Rose Absolute Moisturising Cream

Our Best-Selling Product

Voted Best Moisturiser 2021 and Fragrantica 2022. 

Intensive Skin Renewal

This formulation has been developed to provide mature skin with the precise biochemical components necessary for structural repair, hydration, and protection. By addressing skin’s fundamental  needs—barrier integrity, collagen support, and oxidative defence, it restores functionality rather than masking surface imperfections.

Vitamin C (SAP) added February 2025

Why This Cream is Different

Unlike mass-market formulations, this cream prioritises ingredient efficacy over superficial presentation. Instead of diluting active concentrations to accommodate marketing claims, this is designed with optimal bioavailability for every ingredient in mind. Each one is selected based on dermatological research, ensuring a formula that delivers measurable improvements in skin function. The result is a rich, non-greasy texture, providing hydration, repair, and protection without unnecessary fillers. A naturally elegant fragrance is derived from pure rose hydrosol and absolute. A nourishing cream, without synthetic fragrances or artificial colours.

Skin ageing is characterised by a decline in collagen production, cellular turnover, and barrier function. We add retinol esters (4%), stabilised forms of vitamin A that support epidermal renewal and collagen synthesis with minimal irritation. These are paired with Niacinamide (3%) which enhances DNA repair mechanisms and strengthens the skin’s resilience, reducing visible sun damage. Copper peptides (0.2%), known for their role in wound healing, promote extracellular matrix regeneration, improving skin structure and reducing fine lines.

Hydrating

Water retention is critical for maintaining skin plumpness and flexibility. Sodium PCA (2%), urea (1%), and sodium hyaluronate (0.6%) function as humectants, binding moisture within the stratum corneum to prevent dehydration. These ingredients work synergistically with panthenol (0.8%), which reinforces the skin barrier and soothes irritation. Commonly, formulations rely on occlusives alone, whereas this cream provides thorough hydration at multiple levels.

Moisturising

Lipid depletion is a key factor in ageing skin, leading to increased transepidermal water loss (TEWL). A balanced composition of baobab oil, borage oil and jojoba oil, are selected, all rich in essential fatty acids (omega-3, -6, and -9). These compounds restore the lipid matrix, enhancing barrier function without adding heaviness. Cocoa butter further strengthens the skin’s ability to retain moisture by forming a breathable lipid shield.

Firming

Loss of elasticity is primarily due to the degradation of collagen and elastin fibres. Vitamin C (2% in stable SAP form) stimulates fibroblast activity, reinforcing skin structure and reducing sagging. Ceramides (1%) help maintain intercellular cohesion, preventing structural collapse and gradually improving skin density. Dihydrocurcumin, is a potent anti-inflammatory compound, that minimises enzymatic breakdown of collagen, preserving skin firmness.

Nourishing

Essential micronutrients provide cellular metabolism and repair. Coenzyme Q10 (0.8%) supports mitochondrial function, ensuring optimal energy production for cell renewal. Avocado and argan butters, rich in vitamins A, D, and E, deliver essential antioxidants and fatty acids. Decyl oleate enhances bioavailability, allowing active ingredients to penetrate effectively with a soft, non-greasy finish.

Antioxidant Protection

Environmental stressors accelerate cellular ageing through oxidative damage. Black seed oil, CoQ10, and zinc oxide neutralise free radicals while providing anti-inflammatory benefits. Glucono delta lactone, a polyhydroxy acid, chelates free metal ions, preventing oxidative degradation of skin proteins.

Thank you to our regular customers (we know you have lots of other options). 

In response, we have kept the price the same for THREE years and during that time we have added more actives to keep this the best value luxury skincare - all in one jar!

There is a tendency in skincare to litter the ingredients’ list with great sounding actives, but…. In tiny quantities, which do next to nothing for skin-health. We use all our actives at the optimum amount for the best possible result, according to published scientific research.  

Chosen In Best Skincare - Fragrantica 2022: Review

Our 6  serums work very well for specific skin concerns

Apply under this cream.

Available in 30ml, 50ml and 150ml - All are boxed.

All our products are regularly tested and based on that feedback, we continually appraise and will update and improve where we can. Any new additions are posted at the top of the page, with dates of inclusion.

Full Ingredients List: Rosa damascene distillate; Rosa gallica flower distillate; Lonicerae peliclymenum flower distillate; Butylene glycol; Glycerin (vegetable); Cocos nucifera seed butter; Mangifera Indica seed butter; Retinyl palmitate; Retinyl acetate; Stearyl alcohol; Butyrospermum parkii butter; Nicotinamide; Vinifera seed oil; Glyceryl monostearate; Pyrrolidone carboxylic acid; Ubiquinone (Coenzyme Q10); Cetearyl alcohol and PEG 20; Camellias chinensis leaf extract and glycerin; Behentrimonium methosulfate; Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (Vitamin C); Urea; Ceramides (veg); Glucono delta lactone; Persea gratissima oil; Panthenol; Argania spinosa kernel; Dimethicone; Avena sativa flour; Prunus armeniaca kernel oil; Inulin; Rubus idaeus seed oil; Phenoxyethanol and ethylhexylglycerin; Hydrolysed keratin; Sclerocarya birrea seed oil; Ethoxylated sorbitan monooleate; Cucurbita pepo seed oil; Cannabis sativa seed oil; Argania spinosa kernel oil; Tocopheryl Acetate; Hyaluronic acid; Salvia hispanica seed oil; Zinc oxide; Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5; Tetrahydrocurcumin; Sodium hyaluronate; Rosa canina fruit oil; Carapa guaianensis seed oil; GHK-Cu, Copper Peptide;Allantoin. Limonene; citronellol; geraniol;