More than just prep!
I got this for the skin prep but stayed for the skincare.
I loved this so much, I cut my routine and my skincare bill in half. This does the job of all of them.
-Darcy K
Skin Prep Starter Kit – Exfoliate, Hydrate, Seal
Sonia Roselli Skincare
Skin Prep Starter Kit – Exfoliate, Hydrate, Seal
$ 169.00
Skin Prep Starter Kit
Formulated by Esthetician and pro makeup artist Sonia Roselli with 35 years of experience.
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Product Description
The clearest fix for foundation that pills, settles, or looks cakey by noon: exfoliate, hydrate, seal — in that order. Sexapeel Gommage removes the buildup causing texture and patchiness. Water Elixir hydrates the dehydration causing settling. Water Balm seals it all in and replaces your primer. Three steps, one real logic, better makeup every day.
Key Ingredients
- Mandelic Acid & PHAs (Gommage) — gently lift dead skin and buildup for a smoother canvas
- Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 (Elixir & Balm) — supports firmer, smoother-looking skin over time
- Hyaluronic Acid & Amino Acids (Elixir) — flood skin with lasting hydration
- Ceramide 3 (Balm) — supports a more comfortable, resilient-feeling barrier
- Hydrolyzed Silk (Balm) — smooths texture for a second-skin makeup finish
Full Ingredients
Sexapeel Gommage Peeling Gel: Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Mandelic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Squalane, Aloe Vera Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.
Water Elixir: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Malic Acid, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Arginine, Lysine, Glutamic Acid, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Succinate, Phenoxyethanol.
Water Balm: Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Betaine, Serine, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Silk, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Lactobacillus/Soy Milk Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide 3, Glycine, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Glutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Alanine, Arginine, Lysine, Natto Gum, Threonine, Lysolecithin, Proline, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol.
Return Policy
Not the right fit? Return it within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
For Better Results
Ready to build out your full routine?
- Complete Makeup Prep Kit (Primary Upgrade) — Adds Wrinkle Smoothing Peptide Eye Gel for a dedicated eye-area solution.
- Pro Makeup Prep Kit (Pro Upgrade) — Adds Water Oil, Eye Gel, and a complimentary Skin Prep Brush.
How to Use the Essential Makeup Prep Kit
- Exfoliate. Sexapeel Gommage, 1–3x/week, to remove the buildup causing texture and patchiness.
- Hydrate. Water Elixir, morning and night, to fix the dehydration causing settling.
- Seal. Water Balm, morning and night, to lock it in and prep for makeup.
FAQ
Why does this sequence — exfoliate, hydrate, seal — actually matter?
Makeup problems like pilling, settling, and cakey texture trace back to two causes: dead skin buildup and dehydration. This kit removes the buildup, fixes the dehydration, then seals it all in — addressing both root causes in one purchase.
Will this stop my foundation from settling into fine lines?
Yes. Removing buildup and hydrating skin first gives foundation an even, hydrated surface to sit on instead of clinging to dry patches or texture.
How long until I see results?
Skin feels smoother and more hydrated immediately. The exfoliation benefit builds over 3–4 weeks of consistent use — this is a daily-better routine, not a one-time fix.
Is this kit safe for sensitive or rosacea-prone skin?
Yes. All three products are formulated for reactive, sensitive, and rosacea-prone skin. The Gommage Gel is fragrance-free.
How often do I use each product?
Sexapeel Gommage: 1–3x/week. Water Elixir and Water Balm: daily, morning and night.
What's the difference between this and the Complete Makeup Prep Kit?
The Complete Makeup Prep Kit adds the Wrinkle Smoothing Peptide Eye Gel, specifically for concealer that creases or settles into fine lines around the eyes.
Do I need a separate primer if I use this kit?
No. Water Balm is formulated to replace a separate primer step, on top of hydrating and prepping skin.
How much do I save with this kit?
$172 retail value for $163 — a $9 savings, with more available on Auto Replenish.
I already own some of these products — should I still buy the kit?
If you're missing just one or two, buying individually may make more sense. This kit is built for starting the full three-step system at once.
Can I use Sexapeel Gommage and Water Elixir on the same day?
Yes — on exfoliation nights, use Sexapeel Gommage first, then follow with Water Elixir and Water Balm.
Skin Prep Starter Kit – Exfoliate, Hydrate, Seal
Skin Prep Starter Kit – Exfoliate, Hydrate, Seal
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$ 169.00
Your makeup might not be the problem. If it looks cakey, clings to dry patches, settles into lines, or just sits on top of your skin, this 3-step skin prep kit preps the surface so your makeup can finally sit better.
- Helps foundation look smoother and less cakey
- Softens dry patches and texture makeup loves to grab onto
- Helps makeup settle less into pores and fine lines without a separate primer
Estimated delivery between November 14 and November 16. Order within .
The Skin Prep Starter Kit is designed for foundation that looks cakey, pills, clings to dry patches, or settles into fine lines. The system works in three steps: exfoliate surface buildup, replenish hydration, and seal in moisture to create a smoother base for makeup.
What Each Product Does
Sexapeel Gommage Peeling Gel
Uses mandelic acid, gluconic acid, and lactobionic acid to gently remove dead skin and surface buildup that can make foundation look patchy or textured.
Water Elixir Skin Prep
Uses glycerin, sodium hyaluronate, amino acids, and Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5 to replenish hydration and help skin look smoother and more supple.
Water Balm Skin Prep
Uses glycerin, amino acids, Ceramide 3, hydrolyzed silk, and smoothing silicones to seal in moisture, support the skin barrier, smooth visible texture, and replace a separate makeup primer.
Key Benefits
- Helps foundation look smoother and less cakey
- Softens dry patches and visible surface texture
- Helps reduce makeup settling into fine lines
- Replenishes and seals in hydration
- Supports a smoother, more comfortable skin barrier
- Replaces a separate primer step
- Improves the barrier health of your skin, gently and without irritation.
1–3 times per week: Massage Sexapeel Gommage onto clean, dry skin for 45 seconds, then rinse.
Morning and evening: Press 2-5 pumps of Water Elixir into the skin. Whatever your skin feels like it needs.
Morning and evening: Warm a pea-sized amount of Water Balm between your fingertips, press it into the skin, and wait 60 seconds before applying makeup.
Created by esthetician and professional makeup artist Sonia Roselli, drawing on 35 years of experience preparing real skin for makeup.
Sexapeel Gommage Peeling Gel: Water, Butylene Glycol, Carbomer, Mandelic Acid, Gluconic Acid, Lactobionic Acid, Hyaluronic Acid, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Squalane, Aloe Vera Extract, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Propanediol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Chloride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol.
Water Elixir: Water, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Rosa Centifolia Flower Water, Pentylene Glycol, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-5, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Malic Acid, Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium PCA, Betaine, Sorbitol, Glycine, Alanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Arginine, Lysine, Glutamic Acid, Glycosyl Trehalose, Hydrogenated Starch Hydrolysate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Lactobacillus/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate, Glycine Max (Soybean) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Silk, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disodium Succinate, Phenoxyethanol.
Water Balm: Water, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Rosa Damascena Flower Water, Cyclopentasiloxane, Dimethicone/PEG-10/15 Crosspolymer, Betaine, Serine, Sodium PCA, Hydrolyzed Silk, Behenyl Alcohol, Sorbitol, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Lees Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract, Glycosphingolipids, Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract, Acer Saccharum Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Lactobacillus/Soy Milk Ferment Filtrate, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide 3, Glycine, Prunus Persica Leaf Extract, Glutamic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Glycine Soja Seed Extract, Alanine, Arginine, Lysine, Natto Gum, Threonine, Lysolecithin, Proline, Prunus Mume Fruit Extract, Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol.
After First Use
96% say their skin feels smoother, softer, and more hydrated, and makeup applies more evenly.
After 1 Week
96% report less visible dryness and patchiness, with foundation looking less cakey and settling less into texture.
After 1 Month
97% say their skin looks smoother and more refined, and their makeup wears better throughout the day.
With Ongoing Use
Customers report more consistent hydration, smoother-looking texture, and a more reliable base for foundation.
Not the right fit? Return it within 30 days for a full refund. No questions asked.
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How to Use
Exfoliate with Sexapeel™ Gommage Peeling Gel
Use 1-3x a week for a smooth canvas. Removes dead skin so your skin and makeup look like silk.
Pre-Moisturize With Water Elixir
Helps keep your foundation from clinging to dry patches and keeps your moisturizer working longer
Moisturize and Smooth with Water Balm
5 in one moisturizer that floods skin with hydration, smooths the look of pores, fine lines, and improves skin texture apperance.
Apply Sunscreen & Foundation
Let your skin prep settle and dry down, then apply sunscreen, and then foundation. You'll love your look.
Why Sexapeel™ Exfoliation Matters
Give Your Foundation a Smoother Place to Land
- Gets rid of the dry, flaky skin sitting on the surface
- Helps your skin feel softer and look fresher
- Gives foundation a smoother surface to sit on
- Helps makeup look less cakey, patchy, or heavy
Exfoliation should never feel harsh.
The goal is smoother skin, not scrubbing your face raw.
Why Water Elixir
Your Pre-Moisturizer
- Water Elixir is your "pre-moisturizer" that helps everything else you do work better.
- Helps your skin hold onto hydration hours longer
- Makes skin look plumper, smoother, and skin like and more youthful
- Helps your foundation lay better and stay fresher, longer
- Improves skin barrier health & skin longevity
Water Elixir helps your skin look better before makeup goes on.
Why Water Balm Is the Cherry On Top
Blur & Smooth
- Smooths and softly blurs the look of pores and texture
- Locks in hydration for soft, polished, expensive-looking skin
- Moisturizes without feeling heavy or greasy
- Replaces five steps: serum, toner, moisturizer, makeup primer, and eye cream
Water Balm is your all-in-one finishing step for skin that looks smoother, fresher, and makeup-ready.
Or go bare faced, that's ok too.
This Kit is For You If:
You're Looking For A New Foundation
You keep changing foundations, but your makeup still doesn't sit right
You're Frustrated With The Texture Of Your Skin
Makeup clings to dry spots or settles into fine lines
You Always Feel Dry, No Matter What You Try
Your skin feels dehydrated, dull, or rough no matter what you do.
You Want That Glass Skin Look
You want smoother, healthier skin without a complicated routine.
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FAQs
The Skin Prep Starter Kit is not only for fixing bad makeup days. It helps keep skin smoother, more hydrated, and easier to work with so foundation stays more consistent instead of looking good one day and patchy the next.
When several different foundations all look cakey, cling to the same dry spots, or settle into the same lines, the problem may be the surface underneath.
This kit helps smooth and hydrate your skin before foundation goes on.
The Skin Prep Starter Kit was created specifically for skin that has to wear makeup.
The formulas are designed scientifically and tested to work together in the right order, so they hydrate, smooth, and prime without fighting each other or causing the pilling that can happen when random skincare products are layered under foundation.
It can help by giving foundation a smoother, more hydrated surface to sit on.
Makeup is less likely to catch on dry areas, look heavy around texture, or turn patchy as quickly.
The Skin Prep Starter Kit is designed to simplify the steps that usually get layered under makeup.
Water Elixir acts as your pre-moisturizer, and Water Balm moisturizes, smooths, and replaces primer.
The formulas are tested to work together so they layer cleanly without the pilling that can happen when unrelated products are mixed.
The Skin Prep Starter Kit is one complete system, not three unrelated formulas.
Sexapeel smooths away dry surface skin, Water Elixir adds lightweight hydration, and Water Balm seals it in while blurring and priming.
Each step was chosen to improve the skin and help makeup sit better on top.
Both. The Skin Prep Starter Kit supports smoother, more hydrated skin over time, while also creating a makeup-ready surface that helps foundation look less cakey, patchy, or settled.
It was developed by esthetician and professional makeup artist Sonia Roselli for the exact place where skincare and makeup meet.
A healthy moisture barrier helps skin hold onto hydration, feel more comfortable, and look less dry or rough.
When skin is balanced, foundation has a smoother surface to sit on and is less likely to catch, crack, or emphasize texture.
The Skin Prep Starter Kit combines gentle exfoliation with lightweight hydration and a moisturizing final step.
Sexapeel clears away dry surface skin, Water Elixir adds hydration, and Water Balm helps seal it in with barrier-supporting ingredients like Ceramide 3.
The Skin Prep Starter Kit still works as a complete skincare routine.
It helps skin feel softer, look smoother, stay hydrated longer, and maintain a healthier-looking moisture barrier even on no-makeup days.
