Defy Face Butter
$10.00 – $192.00
~300 applications per jar · about $0.66 each A little goes far. Waterless and concentrated — most jars last months.
A 300-application, plant-retinol and antioxidant-rich butter that smooths and softens without heaviness or heat.
A grounded, comforting ritual.
A Nervous System Skincareâ„¢ formula made for sensitive skin.
SKU: DEFY-BUTTER
At a glance
99% NaturalEWG 2
HydrationEnveloping
MinimalMaximum
GentlenessActive
CalmingActive
i. The Signal
When you want the results of retinol — without the reaction.
Skin that looks a little less smooth and firm than it used to, and a nighttime routine that keeps stalling: every retinol cream you try brings the redness, flaking, and sting that make reactive skin give up. You want renewal you can actually keep up, in a form rich enough to rest in overnight.
Defy Face Butter was made to be exactly that — a gentle, nightly alternative your skin won’t fight.
ii. The Ritual
A grounded, comforting ritual.
A rich, antioxidant-rich night butter built on bakuchiol — a gentle botanical often loved as a softer alternative to retinol — with shea, kokum, rosehip, and goji berry. Used nightly, it leaves skin looking smoother and firmer, softening without any heaviness or heat. A grounded, comforting ritual.
The texture is a buttery balm that melts on contact and sinks into a cushioned, comforted finish — never greasy, never heavy. A little, pressed in at night, is the whole ritual: about 300 applications per jar.
Made for skin that
looks less smooth or firm than before
wants the look of renewal without harsh actives
can’t tolerate retinol or strong night creams
loves a rich, grounding nightly ritual
iii. The Standard
Why this butter is different.
Most renewal night creams lean on strong retinol, water, and fragrance. Defy Face Butter is a waterless, nutrient-dense blend of butters, seed oils, and gentle bakuchiol — held to the standard the most sensitive face demands.
99% natural · EWG 2A high-natural formula with a clean EWG rating.
Bakuchiol, not retinolA gentle plant botanical, often chosen as a softer alternative to retinol.
Fragrance-free & EO-freeNo synthetic fragrance and no essential oils — nothing to react to.
Waterless · plastic-freeAn anhydrous butter, so no preservative is needed — in plastic-free, refillable packaging.
A little goes far — about 300 applications per jar, roughly $0.66 each. Waterless and concentrated, so most jars last months.
Sensory Notes
A buttery balm that melts the moment it touches warm skin. The first feel is rich and cushioning; it sinks into a soft, comforted finish that never sits greasy or heavy. There is no tingle, no heat, no sting — just a grounded, comforting layer pressed in as the close of the day.
Initial feelRich and buttery — melts on contact with warm skin.
AbsorptionSinks into a soft, cushioned finish — never greasy.
FinishSmooth, supple, and comforted — skin looks rested.
OverallA grounded, comforting final layer for the evening.
Scent: none added. Only the soft, natural note of the butters and seed oils. No synthetic fragrance, no essential oils.
How to Use
Last step at night
Use as the final step of your evening ritual, after your serum or oil.
Warm a small amount
Take a small amount on clean fingertips and warm it briefly so the butter melts.
Press, don’t rub
Press gently over the face and neck, letting the butter sink in as you breathe.
Let it rest
Leave it on overnight as your comforting final layer. A little is all you need.
Ingredients
A waterless, nutrient-dense blend of butters, antioxidant oils, and gentle bakuchiol — and nothing in it that doesn’t earn its place.
Bakuchiol2% · CO₂ extract
A gentle plant botanical, often loved as a softer alternative to retinol for the look of smooth, firm skin.
Shea & Kokum ButtersOrganic
Rich, nourishing plant butters that give the formula its melting, cushioning feel.
Cacay, Rosehip, Goji & AstaxanthinAntioxidants
Nutrient-rich seed oils and a vivid algae antioxidant, for a fresh, radiant-looking complexion.
White Lupine, Hyaluronate & CentellaBotanicals & hydration
A gentle lupine botanical, a skin-familiar hydrator, and calming gotu kola for a cushioned feel.
Full Ingredient List
East African Nilotica Virgin Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Garcinia Indica (Kokum) Seed Butter*, Caryodendron Orinocense (Cacay) Oil*+, Squalane/Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil***, Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Seed Oil*+, Rosa Canina (Rosehip) Fruit Oil*+, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Seed Oil*+, Bakuchiol CO₂ (2%), Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil*, Lupinus Albus (White Lupine) Seed Extract****^, Sodium Hyaluronate****^, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E)***, Astaxanthin (from algae).
*Organic ***Non-GMO ****ECOCERT-certified ^COSMOS +Ethically Sourced
99% Natural
1% Synthetic
EWG-Rated 2
Fragrance-Free
Essential Oil-Free
Waterless · Plastic-Free
1% Synthetic
EWG-Rated 2
Fragrance-Free
Essential Oil-Free
Waterless · Plastic-Free
Because we prioritize freshness and small-batch production, the list above may occasionally vary from your packaging. The ingredient list printed on your jar always reflects the exact formula inside.
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Susan –
Silky smooth, great look for evening wear.
Marcy –
Love this silky smooth face butter. Perfect for nighttime hydration.