Skin Recovery Balm

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 in the skin. Powered by our proprietary Barrier5 technology, this modern, truly comprehensive balm creates a protective, moisture-locking seal that stays put all night long. It goes to work quickly to improve barrier health to keep dry, sensitive skin looking and feeling radiant.

Size: 2 fl oz

Why Renée made it

"Many balms simply sit on the surface making you feel like it’s working, but in truth, it’s failing to correct the underlying dryness. This modern formula truly redefines dry skin moisture care. You can feel the moisture-locking seal become one with your skin."

Is this moisturizer right for you?

This balm is recommended for normal, dry, aging, sensitive skin types, such as Skin Types 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Take our Skin Type Quiz to learn which products are recommended for your skin.

Need something lighter? Try our Skin Recovery Lotion.

NOTE: The results of the quiz recommend this product for specific skin types; however, these recommendations are meant to serve as a guide, not as rules. If this product sounds right for you, we encourage you to try it.

See all Renée Rouleau moisturizers.

This light beige, fragrance-free balm has a luxurious creamy feel. As it dries down, the balm will feel slightly tacky (this is the unique 'second skin' affect). Once it melts into the skin, it now provides a long-lasting, moisture-locking seal without an unnecessary greasy after feel that can still be felt in the morning.

Water, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Niacinamide, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Simmondsia Chinesis (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, Xantham Gum, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Ceramide EOP, Citric Acid. To learn more about choosing a product based on its ingredients, read this post. 

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

Can I use this product if I'm pregnant?

 Yes. There are no ingredients in this product deemed unsafe to use during pregnancy.

Is this product tested on animals?

 No. 

What is the pH level of this product?

 The pH level of Skin Recovery Balm is 6.4.

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.

Where are your products made?

 Our products are manufactured in the U.S. 

I took your Skin Type Quiz and was wondering if I can use products that weren't specified for my skin type?

 Yes. While the skin type product recommendations are carefully selected for the needs of a specific type of skin to give the best results, many people will modify their routine with other products as needed. 

I have questions about my skin, where can I get help?

 Email us and we would be happy to provide expert advice!

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. 

How is Skin Recovery Balm different than Rest Day Masque?

Skin Recovery Balm is a moisturizer for daily barrier health maintenance, while Rest Day Masque is a deeply restorative weekly masque (or can be used more often) for correcting visible dryness and flaking caused by retinoids, chemical peels, and other drying topical treatments. In a regular skincare routine, they work synergistically to give your skin everything it needs for maximum moisture and comfort.