01 hydration
Start with hydration.
Water + vegetable glycerin
Dry-feeling skin calls for moisture. This water-based cream pairs water with glycerin, a humectant that helps attract and hold moisture.
Meet vegetable glycerinOne facial cream. Made by Amadeus.
Rich daily care for dry-feeling skin.
A water-based cream with glycerin, grass-fed tallow, and rosehip oil. A rich texture, with no added fragrance or essential oils.
$58.00 USD 2 oz / 56 g
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For a richer routine
For dry-feeling skin and those who prefer a dense, cushioning cream.
A little to begin
Start with a pea-size amount, spread thinly, and add only where needed.
No added fragrance
No essential oils. Raw materials can give the cream a mild natural scent.
Inside the formula
Every ingredient has a part to play.
Rich moisture. Thoughtful ingredients. Scroll to meet the formula behind your daily cream.
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Tallow + rosehip
02 cushion
Give moisture a soft landing.
Grass-fed tallow + shea butter
Tallow and shea butter bring a rich, cushioning texture. These emollient ingredients help soften skin and support moisture retention.
Meet grass-fed tallow03 finish
Richness, with a thoughtful finish.
Rosehip seed oil + golden jojoba oil
Rosehip and jojoba oils complement the richer lipids, contributing glide and a soft, conditioned feel. No added fragrance or essential oils.
Meet rosehip seed oil04 preservation
The quiet hero in the jar.
Spectrastat™ G2 Natural MB
A cream that contains water needs preservation. Our formula uses caprylhydroxamic acid, glyceryl caprylate and glycerin as its preservation system—chosen to help protect the formula from microbial growth.
Understand preservationMeet the maker
See the cream being made.
Take a closer look at our real filling and labeling process. From formula to finished jar, this is Amadeus at work.
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Grass-Fed Tallow & Rosehip Restorative Facial Cream
Water, Beef Tallow, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Trilaurin, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Tocopherol.
Research Notes
Understand your moisturizer
Practical explanations of hydration, skin feel, and preservation. Read at your own pace.
Why do lipids matter in a facial cream?
Barrier Function and Lipid Depletion
The skin barrier depends on a balanced environment of water, lipids, and surface protection. When the barrier feels depleted, a lipid-forward cream can support softness, comfort, and moisture retention.
What makes a lipid feel compatible with facial skin?
Bio-Compatible Lipids in Skincare
Bio-compatible lipid design refers to the use of oils, butters, wax esters, and lipid components that support softness, glide, and barrier comfort without relying on a generic emollient system.
Why does controlled occlusion matter?
Occlusive Ingredients in Facial Creams
Occlusive ingredients form a protective surface layer that supports moisture retention. In a facial cream, occlusion should be balanced with humectants, emollients, and elegant texture.
What happens when water leaves the skin barrier?
Understanding Transepidermal Water Loss
Transepidermal water loss, often abbreviated as TEWL, describes water leaving the skin through the epidermal surface. A barrier-supportive cream should address both sides of the equation: humectant hydration and lipid-rich mois...
Why does a facial cream with water need preservation?
Why Water-Based Creams Require Preservation
A facial cream containing water requires preservation. Preservation is not a compromise; it is a formulation requirement for product integrity during normal consumer use.
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