Clearing Face Cream 60ml – Skin-Balancing Ceramide Barrier Repair Moisturiser for Oily, Blemished & Breakout-Prone Skin (100% Vegan. Free from Fragrance & Essential Oils)

Frequently asked questions

• Is Clearing Face Cream an acne-safe moisturiser?

  Yes — it's non-comedogenic, so it won't clog pores, and it's built specifically for breakout-prone skin: ceramide-rich grape seed and jojoba support the barrier, while ylang ylang helps balance excess oil. You get real moisturising comfort without the pore-clogging heaviness that makes most rich creams a risk for acne-prone skin.

• Is this a good spot clearing face cream for teenage boys and girls?

  Yes — it's the acne cream step in our teen routine: non-comedogenic, no retinol or harsh acids, and it hydrates rather than strips, which is what keeps teen oil production from rebounding. Suitable from age 11.

• Can I use this cream on my neck for neck acne?

  Yes — and you should bring your routine down past the jawline anyway, since neck skin is thinner and usually gets skipped. The non-comedogenic formula won't clog the follicles there. Worth knowing: neck breakouts often track the hormonal chin-and-jawline pattern, so if your neck spots flare in cycles, the hormonal acne routine is the right companion.

• Is it suitable for sensitive or redness-prone skin?

  Clearing Face Cream is crafted to support stressed, sensitive-feeling skin with barrier-supporting lipids and soothing botanicals, so it’s often a good fit when skin feels reactive or uncomfortable. Because it includes natural aromatic extracts (including Ylang Ylang), we recommend patch testing first if you’re very reactive, allergy-prone, or currently sensitised.

• Can it help with keratosis pilaris or rough, bumpy skin?

  Several customers use it for exactly that. Ellis told us: "Love the cream! It's been great for the red bumps (keratosis pilaris) I've had & it's all now cleared." The combination of barrier lipids from grape seed and jojoba with the gentle brightening effect of pink grapefruit suits skin that feels rough or looks blotchy, and because it's non-comedogenic it won't clog the follicles that cause the bumps in the first place. Apply after showering while skin is still slightly damp.

• Is it suitable for teenagers?

  Yes, from around age 11 upwards. There's no retinol, no benzoyl peroxide and no harsh acids, which is why it appears in our teen acne collection. Teenage skin is often oily and dehydrated at the same time — the instinct is to skip moisturiser, and that usually makes oil production worse. Cathy from Bristol buys it for her 19-year-old grandson, and Alana, 16, cleared hormonal breakouts from just 2-weeks.

• Is it suitable if my skin is dry as well as breakout-prone?

  Yes, and it's one of the few acne-friendly moisturisers that is. If your skin is genuinely dry rather than dehydrated, one customer suggests layering a facial oil on top at night. Bear in mind it's formulated to balance oil, so very dry skin may want layer a face serum or oil underneath.

• Is this face cream suitable for oily, acne-prone skin?

  Yes. It’s non-comedogenic and crafted to moisturise while supporting clearer-looking pores and a more balanced finish.

• Can it help with post-breakout marks and uneven tone?

  It’s formulated to support clarity and brightness over time, helping soften the look of marks and uneven tone with consistent use.

• Will it fade dark marks left after spots?

  It helps soften how they look. Pink grapefruit provides gentle natural brightening and sweet cherry seed oil supports skin renewal, so marks tend to look less noticeable with consistent use. It won't act on pigment the way an acid or a prescription treatment does, and we won't pretend otherwise. Most people notice a difference in overall tone within four to eight weeks.

• Can it help with a damaged or weakened skin barrier?

  Yes. It’s built around phytoceramides and barrier-supporting oils to help strengthen the feel of a compromised barrier and improve comfort.

• Can I use this moisturiser if I’m oily but also dehydrated?

  Yes. It’s designed to lock in comfort and support the barrier while helping balance the look of excess oil, which is often key when oily skin is also dehydrated.

• Where does it go in my routine, and do I need SPF on top?

  Use Clearing Face Cream after cleansing and any serums, as your moisturiser step, morning and/or night. If SPF is part of your daytime routine, apply it on top as your final step. At night, use this as your last step to lock in comfort and barrier support.

• Does it protect skin from external stressors?

  It supports exactly that job. Brazilian Vitamin E provides antioxidant defence against environmental stress (pollution, city air, weather), while the ceramide-rich Grape Seed and Jojoba lipids strengthen the barrier — and a strong barrier is what stops external stress turning into redness and breakouts. Think of it as resilience, not a shield.

• Is it good for oily or combination skin?

  Yes — it's non-comedogenic and oil-regulating. Ylang Ylang helps balance excess oil and shine, and the finish is velvet-matte, so oily and combination skin gets real nourishment without the heavy, pore-clogging feel. (Dry skin types can layer it over a few drops of serum.)

• Will it help clear spots and blemishes?

  It supports clearing by doing what moisturisers usually get wrong for breakout skin: calming redness and reactivity (German Chamomile), strengthening the barrier so breakouts are easier to stay ahead of, and softening the look of post-breakout marks over time. It's the seal step after cleanse and serum — not a spot treatment on its own.

• Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

  Yes — it's fragrance-free (the scent comes from pure plant extracts), 100% natural, and our most-mentioned review theme is "the only moisturiser that doesn't irritate my skin". Patch test first if you're mid-flare.