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Rationale

#1 The Crème

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Rationale’s #1 The Crème is a rich, nourishing moisturizer designed to deeply hydrate dry skin and strengthen the skin's natural barrier. Infused with B-group vitamins and essential lipids, this luxurious day cream calms and soothes the skin, providing lasting hydration while enhancing skin resilience and restoring a radiant complexion.

My Benefits
  • Strengthens the skin’s natural barrier
  • Increases skin hydration and suppleness
  • Calms and soothes irritated skin
  • Smooths and softens skin texture
  • Reawakens youthful radiance
skin Suitability
  • Dry skin
  • Normal skin
  • Sensitive skin
  • Combination skin
How to use me

Smooth a small amount of #1 The Crème over the face, neck, décolletage, and backs of the hands each morning after cleansing. For optimal results, follow with the RATIONALE Essential Six formulations to complete your daily skincare ritual​

My Key Ingredients
  • Niacinamide: A form of Vitamin B3 that helps soothe and strengthen the skin, reducing redness and inflammation.
  • Ceramides: Essential lipids that help restore and reinforce the skin’s natural barrier, preventing moisture loss.
  • Glycerin: A powerful humectant that draws moisture into the skin, ensuring lasting hydration.
  • Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil: Rich in essential fatty acids, it soothes and moisturizes dry, sensitive skin.

Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil: Helps to calm and condition the skin​

All of My Ingredients

Aqua (Water), Caprylyl Methicone, Dimethicone, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cyclopentasiloxane, Pentylene Glycol, Dimethiconol, Sodium Polyacrylate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Trideceth-9, P-Anisic Acid, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Mica, Laureth-23, Sodium Hydroxide, PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone, Trideceth-6, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Disodium EDTA, Folic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Propylene Glycol, Tin Oxide, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Laureth-4, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Brachychiton Acerifolius Flower Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Phytosphingosine, Caprylyl Glycol, Copper Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycine, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Banksia Serrata Flower Extract, Citrus Australasica Fruit Extract, Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract, Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Extract, Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit Extract, Telopea Speciosissima Flower/Leaf Extract, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Hexapeptide-10, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Sodium Benzoate, Histidine, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide)​(

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    FAQs

    Do you offer flexible payment options?

    Yes! We accept Afterpay, Zippay, TLC finance, Visa, Mastercard, and cash in-clinic for easy and secure payments.

    How can I receive my order?

    We deliver Australia-wide and internationally, plus offer free local pickup at our Forresters Beach and Newcastle locations.

    How long does shipping take?

    Standard shipping within Australia typically takes 2–5 business days, and express delivery takes 1–3 business days, depending on your delivery location​.

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