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Aloe Juice
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Provides a soothing, amino-acid-rich base that helps the cream feel comfortable from the first application.
STEP 7 OF 9 IN THE GLOW RITUAL
The Glow : Marine Active Day Cream
marine-active hydrating day cream
A velvety day cream with marine ferment, multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, and comforting botanicals that leaves skin plumped, settled, and quietly radiant through the morning.
$40
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
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Made fresh for you once you order · dispatched within 2 working days.
On the skin
What this bottle brings
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Velvety hydration that absorbs fast
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Skin feels settled and cushioned
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Quietly radiant, more even-looking finish
Why this exists
Most day creams stop at surface comfort, offering hydration and a light emollient finish. This formula is built to do more with the morning layer by pairing Alteromonas Ferment Extract with multi-molecular hyaluronic acid and a supportive blend of aloe, jojoba, shea butter, avocado oil, and betaine. The marine ferment is included to support surface smoothness over time, while the hyaluronic acid system addresses dehydration at two depths. A botanical complex of lingonberry, coneflower, black currant, and elderflower adds antioxidant and conditioning support. Natural mica and titanium dioxide give the cream a subtle mineral luminosity, so the finish looks quietly alive rather than glossy or made up. The result is a daily moisturiser that feels comfortable immediately, while also bringing a more considered treatment philosophy to the morning ritual.
Inside the bottle
The key actives
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Betaine
Betaine
Supports the skin's natural moisturising factors and helps maintain a smooth, skin-comfortable feel.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid · Sodium Hyaluronate
Hydrates at two levels, helping skin feel plumper at the surface while supporting moisture retention deeper in the stratum corneum.
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Shea Butter
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Adds richer emollient support for softness that lasts through the day.
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Alteromonas Ferment Extract
Alteromonas Ferment Extract
A marine ferment included to support surface smoothness and the visible quality of skin over continued use.
On the skin
Velvety and rich on application, then quickly absorbed. The finish is soft, non-greasy, and lightly mineral-lit. Skin is left looking settled rather than shiny.
Where this sits
Your place in The Glow Ritual
From first cleanse to final seal, this is step 7 of 9 in the full Glow Ritual : the moisturiser that seals in hydration with a quiet mineral glow.
- Step 1The Reveal Radiant Glow Face Wash
- Step 2The Sweep Glycolic Exfoliating Toner
- Step 3The Polish Resurfacing Kojic Exfoliator
- Step 4The Surface AHA Peeling Concentrate
- Step 5The Light Vitamin C Glow Serum
- Step 6The Even Niacinamide Gel Moisturiser
- Step 7The Glow Marine Active Day CreamYou are here
- Step 8The Lift Peptide Firming Serum
- Step 9The Sheen Omega-Rich Body Oil
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The Polish Resurfacing Kojic Exfoliator
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The Surface AHA Peeling Concentrate
$50
The Light Vitamin C Glow Serum
$45
The Even Niacinamide Gel Moisturiser
$45
The Glow Marine Active Day Cream
$40
The Lift Peptide Firming Serum
$45
The Sheen Omega-Rich Body Oil
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The application
How to layer this
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Cleanse first
Apply to clean, dry skin as the moisturising step in your morning ritual. Pat gently over the face and neck.
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Treat before cream
If using serum, apply it first and allow it to absorb before layering this cream on top.
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Finish with SPF
Let the cream settle, then follow with sunscreen as the final daytime step.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
The cream applies smoothly and absorbs quickly. Skin feels nourished and settled, with a comfortable finish that holds through the morning.
Week 1
Hydration feels more consistent across the day. The surface appears more even, with a quiet luminosity that becomes easier to notice.
Week 4
Skin texture feels more refined and the overall finish looks more balanced. The complexion appears persistently well-conditioned rather than simply moisturised.
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 and delivering the soothing, amino-acid-rich properties of aloe from the first position. Jojoba Seed Oil, organically sourced, provides the primary lipid emollient : a wax ester oil that resembles the skin's own sebum and absorbs without congesting.
Betaine reinforces the Natural Moisturising Factor and contributes a smooth, skin-comfortable feel. Shea Butter, organically sourced, provides deeper emollient support and contributes a softness that persists through the day. Avocado Oil, organically sourced, adds oleic-acid-rich nourishment for the outer lipid layers of the stratum corneum.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid penetrates into the upper stratum corneum for structural-level plumping. Sodium Hyaluronate operates at the surface, binding atmospheric moisture and maintaining a smooth finish. Alteromonas Ferment Extract, positioned near the end of the INCI, is the formula's marine active : included at a functional level, it supports the skin's natural structural processes and the visible quality of the surface over continued use.
The botanical complex of Lingonberry, Coneflower, Black Currant, and Elderflower provides antioxidant and phytochemical support. Natural Mica and Titanium Dioxide (pure mineral pigments) give the cream its understated mineral luminosity : not a visible shimmer, but a liveliness in the finish that catches light naturally. The texture is velvety and rich, absorbs within thirty seconds, and leaves no greasiness.
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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Verified
really nice under SPF
More substantial than a standard day cream, yet still elegant. Layers cleanly over serums without disturbing them. The soft light-catching finish is really flattering on mature skin, not glittery, just a gentle glow. Works exactly as described for morning use and I reach for it every day now.
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Barrier support, zero heaviness
Barrier support from panthenol and urea softened that tight post-wash feeling in 3 days and it feels super comfortable.
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mild but slow
Hydration did improve somewhat and my forehead felt less tight, though the cheek redness only eased a little.
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love it
Spreads easily and sinks in quickly under my sunscreen. My combination skin stays comfortable for hours, though the scent is a little stronger than I usually prefer.
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bit too much glow for me
Texture is lovely and it feels comfy, but the finish got a bit shiny by midday on my forehead. Well-made, just not my vibe.
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Barrier relief cream
Barrier comfort from panthenol and urea, helping dryness and keeping my skin barrier feeling properly supported under makeup.
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velvety
Skin looks more even after I put it on. The brightness is quiet, not glittery. Feels polished and easy to keep using.
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understated and nourishing
The glow is subtle and really pleasing. Feels nourishing without being heavy and my skin looks quietly lit rather than made up. Especially nice on colder mornings when my face wants a bit of extra comfort.
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Verified
quietly radiant
The whole formula works beautifully together, velvety cream texture and the finish is quietly radiant rather than shiny. I live in a dry climate and the hydration lasts well into the afternoon. Really pleased with this.
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works well with sunscreen
A small amount covers the face neatly, leaves a satin to softly dewy finish that layers nicely with SPF. Feels considered rather than generic. No issue using it every morning.
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Cica comfort all day
Cica and centella make this feel calming on my skin and makeup sits more comfortably over dry patches.
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soft finish
Gives a soft mineral-lit finish. Skin looks more settled by lunchtime.
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reliable morning layer
I use this after my serum and my skin looks noticeably smoother. The glow is subtle, almost like it's folded into the cream rather than sitting on top. Feels settled and never clingy, so it's become my reliable morning step. Really happy with it.
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Verified
flattering
Sits nicely without feeling greasy. Texture feels velvety and comfortable under SPF.
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
Where does this fit in my morning ritual?
Use it as the moisturiser step after cleansing, treatment, and serum, then finish with SPF.
Is this suitable for dehydrated skin?
Yes. The formula combines aloe, betaine, and multi-molecular hyaluronic acid to support a more comfortable, well-hydrated feel.
Will it feel heavy on the skin?
No. It is described as velvety and rich, but it absorbs within about thirty seconds and leaves no greasiness.
What gives it the glow effect?
Natural mica and titanium dioxide create a subtle mineral luminosity, so the finish looks quietly radiant rather than shimmery.
Can I layer it with active serums?
Yes. Apply your serum first, allow it to absorb, then layer this cream on top as the comforting final moisturiser step.
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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