- Combination
- Dry
- Normal
- Antioxidant
- Face Hydration
A lightweight daytime moisturizer built around disclosed concentrations of three actives — 0.4% grape stem cell extract, 2.5% squalane, 0.25% upcycled bark polyphenols — in a premium emollient base of Japanese camellia oil, prickly pear seed oil, argan, rosehip, and shea. Three Ships is one of the few clean beauty brands that tells you exactly how much of each active is in the formula. This is that transparency in practice. Contains a light natural tangerine scent from citrus peel oil — not synthetic fragrance, but not essential-oil-free as the brand badge suggests.
Why people use it
- Delivers all-day lightweight hydration without heaviness or a greasy finish
- Antioxidant protection from grape stem cell extract anthocyanins and a polyphenol bark blend — designed for daily environmental defense
- Squalane at 2.5% supports the skin's natural lipid barrier and prevents transepidermal water loss without clogging pores
- Non-comedogenic base with no silicones, no parabens, no synthetic fragrance — safe for daily AM use before SPF
- EWG Verified, B Corp, AAPI-Founded — one of clean beauty's most credentialed brands
What's inside
- Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract (0.4%, Gamay Teinturier Freaux grape) – a plant cell extract concentrated for anthocyanins, among the most potent natural antioxidants; supports free-radical protection for the skin throughout the day
- Squalane (2.5%, sugarcane-derived) – a stable, lightweight emollient that mimics the skin's own lipid chemistry; supports barrier moisture retention without heaviness or comedogenicity
- Camellia Japonica (Japanese Camellia) Seed Oil – a premium plant oil high in oleic acid and natural antioxidants; traditionally valued in East Asian skincare for its smooth, fast-absorbing skin feel
- Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oil – one of the richest known natural sources of Vitamin E; conditions and supports the skin against environmental exposure
- Upcycled Bark Blend (0.25%, Red Maple + Black Spruce + Yellow Birch + Jack Pine) – four bark polyphenol extracts sourced from forestry waste; supporting antioxidant players
- Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil + Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oil – omega-3 and omega-6 rich oils that support skin tone and surface texture
- Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract – same brightening antioxidant from GUSU's Three Ships Jelly Drops serum; adds natural vitamin C-adjacent activity
- Bisabolol – a calming, anti-inflammatory compound from chamomile; helps reduce redness and sensitivity
- Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil – source of the light citrus scent; a natural essential oil (despite the brand's "Essential Oil Free" badge); contains Linalool and Limonene
Good to know
- 1.76 oz / 50g pump bottle; 3-month supply at once-daily use
- Apply 1 pump to clean, dry skin each morning; let absorb 2 minutes before makeup or SPF
- Always follow with SPF in the AM — tangerine peel oil is a citrus essential oil that may increase photosensitivity in some users; sun protection is non-negotiable with this product
- Light, fresh tangerine scent from natural citrus peel oil — not synthetic, but not essential-oil-free as labeled; patch test for citrus sensitivity
- Paraben-free, silicone-free, sulfate-free, synthetic-fragrance-free, vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free
Full ingredient list Aqua/Water/Eau, Glycerin, Camellia Japonica (Camellia) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate*, Squalane*, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (Fractionated Coconut Oil), Cetearyl Alcohol*, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Sorbitan Olivate*, Glyceryl Caprylate*, Pentylene Glycolᵀ, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oilᵀ, Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Seed Oilᵀ, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Cell Extract, Bisabolol*, Opuntia Ficus-Indica (Prickly Pear) Seed Oilᵀ, Acer Rubrum (Red Maple) Bark Extract, Picea Mariana (Black Spruce) Bark Extract*, Betula Alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch) Bark Extract*, Pinus Banksiana (Jack Pine) Bark Extract*, Caprylhydroxamic Acid*, Xanthan Gum*, Isomalt, Terminalia Ferdinandiana (Kakadu Plum) Fruit Extract, Lecithin*, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil*, Linalool, Limonene (*Non-GMO, ᵀOrganic)
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