Aesop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream — 60 mL | Lightweight, Cooling Moisturiser for Normal to Combination Skin

Aesop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream is a lightweight, citrus-infused moisturiser that cools, tones and balances normal to combination skin while leaving a fresh, non-greasy finish.

This daily cream blends mandarin, lemon and tangerine rind extracts with a light hydrating base to refresh skin that tends toward oiliness in places and normal comfort elsewhere. Formulated to feel cooling on application, it provides hydration without weight, making it suitable for morning use under sunscreen or evening layering over serums. The formula is vegan, free from parabens and packaged with recycled plastics, reflecting Aesop’s emphasis on ingredient safety and sustainability.

How does this cream feel when I apply it?

On contact the cream spreads smoothly and imparts a cooling sensation that helps temper warmth and excess shine. Absorption is quick, leaving a light, non-greasy finish rather than a heavy film, so makeup applies cleanly over it.

• Lightweight emulsion that absorbs rapidly
• Noticeable cooling from citrus rind extracts
• Leaves a satin, non-oily surface
• Suitable as a base under sunscreen or makeup

Will it help my combination or slightly oily skin without drying me out?

The blend is calibrated to hydrate selectively: it provides moisture where skin needs it while citrus-derived botanicals help tone areas prone to oiliness. It won’t strip or overly mattify; instead, it aims to balance skin’s natural oil-to-hydration ratio.

• Hydrating components for normal areas
• Citrus rinds to help refine and tone oilier zones
• Light finish prevents pore-clogging buildup
• Workable for oilier skin in cooler seasons

What are the notable ingredients and why they matter?

Mandarin, lemon and tangerine rinds are the primary botanical notes, chosen for astringent and toning properties plus a refreshing scent profile. These natural extracts are combined with a mild hydrating base that aims to support barrier comfort without harsh actives.

• Mandarin rind: cooling, toning effect
• Lemon rind: clarifying and brightening notes
• Tangerine rind: balances and refreshes skin texture
• Vegan formulation, paraben-free, cruelty-free

How should I incorporate it into my routine?

Use the cream morning and evening after cleansing and toning. Apply a small amount, massaging into skin until fully absorbed; follow with sunscreen in the morning or richer treatments at night if needed.

• Apply to cleansed, toned skin
• Morning: follow with SPF
• Evening: layer after serums for extra hydration
• Use sparingly on oily-prone zones if desired

Who is this for: Aesop Mandarin Facial Hydrating Cream suits people with normal to combination skin who want light, cooling hydration and a refined finish. It is especially useful for those who experience some oiliness in the T‑zone but still need moisturising balance elsewhere, or for anyone seeking a non-greasy, citrus-scented daily cream packaged with sustainable materials.

Ingredients

Water (Aqua), Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate, Corylus Avellana (Hazelnut) Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Extract, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Saccharide Isomerate, Hydroxyacetophenone, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Wax, Tocopherol, Citrus Tangerina (Tangerine) Peel Oil, Silica, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Xanthan Gum, Glyceryl Caprate, Benzyl Alcohol, Sodium Dehydroacetate, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Oil, Citrus Nobilis (Mandarin Orange) Peel Oil, Sodium Gluconate, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Cellulose Gum, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Benzoic Acid, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, Geraniol, Citronellol"