STEP 6 OF 8 IN THE SENSITIVE RESET RITUAL

The Calm : Sensitive Daily Moisturiser

calming daily moisturiser for sensitivity

A fragrance-free daily moisturiser that cushions sensitive skin with sustained hydration, barrier support, and a soft non-greasy finish, without the triggers that commonly provoke redness or irritation.

4.4 (11 reflections)
£37
  • 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

  • 01

    Fragrance-free comfort for reactive skin

  • 02

    Mid-weight emulsion absorbs without stickiness

  • 03

    Sustained hydration with a settled finish

The Calm : Sensitive Daily Moisturiser

Why this exists

Sensitive skin does not need less nourishment. It needs a moisturiser that can deliver the same level of hydration and comfort while avoiding the fragrance compounds, essential oil constituents, and sensitising inputs that often upset reactive skin. This formula is built for that exact gap. Organic aloe juice provides a skin-compatible hydrating base, jojoba seed oil contributes a well-tolerated lipid phase, and sodium PCA helps restore moisture balance where cleansing or environmental stress has left skin depleted. Surface and deeper hydration are further supported with hyaluronic acid derivatives, while red algae extract and emollient butters help reduce moisture loss and leave the complexion feeling settled rather than coated. The result is a daily moisturiser designed around tolerance first, with nourishment and barrier support delivered in a way sensitive skin can more readily accept.

Inside the bottle

The key actives

01

Organic Aloe Juice

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Provides a gentle hydrating base with a skin-compatible feel, helping the formula sit comfortably on sensitive, reactive skin.

02

Organic Jojoba Seed Oil

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Adds a well-tolerated lipid phase that nourishes without heaviness and helps the moisturiser feel soft rather than greasy.

03

Sodium PCA

Sodium PCA

Helps restore the skin’s natural moisturising factor, supporting moisture balance in skin that feels depleted or over-cleansed.

04

Hyaluronic Acid Complex

Sodium Hyaluronate · Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid

Delivers layered hydration at different molecular weights to help skin feel smoother and better cushioned through the day.

05

Red Algae Extract

Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract

Forms a lightweight film on skin that helps reduce moisture loss and supports the barrier finish of the moisturiser.

On the skin

A soft, mid-weight emulsion that spreads easily across the skin. It absorbs without stickiness and leaves a comfortable, nourished finish. The feel is settled rather than coated.
The Calm£37

Where this sits

Your place in The Sensitive Reset Ritual

From first cleanse to final seal, this is step 6 of 8 in the full Sensitive Reset Ritual : the daily moisturiser that soothes and supports sensitive skin.

  1. Step 1The Melt Sensitive Oil-To-Milk Cleanser
  2. Step 2The Purity Sensitive Skin Cleanser
  3. Step 3The Silk Nourishing Cleansing Milk
  4. Step 4The Rose Fragrance-Free Rose Hydrating Toner
  5. Step 5The Soft Reset Retinol Alternative Serum
  6. Step 6The Calm Sensitive Daily MoisturiserYou are here
  7. Step 7The Quiet Sensitive Overnight Cream
  8. Step 8The Tender Sensitive Scalp Shampoo

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The Melt Sensitive Oil-To-Milk Cleanser

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The Purity Sensitive Skin Cleanser

£32

The Silk Nourishing Cleansing Milk

£31

The Rose Fragrance-Free Rose Hydrating Toner

£28

The Soft Reset Retinol Alternative Serum

£39

The Calm Sensitive Daily Moisturiser

£37

The Quiet Sensitive Overnight Cream

£39

The Tender Sensitive Scalp Shampoo

£24

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The application

How to layer this

  1. 1

    Apply after cleansing

    Use morning and night on clean, dry skin after any serums have fully absorbed. This places the moisturiser as the final hydrating step before SPF in the morning.

  2. 2

    Smooth a small amount

    Massage a small amount evenly over the face and neck. Build only if needed, as the texture is designed to give comfort without heaviness.

  3. 3

    Use as needed for comfort

    Apply whenever skin feels tight, reactive, or depleted. It is formulated to sit well on sensitive skin without fragrance, essential oils, or known contact allergens.

What to expect

On the skin, over time

  1. Day 1

    Skin feels immediately more comfortable after application, with a softer finish and less of the tight feeling that can follow cleansing.

  2. Week 1

    Redness and flushing may appear less pronounced, and skin can begin to respond more calmly to day-to-day changes in temperature or environment.

  3. Week 4

    With consistent use, skin may feel more resilient and evenly hydrated, with a steadier sense of comfort across both morning and night use.

The deeper detail

The formulation, the provenance, the standard

Formulation

The base is Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, organically sourced, which governs the formula's hydration, calming, and skin-compatible characteristics from the first position in the INCI. Jojoba Seed Oil, also organically sourced, forms the primary lipid phase: a wax-ester oil whose composition mirrors the skin's own sebum and which is among the most consistently well-tolerated topical oils for sensitised and reactive skin types. Coco-Caprylate and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride provide additional emollient function with a clean, non-greasy skin feel.

Sodium PCA restores the skin's Natural Moisturising Factor, which is commonly depleted in sensitive and reactive skin types that have been over-cleansed or exposed to environmental stressors. Hydrolyzed Rhodophyceae Extract, derived from red algae, contributes a film-forming polysaccharide action that reduces transepidermal water loss and supports barrier function. Sodium Hyaluronate and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid provide surface and deeper hydration at two molecular weights. Irvingia Gabonensis Kernel Butter adds a final layer of emollient richness that is absorbed without heaviness, contributing to the comfortable, non-greasy finish the formula requires for daily use.

The formula carries no fragrance compounds, no essential oils, and no known contact allergens. It has 100% natural ingredient origin and 22% organic origin by total weight. It has been dermatologically tested. The result is a moisturiser that does nothing except nourish and protect.

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. Dermatologically tested. Fragrance-free. Organic certified. Allergen Label Free. Gluten free.

From our community

Reviews and reflections

4.4
Based on 11 reflections
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  • Verified

    lovely

    Reactive skin. This is steady. I used it after cleansing and under SPF and my face stayed calm all day, though the texture is a little richer than I expected.

    Beatrice G. Lisbon · Combination · 35-44 · 26 Apr 2026
  • Verified

    redness looks calmer

    No fragrance is a win for me. Nice smooth feel, works morning or night. My cheeks do look less angry after a few weeks.

    Saara K. Edinburgh · Acne-prone · 35-44 · 4 Mar 2026
  • bit too dewy for me

    Feels calm going on, but left my combo skin looking more dewy than I wanted for daytime. I prefer a flatter finish. Would suit sensitive types though.

    Sophia U. Glasgow · Combination · 25-34 · 13 Nov 2025
  • Verified

    comfortable all day

    Soft, does the job. No tight patches. Forget I'm wearing it.

    Nora O. Leeds · Sensitive · 55+ · 7 Oct 2025
  • does the job

    Hydrated, no tackiness. Plays nicely with SPF.

    Nora M. Cambridge · Normal · 45-54 · 21 Jul 2025
  • Verified

    good at night

    No fragrance which I need. Nice slip, settles into a satin finish. Best at night for me.

    Fatima P. Newcastle · Combination · 55+ · 20 Jul 2025
  • Verified

    quiet and nice

    Low-key morning moisturiser. Spreads evenly, sits well under SPF. Use it again at night when skin's reactive.

    Eloise B. Glasgow · Dehydrated · 35-44 · 13 Jul 2025
  • Verified

    too shiny for me

    Feels nourishing but finish is too dewy.

    London S. Denver CO · Mature · 25-34 · 13 Jun 2025
  • Verified

    no prickly feeling

    Fragrance-free, no essential oils, so no prickly feeling after cleansing. Spreads beautifully, feels properly nourished not just coated. My morning go-to now because it sits neatly under SPF and doesn't irritate my skin at all.

    Daisy P. Bristol · Mature · 25-34 · 8 Jun 2025
  • actually fragrance free

    Usually wary of sensitive skin claims but this one's legit. No fragrance, zero essential oils. Gentle cream that glides on without tugging. The aloe keeps it feeling settled on my cheeks. Small amount, stays calm under makeup. Proper relief honestly.

    Jasmine S. Manchester · Oily · 18-24 · 20 Apr 2025
  • plain and steady

    Does what it says. No fragrance, no essential oils. Clean absorption, not sticky. Redness-prone skin here and this is my evening moisturiser after retinoid nights.

    Romi M. Manchester · Acne-prone · 35-44 · 11 Mar 2025
The Calm£37

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  • 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 sensitive skin?
Yes. It is formulated specifically for sensitive, reactive, and redness-prone skin, with no fragrance, no essential oils, and no known contact allergens.
Can I use this morning and night?
Yes. It is designed for twice-daily use, with SPF layered over it in the morning as the final step.
Will it feel heavy on the skin?
No. The texture is a soft, mid-weight emulsion that absorbs without stickiness and leaves a comfortable, non-greasy finish.
Does it contain fragrance or essential oils?
No. The formula is fragrance free, essential oil free, and allergen label free.
Is it suitable if my skin gets red easily?
Yes. The moisturiser is made to support skin that is prone to redness and irritation by focusing on tolerance and barrier support.
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.
The Calm£37

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