• Skin Recovery Balm
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  • Skin Recovery Balm
  • Skin Recovery Balm
  • Skin Recovery Balm
  • Skin Recovery Balm Video
  • Skin Recovery Balm
  • Skin Recovery Balm

Skin Recovery Balm

3.3
Rated 3.3 out of 5 stars
3.3 / 5

A supremely hydrating, barrier-restoring balm that corrects dryness from inside out by creating a moisture-locking second-skin seal.
$49.50
  • Get a Feel For It +

    Skin Recovery Balm is redefining the moisturizer, proving that dry skin needs more than just a greasy, occlusive
    formula. It requires true correction with ingredients that work deep within the skin.

    • Forms a “second skin” effect: a protective, moisture-locking seal that can still be felt in the morning
    • Melts into skin seamlessly, all in a cushiony, comfortable, greaseless formula
    • Uses five methods of barrier repair to transform skin from deep within
    • Provides true moisture correction (immediate and long term)
    • Keeps dry, sensitive, aging skin looking and feeling healthier and more radiant
  • How To: The Renée Way +

    Apply to face and neck nightly after cleanser, toner, and serum. For best results, leave toner damp before applying balm.
  • Ingredients +

    Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Styrene/Acrylates Copolymer, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Isopentyldiol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Jojoba Oil/Macadamia Seed Oil Esters, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Carbomer, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Bisabolol, Sodium Gluconate, Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) Extract, Sodium Hydroxide, Lecithin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Squalene, Usnea Barbata (Lichen) Extract, Tromethamine, Phytosteryl Macadamiate, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Ceramide NP, Phytosterols, Ceramide AP, Phytosphingosine, Cholesterol, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate,Tocopherol, Ceramide EOP, Citric Acid
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Pro-Selected Ingredients

Niacinamide

improves moisture levels and the appearance of aging skin

Usnic Acid

Soothes skin to reduce signs of redness and sensitivity

Ceramide NP

Mimics skin’s natural lipid content

Ceramide AP

Mimics skin’s natural lipid content

Ceramide NG

Mimics skin’s natural lipid content

Shea Butter

A cell-binding, occlusive emollient that delivers an abundance of anti-inflammatory compounds called triterpenes to stressed skin

Jojoba Oil

An emollient close in structure to human sebum

Phytosterols

Restores lipids to the skin, leaving it feeling supple

Macadamia Seed Oil Esters

Plant lipids that help lock in hydration

In the Treatment Room

Modern-day moisturizers work to repair cracks deep within the skin barrier, instead of just sitting on top with a heavy layer of oil. This provides true moisture correction.
Once applied, it will feel tacky at first, but as it dries down it creates a moisture-locking seal that works allows your skin to work from within to repair dryness.
Many people worry they've permanently damaged their skin barrier after overdoing treatments, but with the right products, it can quickly return to a healthy, balanced state.

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FAQs

  • Can I use this product if I’m pregnant? +

    Yes. There are no ingredients in this product deemed unsafe to use during pregnancy.
  • I'm used to using a heavier, greasier moisturizer and this one feels different. Is it enough? +

    Skin Recovery Balm goes beyond just using occlusives (one method of barrier repair) by using Barrier5 technology, offering five methods to restore the skin barrier. Unlike traditional moisturizers that sit with an oily coating on the surface, this balm becomes one with your skin to correct dryness from within. While the texture may feel different, it's a far more effective solution for dry skin and barrier restoration.

    If you should prefer a rich, coated feel use Rest Day Masque but Skin Recovery Balm alone provides all the moisture retention a dry skin type requires for barrier health maintenance. To learn more about barrier repair read this post.
  • It doesn't seem to spread like dry skin moisturizers I'm used to using. +

    Upon application, it will feel tacky, and once absorbed, it’s like it becomes one with your skin by creating a protective, moisture-locking seal that lasts overnight and can still be felt in the morning. It is this seal that is the beginning of barrier restoration to help correct dryness and dehydration, not just topically, but from deep within the skin.

    If you prefer a more slippy application, using a toner and serum underneath your moisturizer will enhance the results for your skin while increasing spreadability.
  • How long before I can see an improvement of dryness? +

    A skin’s life cycle is 28 days, so it’s important to give any product time to see results. Dry, flaky skin needs time to cycle out and fall off, giving way to new, soft and supple skin.
  • Will the Usnic Acid irritate my sensitive skin? +

    Despite its name, Usnic Acid isn’t an exfoliant, it actually soothes inflammation and supports barrier repair, making it perfect for sensitive skin.
  • What ingredients provide the moisture-locking seal? +

    A blend of emollients and occlusives like dimethicone, shea butter and ceramides. To learn more about the five methods to repair a skin barrier, read this post.
  • How is Skin Recovery Balm different than Skin Recovery Lotion? +

    Skin Recovery Lotion is oil-free and more suitable for oily, acne-prone skin while addressing dehydration and barrier repair.

Reviews

3.3
Rated 3.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 25 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 12 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 2 Total 1 star reviews: 8
52%would recommend this product
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25 reviews
  • A
    Amber
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 45 - 54
    My Skin is Aging
    4 months ago
    Age Range 45 - 54
    My Skin is Aging
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Not a substitute

    I was a long time user of the Glow Enhancing Cream and Phytolipid Comfort Crème, which are no longer available. Customer service sold me on this (and the Hydraboost) as replacements. Neither are even close. This doesn’t leave me feeling dewy like the thicker products that I prefer. I only like this balm when I layer in with an oil- another product I had to get somewhere else because Renee discontinued the Pro Remedy Oil.

    I miss the cult favorites!!!

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  • TL
    Teresia L.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 45 - 54
    5 months ago
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Rated 1 out of 5 stars
    Not a match

    This product replaced a couple moisturizers I’d used for years. I tried it twice thinking it would improve if I gave it time. Zero luck. It’s not moisturizing like the night products it replaced and it started to cause my skin to react now. Really disappointed in the change. Going to have to find a new brand.

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  • AV
    Amanda V.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 8
    My Skin is Sun Damaged
    5 months ago
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 8
    My Skin is Sun Damaged
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Love this!

    I bought this right after it came out, and I really love it. Just as described, it goes on a little tacky, but soaks in quickly and feels like 2nd skin. I was honestly surprised to see such a low overall review and so many 1 star reviews, but everyone's skin is different. I tend to be skin type 8, so in general I don't have sensitive skin and this has worked great for me. About to buy my 2nd tube.

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  • A
    Ali
    Age Range 25 - 34
    My Skin is Sensitive, Red
    5 months ago
    Age Range 25 - 34
    My Skin is Sensitive, Red
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Favorite moisturizer!

    I don’t normally write reviews but this product is worth it. I was using a different moisturizer up until a couple months ago and this one is so much better. Noticeable improvement to my skin, to the point where I’ve been receiving compliments on the way my skin looks in the last few weeks! My skin is sensitive and prone to redness and this definitely soothes it.

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  • LL
    Louise L.
    Verified Buyer
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 8
    My Skin is Aging, Tired, Sun Damaged
    6 months ago
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Renée Rouleau Skin Type 8
    My Skin is Aging, Tired, Sun Damaged
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Just Perfeect.

    At 59, I decided to try this moisturizer. I was unsure but pleasantly surprised. It feels so smooth and hydrating without being greasy. In the morning my skin feels soft without being tight, dry or overly oily. Great product.

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