), selected to support skin vitality and healthy-looking radiance.
Vitamin C
Chosen to support a brighter-looking complexion and daily skin wellbeing.
Licorice Root & Kawakawa
Botanicals selected to support skin comfort and balance.
Texture & Feel
Lightweight • Hydrating • Comfortable
Designed for daily wear beneath makeup or on its own.
Customer Feedback
What we love most is how customers describe their skin after using Brightening Face the Day:
"Fresh."
"Hydrated."
"Comfortable."
"Glowing."
Awards & Recognition
• Editor's Choice 2026 Beauty Shortlist Awards – UK
• Winner 2025 Editor's Choice (Beauty) – Beauty Shortlist Awards – UK
• Finalist 2024 Clean + Conscious Awards – Moisturiser (Dry/Mature Skin) – Australia
• Winner 2024 Beauty Shortlist Editor's Choice Award – UK
Because when skin feels balanced and supported — confidence shines through.
How To Use
Apply each morning to cleansed skin as part of your daily skincare ritual.
Routine Pairing
Pairs beautifully with MiracleFirm Smoothing Serum, GoodGlow Daily Eye Crème, and SkinTonic Face Oil.
Ingredients
Aqua (Pure NZ Spring Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sativelle™ (Kōakaheart™) Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Algae Extract (NZ Native Red Seaweed), Macropiper Excelsum (Kawakawa) Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Leaf Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cyathea Medullaris (NZ Native Black Fern) Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus (Blue Gum) Leaf Oil, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Hypericum Perforatum (St John's Wort) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Gluconate.
Patch Test & Storage
Patch test before use.
Store below 30°C.
Natural • Vegan • Cruelty-Free
Proudly made in New Zealand.
NZ FernMark Licence 100613
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Thoughtfully Chosen Actives
This lightweight daily moisturiser combines clinically supported actives and barrier-supportive lipids selected to support skin as it changes over time.
Sativelle™
Our proprietary skin-support complex featuring Kōakaheart™, grape seed oil, and selected New Zealand botanicals, designed to support the skin barrier, microbiome, hydration, and long-term skin resilience.
OceanDerMX®
A patented blend of New Zealand Red Seaweed and Mamaku (Black Fern), selected to support skin vitality and healthy-looking radiance.
Vitamin C
Chosen to support a brighter-looking complexion and daily skin wellbeing. Kakadu Plum is one of natures highest concentrations of Vitamin C.
Licorice Root & Kawakawa
Botanicals selected to support skin comfort and balance.
Ingredients
Aqua (Pure NZ Spring Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Sativelle™ (Coldpressed Kōakaheart) Oil, Benzyl Alcohol, Xanthan Gum, Algae Extract (NZ Native Red Seaweed), Macropiper Excelsum (Kawakawa) Leaf Extract, Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Leaf Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Cyathea Medullaris (NZ Native Black Fern) Leaf Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Liquorice) Root Extract, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, Dehydroacetic Acid, Eucalyptus Globulus (Blue Gum) Leaf Oil, Gluconolactone, Citric Acid, Hypericum Perforatum (St John’s-wort) Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Potassium Sorbate, Calcium Gluconate
Allergens: >0.001% Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol
Natural • Vegan • Cruelty-Free
Proudly made in New Zealand.
How To Use
Apply each morning to cleansed skin as part of your daily skincare ritual.
Routine Pairing
Pairs beautifully in the morning with MiracleFirm Smoothing Serum, GoodGlow Daily Eye Crème, and SkinTonic Face Oil.
Patch Test
Our natural ingredients and potent plant oils are powerful and effective, typically benefiting your skin. However, some natural brighteners may cause mild reactions. We recommend a patch test before first use to ensure the best experience with our products.
Storage directions
Store in a cool, dry place, ideally in a cabinet or drawer, and keep the temperature below 30°C to maintain the product’s optimal quality.
Is Brightening Face the Day Crème right for my skin?
Brightening Face the Day Crème was created for skin that feels dry, dull or in need of daily support. Suitable for most skin types, it provides lightweight hydration while helping support the skin barrier, microbiome and healthy-looking radiance. It leaves skin feeling comfortable, balanced and ready for the day ahead.
Will it hydrate my skin without feeling heavy?
Yes. Brightening Face the Day Crème is designed to deliver lasting hydration without feeling rich or greasy. Its lightweight texture absorbs quickly, making it comfortable to wear every day while leaving skin feeling soft, smooth and refreshed.
Will it work well under makeup?
Yes. Its lightweight, fast-absorbing formula sits beautifully under makeup without leaving a heavy or greasy finish. It helps create a hydrated, comfortable base so makeup applies more smoothly.
Can it help dull or tired-looking skin?
Brightening Face the Day Crème combines Vitamin C, OceanDerMX® Balance & Brighten and antioxidant-rich New Zealand botanicals selected to support healthy-looking radiance and a more even-looking complexion. With daily use, skin feels hydrated, comfortable and naturally refreshed.
Can I use Brightening Face the Day Crème every day?
Yes. It is designed for daily use every morning after cleansing and applying your serum. Its gentle formulation makes it suitable as part of your everyday skincare routine.
How do I use it?
Apply each morning to cleansed skin after your serum. Gently smooth over the face and neck using upward strokes until absorbed. Follow with sunscreen during the day if required.
Why is Brightening Face the Day Crème different from many day creams?
Many day creams focus only on moisturising. Brightening Face the Day Crème was formulated to do more by combining lightweight hydration with ingredients that help support the skin barrier, microbiome and healthy-looking radiance. The result is skin that feels comfortable, balanced and beautifully prepared for the day ahead
What is OceanDerMX® Balance & Brighten and why is it in Brightening Face the Day Crème?
OceanDerMX® Balance & Brighten is a patented New Zealand marine and botanical complex featuring Red Seaweed, Mamaku (Black Fern), Gotu Kola and Liquorice Root. It was developed to help support a brighter, more even-looking complexion while providing lasting hydration.In ingredient testing, OceanDerMX® Balance & Brighten has been shown to support:
• Reduced appearance of uneven skin tone and hyperpigmentation in as little as 7 days
• Immediate and long-lasting hydration
• A more even-looking complexion
• Healthy-looking radiance and glow
Within Brightening Face the Day Crème, OceanDerMX® Balance & Brighten works alongside Vitamin C, our proprietary Sativelle™ lipid complex and carefully selected New Zealand botanicals to help skin feel hydrated, comfortable and naturally radiant.
Why is daily hydration important for healthy-looking skin?
Hydrated skin not only feels more comfortable, it also looks smoother, fresher and more radiant. Daily hydration helps support the skin barrier, improves the appearance of dryness and creates the ideal foundation for healthy-looking skin over time.
What should I use with Brightening Face the Day Crème?
For best results, apply MiracleFirm Smoothing Serum after cleansing, followed by Brightening Face the Day Crème. Complete your routine with GoodGlow Daily Eye Crème, and if your skin needs extra nourishment, finish with a few drops of SkinTonic Face Oil.
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