The Core Protocol is designed for those who believe that effective skincare doesn’t require complexity. By focusing on just two essential steps—cleansing and barrier restoration—it gives your skin exactly what it needs to function optimally without unnecessary inputs. C Cleanser removes impurities without disrupting the skin’s natural defenses, while M2 Rich Moisturizer replenishes critical lipids and supports barrier repair. For skin minimalists, this approach eliminates the noise of over-layering and reduces the risk of irritation, allowing the skin to rebalance, strengthen, and maintain itself. Because when the barrier is healthy, your skin can do what it was designed to do—no extras required.

No unnecessary steps. No irritation triggers.
Just consistent, barrier-supportive care—morning and night.

Because when your skin is given the right environment, it knows exactly what to do.

Healthy skin starts with a functioning barrier. When that barrier is intact, skin can retain hydration, defend against irritants, and regulate itself effectively. When it’s disrupted—often from overuse of actives or harsh products—skin becomes reactive, inflamed, and less able to heal. The Core Protocol is designed to restore that balance by focusing on the two steps your skin actually needs: gentle cleansing and barrier repair.

C Cleanser removes impurities without stripping the skin, using ultra-mild, hypoallergenic surfactants that minimize irritation and preserve barrier function. It’s paired with niacinamide to support hydration, reduce inflammation, and aid in DNA repair. This ensures that cleansing doesn’t compromise the skin—but instead prepares it for recovery.

M2 Rich Moisturizer rebuilds what the skin barrier requires to function properly. With ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids, it replenishes essential lipids, while niacinamide and acetyl glucosamine work together to hydrate, repair, and improve overall skin tone. By eliminating common irritants and focusing on barrier restoration, this system allows skin to return to a stable, resilient state—where it can perform at its best without needing anything extra.

C Cleanser

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Water (Aqua) (Eau), Sodium Cocoamphodiacetate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Glycerin, C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Lactobacillus Ferment, Niacinamide (1%), Disodium Acetyl Glucosamine Phosphate, Gluconolactone

M2 Rich Moisturizer

Water (aqua), Vitis vinifera (grape) seed oil, Glycerin, Heptyl undecylenate, Glyceryl stearate, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Carbomer, Phytosterols, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Sodium stearoyl glutamate, Gluconolactone, Sodium hydroxide, Phospholipids, Ceramide np, Trehalose, Ceramide ap, Disodium acetyl glucosamine phosphate, Tricholoma matsutake mycelium ferment extract, Tropolone, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Ergothioneine

Our products are made in the US with ingredients that are vegan, cruelty-free, and responsibly sourced and packaged in recyclable glass and paper.

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Our products are packaged in recyclable glass and paper.