ONE CREAM.
15 SECONDS.
DONE.
Sun, wind, dry air, bad sleep. Your face takes a beating every day. One layer fixes it in 15 seconds flat. No routines. No shine. Nobody will know you're wearing it.
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One Product. Three Problems Solved.
Built for how men's skin actually works
- Stops the noon shine. Niacinamide regulates oil production at the source
- Visibly reduces pore size within 2-4 weeks
- No more blotting, no more "is my face shiny?" in meetings
Men produce up to 50% more sebum than women. That's why your face looks like a frying pan by lunch. Most moisturizers just add more moisture on top of the oil. Base Layer uses Niacinamide at 5% — the exact concentration shown in clinical studies to reduce sebum production and tighten pores. Your skin stays matte. All day.
See the formula- Absorbs in 15 seconds. No residue. No shine. Completely invisible
- Squalane hydrates without sitting on top of your skin like a film
- Works under sunscreen, hats, helmets — or nothing at all
"That greasy feeling 30 minutes after applying" — it's the reason most guys quit moisturizing. We built the formula around Squalane, a lightweight lipid that matches your skin's own chemistry. It absorbs into the skin instead of coating it. The finish is matte and invisible. You will forget you put anything on.
- Niacinamide unclogs pores by regulating the oil that blocks them
- Centella Asiatica calms the redness and inflammation around breakouts
- No salicylic acid burn. No benzoyl peroxide bleaching your pillowcase
Adult acne isn't a teenage problem — 42% of men in their 20s still deal with it. The cause is usually the same: excess oil, clogged pores, inflammation. Most acne products nuke your face with harsh acids that leave you dry, red, and peeling. Niacinamide tackles the root cause by regulating oil production and tightening pores, while Centella Asiatica calms the inflammation that turns a clogged pore into a visible breakout. Prevention, not punishment.
Full ingredient breakdown
Precision Skincare
Clinically-backed ingredients
Six active ingredients at clinical concentrations. No filler. Every ingredient selected from peer-reviewed research on men's skin biology.
Niacinamide
5%Why we chose it: Regulates oil production, reduces pore size, and strengthens the skin barrier. The most studied active in men's skincare.
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Copper Peptide GHK-Cu
Why we chose it: Signals fibroblasts to produce collagen and elastin. Shown to increase collagen synthesis by up to 70% in clinical studies.
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Centella Asiatica
Why we chose it: Calms post-shave irritation and active inflammation. Accelerates wound healing without steroids or harsh chemicals.
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Hyaluronic Acid
Why we chose it: Holds 1,000x its weight in water. Pulls deep hydration into the skin without adding weight or shine.
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Squalane
Why we chose it: Plant-derived lipid that matches your skin's natural oils. Absorbs in seconds, locks in moisture, zero greasiness.
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Panthenol
Why we chose it: Vitamin B5 derivative that repairs the moisture barrier and soothes wind-chapped, sun-exposed skin on contact.
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Hear from guys who switched.
"I used to blot my forehead before every afternoon meeting. After about a week on Base Layer, I just stopped. My skin stays matte all day and it doesn't feel dry or tight."
"My girlfriend kept saying my skin looked different, like clearer and healthier. I hadn't even told her I was trying anything new. That's when I figured it was actually working."
"Hotel air, airplane cabins, hiking in January. Everything used to wreck my skin. Now I throw one bottle in my bag and forget about it. Goes on fast, no grease, done."
The Details
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
No. It absorbs fast and dries down matte.
Yes. It's built to calm post-shave irritation without stinging.
No. It's fragrance-free.
No. This is made for men who want one product, not a full routine.
No. Base Layer is a one-time purchase. No auto-ship, no hidden charges, no 'cancel anytime' because there's nothing to cancel. Buy when you want.
Full refund within 30 days. Keep the bottle. We don't want it back. No questions asked.
About 6 to 8 weeks with daily use.
First batch ships April 2026.
BUILT WHERE YOUR
SKIN GETS WRECKED.
9,600 feet. UV 35% stronger than sea level. Humidity below 20% for six months. Wind that strips moisture off your face in minutes.
We didn't build Base Layer in a lab and ship it to Colorado. We built it here because our own faces were getting destroyed every day. If it works at altitude, it works in your apartment.
6 active ingredients. Clinical concentrations. One bottle that replaces your serum, moisturizer, and eye cream. $38.
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