This kit exists because skin doesn't rest at night. It restores.
Between 10 PM and 2 AM, your skin enters its natural recovery window—barrier function slows down, cell renewal speeds up, and your skin becomes more receptive to hydration and nourishment.
But here's what most people miss: if you don't give your skin what it needs during this window, you're wasting the most important repair hours your skin gets.
The Overnight Recovery Skincare Kit is the complete nighttime protocol designed to maximize that recovery window.
It's a 4-step Japanese ritual that takes you from cleansing to sealing: Japanese Cleansing Oil removes the day's buildup without stripping your barrier.
Water Elixir floods your skin with hydration when it's most receptive.
Water Oil replenishes the lipids your skin loses throughout the day.
Intense Barrier Cream seals everything in with ceramides and niacinamide, creating the optimal environment for overnight restoration.
Water Balm-Adds next level hydration to your skin to seal it all in.
Together, these four products work with your skin's natural rhythms—not against them.
This isn't a nighttime routine. It's nighttime optimization. It's giving your skin exactly what it needs, when it needs it most, so you wake up with skin that looks rested even when you're not.
And if you're tired of waking up with tight, dull, or irritated skin—or if your daytime products just aren't enough—this is the system that lets your skin do its best work while you sleep.
- Texture: Lightweight layers that melt together into a breathable sleep mask.
- Sensation: Cooling, comforting, and quietly luxurious.
- Finish: Hydrated, supple, and soft — skin that feels “tucked in.”
- Use: Apply before bed: Water Elixir → Water Oil → Intense Barrier Cream.
- Massage gently or use the Skin Prep Brush for a spa-like ritual.
After one night:
✔ Skin feels soft, calm, and hydrated
✔ Redness looks reduced, fine lines look smoother
✔ That “tight, tired” feeling is gone
With consistent use:
✔ Barrier becomes stronger and more resilient
✔ Dryness, irritation, and dullness fade
✔ Skin looks well-rested and radiant — every morning
Every night. Before bed. This is your PM-only system.
Nightly Ritual:
- Step 1: Japanese Cleansing Oil (remove makeup, sunscreen, daily buildup)
- Step 2: Water Elixir (deep hydration)
- Step 3: Water Oil (lipid replenishment)
- Step 4: Intense Barrier Cream (ceramide seal)
If you're using prescription actives (tretinoin, adapalene, strong acids):
Cleanse → Apply active → Wait 20–30 minutes → Water Elixir → Water Oil → Intense Barrier Cream.
The barrier support helps buffer potential irritation from actives without reducing their effectiveness.
If your skin is extremely dry or you live in a harsh climate: Apply a second layer of Water Oil before the Intense Barrier Cream for extra overnight nourishment.
- Maximizes your skin's natural repair window — works with your skin's biology between 10 PM–2 AM when restoration happens naturally.
- Wakes you up with better skin — even if you didn't sleep perfectly, your skin looks rested, calm, and hydrated.
- Cleanses without stripping — oil-based cleansing removes everything your skin doesn't need while leaving what it does.
- Layers weightlessly — each step absorbs beautifully. You feel deeply nourished, never greasy or heavy.
- Helps calm overnight inflammation — niacinamide, ceramides, and licorice root help reduce visible redness while you sleep.
- Buffers active use — if you use tretinoin or acids, this system helps your skin tolerate them more comfortably.
- Feels like a ritual — cooling, soothing textures that signal to your brain and your skin: it's time to rest.
YOUR COMPLETE OVERNIGHT PROTOCOL:
Step 1 – Japanese Cleansing Oil
Start with dry hands and a dry face (this is important—oil needs to grip makeup first).
Pump 2–3 times into your palm and massage onto skin for 30–60 seconds.
Add a splash of warm water—watch it transform into silky milk.
Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
Your skin is clean, soft, and ready—no second cleanser needed. Unless you want to.
Step 2 – Water Elixir
Immediately after cleansing (while skin is still slightly damp), press a few drops into skin with your palms.
Pat gently until absorbed. Skin should feel cool, plump, and hydrated.
For extra-dry skin, layer a second application.
Step 3 – Water Oil
Shake bottle to activate the water-oil emulsion.
Dispense 3–5 drops into your palm. Factor in what you think your skin needs. Less if you feel balanced.
Press into skin with gentle patting motions.
Let it absorb for 30–60 seconds.
Skin should feel silky and nourished, never greasy.
Step 4 – Intense Barrier Cream
Take a pea-sized amount and warm between your fingers.
Press gently into skin—don't rub aggressively.
Focus on the driest, most reactive areas.
Let it absorb fully.
Your skin is now sealed and supported for the night.
Pro Tip: If you wake up with pillowcase creases on your face, your skin is dehydrated. Use this system nightly for 2 weeks and watch those creases fade—your skin will hold its structure better when it's properly hydrated overnight.
If you live in a dry climate, consider also adding a humidifier to your room. Be sure you're also drinking enough water. These go hand in hand.
Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa): Traditional Japanese cleansing base rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. Dissolves makeup and sunscreen without disturbing your barrier.
Camellia Oil + Extract: Antioxidant-rich botanical used for centuries in Japanese skincare. Helps calm irritation and protect against environmental stress.
Jojoba Oil: Mimics human sebum structure, helping to balance oil production naturally.
Licorice Root + Mulberry Extract: Help brighten the appearance of skin tone over time with consistent use.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate: Gentle emulsifier that transforms oil into milky rinse—allows complete removal without residue.
WATER ELIXIR:
Onsen-Sui (Hot Spring Water): Mineral-rich volcanic water that helps soothe skin and support optimal hydration absorption—especially effective during the overnight recovery window.
Ceramide NP: Helps reinforce barrier function while your skin is in restoration mode.
Amino Acids: Building blocks that help skin maintain its natural moisturizing factors overnight.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): Antioxidant enzyme that helps protect against free radical damage accumulated during the day.
WATER OIL:
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5: Peptide that helps support skin elasticity and comfort—works overnight when skin is most receptive.
Squalane: Biomimetic lipid that matches your skin's natural oils. Helps maintain overnight suppleness.
Rice Bran Oil + Camellia Oil: Traditional Japanese oils rich in nourishing fatty acids and antioxidants.
Sea Buckthorn Oil: Omega-7 fatty acids help support skin comfort and resilience.
Eight-Oil Botanical Blend: Helps replenish the lipids your skin loses throughout the day.
INTENSE BARRIER CREAM:
Ceramide Complex (NP, AP, EOP): Three essential ceramides in meaningful concentrations—help support your skin's protective barrier overnight when restoration happens naturally.
4% Niacinamide: Helps strengthen barrier function, reduce the appearance of redness, and improve overall skin comfort—works beautifully overnight.
Cholesterol + Fatty Acids: Complete the lipid profile to help ceramides work optimally.
Urea + Betaine: Natural humectants that help lock moisture in overnight—critical for waking up with hydrated skin.
Shea Butter + Squalane: Create a breathable occlusive layer that helps prevent overnight water loss.
Bisabolol (from Chamomile): Helps reduce the appearance of reactivity—perfect for overnight calming.
Licorice Root Extract: Helps visibly reduce redness and even skin tone over time.
Japanese Cleansing Oil: Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa), Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera), Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza Glabra), Mulberry Extract (Morus Alba), PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Bergamot Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Camellia Extract.
Water Elixir: Onsen Water (Hot Spring Water), Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Rice Extract, Lactobacillus/Soy Milk Ferment, Yuzu Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Amino Acids.
Water Oil: Water, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexoanoate, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Onsen-Sui, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract, Phenoxyethanol.
Intense Barrier Cream: Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Squalane, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Urea, Betaine, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Free from: Synthetic fragrance (Cleansing Oil contains natural essential oils), parabens, sulfates, phthalates.
- Japanese Cleansing Oil contains natural essential oils (bergamot, eucalyptus). Patch test if you're sensitive to botanical scents or have extremely reactive skin.
- Bergamot oil is photosensitizing — this is why this kit is designed for PM use only. If used in the morning, rinse extremely thoroughly and apply SPF.
- Always patch test new products for 24 hours before full-face use.
- Not vegan-certified (some products may contain ingredients derived from animal sources).
- Cruelty-free — never tested on animals.
Allergy warnings:
- Cleansing Oil contains bergamot, eucalyptus. Discontinue if irritation occurs.
- Water Oil contains soy, sesame, and avocado oils. Patch test if allergic.
- All products contain fermented ingredients. Test carefully if sensitive to ferments.
If you have extremely sensitive or rosacea-prone skin:
Introduce products one at a time, 3 days apart.
Start with Water Elixir, add Intense Barrier Cream after 3 days, add Water Oil next, introduce Cleansing Oil last.
This helps you identify any sensitivities.
Studies show your skin has a circadian rhythm—just like you do.
During the day: Your skin is in defense mode. Barrier function is tighter, focused on protecting you from UV, pollution, and environmental stress.
At night (10 PM–2 AM): Your skin enters restoration mode. Barrier permeability increases slightly, cell renewal speeds up, and your skin becomes more receptive to hydration and nourishment. This is when your skin does its best recovery work.
This kit works with that rhythm. The Cleansing Oil removes everything your barrier doesn't need—makeup, sunscreen, pollution, excess sebum—without stripping the lipids it does need.
Water Elixir floods your skin with hydration when it's most absorbent.
Water Oil replenishes the lipids your skin loses throughout the day (from cleansing, environmental stress, air conditioning, heating).
Intense Barrier Cream seals everything in with ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—the exact lipid profile your barrier needs to maintain itself overnight. You're not forcing change.
You're supporting your skin's natural overnight restoration process with exactly what it needs, when it's most receptive.
That's why you wake up with skin that looks rested, feels comfortable, and behaves better—even if you didn't sleep perfectly.
Japan. Where nighttime skincare is a ritual, not a chore.
In Japanese skincare philosophy, evening care isn't about aggressive treatments—it's about supporting your skin's natural overnight restoration process.
Every product in this kit follows Japanese manufacturing and formulation principles:
- Japanese Cleansing Oil: Rice bran and camellia oils traditionally used in Japan for gentle, barrier-safe cleansing
- Onsen-Sui (Hot Spring Water): Volcanic mineral water with naturally balanced pH
- Premium ceramides in concentrations that help support barrier function
- Refined formulation designed for layering and absorption
- Quality-controlled production in certified facilities
This is Japanese skincare science applied to the hours when your skin is most receptive to support.
Cruelty-Free | Derm-Tested | Suitable for Sensitive Skin
Overnight Recovery Skincare Kit
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Your complete nighttime system for skin that wakes up smoother, plumper, and more radiant.
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Japanese Cleansing Oil • Water Elixir • Water Oil • Intense Barrier Cream
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This kit exists because skin doesn't rest at night. It restores.
Between 10 PM and 2 AM, your skin enters its natural recovery window—barrier function slows down, cell renewal speeds up, and your skin becomes more receptive to hydration and nourishment.
But here's what most people miss: if you don't give your skin what it needs during this window, you're wasting the most important repair hours your skin gets.
The Overnight Recovery Skincare Kit is the complete nighttime protocol designed to maximize that recovery window.
It's a 4-step Japanese ritual that takes you from cleansing to sealing: Japanese Cleansing Oil removes the day's buildup without stripping your barrier.
Water Elixir floods your skin with hydration when it's most receptive.
Water Oil replenishes the lipids your skin loses throughout the day.
Intense Barrier Cream seals everything in with ceramides and niacinamide, creating the optimal environment for overnight restoration.
Water Balm-Adds next level hydration to your skin to seal it all in.
Together, these four products work with your skin's natural rhythms—not against them.
This isn't a nighttime routine. It's nighttime optimization. It's giving your skin exactly what it needs, when it needs it most, so you wake up with skin that looks rested even when you're not.
And if you're tired of waking up with tight, dull, or irritated skin—or if your daytime products just aren't enough—this is the system that lets your skin do its best work while you sleep.
- Texture: Lightweight layers that melt together into a breathable sleep mask.
- Sensation: Cooling, comforting, and quietly luxurious.
- Finish: Hydrated, supple, and soft — skin that feels “tucked in.”
- Use: Apply before bed: Water Elixir → Water Oil → Intense Barrier Cream.
- Massage gently or use the Skin Prep Brush for a spa-like ritual.
After one night:
✔ Skin feels soft, calm, and hydrated
✔ Redness looks reduced, fine lines look smoother
✔ That “tight, tired” feeling is gone
With consistent use:
✔ Barrier becomes stronger and more resilient
✔ Dryness, irritation, and dullness fade
✔ Skin looks well-rested and radiant — every morning
Every night. Before bed. This is your PM-only system.
Nightly Ritual:
- Step 1: Japanese Cleansing Oil (remove makeup, sunscreen, daily buildup)
- Step 2: Water Elixir (deep hydration)
- Step 3: Water Oil (lipid replenishment)
- Step 4: Intense Barrier Cream (ceramide seal)
If you're using prescription actives (tretinoin, adapalene, strong acids):
Cleanse → Apply active → Wait 20–30 minutes → Water Elixir → Water Oil → Intense Barrier Cream.
The barrier support helps buffer potential irritation from actives without reducing their effectiveness.
If your skin is extremely dry or you live in a harsh climate: Apply a second layer of Water Oil before the Intense Barrier Cream for extra overnight nourishment.
- Maximizes your skin's natural repair window — works with your skin's biology between 10 PM–2 AM when restoration happens naturally.
- Wakes you up with better skin — even if you didn't sleep perfectly, your skin looks rested, calm, and hydrated.
- Cleanses without stripping — oil-based cleansing removes everything your skin doesn't need while leaving what it does.
- Layers weightlessly — each step absorbs beautifully. You feel deeply nourished, never greasy or heavy.
- Helps calm overnight inflammation — niacinamide, ceramides, and licorice root help reduce visible redness while you sleep.
- Buffers active use — if you use tretinoin or acids, this system helps your skin tolerate them more comfortably.
- Feels like a ritual — cooling, soothing textures that signal to your brain and your skin: it's time to rest.
YOUR COMPLETE OVERNIGHT PROTOCOL:
Step 1 – Japanese Cleansing Oil
Start with dry hands and a dry face (this is important—oil needs to grip makeup first).
Pump 2–3 times into your palm and massage onto skin for 30–60 seconds.
Add a splash of warm water—watch it transform into silky milk.
Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
Your skin is clean, soft, and ready—no second cleanser needed. Unless you want to.
Step 2 – Water Elixir
Immediately after cleansing (while skin is still slightly damp), press a few drops into skin with your palms.
Pat gently until absorbed. Skin should feel cool, plump, and hydrated.
For extra-dry skin, layer a second application.
Step 3 – Water Oil
Shake bottle to activate the water-oil emulsion.
Dispense 3–5 drops into your palm. Factor in what you think your skin needs. Less if you feel balanced.
Press into skin with gentle patting motions.
Let it absorb for 30–60 seconds.
Skin should feel silky and nourished, never greasy.
Step 4 – Intense Barrier Cream
Take a pea-sized amount and warm between your fingers.
Press gently into skin—don't rub aggressively.
Focus on the driest, most reactive areas.
Let it absorb fully.
Your skin is now sealed and supported for the night.
Pro Tip: If you wake up with pillowcase creases on your face, your skin is dehydrated. Use this system nightly for 2 weeks and watch those creases fade—your skin will hold its structure better when it's properly hydrated overnight.
If you live in a dry climate, consider also adding a humidifier to your room. Be sure you're also drinking enough water. These go hand in hand.
Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa): Traditional Japanese cleansing base rich in vitamin E and fatty acids. Dissolves makeup and sunscreen without disturbing your barrier.
Camellia Oil + Extract: Antioxidant-rich botanical used for centuries in Japanese skincare. Helps calm irritation and protect against environmental stress.
Jojoba Oil: Mimics human sebum structure, helping to balance oil production naturally.
Licorice Root + Mulberry Extract: Help brighten the appearance of skin tone over time with consistent use.
PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate: Gentle emulsifier that transforms oil into milky rinse—allows complete removal without residue.
WATER ELIXIR:
Onsen-Sui (Hot Spring Water): Mineral-rich volcanic water that helps soothe skin and support optimal hydration absorption—especially effective during the overnight recovery window.
Ceramide NP: Helps reinforce barrier function while your skin is in restoration mode.
Amino Acids: Building blocks that help skin maintain its natural moisturizing factors overnight.
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD): Antioxidant enzyme that helps protect against free radical damage accumulated during the day.
WATER OIL:
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5: Peptide that helps support skin elasticity and comfort—works overnight when skin is most receptive.
Squalane: Biomimetic lipid that matches your skin's natural oils. Helps maintain overnight suppleness.
Rice Bran Oil + Camellia Oil: Traditional Japanese oils rich in nourishing fatty acids and antioxidants.
Sea Buckthorn Oil: Omega-7 fatty acids help support skin comfort and resilience.
Eight-Oil Botanical Blend: Helps replenish the lipids your skin loses throughout the day.
INTENSE BARRIER CREAM:
Ceramide Complex (NP, AP, EOP): Three essential ceramides in meaningful concentrations—help support your skin's protective barrier overnight when restoration happens naturally.
4% Niacinamide: Helps strengthen barrier function, reduce the appearance of redness, and improve overall skin comfort—works beautifully overnight.
Cholesterol + Fatty Acids: Complete the lipid profile to help ceramides work optimally.
Urea + Betaine: Natural humectants that help lock moisture in overnight—critical for waking up with hydrated skin.
Shea Butter + Squalane: Create a breathable occlusive layer that helps prevent overnight water loss.
Bisabolol (from Chamomile): Helps reduce the appearance of reactivity—perfect for overnight calming.
Licorice Root Extract: Helps visibly reduce redness and even skin tone over time.
Japanese Cleansing Oil: Rice Bran Oil (Oryza Sativa), Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis), Grapeseed Oil (Vitis Vinifera), Licorice Root Extract (Glycyrrhiza Glabra), Mulberry Extract (Morus Alba), PEG-20 Glyceryl Triisostearate, Bergamot Oil, Eucalyptus Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Camellia Extract.
Water Elixir: Onsen Water (Hot Spring Water), Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide NP, Rice Extract, Lactobacillus/Soy Milk Ferment, Yuzu Extract, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Superoxide Dismutase, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Amino Acids.
Water Oil: Water, Squalane, Cetyl Ethylhexoanoate, Dimethicone, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate, Isotridecyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Onsen-Sui, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Prunus Yedoensis Leaf Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract, Citrus Junos Fruit Extract, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Tocopherol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pentasodium Pentetate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Soybean Extract, Phenoxyethanol.
Intense Barrier Cream: Water, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glycerin, Squalane, Niacinamide, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Urea, Betaine, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin.
Free from: Synthetic fragrance (Cleansing Oil contains natural essential oils), parabens, sulfates, phthalates.
- Japanese Cleansing Oil contains natural essential oils (bergamot, eucalyptus). Patch test if you're sensitive to botanical scents or have extremely reactive skin.
- Bergamot oil is photosensitizing — this is why this kit is designed for PM use only. If used in the morning, rinse extremely thoroughly and apply SPF.
- Always patch test new products for 24 hours before full-face use.
- Not vegan-certified (some products may contain ingredients derived from animal sources).
- Cruelty-free — never tested on animals.
Allergy warnings:
- Cleansing Oil contains bergamot, eucalyptus. Discontinue if irritation occurs.
- Water Oil contains soy, sesame, and avocado oils. Patch test if allergic.
- All products contain fermented ingredients. Test carefully if sensitive to ferments.
If you have extremely sensitive or rosacea-prone skin:
Introduce products one at a time, 3 days apart.
Start with Water Elixir, add Intense Barrier Cream after 3 days, add Water Oil next, introduce Cleansing Oil last.
This helps you identify any sensitivities.
Studies show your skin has a circadian rhythm—just like you do.
During the day: Your skin is in defense mode. Barrier function is tighter, focused on protecting you from UV, pollution, and environmental stress.
At night (10 PM–2 AM): Your skin enters restoration mode. Barrier permeability increases slightly, cell renewal speeds up, and your skin becomes more receptive to hydration and nourishment. This is when your skin does its best recovery work.
This kit works with that rhythm. The Cleansing Oil removes everything your barrier doesn't need—makeup, sunscreen, pollution, excess sebum—without stripping the lipids it does need.
Water Elixir floods your skin with hydration when it's most absorbent.
Water Oil replenishes the lipids your skin loses throughout the day (from cleansing, environmental stress, air conditioning, heating).
Intense Barrier Cream seals everything in with ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids—the exact lipid profile your barrier needs to maintain itself overnight. You're not forcing change.
You're supporting your skin's natural overnight restoration process with exactly what it needs, when it's most receptive.
That's why you wake up with skin that looks rested, feels comfortable, and behaves better—even if you didn't sleep perfectly.
Japan. Where nighttime skincare is a ritual, not a chore.
In Japanese skincare philosophy, evening care isn't about aggressive treatments—it's about supporting your skin's natural overnight restoration process.
Every product in this kit follows Japanese manufacturing and formulation principles:
- Japanese Cleansing Oil: Rice bran and camellia oils traditionally used in Japan for gentle, barrier-safe cleansing
- Onsen-Sui (Hot Spring Water): Volcanic mineral water with naturally balanced pH
- Premium ceramides in concentrations that help support barrier function
- Refined formulation designed for layering and absorption
- Quality-controlled production in certified facilities
This is Japanese skincare science applied to the hours when your skin is most receptive to support.
Cruelty-Free | Derm-Tested | Suitable for Sensitive Skin
"After years of the industry telling me I needed 15 products, turns out I just needed 5. Five minutes. Done."-Marietta M. 56
Overnight Recovery Skincare Kit FAQ
Your complete guide to ingredients, usage, results, and care for this 4-step nighttime routine.
Yes — but not because your skin changes who it is at night, it changes what it needs. While you sleep, your skin goes into repair mode — it restores lost hydration, rebuilds lipids, and calms inflammation from the day.
The Overnight Recovery Skincare Kit gives your skin the tools it needs to do that naturally.
It’s like sending your skin to bed with everything it needs to wake up calm, soft, and strong. Plus, your pillowcase will thank you.
→ Because it’s the perfect balance of water, oil, and lipids — the three pillars of barrier health:
1. Water Elixir replenishes hydration and minerals your skin loses through cleansing or daily stress.
2. Water Oil adds nourishing lipids and peptides that feed elasticity and restore balance.
3. Intense Barrier Cream seals it all in — strengthening your barrier overnight while your skin rests.
They work together like your skin’s dream team: hydrating, comforting, and restoring your barrier as you sleep.
→ Yes — because nighttime is when your skin is most receptive.
While you sleep, your body temperature rises slightly, allowing better absorption of Ceramides, Niacinamide, and Peptides.
By morning, your skin feels soft, smooth, and “quiet” — that calm, rested look that makeup artists love. It’s not magic — it’s biology done right.
→ Not at all. Each layer in this system is weightless but powerful.
Water Elixir feels like a cool drink, Water Oil feels like silk, and Intense Barrier Cream melts in like cashmere.
Your skin feels deeply nourished — not oily, sticky, or coated.
You’ll wake up hydrated and comfortable, not shiny or congested.
→ Absolutely.
This skincare kit was made to calm what we call “angry skin."
Niacinamide, Ceramides, and Licorice Root Extract help reduce visible redness and strengthen the barrier against future irritation.
When used consistently, it helps your skin stay in its comfort zone — balanced, smooth, and resilient.
You’ll see and feel it:
- Skin feels plump, super soft, and hydrated.
- Redness and irritation look visibly reduced.
- Fine lines look smoother because your skin has rehydrated from within.
- That “tired skin” look is replaced by a rested glow — even if you didn’t sleep perfectly.
The Overnight Recovery Skincare Kit addresses dehydration, compromised skin barriers, sensitivity and reactivity, rough or uneven texture, redness and irritation, premature aging signs, and dullness. It helps your skin wake up smoother, plumper, calmer, and more radiant.
Use all four steps every night in this order:
Step 1 – Japanese Cleansing Oil:
Apply to dry skin, massage for 30-60 seconds, add water to emulsify, rinse thoroughly.
Step 2 – Water Elixir:
Press a few drops into slightly damp skin immediately after cleansing. Pat until absorbed.
Then add the Wrinkle Smoothing Peptide Eye Gel, then your favorite serum.
Step 3 – Water Oil:
Shake bottle, dispense 3-5 drops, press into skin with patting motions. Let absorb for 30-60 seconds.
Step 4 – Intense Barrier Cream:
Warm a pea-sized amount between fingers, press gently into skin, focusing on dry or reactive areas.
If you are severely dehydrated or live in a dry climate, add Water Balm as your last step for even more intense hydration.
Yes. Oily and acne-prone skin often has a compromised barrier, which can trigger excess oil production as your skin tries to protect itself.
The Water Oil is non-comedogenic and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue.
Many customers with oily skin find their skin actually produces less oil once their barrier is properly supported.
No.
All products in this kit are formulated with non-comedogenic ingredients that won't block pores.
The Water Oil specifically uses squalane and jojoba oil—both are lightweight, skin-identical lipids that match your skin's natural sebum structure.
Rice bran oil, camellia oil, and the other oils in the formula are carefully selected for their ability to nourish without causing congestion.
The Japanese emulsion technology allows the oil to absorb instantly like a serum, leaving no greasy residue or pore-clogging film.
What's inside: squalane (biomimetic, won't clog pores), jojoba oil (rich in omega-9 fatty acids), rice bran oil (antioxidant emollient), camellia oil (barrier lipid support), ceramides, and peptides.
What's NOT inside: essential oils, fragrance, heavy waxes, mineral oil, or pore-clogging ingredients.
Many customers with oily or acne-prone skin find their skin actually produces less oil once their barrier is properly supported and hydrated—because overproduction is often caused by a compromised barrier trying to protect itself.
Yes, this kit is actually ideal for supporting your skin while using actives like retinoids, acids, or prescription treatments.
Use your active treatment after Step 2 (Water Elixir) and before Step 3 (Water Oil).
The barrier-supporting ingredients help reduce irritation and sensitivity from active treatments.
https://www.soniaroselli.com/products/japanese-cleansing-oilhttps://www.soniaroselli.com/products/japanese-cleansing-oilWith nightly use:
- Japanese Cleansing Oil: 2-3 months
- Water Elixir: 2-3 months
- Water Oil: 3-4 months
- Intense Barrier Cream: 2-3 months
Individual usage may vary based on application amount.
Most customers notice their skin feels more hydrated and comfortable within 1-3 days.
Visible improvements in texture, plumpness, and radiance typically appear within 1-2 weeks.
For significant barrier recovery—especially if your skin has been compromised for a long time—give it 4-6 weeks of consistent nightly use. Extreme cases can take months.
For optimal barrier recovery, yes.
Each step serves a specific purpose in the 3-layer barrier system: Water Elixir provides hydration, Water Oil replenishes lipids, and Intense Barrier Cream seals everything in.
However, if you're traveling or short on time, the minimum effective routine is Water Elixir + Intense Barrier Cream.
The Japanese Cleansing Oil is designed for makeup removal and sunscreen removal but it is perfectly acceptable as a facial cleanser as well.
If you used this kit the night before, for morning use, you can skip the cleansing oil and just rinse your skin with water.
(Shocking, yes I know!)
Start with Water Elixir on freshly cleansed skin, followed by Water Oil and a lighter moisturizer in Water Balm.
Followed by sunscreen step last, if you go out.
Many customers use the full routine (Steps 2-4) morning and night for extra barrier support.
Yes. This kit contains no retinoids, prescription-strength actives, or ingredients typically flagged during pregnancy.
However, we always recommend consulting your healthcare provider before starting any new skincare routine during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
You can integrate individual products from this kit into your existing routine.
However, for maximum barrier recovery, we recommend using the complete system as designed.
These four products were formulated to work synergistically—each step prepares your skin for the next.
Yes, this kit is cruelty-free. We never test on animals.
The kit is not 100% vegan—some products contain animal-derived ingredients.
If you require fully vegan products, please read the full ingredient list for specific product information.
All products in this kit are made in Japan in small batches (5,000-10,000 units at a time) following strict manufacturing protocols.
Japan maintains higher cosmetic safety standards than the US, including stricter ingredient restrictions and more rigorous quality testing requirements.
We chose Japanese labs for their 30+ years of expertise in barrier science—specifically, how to formulate ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids in precise ratios so they self-organize into layered structures the same way your skin barrier naturally builds itself.
Their comprehensive stability testing ensures what works on day one still works at month six, because lipid structures stay intact and ratios remain consistent.
We offer a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
If you're not completely satisfied with your kit, contact us within 30 days of purchase for a full refund.
We stand behind the quality and effectiveness of our products.
Yes. All four products are available for individual purchase.
However, buying the kit saves you $12 USD compared to purchasing each product separately.
This ensures you have the complete system for optimal barrier recovery.
Store all products in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and never in a hot or cold car.
The bathroom is fine as long as products aren't exposed to excessive heat or humidity.
Keep lids tightly closed when not in use. Do not refrigerate below 45 degrees.
While these products are formulated for sensitive skin, everyone's skin is different.
If you experience irritation, discontinue use immediately.
You can try reintroducing products one at a time to identify which ingredient your skin is reacting to.
Contact us / 312-371-8596 personalized guidance or a full refund under our 30-day guarantee.
The Japanese Cleansing Oil contains natural bergamot and eucalyptus oils, which provide natural antimicrobial properties while adding a light, spa-like scent.
Since it's a rinse-off product, the potential for irritation is minimal.
Water Elixir contains rose damascena flower water as an active ingredient, which provides soothing and anti-inflammatory benefits while adding a very faint, barely-there aroma.
Water Oil and Intense Barrier Cream are completely fragrance-free.
None of the products contain synthetic fragrances, and any natural scent dissipates quickly after application.
This kit was formulated by Sonia Roselli, who has rosacea herself.
Many customers with rosacea-prone skin report reduced redness, less sensitivity, and fewer flare-ups after consistent use.
This kit supports your skin's barrier function, which can help manage rosacea symptoms, but does not treat or cure the condition.
Note: The Japanese Cleansing Oil will be reformulated as fragrance-free in 2026. Always consult your dermatologist for rosacea treatment.
Most "barrier repair" skincare products focus on one aspect—either hydration or lipid replenishment.
This kit addresses all three layers your barrier needs: humectants for hydration (Water Elixir), emollients and lipids for replenishment (Water Oil), and occlusives for sealing (Intense Barrier Cream).
It's a complete system, not a single product trying to do everything.
Yes. This kit is safe to use alongside prescription treatments like tretinoin, adapalene, azelaic acid, or prescription-strength hydroquinone.
In fact, barrier-supporting products help reduce irritation from these medications.
Apply your prescription treatment after Water Elixir, step 2, and before Step 3, Water Oil.
Yes.
While wee don't love the term "anti-aging" because you can't stop time—Japanese skincare philosophy has always focused on slowing down visible aging by keeping skin healthy and resilient.
A well-supported barrier is the foundation of youthful-looking skin.
When your barrier is compromised, your skin loses moisture faster, becomes more susceptible to environmental damage, and shows premature signs of aging like fine lines, dullness, sagging, and rough texture.
This skincare kit helps your skin maintain hydration, plumpness, smoothness, and resilience—so you look and feel like the healthiest, most vibrant version of yourself at any age.
Reach out to us at support@soniaroselli.com
or call 312-371-8596.
We're here to help you get the most out of your Overnight Recovery Skincare Kit.