Men's Revitalising Face Cream

Available in 15ml and 50ml | £28 for 50ml

A rich, botanically active face cream handcrafted in West Wittering — the same trusted formula as our Rejuvenating Face Cream, with a distinctly masculine essential oil blend of bergamot, cypress, and patchouli. Deeply hydrating, fast-absorbing, and free from synthetic fragrance. Suitable for all skin types.

Serious skincare. No fuss.

Most men's moisturisers are either too light to do anything meaningful, or too heavy and greasy to wear comfortably. This one sits in neither camp.

The base formula uses a biomimetic emulsifier system — cetearyl olivate and sorbitan olivate, derived from olive oil — that mirrors the natural lamellar structure of healthy skin lipids. Unlike conventional moisturisers that sit on the surface, this system integrates with the skin's barrier, delivering moisture in a genuinely skin-compatible way. The result is a cream that absorbs quickly, feels comfortable all day, and doesn't leave a greasy residue.

The oil phase does the heavy lifting. Pumpkin seed oil — rich in linoleic acid, zinc, and naturally occurring vitamin E — is deeply nourishing and absorbs readily without heaviness. Jojoba seed oil is technically a liquid wax with a molecular structure remarkably similar to human sebum, making it exceptionally well tolerated by all skin types including oily and combination. Tamanu oil, cold-pressed from the nuts of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree, is a rich, intensely nourishing botanical oil with a unique fatty acid profile valued in traditional skincare for centuries.

Aloe vera leaf juice forms part of the water phase, adding natural skin-soothing and conditioning properties, while sodium hyaluronate draws moisture into the skin's surface layers for visible hydration throughout the day. Vegetable glycerin acts as a humectant, helping maintain the skin's water content, and vitamin E provides natural antioxidant support.

The essential oil blend is what makes this formula distinctly its own. Bergamot brings a fresh, citrus-forward opening note — clean and uplifting without being sweet. Cypress adds an earthy, woody depth that grounds the scent and gives it genuine masculine character. Patchouli — used sparingly — adds warmth and longevity to the blend, anchoring the bergamot and cypress beautifully. Together they create a naturally fragranced cream that smells as good as it performs, with no synthetic parfum anywhere in the formula.

What's in it — and why

• Aloe vera leaf juice (Aloe barbadensis) — naturally soothing and conditioning; forms part of the hydrating water phase
• Pumpkin seed oil (Cucurbita pepo) — rich in linoleic acid, zinc, and naturally occurring vitamin E; deeply nourishing and readily absorbed
• Jojoba seed oil (Simmondsia chinensis) — a liquid wax with a molecular structure similar to human sebum; exceptionally well tolerated by all skin types
• Olivem emulsifiers (Cetearyl olivate, Sorbitan olivate) — biomimetic, skin-identical lipid technology derived from olive oil; mirrors the lamellar structure of healthy skin
• Vegetable glycerin — humectant; helps maintain the skin's water content throughout the day
• Tamanu oil (Calophyllum inophyllum) — cold-pressed; a rich, intensely nourishing botanical oil with a unique fatty acid profile; valued in traditional skincare for centuries
• Sodium hyaluronate — low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid; draws moisture into the skin's surface layers
• Vitamin E (Tocopherol) — antioxidant support and oil preservation
• Bergamot oil (Citrus bergamia) — fresh, clean citrus top note; uplifting and naturally energising
• Cypress leaf oil (Cupressus sempervirens) — earthy, woody, and grounding; gives the scent its distinctly masculine character
• Patchouli leaf oil (Pogostemon cablin) — warm and anchoring; adds depth and longevity to the scent blend
• Natural preservative system (Dehydroacetic acid, Benzyl alcohol) — effective without parabens

Full INCI: Aqua, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe) Leaf Juice, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Glycerin, Calophyllum Inophyllum (Tamanu) Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Cupressus Sempervirens (Cypress) Leaf Oil, Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Leaf Oil, Limonene**, Geraniol** **Naturally occurring in essential oils

How to use

Take a small amount and warm between your fingertips. Massage gently into face and neck using upward, circular motions. Use morning and evening — in the morning for all-day hydration, at night to nourish skin while you sleep.

✨ Top tip: Apply to slightly damp skin after cleansing or toning for enhanced absorption and a noticeably more comfortable feel throughout the day.

💡 Post-shave: This cream absorbs quickly and contains no alcohol or harsh actives, making it an excellent post-shave moisturiser for all skin types.

The Puremess Promise

✔️ Handcrafted in small batches in West Wittering, West Sussex ✔️ Free from synthetic fragrance, sulphates, parabens, palm oil, phthalates, silicones and mineral oil ✔️ Natural, vegan, and cruelty-free ✔️ Presented in a recyclable PET jar

Made with love, in West Wittering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this cream smell like? It has a genuinely sophisticated, naturally masculine scent — bergamot leads with a fresh, clean citrus note; cypress adds an earthy, woody depth; patchouli anchors the blend with warmth and longevity. It's a classic masculine fragrance accord, entirely from pure essential oils with no synthetic parfum. The scent is present on application and fades naturally over time, leaving no overpowering residue.

Is this cream suitable for post-shave use? Yes — it absorbs quickly, contains no alcohol, and is free from synthetic fragrance and harsh actives, making it well suited to freshly shaved skin. Apply a small amount to face and neck immediately after shaving and cleansing. For particularly reactive post-shave skin, we'd also recommend trying the Men's Oat & Mandarin Cleansing Balm beforehand — the oat kernel flour helps calm any razor irritation before moisturising.

How is this different from the Puremess Rejuvenating Face Cream? The base formula is identical — same oils, same biomimetic emulsifier system, same sodium hyaluronate and aloe vera. The difference is the essential oil blend. The Rejuvenating Face Cream uses neroli, sweet orange, and palmarosa — a softer, more floral-citrus accord. This Men's Revitalising Cream uses bergamot, cypress, and patchouli — a fresher, more grounding, distinctly masculine scent profile. Same performance, different character.

What is tamanu oil and why is it in this formula? Tamanu oil is cold-pressed from the nuts of the Calophyllum inophyllum tree, native to tropical Asia and the Pacific. It has a rich, intensely nourishing fatty acid profile — including calophyllic acid and calophyllolide, compounds found in very few other plant sources — and has been used in traditional skincare across multiple cultures for centuries. In this formula it adds deep nourishment that lighter oils alone can't provide.

Is this cream vegan? Yes — every ingredient is plant-derived. No animal products, no beeswax, no lanolin. Natural, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Is the 15ml a good way to try before committing to the full size? Absolutely — the 15ml gives your skin a genuine two to three week trial, which is enough time to assess how it performs and whether the texture and scent suit you before investing in the 50ml.