The face cream test is simple. Can she wear it under sunscreen and not pill. Can she wear it at night and not wake up shiny on her pillow. Can she trust it on the days her skin is acting up. This is the cream that finally passed all three for me. Lightweight, calming, the kind of cream you forget you put on because nothing tightens or stings two hours later.

I am Kay. I started So Buttery Skin in my kitchen after my daughter's eczema, and once we had a body solution that worked, I started building face products for the same kind of skin. Reactive, thirsty, tired of being yelled at. This cream is the daily finish I trust on my own face and on the faces of the friends I keep sending samples to.

What is inside

Aloe vera and chamomile are the leads, both calming and skin softening. The base is plant based, fragrance free, and built to layer cleanly under sunscreen, makeup, or a few drops of face oil. No parabens, no sulfates, no fragrance oils. Made in small batches in our kitchen the same way the body butters are.

How to use it

Morning and night, after cleansing and serum. Take a pea sized amount, warm it between your fingers, and press it into your face and neck. In the morning, follow with sunscreen. At night, layer a few drops of face oil over the cream if your skin runs very dry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will it pill under sunscreen or makeup?

It is built not to. Wait about a minute after pressing it in before layering, and most sunscreens and makeups sit cleanly on top.

Is this enough for very dry skin?

For most dry skin, yes. For extremely dry winter skin, layer it over the Hydrating Face Serum and add a few drops of Youth Elixir Face Oil on top at night.

Can I use this on oily skin?

Yes. The texture is lightweight and oily skin often craves hydration. Skipping moisturizer tends to make oil worse, not better.

Is it safe during pregnancy?

The ingredient list is gentle and plant based. As always, check with your provider if you have any concerns.

Will it work for eczema on the face?

For active facial eczema, we recommend a thin layer of Eczema Relief Body Butter on the patches and this cream on the rest of your face. Patch test first.

How long does a jar last?

About two months with twice daily use.

Looking for more?

Build the full routine in the Face Collection or pair with the Body Butter Collection. For eczema care, see the Eczema Care Collection. Save on reorders in Refill and Save, or learn more about us and read the sensitive skin guide.

Kay.