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Recovery Cream
$48.00
Recovery Cream
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Recovery Cream

A rich barrier-support cream for skin that feels dry, reactive, depleted, or over-treated. Tazman Pepper, Centella, ceramide-lipid support, and HPR help visibly calm, cushion, and seal comfort into the routine.

Sensitive-Feeling SkinSealAM / PMRich Cushion Cream
$48.00 30 ml / 1 fl oz
Size1oz/30ml2oz/60ml3oz/90ml
100% PLASTIC-FREE
Formulated & shipped from Resonance Marin, Marin County, CA
Returns accepted within 30 days — half-full minimum
Seal
Final comfort layer for dry, reactive-looking, or depleted skin.
4
Barrier-supportive systems for cushion, comfort, and visible calm.
AM / PM
Rich cream texture for morning or evening seal.
100%
Plastic-free aluminum packaging, fully recyclable.
The Brief

The comfort seal
for skin under stress.

Recovery Cream is the Seal step: a rich barrier-support cream for skin that feels dry, reactive-looking, depleted, or over-treated. It cushions the routine's final layer so hydration and active steps feel more comfortable.

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Tazman Pepper, Centella, ceramide-lipid support, HPR, and nourishing emollients work together to support visible calm, barrier comfort, and a softer, more resilient-feeling finish. Use it after Hydrate Serum, Defense Serum, Renew PM, or any routine that needs a comfort seal.

Result: skin feels calmer, cushioned, and better supported by morning or throughout the day.

The Brief
Where it fits
Where
it fits.
Morning
or evening.

Recovery Cream is the Seal step. Apply after hydration, treatment, Defense Serum, or Renew PM when skin needs a rich comfort layer.

01
Cleanse
Gentle Cleanser
Removes buildup without stripping.

Cleanse first so the rest of the routine lands on balanced skin. A non-stripping cleanse helps keep the barrier comfortable before hydration and seal.

02
Activate
XO Essence
First layer after cleansing.

Press or mist into damp skin after cleansing. XO Essence helps hydrate, calm, and prepare the surface for the layers that follow.

03
Hydrate
Hydrate Serum
Water layer before seal.

Apply while skin is slightly damp. Hydrate Serum replenishes the water layer so Recovery Cream can seal over a more comfortable surface.

04
Defend
Defense Serum
Daily environmental stress support.

Apply before Recovery Cream when skin needs visible calm, antioxidant support, and barrier resilience. Defense Serum is the Defend step.

05
Seal
Recovery Cream
Rich comfort seal.
You are here

Apply as the final comfort layer when skin feels dry, reactive-looking, depleted, or over-treated. Use morning or evening as needed.

06
Protect
Shield SPF 35+
Final morning protection.

Apply as the final morning step after Recovery Cream has settled. SPF protects the barrier and tone work your routine supports.

Build Around This Step
Choose the next level of commitment: one next step, a pair, a starter trio, or the full system.
Defense Serum Defend
Barrier Support
Defense Serum

The Defend step before Recovery Cream when skin needs environmental stress support.

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Barrier System Complete
Barrier System
Barrier System

The full barrier-support sequence for skin that needs hydration, defense, seal, and protection.

$299.00View System
2015
The first product. Made for my daughter when her eczema was not responding to anything the dermatologist was prescribing. A barrier-first seal that soothes without sedating the skin and works on the parts of the body that are too thin, too reactive, or too tired to argue with. Barrier support is not a feature. It is the entire game.
— Daniella Inbar, Founder
The Science

A strong routine needs a final comfort layer: Recovery Cream helps seal hydration and support the barrier when skin feels depleted.

01
Tazman Pepper / Visible Calm
Tasmannia Lanceolata Extract helps support the look of calmer, less stressed skin. In Recovery Cream, it anchors the formula's visible-comfort profile without making the cream feel heavy or clinical.
02
Centella Asiatica / Barrier Comfort
Centella helps soothe the look of stressed skin and supports barrier comfort. It is especially useful when the routine includes stronger active steps or skin feels easily unsettled.
03
HPR / Gentle Renewal Support
Hydroxypinacolone Retinoate supports a smoother-looking surface and renewal feel while the cream base cushions the barrier. Keep this framed as support, not as aggressive retinoid treatment.
04
Ceramide-Lipid Support
Ceramide and lipid-supportive emollients help reinforce the feel of a softer, more comfortable barrier. This is what makes Recovery Cream a seal step, not just a light moisturizer.
05
Cushioning Emollients / Comfort Seal
A rich emollient base helps seal hydration, soften the feel of dryness, and leave skin cushioned without turning the routine into a heavy layer.
From the Treatment Room

Tips
from the spa.

Recovery Cream is the final comfort layer we reach for when skin feels dry, reactive-looking, or depleted after active work. It belongs at the end of the routine, where it can seal hydration and leave the barrier feeling cushioned.

Final Comfort Seal
Apply Recovery Cream as the final step when skin feels dry, tight, or depleted. Use a thin layer for daytime comfort or a more generous layer at night.
Defense Pairing
Pair Defense Serum with Recovery Cream when skin feels stressed by travel, indoor air, or daily exposure. Defense supports resilience first, then Recovery Cream seals comfort.
Renew PM Buffer
On Renew PM nights, apply Recovery Cream after the renewal step when skin needs extra comfort. It helps the routine feel cushioned without adding another active treatment.
Active Routine Recovery
After strong active routines, keep the final step simple. Apply Recovery Cream over hydration to support comfort and give the skin a softer, calmer-looking finish.
The Details

Every question,
answered.

Formulated at Resonance Marin. Tested on real skin. These are the questions that matter most.

Where does Recovery Cream fit in the system?
Recovery Cream is the Seal step. Use it after Hydrate Serum, treatment serums, Defense Serum, or Renew PM when skin needs a rich comfort layer.
Is Recovery Cream suitable for sensitive or reactive-looking skin?
Yes. It is designed for skin that feels dry, depleted, or easily unsettled, with a rich texture that supports visible calm and barrier comfort.
Is Recovery Cream a moisturizer or a seal?
It is the seal step. Use it as the final cream layer to help lock in comfort after hydration and serum steps.
Can I use Recovery Cream after Renew PM?
Yes. Recovery Cream is a strong choice after Renew PM when skin needs extra comfort or cushioning during an evening renewal routine.
Can I use Recovery Cream with Defense Serum?
Yes. Defense Serum is the Defend step, and Recovery Cream is the Seal step. Use Defense first, then Recovery Cream when skin needs comfort and support.
Can I use Recovery Cream in the morning?
Yes. Use a thin layer in the morning when skin feels dry or reactive-looking, then finish with Shield SPF 35+.
How is Recovery Cream different from Protect Oil?
Recovery Cream is the comfort seal for dry, reactive-looking, or depleted skin. Protect Oil is the Finish step, best when skin is stable and you want a lipid treatment finish.
The Scent + Texture
Rich cushion cream, soft comfort finish.

A rich cream texture that melts into skin and leaves a cushioned, comfortable finish. The aromatic profile is soft and calming, with lavender, chamomile, clary sage, and geranium.

LavenderTop
ChamomileHeart
Clary Sage + GeraniumHeart
Rich Cushion CreamTexture
Full Ingredient List
Every ingredient, listed.

Tap to expand the complete INCI ingredient declaration.

Aqua, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate, Pentylene Glycol, Hydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Saccharide Isomerate, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Scenedesmus Rubescens Extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Xylitol, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin

Finish with the comfort layer skin can lean on.

Recovery Cream seals hydration and supports visible calm when skin feels dry, reactive-looking, depleted, or over-treated.

$48Recovery Cream
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