After Baume Moisture Barrier Recovery Cream

Glossier After Baume is the cream you reach for when your skin has been through something — harsh weather, a retinol night, one exfoliation too many. A thick, fragrance-free occlusive balm-cream that Glossier says delivers up to 24 hours of hydration while the moisture barrier recovers.

What it actually does

• Seals moisture in. The occlusive formula pairs glycerin (which draws water in) with cupuaçu butter, babassu oil and linoleic acid to lock it there.
• Supports the skin's microbiome. A postbiotic ferment plus green microalgae extract help replenish nutrients while the barrier rebuilds.
• Built for sensitised skin. Fragrance-free by design, aimed at dryness and dullness on normal, dry and combination skin.
• Brand-tested relief. In Glossier's independent study of 54 people (ages 18–58), after two weeks every participant said skin felt nourished, and 98% reported relief from tightness and a shielded feeling against drying conditions like cold, wind and heaters.
• Vegan, gluten-free and cruelty-free.

How to use

1. Cleanse thoroughly first — this goes on as the final step of your routine.
2. Warm a pea-sized amount between your fingers until it melts, then massage in gently.
3. Start small and add more only where dryness demands it.
4. Use it after rough weather, as an overnight cocoon cream, or following retinoids, chemical exfoliants and acne treatments.
5. Don't limit it to the face — it works on nose crevices, cuticles, elbows, knees and ankles too.

Is it right for you?

Questions

Is this an everyday moisturiser or a sometimes product?

Either, depending on your skin. Dry skin can use it nightly as an overnight cream; everyone else might keep it for recovery moments — post-retinol, post-exfoliation, or after harsh weather exposure.

Does it contain fragrance?

No — it's fragrance-free, which is part of why it suits sensitised, stressed skin.

Can I use it the same night as retinol?

Yes — Glossier specifically suggests applying it after skincare containing retinoids, chemical exfoliants or acne treatments, as the last step to buffer dryness.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery takes 3 to 21 working days, depending on availability. Ready-stock items arrive sooner; items brought in for your order take longer.

Payments and returns?

Pay by credit card, debit card, Instapay and mobile wallets — no cash on delivery. Returns are for defective, damaged or expired items only, reported within 1 day of delivery, with refunds to the original payment method within 15–30 days.