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The Essentials Set

The Essentials Set

3-Step Mānuka Honey Skincare Routine | Nourish & Clarify

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Your three essentials for a simple, barrier-supportive routine.

Our original three-step routine pairs gentle cleansing with lasting hydration and lipid-rich moisture to support your skin from morning to night.

Clarifying Milk Cleanse removes buildup and makeup without stripping precious moisture. Deep Hydration Face Cream hydrates and supports your skin against daily environmental stressors. Renewing Night Elixir replenishes and strengthens your barrier, locking in lasting moisture overnight.

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What it's good for:

  • Dry, dehydrated, or sensitive skin
  • Tightness and flaky texture
  • A weakened or compromised skin barrier
  • Dull, stressed, or reactive skin
  • Anyone overwhelmed by complicated skincare routines
  • Building a consistent morning and evening routine

Why you'll love it:

  • Gives you everything you need in three uncomplicated steps
  • Takes the guesswork out of building a barrier-supportive routine
  • Balances rich moisture with comfortable, breathable textures
  • Supports softer, smoother, more resilient skin with consistent use

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:

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, Tocopherol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Xanthan Gum, Lecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Pullulan, Sodium Phytate, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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, Ethylhexylglycerin, 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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Our Impact

We believe in giving back to the planet that sustains us. With every bundle sold we donate 1% to the regeneration of marine ecosystems. This contribution helps increase biodiversity, provide essential habitat for marine life, and create sustainable jobs.

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.