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Barrier-first basics for reactive skin

Sensitive Skin Starter Set (Cleanse + Moisturize + Soothe)

Sensitive Skin Starter Set (Cleanse + Moisturize + Soothe)

An easy, comfort-first routine for skin that feels dry, tight, or easily thrown off.

This simple three-step set helps cleanse gently, replenish moisture, and keep skin feeling softer, calmer, and more comfortable from face to body. It’s a great place to start when your skin wants steady support without the harsh or heavy feel.

What’s inside:
Clean Slate - a gentle daily cleanser that removes buildup without the tight, stripped feel
Revive Crème - a lightweight moisturizer for daily softness, comfort, and bounce
Rescue - a rich body butter for dry, tight, flaky, reactive skin

Best for: Dry, sensitive, reactive, or comfort-depleted skin that wants a simple daily routine

How to use:
AM/PM: Cleanse with Clean Slate, apply Revive Crème to face, then use Rescue on dry body areas as needed

Why it works:
This set helps skin feel clean, cushioned, and comfortably moisturized - with simple steps that are easy to stick with.

  • Made for sensitive + reactive skin
  • Fragrance & Essential Oil free
  • 1-3 uses: less tight/stripped feeling. 2-4 weeks: steadier-looking skin*
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Why It Works

What gives the Sensitive Skin Starter Set its soft, supportive feel?

Gentle cleansing support
Clean Slate helps remove buildup while keeping skin feeling soft, calm, and comfortable.

Everyday moisture + bounce
Revive Crème helps cushion skin with breathable daily hydration while supporting a softer, smoother, more refreshed-looking complexion.

Rich body barrier support
Rescue helps soften rough, tight, reactive body skin with richer moisture where extra comfort is needed most.

Better together
Used together, the set gives you a simple, more supportive routine for dry, reactive, comfort-depleted skin from face to body.

The result:
Skin feels clean, cushioned, and comfortably moisturized - without the harsh or heavy feel.

How to Use

Clean Slate
Place some cream cleanser onto your fingertips and gently massage evenly over your face and neck. Wipe with damp cloth. Or rinse well and pat dry. Use twice daily. 

Revive Crème
Gently massage this crème into your face, neck and décolletage using upward strokes. Use daily.

Rescue
Apply to damp skin and gently massage until absorbed. Use daily, or as often as needed, to relieve irritation and restore comfort.

FAQ

What is the Barrier Essentials Set?
It’s a simple comfort-first routine made for skin that feels dry, tight, reactive, or easily thrown off. This set helps gently cleanse, replenish moisture, and support a softer, more comfortable barrier from face to body.

Who is this set best for?
This set is best for dry, sensitive, reactive, or barrier-stressed skin that wants simple daily support without heaviness or harshness.

What does this set help with?
It helps with:

  • dryness
  • tightness
  • barrier discomfort
  • skin that feels easily irritated
  • reactive skin that wants a simpler routine
  • face and body dryness

What’s included in the set?
A gentle cleanser, a comfort-first moisturizer, and a barrier-supporting body product to help care for skin from head to toe.

Is this a good starter routine for sensitive skin?
Yes. This set is designed to be an easy, comfort-first starting point for skin that does better with simple, supportive care.

How do I use the set?
Use the cleanser first, then follow with your face moisturizer. Apply the body product to dry or tight body skin after showering or anytime skin needs extra comfort.

Can I use this set every day?
Yes. It is designed for daily use.

Will this feel heavy or greasy?
No. The set is designed to feel comforting and supportive, while still being easy to wear.

Is this set only for very dry skin?
No. It also works well for skin that feels sensitive, tight, reactive, or easily thrown off, even if it is not extremely dry.

Can I use this set if my skin is reactive?
Yes. This set is made for skin that prefers gentle, barrier-first care. Patch test first if your skin is very reactive.

What should I notice when using it?
Skin should feel:

  • softer
  • less tight
  • more comfortable
  • better supported
  • calmer and easier to care for

Is this good for face and body?
Yes. This set is designed to support both face and body care.

What makes this set a good everyday option?
It keeps the routine simple: cleanse gently, add comfort, and support the barrier without overcomplicating things.

What should I pair it with if I need more support?

  • Defense if visible redness or reactivity is a bigger concern
  • Replenish if skin feels more dehydrated or depleted
  • Golden Oat if body skin feels hormonally dry or itchy
  • Lighten Up if tired-looking eyes are the main concern

Ingredients

Clean Slate
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Glycerin (Vegetable), Cetyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Isoamyl Laurate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside, Metrosideros Excelsas (Pohutukawa) Bark Extract, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid and Tocopherol.

Revive Crème
Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Coconut-derived Emollient), Glycerin (Vegetable), Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Psoralea Corylifolia (Bakuchi) Seed Oil, Mel (Manuka Honey), Niacinamide, Isoamyl Laurate, Cetearyl Alcohol, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Resveratrol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Tripeptide-29, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ubiquinone, Aloe Vera, Benzyl Alcohol, Maltodextrin, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Leuconostoc (Radish Root) Ferment Filtrate, , Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin and Tocopherol.

Rescue
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin (Vegetable), Isoamyl Laurate, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Panthenol, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycosphingolipids (Plant Ceramide), Mel (Manuka Honey), Stearic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Benzyl Alcohol, Bisabolol, Beta-Glucan, Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate, Allantoin, Xanthan Gum, Mica, Benzoic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Leuconostoc (Radish Root) Ferment Filtrate and Tocopherol.

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  • Made for Reactive Skin

    Gentle, supportive formulas for skin that feels dry, tight, red, or easily irritated.

  • Calm-First Method

    We keep routines simple:

    Gentle Cleanse → Calm → Seal

  • Botanicals that Comfort

    New Zealand botanicals + proven actives help support softer, calmer, steadier-looking skin.

  • Barrier-first, Always

    No harsh actives. No fragrance. No essential oils.

    Just steady support for sensitive skin.

The Calm-First Method: Cleanse Gently → Calm → Seal

Stop the sting-and-start-over cycle

If your skin reacts to everything, harsh cleansers and random actives often make it worse. Pure + Kiwi helps you cleanse without stripping, calm flare-prone skin, and seal in a barrier-first routine made for sensitive, eczema- and rosacea-prone, acne-prone, and hormonally reactive skin. Our difference: consistency over intensity -New Zealand botanicals paired with proven actives in a routine your skin can actually stick with.

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