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SLUMBRA BALANCING NIGHT CREAM

BALANCING
Oily, congested, blemish-prone skin
$65.00
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A night cream that visibly refines, restores and renews while you sleep.

Science

A retinol night cream that visibly refines, restores and renews while you sleep. Retinol encourages cell turnover, inulin supports a healthy microbiome and alpha-glucan oligosaccharide promotes long-term clarity and balance. Rosehip oil and calendula help minimise irritation, so your skin stays comfortable through the process. Wake up visibly refreshed with smoother, clearer-looking skin.

Simplified 

Hard at work. All night long. 

If you are searching for a retinol night cream that works with your skin, discover how simple your evening routine can be. Apply, sleep and let the active ingredients do the work.

Skin Priorities Addressed

  • Congestion, breakouts and clogged pores
  • Uneven texture
  • Fine lines and wrinkles
  • Post-inflammatory marks and discolouration
  • Dull, tired-looking skin
  • Overnight renewal needs

How It Works

This night cream harnesses the skin's natural overnight repair cycle with targeted actives. Retinol accelerates cellular turnover, bringing fresh cells to the surface while unclogging pores and stimulating collagen production. Rosehip oil, rich in vitamin A and essential fatty acids, supports the retinol while providing nourishment. Calendula extract calms potential retinol irritation and supports healing. Sodium hyaluronate crosspolymer, a form of hyaluronic acid, adds plumping hydration to help counter dryness. Inulin and alpha-glucan oligosaccharide work as prebiotics, maintaining the microbiome balance that is crucial for clear skin. This comprehensive approach addresses multiple concerns while you sleep.

Clinical Benefits

  • Accelerates cellular renewal
  • Unclogs and refines pores
  • Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
  • Improves skin clarity
  • Supports microbiome balance

Retinol

Function: Cellular renewal accelerator and anti-ageing active

Science: Penetrates the skin and converts to retinoic acid, regulating gene expression to normalise cell turnover and stimulate collagen production.

Benefit: Renewed, refined, younger-looking skin

Rosehip Oil

Function: Nourishing support for retinol

Science: Contains natural vitamin A (trans-retinoic acid) plus essential fatty acids that support barrier function during retinol use.

Benefit: Supports retinol benefits with less irritation

Calendula Extract

Function: Soothing and healing

Science: Contains triterpenes and flavonoids that reduce inflammation and support skin healing during active treatment.

Benefit: Calm, comfortable renewal

Inulin & Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide

Function: Prebiotic balance

Science: Feed beneficial bacteria while creating unfavourable conditions for acne-causing bacteria.

Benefit: Clear, balanced complexion

Full Ingredient List

Purified Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Ceteareth-20, Caprylyl Methicone, Rosa Eglantaria Seed Oil, Leptospermum Scoparium Branch/Leaf Oil, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Piper Nigrum Seed Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Glycine Soja Oil, Oryza Sativa Starch, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Resveratrol, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, C30-45 Alkyl Cetearyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Undecane, Inulin, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Tridecane, Tocopherol, Retinol, Octyldodecanol, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA.

Application Method

  1. Apply to clean, dry skin at night only, after removing makeup
  2. Start with a pea-sized amount
  3. Avoid the eye area initially
  4. Apply to face and neck
  5. No need for additional moisturiser

Frequency

  • Start twice a week and build tolerance
  • Gradually increase to nightly use once your skin has tolerated it well
  • Take breaks if irritation occurs
  • Always use UV Defiance SPF50+ the next morning to protect against sun damage and dark spots

Pro Tips

  • Apply to completely dry skin to minimise irritation
  • Can buffer with a hydrating serum if you have sensitive skin
  • Skip on nights when using exfoliants or other strong treatments

Caution

Retinol is not recommended during pregnancy. Use Lumini Night Serum with bakuchiol instead.

Texture Evolution

  • Initial: Rich, nourishing cream
  • Activation: Smooth, cushioning spread
  • Finish: Comfortable, non-greasy

Sensorial Notes

  • Luxurious night cream texture
  • No typical retinol dryness
  • Calendula provides a soothing feel
  • Wake up with refined, smoother-looking skin

Evening Balancing Routine

  1. Thirstee Hydrating Cleanser
  2. Purifi Balancing Cleanser
  3. Botanica Balancing Serum
  4. Slumbra Night Cream

Morning After Routine

  1. Purifi Balancing Cleanser
  2. Botanica Balancing Serum
  3. Reviva Balancing Day Cream
  4. UV Defiance SPF50+ (essential)

Perfect Pairs

  • With Botanica Serum: Complete clarifying system
  • With UV Defiance SPF50+: Essential daytime protection after retinol, especially under the harsh Australian sun

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Perfect Pairs:

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ACIDIFY BALANCING EXFOLIANT

150 mL   5.07 fl. oz

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FAQs

Yes. Start slowly twice a week and build tolerance to suit your skin. The soothing ingredients help minimise typical retinol irritation. Apply it as the last step of your evening routine on completely dry skin.

No, this is a complete night cream. Its rich cream texture provides overnight hydration, so you can skip a separate moisturiser.

No, retinol is not recommended during pregnancy. Use Lumini Night Serum with bakuchiol instead.

Yes. It pairs well with Botanica Balancing Serum at night and UV Defiance SPF50+ in the morning. Skip Slumbra on nights when you use exfoliants to minimise irritation.

Patience brings results. Skin transformation takes 12 weeks, so stay consistent with your evening routine.

EDUCATION POINTS

The Balense® Philosophy

This night cream demonstrates that effective retinol treatment doesn't require harsh formulations. Balance means powerful results with skin comfort. Slumbra pairs retinol with soothing botanicals that support your skin barrier.

Retinol + Prebiotics Innovation

While retinol renews the skin surface, prebiotics maintain the microbiome balance often disrupted by active treatments.

The Retinol Journey

Patience brings results. Start slowly, build tolerance, and trust the process. Skin transformation takes 12 weeks. If you have sensitive or mature skin, a slower start can help your skin adjust.

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SUSTAINABILITY STORY

Packaging

  • Recyclable PP jar with PP lid
  • Fully recyclable mono-material construction

Formulation Ethics

  • Cruelty-free development and testing

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OUR INGREDIENTS

Formulated with intention. 

Every ingredient in Balense® is chosen for a reason and dosed to perform. There is no filler, no trend-chasing. What you will find across every formula is a foundation of clinically substantiated actives in harmony with your skin. Each active is delivered precisely where it needs to go.

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