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The Essentials Set

The Essentials Set

Regular price $131.00
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3-Step Mānuka Honey Skincare Routine | Nourish & Clarify

Your 3 step routine to restore balance and vitality to your skin with minimal disruption to your natural barrier.

verything you need is here. The Clarifying Milk Cleanse cleanses without stripping. The Deep Hydration Face Cream delivers lasting moisture without heaviness. The Renewing Night Elixir seals everything in overnight. 

At $131, you save $15 compared to buying each product separately. Rachel, a verified customer who has used this routine since 2023, says it best: "I have given the three-step line as gifts and my friends/family say their skin has been the best it has ever been."

What it's good for:

Sensitive and reactive skin: the full routine is formulated without synthetic fragrances (fragrance-free options available for the cleanser and face cream). Each product earns its place by supporting your barrier, not challenging it.

Acne-prone skin: mānuka honey has documented antimicrobial properties against acne-causing bacteria. The cleanser decongests without over-stripping. The face cream hydrates without clogging. The night elixir keeps breakout-causing bacteria in check while your skin repairs.

Dry and dehydrated skin: the cleanser leaves skin feeling soft and hydrated immediately. The face cream seals in moisture throughout the day. The elixir reinforces the barrier overnight so skin wakes up less dry than it went to bed.

Anyone building or resetting their routine: three products with a clear order. No guesswork.

Why you'll love it:

Three full sizes at $131 vs. $146 if purchased individually. You save $15.

Clear routine order. No layering questions, no overlap.

Available fragrance-free (cleanser and face cream). Designed for all humans.

Leaping Bunny Certified cruelty-free. Plastic-free primary packaging.

How To Use

How To Use:
Morning routine: Lightly cleanse with Clarifying Milk Cleanse by massaging onto wet skin for 30 seconds. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Apply Deep Hydration Face Cream to face, neck and chest. Finish with your favorite SPF and you're ready to face the day.

Night Routine: Massage Clarifying Milk Cleanse onto dry skin for 60 seconds. Rinse with warm water and pat dry. Apply the Vitality Serum to damp or dry skin. Gently pat Renewing Night Elixir onto your face, lips and chest before bed.

Full Ingredients List

Clarifying Milk Cleanse:
CONTAINS 50mg HEMP-DERIVED CBD

Fragrance Free Formula: Water, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Propanediol, Decyl Glucoside, Helianthus annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Glycerine, Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Oat Protein, Butyrospermum parkii (Shea) Butter, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Avena sativa (Oat) Kernel Flour, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Cannabis sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Leptospermum scoparium (Mānuka) Honey, Cannabidiol, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerine, Phenoxyethanol

*Fragranced version also contains: Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil

Deep Hydration Face Cream:
CONTAINS 150mg Hemp-Derived CBD

Fragrance Free Formula: Water, Lactobacillus/Nereocystis leutkneana (Kelp) Ferment Filtrate, Propanediol, Squalane, Glycerine, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Prunus armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Niacinamide, Cannabis sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Camellia sinensis (White Tea) Extract, Laminara digitata (Algae) Extract, Hydrogenated Ethylhexyl Olivate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Leptospermum scoparium (Mānuka) Honey, Limnanthes alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, Cannabidiol, Tocopherol, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Hydrogenated Olive Oil Unsaponifiables, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerine, Phenoxyethanol

*Fragranced version also contains: Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Litsea cubeba Fruit Oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Citrus grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Pelargonium graveolens (Rose Geranium) Oil

Renewing Night Elixir:
Fragrance Free Formula: Cannabis sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Salvia hispanica (Chia) Seed Oil, Squalane, Sclerocarya birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, Actinidia chinensis (Kiwi) Seed Oil, Camellia oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Borago officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, Hippophae rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil, Glycine soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Ricinus communis (Castor) Oil, Ceramide NP, Leptospermum scoparium (Mānuka) Oil, Tocopherol

*Fragranced version also contains: Salvia sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Cananga odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia (Bergamot) Peel Oil

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What does a basic skincare routine include?

A foundational routine needs three things: a cleanser to remove impurities, a moisturizer to hydrate and protect your skin barrier, and a nighttime treatment to support repair while you sleep. The Essentials Set includes exactly these three steps. The Clarifying Milk Cleanse handles cleansing. The Deep Hydration Face Cream handles daily moisture. The Renewing Night Elixir handles overnight barrier support.

Is this skincare routine set good for acne-prone skin?

Yes. The routine is built around mānuka honey, which contains methylglyoxal (MGO), a compound with documented antimicrobial properties against acne-causing bacteria. The cleanser removes impurities without over-stripping (stripping can trigger excess oil production and worsen breakouts). The face cream provides non-comedogenic hydration. The night elixir targets bacteria and supports skin that looks calmer by morning.

Is this a good skincare routine for sensitive skin?

Yes. Each product in the set is formulated to support your barrier rather than challenge it. The cleanser's non-foaming formula is gentle on skin that reacts to most cleansers. The face cream uses mānuka honey and hemp seed oil together to help skin look calmer and more settled. The night elixir has no actives and is built around cold-pressed oils and ceramides that absorb without irritating. Both the cleanser and face cream are available fragrance-free.

How long will the Essentials Set last?

With daily use, the Clarifying Milk Cleanse lasts approximately three months, the Deep Hydration Face Cream lasts two to three months, and the Renewing Night Elixir lasts two to three months at three to five drops per use. You'll typically run out of the cleanser first. Multiple customers describe the face cream and elixir lasting longer than expected: "a little goes a long way."

What other Apo.Ge products go well with the Essentials Set?

Add the Vitality Serum between the cleanser and face cream to extend the Essentials Set into a 4-step routine. The Complete Care Set adds the Botanical Relief Balm for full body care. New to Apo.Ge? The Discovery Set includes 5 minis of the routine for $28.