#4 The Crème
#4 The Crème
#4 The Crème
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This collection delivers a proprietary Complex of Ceramides and Lipids, which restore and nurture the skin’s barrier function—for strengthened, hydrated skin.

#4 The Crème

50ml

£143.00

This nourishing cream restores skin barrier function with Intercellular Lipids and Ceramides, comforting the complexion while amplifying hydration.

Use in the PM

Benefits
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Hydrates
Amplifies suppleness
Visibly firms
Targets
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Dehydration
Ingredients
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Aqua (Water), Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocotrienols, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Mica, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-25, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Brachychiton Acerifolius Flower Extract, Arachidyl Propionate, Cetyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ethyl Linolenate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Phytosphingosine, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Copper Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NS, Glycine, Ethyl Linoleate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, 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, Ethyl Oleate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Histidine, Potassium Sorbate, Oligopeptide-1, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)
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Aqua (Water), Octyldodecanol, Coco-Caprylate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Jojoba Esters, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Tocopherol, Sodium Acrylates Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Lecithin, Butylene Glycol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil Unsaponifiables, Disodium EDTA, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Tocotrienols, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Mica, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Ceteareth-25, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Pentylene Glycol, Magnesium Aspartate, Zinc Gluconate, Brachychiton Acerifolius Flower Extract, Arachidyl Propionate, Cetyl Alcohol, Retinyl Palmitate, Ethyl Linolenate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Phytosphingosine, Behenic Acid, Cholesterol, Copper Gluconate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Ceramide NS, Glycine, Ethyl Linoleate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide EOS, 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, Ethyl Oleate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-37, Caprooyl Phytosphingosine, Caprooyl Sphingosine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Sodium Benzoate, Citric Acid, Histidine, Potassium Sorbate, Oligopeptide-1, Limonene, Citral, Linalool, CI 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)

The Results

95%

experienced increased firmness

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noticed increased suppleness

90%

experienced increased firmness

*Based on a 56-day trial with 19 participants

The Essential Six System

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Step 1: Resilience
This Collection delivers a proprietary Complex of B-Group Vitamins which support immunity and barrier function.
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Step 2: Vitality
This Collection delivers a proprietary Complex of Antioxidants which defends against oxidative stress.
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Step 3: Brilliance
This Collection delivers a proprietary Complex of Zinc Fusion Technology, Iron Oxides, and Melanin to offer superlative protection.
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Step 4: Integrity
This Collection delivers a proprietary Complex of Ceramides and Lipids, which restore and nurture the skin’s barrier function.
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Step 5: Clarity
This Collection delivers a proprietary suite of AHAs and Peptides to recalibrate the skin’s pH—for a refined, clear complexion.
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Step 6: Renewal
This Collection delivers Vitamin A and Botanical Retinol Alternatives, plus Actives rich in DNA Repair Enzymes, to support cellular turnover.
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The Ritual

Dispense a pearl-sized amount into palm.

Smooth gently over face, neck, décolletage and backs of hands.

Use in synergy with your RATIONALE Essential Six formulations for remarkable skin luminosity.

Inside the Formulation

Every RATIONALE Formulation is crafted with the highest quality of ingredients, formulated into three key Complexes.

The Primary Complex
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A proprietary Skin Identical Ceramide Complex and Intercellular Lipids fortify skin barrier function and integrity.

What is a Primary Complex? 

Key ingredients that predominantly influence a Formulation.

The Secondary Complex
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A signature profile of Peptides works to reveal a firmer, more radiant-looking complexion.

What is the Secondary Complex?

Consists of supplementary ingredients that complement the Primary Complex.

The Delivery System
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Water + Oil-Based

What is the Delivery System?

Carries active ingredients into the skin.

The Research

A perfectly balanced array of specialised bioactive lipids, including ceramides, cholesterol and triglycerides, form a vital component of the skin’s barrier function as part of the Stratum Corneum, the skin’s outermost layer.

As a dynamic, interactive interface between the skin and the outside world, these ‘living lipids’ are also crucial in modulating immune responses and empowering cell-to-cell communication.

Topical treatment with a precise combination and ratio of lipids, vitamins and proteins can alleviate skin sensitivity and dryness by replenishing and stabilising the barrier function of the Stratum Corneum, which diminishes throughout life due to natural ageing and environmental damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is #4 The Crème suitable for?
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Depending on your individual skin needs, you can use #4 The Crème as part of both your morning and evening rituals, daily.

How often can I use #4 The Crème?
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Whether used as part of your morning or evening ritual, #4 The Crème is best applied after serums or hydragels. As part of a daytime routine, apply before SPF formulations.

How do I use #4 The Crème?
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Dispense a pearl-sized amount into palm.

Smooth gently over face, neck, décolletage and backs of hands.

What are the key active ingredients in #4 The Crème?
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A proprietary Skin Identical Ceramide Complex and Intercellular Lipids fortify skin barrier function and integrity.

A signature profile of Peptides works to reveal a firmer, more radiant-looking complexion.

My jar of #4 The Crème no longer has the flat top when I first open it. Has the formulation changed?
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Please be assured that the formulation itself has not changed. This change you’ve noticed in its appearance is due to an update in the production of the formulation. In the simplest terms, #4 The Crème is now ‘cold filled’ instead of ‘hot filled’, like other RATIONALE crèmes, meaning that it does
not cool and settle with the flat top.

My #4 The Crème has more of a ‘whip’ look to it when I open the jar and feels a bit more mousse-like. Has it changed? And it is still ok to use?
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Please be assured that the formulation itself has not changed. This change you’ve noticed in its appearance is due to an update in the production of the formulation. In the simplest terms, #4 The Crème is now ‘cold filled’ instead of ‘hot filled’, like other RATIONALE crèmes, meaning that it does
not cool to settle with the flat top. The perceived change in texture may be due to the change in pick-up with the slightly peaked appearance In jar. It’s perfectly fine to use as a wonderful option to nourish skin and help support skin barrier function
and integrity.

Can #4 The Crème be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding?   
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Yes, this formulation can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. If you have any concerns or further questions about using active ingredients in skincare during pregnancy, we always recommend consulting your medical practitioner.

Can #4 The Crème be used during peri-menopause and menopause?
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Yes, #4 The Crème is suitable to be incorporated into your routine. Due to the Ceramide Complex and Intercellular Lipids harnessed in this formulation, impaired and reactive skin types will experience an increase in skin nourishment and barrier function fortification, as hydration
and skin suppleness is restored.