A dense, cushioned cream for tight, dry skin. Built for wind, winter and indoor heating.
Prices in NZD, including GST.
Independent patch test on adults with sensitive skin, under dermatological supervision. It tests for irritation only. It is not an allergy test and cannot predict your individual reaction. Patch test on your inner forearm before first use.
Shea butter, cocoa butter and Olivem® 1000 build a dense, buttery base. Pentavitin® binds moisture to the skin’s keratin. 2% niacinamide supports lipid synthesis. Hyaluronic acid, panthenol, centella, aloe and allantoin round out the formula. Made for evenings, wind and winter.
Powered by Pentavitin®, Niacinamide (2%) and Hyaluronic Acid, with D-panthenol, centella asiatica, shea and cocoa butter, aloe vera extract, allantoin and Olivem® 1000.
Try the 25ml mini for NZ$26, and get NZ$26 off your first full-size jar. Same formula, in a recyclable HDPE tub. The credit is emailed after your mini order.
One NZ$26 credit per customer, issued after your mini order and valid for 60 days from your order date. Applies to your first full-size 50ml jar only, bought after your mini. Can't be combined with the 10% welcome discount: the bigger saving applies.
Normal to dry skin, and dry spells.
Same independent patch test, same result: non-irritant. Full detail above on the Balance page.
Independent patch test on adults with sensitive skin, under dermatological supervision. It tests for irritation only. It is not an allergy test and cannot predict your individual reaction. Patch test on your inner forearm before first use.
As with any new skincare, patch test on your inner forearm first. The evidence behind each ingredient →
A biomimetic moisture-binder that attaches to keratin in the skin’s outer layer. In supplier in-vivo testing, Pentavitin® demonstrated up to 43% more moisturisation than glycerin on dry skin.
Supplier data on the ingredient.
Stated plainly at an active 2% concentration. Extensively researched for its role in lipid synthesis and reducing trans-epidermal water loss.
Published research on the ingredient.
Stated plainly at an active 2% concentration. One of the most studied actives in skincare, researched for its role in lipid synthesis and reducing trans-epidermal water loss.
Niacinamide
A biomimetic moisture-binder that attaches to keratin in the skin's outer layer.
In supplier in-vivo testing, Pentavitin® demonstrated up to 43% more moisturisation than glycerin on dry skin.
Saccharide Isomerate
Botanical extract used for skin conditioning and comforting tight skin.
Traditional use. We hold no test data of our own.
Centella Asiatica Extract
A skin-identical humectant that draws water into the upper layers of skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
Pro-vitamin B5, long used in skincare for comfort.
Panthenol
New Zealand sits under some of the harshest UV on earth. NIWA measures peak summer intensity around 40% above comparable northern latitudes. We briefed both formulas around that: a moisturiser that goes under daily sunscreen. Sunscreen handles the UV. This goes underneath.
Source: NIWA. UV statistics describe New Zealand's climate. Sunscreen, not moisturiser, protects against UV.
Cleanse and pat dry.
Apply to slightly damp skin.
Warm a pearl-sized amount between your fingertips.
Press in with light upward movements rather than rubbing.
Use morning and night. In the daytime, always follow with SPF.
Especially nice in the evening through the cooler months. Layered routine: Balance first, Resilience second.
Aqua (Water), Disodium EDTA, Ceteareth-20, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Saccharide Isomerate (and) Aqua (and) Citric Acid (and) Sodium Citrate, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl Stearate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (and) Decyl Glucoside (and) Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Phytosterols, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Isopropyl Myristate, Isoamyl Laurate, Decyl Oleate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cetearyl Olivate (and) Sorbitan Olivate, Titanium Dioxide, Propylene Glycol, Phenoxyethanol (and) Ethylhexylglycerin, Tocopherol, Fragrance, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Limonene, Hydroxycitronellal.
Why is there fragrance in this formula? See our FAQ.
Storage & use: Store below 30°C. For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Patch test recommended before use. If irritation occurs, stop using it and consult a doctor.
Packaging: glass jar
25ml mini: recyclable HDPE tub. Lid: check your council.
Glass jar: check your local council for glass recycling. Lid: check your council.
About the first batch
The first Resilience jars and minis carry earlier wording. This page is the current description of the product. The formula is the same, and from the next batch the label matches the website.
Applies to the first batch of Resilience jars and minis only.
Pair with Barrier Balance: Balance by day, Resilience at night.
Not ready for the full jar? Start with the 25ml mini →
Normal to dry skin, cold weather, and evenings. If your skin runs oily or combination, look at Barrier Balance.
Pentavitin® (Saccharide Isomerate) is a moisture binder that attaches to keratin. The evidence we hold is supplier testing of the ingredient. See The Science.
Yes. Balance first, let it settle, then Resilience.
Resilience is richer and suits evenings and cold weather. Balance is the lighter daytime option.
Waitlist members get 48-hour early access and everything we publish along the way: ingredient evidence, formulation notes, the launch date. Everyone gets 10% off their first order.
10% off your first order when you're signed in to a sootheKA account. Applied automatically at checkout. One per customer. Can't be combined with the mini credit: the bigger saving applies. Prices in NZD, including GST.