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Aloe Juice
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Replaces a plain water base with a soothing, amino acid-rich foundation that supports a comfortable hydrated feel.
STEP 7 OF 8 IN THE HYDRATION RITUAL
The Veil : Daily Hyaluronic Face Cream
daily hyaluronic moisturiser
A velvety daily cream with multi-molecular hyaluronic acid and calming bisabolol that leaves skin quietly plumped, comfortable, and settled from first wear through the day.
$55
- Vegan and cruelty-free
- Made fresh once you order
- Dispatched within 2 working days
- Free US shipping over $75
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On the skin
What this bottle brings
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Quietly plumps with multi-molecular hyaluronic acid
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Absorbs fast with no greasy residue
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Leaves skin comfortable, settled, and cushioned
Why this exists
Dehydrated skin is often mistaken for a skin type, when in fact it is a condition that can affect normal, dry, and oil-prone skin alike. What it tends to ask for is not heaviness, but water held where the upper layers of skin need it most. This cream is built to answer that need with a base of aloe juice instead of a simple water phase, then pairs multi-molecular hyaluronic acid with bisabolol so hydration and comfort arrive together. One form of hyaluronic acid works lower in the surface layers for plumpness, while the other helps keep moisture present at the top of the skin. The result is a daily moisturiser that feels nourishing without residue, and that supports skin that looks and feels more settled when dehydration is the real concern.
Inside the bottle
The key actives
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Betaine
Betaine
Supports the skin's natural moisturising factors and helps maintain a softer, more cushiony surface.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid · Sodium Hyaluronate
Works at two depths to attract and hold moisture for lasting plumpness and a smoother-looking finish.
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Bisabolol
Bisabolol
Calms and softens the surface, helping skin feel settled alongside the hydration.
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Jojoba Oil
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Provides a light, skin-compatible lipid layer that absorbs cleanly without a greasy feel.
On the skin
Velvety and lightweight, with enough body to feel genuinely nourishing. It sinks in within seconds on normal skin and leaves no greasy layer. The finish is smooth, quiet, and comfortable rather than shiny.
Where this sits
Your place in The Hydration Ritual
From first cleanse to final seal, this is step 7 of 8 in the full Hydration Ritual : the daily moisturiser that seals in hydration without heaviness.
- Step 1The Cloud Gentle Cleansing Foam
- Step 2The Mist Microbiome Face Mist
- Step 3The Drink Double Hydration Gel
- Step 4The Jelly Prebiotic Hydration Serum
- Step 5The Dew Marine Ferment Hydrating Serum
- Step 6The Plump Bouncing Serum
- Step 7The Veil Daily Hyaluronic Face CreamYou are here
- Step 8The Soak Urea & Panthenol Comfort Cream
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The application
How to layer this
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Cleanse first
Apply to clean, dry skin after cleansing. If you use a serum, let it absorb fully before layering this cream over the top.
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Use morning and night
Smooth a small amount over the face and neck in the morning and again in the evening. It sits comfortably under SPF by day and under richer steps at night.
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Adjust to skin needs
Use it as your final moisturiser step when skin feels dehydrated, or as a lighter daily cream when you want hydration without heaviness.
What to expect
On the skin, over time
Day 1
Skin should feel more comfortable within minutes of application. The surface may look plumper, with less of that tight feeling after cleansing.
Week 1
Hydration begins to feel more consistent through the day, and the face can look smoother and less flat. The cream should settle into a reliable daily layer for normal, dry, or dehydrated skin.
Week 4
With regular use, skin is more likely to feel balanced and visibly less parched in dry conditions. Fine dehydration lines may appear softened when moisture is held more evenly at the surface.
The deeper detail
The formulation, the provenance, the standard
Formulation
The base is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, which takes the place of a simple water phase and immediately gives the formula soothing, amino-acid-rich properties from the first position in the INCI. Jojoba Seed Oil, organically sourced, forms the primary lipid emollient: a wax-ester oil that closely resembles the skin's own sebum and is absorbed without congesting the surface or leaving residue.
Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, a low-molecular-weight fragment, penetrates into the upper stratum corneum to contribute plumpness and moisture at a structural level. Sodium Hyaluronate operates at the surface, binding atmospheric moisture and creating the smooth, comfortable finish that lasts through the day. These two forms together address the full depth of surface dehydration rather than one layer alone.
Bisabolol, derived from chamomile, is a well-documented skin-calming ingredient with a long safety record in sensitive and reactive formulations. At a meaningful dose, it softens the surface, reduces the appearance of irritation, and contributes to the cream's overall skin-comfortable quality. Betaine reinforces the Natural Moisturising Factor. Watercress Flower and Leaf Extract, Blackberry Fruit Extract, and Rowan Fruit Extract provide antioxidant and conditioning activity that gives the formula a gentle luminous quality without any brightening claims.
Raspberry Seed Oil, organically sourced, contributes a light, skin-softening fatty acid profile and integrates into the emulsion without adding perceptible oiliness. The overall texture is soft and slightly silky : it spreads easily, distributes evenly, and absorbs in under thirty seconds on normal skin.
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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Unsure, yet pleasant
Unsure about it, but the cream feels pleasant enough.
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Solid under SPF
Performs well beneath SPF, absorbs quickly, leaves no greasy film and my cheeks stayed comfortable through the morning.
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bit too shiny for me
Does the job, feels nice and plumps my skin properly, but leaves me shinier than I'd like. Comfortable finish though. I just save it for evenings mostly.
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Yes. repurchase planned
Actually has substance without being heavy. Layers great under SPF and my skin looks smoother by lunchtime instead of flat and dry. Very happy with this one.
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Holds up under SPF
Not entirely sold, though it keeps skin hydrated under sunscreen.
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decent daily cream
Expected it to be heavier but it's soft and lightweight. Sits well under SPF, gives a nice satin look. I just need more product on cold days than spring.
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Hyaluronic comfort boost
Hyaluronic acid moisturizer feels super comfy, with hyaluronic and panthenol helping hydrate, while ceramide supports the skin barrier and keeps color looking even.
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Perfect daytime layer
Rare balance of nourishment and lightness. No tackiness under SPF, face feels fuller without looking greasy. This is my default daytime cream now, honestly.
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Works under SPF
Really hydrating without any greasy feel. I’ve been using it in the morning under SPF and makeup and it sinks in fast while keeping my skin comfortable. Light scent, but it fades quickly.
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Lovely gift idea
Added this for my sister and she says it feels lovely under makeup, keeping skin comfortable well into the afternoon.
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richer than gel feel
Heating came on and my skin liked this thicker cream. On oily areas it still felt comfortable, with no shiny layer left behind. Good for colder weeks, though not too heavy for daily wear.
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Fine for daytime
Dependable, clean ingredients, no residue. Sorts out that tight feeling after cleansing. Just wish the jar was bigger for the price.
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Good after actives
Comfortable moisturised feel that lasts through work. Like it after actives. Surface can look slightly glowy on me though.
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good for dry air
In centrally heated rooms this has been brilliant. Genuinely hydrated feel, stays lightweight instead of going sticky. Best for me.
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Skin looks fresher
Skin feels less tired and makeup stays put neatly.
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solid hydration
I appreciate the multi-molecular HA rather than just one type. Gives a smooth, quietly plumped finish under SPF and the jojoba keeps my dry patches sorted. Bit pricey compared to what I usually buy, but does work well. No complaints on performance really, just the price makes me pause.
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Quietly plumping
Third week in and it does what I wanted from a daily cream. Finish isn't shiny, more quietly dewy and stays comfortable through a long office day. I put a small amount on at night too when the heating's on. Face looks less tired, which is exactly what I needed.
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soft comfort
Gentle, almost silky quality that makes it easy to keep using. Face looks more settled after I put it on. No complaints from me, really nice.
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nice surprise
Bought on a whim, ended up loving it.
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pore care sorted
Niacinamide helps with pores and oil and this cream feels really light, giving my skin a fresher look under SPF.
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Not enough for me
Skin still thirsty by late afternoon.
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Too light for winter
Lovely texture but not enough for cold weather.
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Evening favourite
I use this after serum each evening and it leaves my skin cushioned without feeling heavy. The texture is slightly richer than I expected, but it still sinks in well and my face feels comfortable by morning.
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Good but one issue
Formula is lovely, gives my skin a plump look straight away. Wish the finish was more matte for daytime though. Velvety texture and calm feel are excellent, just better suited for evening on my face. Would still recommend if you don't mind a bit of glow.
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really daily cream
Bought for dehydrated skin, works a treat. Face doesn't feel tight after cleansing anymore. Soothing from first application, pleasantly understated.
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Works under makeup
Combination skin here, usually avoid creams that go slick by midday. This stays put. Velvety finish helps foundation sit smoothly, no greasy layer. Morning and dry evenings.
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Night time win
Prefer it at night, feels cocooning after cleansing.
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silky feel, modest shift
silky texture sits nice under sunscreen and hydration feels fine. pigmentation change stayed fairly subtle though.
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Very pleasant
My sensitive cheeks like it. Layers fine over serum, bit dewy on humid days though. Leaves skin settled and comfortable, which is what matters.
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No shine
Works between serum and moisturiser, keeps tightness down and wears well under makeup through afternoon.
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Soft as promised
What I notice first is the velvety texture. Cheeks feel cushioned but it still disappears cleanly, no residue. Use it morning and evening, very happy.
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Simple and effective
Absorbs quickly, leaves settled surface. Does the job.
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Handles dry air
Sorts the dry London air. Satin finish, no tightness.
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Beautiful formula
Absorbs in seconds, soft even look. My sort of moisturiser.
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Dry patches gentle
Applied before foundation, decent on dry patches. It sits smoothly under makeup, no pilling and gives a fresher scent-free finish that feels fairly clean without being heavy.
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really daily cream
Feels richer than gel, lighter than balm. Immediate plump look, surface stays settled after shaving. Very pleased with it.
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Velvety but glossy
First thing that struck me was the velvety spreadability. Settles nicely, surface stays comfortable. Wish the finish was less glossy though. Fine for evening use.
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Pocket-friendly to carry
Pressed it in my bag and it applies fast, sinking in clean with no greasy layer. Skin stays moisturised without looking shiny.
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Good on dry days
Cold Bristol morning, this gave my skin a much calmer start than gel creams usually do. Finish stays comfortably satin through the day. Only need a small amount because it spreads so evenly. The berry extracts are a nice touch, though not sure I'd notice them blind.
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Decent but too oily
Can see why dry skin types would love it. Makes it feel soothing but leaves more sheen than I want. Good texture, just not my daytime one.
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Lovely on dehydrated skin
My skin gets tight by mid-afternoon and this keeps it settled longer. Genuinely velvety texture, quietly plumped rather than shiny. Very happy.
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Calm finish
The velvety texture won me over. I use it after serum and it leaves a satin finish that sits nicely under SPF, no greasy film. Makes a real difference when my skin feels tight after cleansing. Been using it for a month now and honestly it's become essential.
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Almost there
Lovely velvety slip, skin feels more plumped by evening. Finish stays too dewy for my liking though, especially on my forehead. Pleasant formula overall.
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small doubts fade
Not just pricey cream, my skin stays soft and fragrance-free.
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Subtle and effective
No flashy scent or heavy sheen, just a clean calm-feeling cream. Surface stays comfortable for hours, soft luminous quality without looking shiny. Very good for normal skin.
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pleasing
Absorbs fast, velvet-soft. Need extra round my nose in cold weather though.
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packaging note, bottle check
Box noted, bottle sorts dryness.
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.
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- →UK 3 to 7 / EU 5 to 10 / US 2 to 5 days
In case you wondered
Frequently asked
Who is this cream best for?
It is well suited to normal and dry skin, especially when dehydration is the main concern. It is designed to add comfort and water without a heavy or greasy finish.
Can I use it in the morning and at night?
Yes. It is formulated as a daily cream for both parts of the day, and it layers comfortably under SPF in the morning.
Will it feel heavy on the skin?
No. The texture is velvety and nourishing, but it absorbs within seconds and leaves no greasy layer.
Can I layer it over a serum?
Yes. Apply your serum first, allow it to settle, then use this cream as your moisturiser step.
Does it contain fragrance?
The description highlights aloe, hyaluronic acid, bisabolol, and plant oils rather than added fragrance, so the formula is positioned as a calm daily cream.
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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