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Organic Aloe Leaf Juice
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Replaces a plain water base with a soothing botanical phase that supports light hydration and a fresh skin feel.
OVESSI SKINCARE
The Feather : Argan and Hyaluronic Light Day Cream
argan hyaluronic light day cream
A feather-light day cream that hydrates at two depths with argan oil and multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, leaving skin matte, balanced, and comfortable through the day.
$55
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free US shipping over $75
Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
On the skin
What this bottle brings
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Hydrates deeply without heaviness
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Leaves skin matte and balanced
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Calms and comforts the surface
Why this exists
Oily and combination skin is often under-hydrated rather than over-moisturised, yet many day creams try to solve that by simply feeling lighter and offering less. That can leave the skin asking for more water while still producing excess oil in response. This formula takes the opposite approach : it gives proper hydration through aloe leaf juice, glycerin, betaine, and multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, then uses a measured amount of organic argan oil as a skin-compatible emollient rather than a heavy occlusive. Bisabolol helps keep the surface settled, while burdock root and oak bark extracts support a clearer, more balanced-looking finish. The result is a day cream built to hydrate thoroughly, wear cleanly, and let normal to oily skin stay comfortable without congestion or greasiness.
Inside the bottle
The key actives
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Organic Argan Oil
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil
Provides nourishing emollience with a light skin feel, helping soften without the heaviness of richer oils.
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Betaine
Betaine
Adds humectant hydration that helps skin feel more comfortable and less easily depleted through the day.
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Multi-molecular Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid · Sodium Hyaluronate
Supports hydration at different levels for a smoother, plumper-looking surface without adding weight.
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Bisabolol
Bisabolol
Helps calm the feel of reactive skin and lends a more settled finish.
On the skin
Feather-light and quick to spread. It absorbs within about thirty seconds and leaves the skin feeling clean, matte to satin, never greasy. The finish sits comfortably under the rest of the day ritual.
The application
How to layer this
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Cleanse first
Apply to clean skin in the morning after cleansing and any treatment steps have fully absorbed. Use it as the moisturiser step before SPF.
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Smooth a small amount
Massage a small amount over the face and neck. Build only if needed, since the formula is designed to hydrate without heaviness.
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Let it settle
Allow roughly thirty seconds for the cream to absorb before applying sunscreen. This keeps the finish comfortable and helps the next layer sit neatly.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
The skin feels hydrated without the usual weight or shine. The finish is matte and comfortable rather than tight or greasy.
Week 1
Morning skin often feels more balanced through the day, with less need to compensate for under-hydration. The complexion looks more even and settled.
Week 4
With steady use, the skin can feel consistently comfortable at the moisturiser step. The surface tends to look clearer, smoother, and less easily thrown off by the day.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
The base opens with Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, organically sourced, replacing a plain water phase. Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, organically sourced, follows in the second position : at this level it provides its characteristic oleic and linoleic fatty acid emollient profile, with tocopherols that contribute antioxidant stability and a skin-conditioning quality that distinctly differs from heavier oils.
Glycerin and Betaine provide the primary humectant layer. Pentylene Glycol and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride contribute texture and spreadability. The emulsion structure uses Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate and Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, both plant-derived emulsifiers that create a stable, clean-feeling cream texture.
Bisabolol, derived from chamomile, is included at a functional level : it softens, calms, and reduces the appearance of surface redness, making it particularly valuable for combination skin types that experience reactive flushing. Carum Petroselinum (Parsley) Extract, organically sourced, provides chlorophyll and vitamin-C-adjacent antioxidant support. Quercus Robur (Oak) Bark Extract, organically sourced, contributes astringent tannins that support pore appearance and surface tightness. Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, organically sourced, is a well-established sebum-regulating botanical included at a meaningful level.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid penetrates the upper stratum corneum for structural-level plumping. Sodium Hyaluronate operates at the surface for smooth, comfortable hydration. The finish is clean, slightly matte to satin, and the texture absorbs within thirty seconds.
Provenance
A small-batch boutique skincare house, made to order. Every bottle is formulated and filled within two working days of your order, then dispatched from the fulfilment centre closest to you : our European facility for United Kingdom and European Union customers, our United States facility for North American customers. Because every bottle is bottled to order, what arrives at your door is at the peak of its actives : nothing has been sitting against light, heat, or oxygen for months. Two-day production is the price of formulation freshness, and the boutique standard we hold ourselves to.
Cruelty-free. Vegan. Gluten free. Natural certified (Ecocert COSMOS Natural).
From our community
Reviews and reflections
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Matte finish all day
First thing I noticed was the matte finish, most creams leave me slick by mid-morning, this doesn't. My skin looks calm and tidy, no shine, no fuss. Exactly the sort of day cream I want when I have a full day out and no time to think about my face. Works brilliantly under SPF too.
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does the job
Spreads easily, leaves a clean matte finish, doesn't mess with my mineral SPF. Cheeks stay hydrated, nose stays less shiny.
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perfect for oily skin
Hydrates without turning my face glossy, which is exactly what I need. Tidy finish under sunscreen, skin looks clearer through the day.
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yes
Not tacky, not greasy. Skin looks even.
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Good but could be smoother
Feels light on application but still keeps my face balanced through the office day. Settles down any blotchiness after cleansing which is handy. Good morning cream for my oily T-zone, though I'd prefer a bit more slip when I'm putting it on. Does the job overall just not quite perfect.
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really hydration without the weight
wanted something hydrating but not heavy and this delivered. Doesn't feel greasy, gives a plumped look, finish stays balanced all day. For normal skin it's one of the better morning creams I've tried honestly.
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Behaves perfectly under SPF
Put it on after serum each morning and it sits impeccably under sunscreen. Light texture but the hydration is still obvious by late afternoon. Only gripe is I wish the jar were bigger for the price.
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no shine
Keeps me comfortable without that greasy film. Brilliant.
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balanced and matte
Comfortable. Matte finish even in heated office.
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Works but goes fast
Sits beautifully under SPF, properly matte finish, enough hydration that my cheeks don't feel dry by lunch. Only knocking a star because the 50ml jar goes faster than I expected at £40.
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ok for summer
Matte finish works well with my oily skin and it does hydrate, but I needed more on colder days. Fine for summer, less so when it's cold.
Every OVESSI order is prepared once you place it. Your order is filled, sealed and labelled for you, then dispatched within 2 working days. Nothing waits on a warehouse shelf.
- ✦Made fresh
- ○ 2-day dispatch
- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
Is this suitable for oily skin?
Yes. It is designed for normal to oily skin that needs real hydration without a heavy or greasy finish.
Will this feel heavy under sunscreen?
No. The formula is described as feather-light and absorbs within about thirty seconds, so it layers cleanly under SPF.
Can I use this if my skin feels dehydrated but still gets oily?
Yes. That is exactly the kind of skin this cream is built for : it supplies meaningful hydration without relying on a heavy occlusive layer.
Does it help the skin look less shiny during the day?
The finish is matte to satin, and the formula includes burdock root and oak bark extracts to support a more balanced-looking surface.
Is this a vegan moisturiser?
Yes. It is vegan and cruelty-free.
When will my order arrive?
We start preparing your order once it is placed and dispatch within 2 business days. From dispatch, delivery is UK 3 to 7 business days, EU 5 to 10 business days, US 2 to 5 business days.
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Curated companions
Small batch. Filled for you. Made in EU and US.
