Renew Collection

Neuro-RestoreFace Crème

Designed for blemish-prone skin — an anti-ageing daily crème that delivers without triggering breakouts. Three clinically proven actives and a skin-identical oil phase that works at the cellular level. All the benefits, none of the compromise.

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Neuro-Restore Face Crème — open jar with botanicals
Neuro-Restore
Face Crème
With Bakuchiol, Neurophroline™ & Cacay Oil
$65.00 NZD / 60g
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A crème — richer than a moisturiser, lighter than a traditional face cream. Engineered for skin showing visible ageing and breakout-prone tendencies — a combination most "anti-ageing" formulas refuse to address.

Bakuchiol delivers retinol-equivalent collagen stimulation without sensitisation. Neurophroline™ blocks cortisol before it breaks collagen down. Cacay Oil — three times the natural retinol of rosehip — supports renewal without congesting pores. Available in 60g daily-use and 30g travel size.

Real percentages. Clinically validated concentrations.

Bakuchiol — Psoralea corylifolia flower

Bakuchiol

1%

Smooths texture and reduces fine lines — retinol-equivalent activity without irritation or photosensitivity.1

Clinically shown to reduce fine lines by 19.6% after 12 weeks at 0.5–1%.

Neurophroline — Tephrosia purpurea wild indigo flower

Neurophroline™

2%

Reduces cortisol-driven inflammation and supports barrier recovery in stressed skin.2

Clinically shown to reduce skin reactivity markers after 28 days.

Niacinamide — Vitamin B3 powder

Niacinamide

3%

Strengthens the barrier, evens tone, reduces redness and sebum production.4

Formulated within the clinically proven effective range of 2–5%.

Daily, AM and/or PM.

Apply a pea-sized amount after serum and before SPF. Press into the face, neck, and décolletage. Designed for daily use — Bakuchiol is photo-stable, so it can be worn under SPF without degradation.

Pro-Tips

  • Damp Skin — apply while skin is still damp to maximise absorption and lock in hydration.
  • The Zone Method — apply to cheeks and neck first. Use only the leftover residue on your T-zone to hydrate dry areas while keeping oily zones light.

Aqua (Water), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Caryocar Brasiliense (Cacay) Fruit Oil, Bakuchiol, Tephrosia Purpurea Seed Extract (Neurophroline™), Squalane, Cetearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Phytate, Benzyl Alcohol, Dehydroacetic Acid, Citrus Sinensis (Sweet Orange) Peel Oil, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil.

Essential oil profile under 0.5%. COSMOS-aligned. Bakuchiol-powered. Retinol-equivalent results.

For wrinkles and pigmentation, yes — a 12-week double-blind trial found no statistically significant difference between 0.5% bakuchiol and 0.5% retinol1. With significantly less scaling and stinging.

Yes — bakuchiol is more layer-friendly than retinol. Vitamin C in the morning, this in the evening. AHAs on alternate nights if you want to add chemical exfoliation.

Texture and radiance at 2 weeks. Fine line softening at 8 weeks. Firmness and tone at 12 weeks — matching the timeline of the published bakuchiol clinical trial.

Identical formula. The 60g is daily-use (about 3 months at AM/PM). The 30g is for travel, gifting, or first-time users wanting to test tolerance before committing to the full size.

CLINICALLY EQUIVALENT

Retinol's
match.
Without
the cost.

BAKUCHIOL 1%

Clinical trials showed statistically equal results to 0.5% retinol — with significantly less stinging.1

Bakuchiol — Psoralea corylifolia plant
CORTISOL PATHWAY

Stops
collagen loss
at the source.

NEUROPHROLINE™ 2%

Clinical studies showed ~70% reduction in skin cortisol within hours.2

Cellular pathway detail
CACAY OIL 5%

3× the retinol
of rosehip.

CACAY OIL

Clinical studies showed 45% firmness improvement in 12 weeks.3

Cacay oil — golden bubbles macro detail

The Science Behind the Formula

Beyond the headline actives — the choices that make this formula work.

01

Olivem 1000 Emulsifier Base

Olive-derived liquid crystal emulsifier. Mimics the skin's natural lipid structure, supports barrier function during application. COSMOS-aligned. No PEGs.

02

Non-Comedogenic Oil Phase

Cacay (rating 0–1), Squalane (rating 0), Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (rating 0). Pore-friendly even on breakout-prone skin. Cacay leads at 5% — three times the natural retinol of rosehip.

03

pH 5.5

Aligned with skin's natural acidity. Maintains barrier integrity and active stability.

04

Minimal Essential Oil Profile

Sweet Orange (0.3%) + Ylang Ylang (0.1%). Used at low therapeutic levels — function before fragrance.

05

Top NZ Supplier Ingredients

COSMOS-aligned formulation. Natural and naturally-derived ingredients sourced through leading NZ suppliers. Synthetics where the formula demands them. Always disclosed. Never disguised.

  1. Dhaliwal S et al. (2019). Prospective, randomized, double-blind assessment of topical bakuchiol and retinol for facial photoageing. British Journal of Dermatology, 180(2): 289–296.
  2. Givaudan Active Beauty. Neurophroline™ technical dossier — peer-reviewed data on file. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2020.
  3. Cacay Oil supplier clinical dossier (data on file). Independent 12-week clinical evaluation, n = 32.
  4. Bissett DL et al. Niacinamide: A B vitamin that improves aging facial skin appearance. Dermatologic Surgery, 31(7 Pt 2): 860–865.