Hydrate, soothe, and brighten your skin with UpCircle’s deeply nourishing Face Moisturiser. This award-winning, 100% natural formula is fast-absorbing yet intensely hydrating, helping to strengthen and protect the skin barrier while promoting a smooth, radiant complexion.
The cream is enriched with finely-ground powder of discarded argan shells, a by-product of the argan oil industry that is naturally high in antioxidant Vitamin E. This upcycled ingredient helps to repair and protect the skin, reducing the appearance of blemishes and large pores. Blended with moisturising aloe vera, cocoa butter, sage oil, glycerine, and linseed oil, the result is a gentle, effective moisturiser suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
UpCircle is the UK’s leading upcycled beauty brand, transforming ingredients that would otherwise go to waste into high-quality skincare. Every purchase supports a more sustainable and low-waste approach to skincare.
Check out the full range of UpCircle products and gift sets here.
Benefits and Key Features
Deeply hydrates and softens – aloe vera, glycerine, and cocoa butter replenish and lock in moisture.
Brightens and protects – antioxidant-rich argan shell powder strengthens the skin barrier and boosts collagen production.
Calms redness and irritation – linseed and sage oils soothe inflammation and help reduce blemishes and uneven texture.
Fast-absorbing formula – leaves skin feeling fresh, smooth, and non-greasy, ideal for daily use.
Suitable for all skin types – gentle, non-comedogenic, and dermatologically tested.
Vegan, cruelty-free, and natural – made with responsibly sourced, 99% natural ingredients.
Ingredients and Their Benefits
Argan Shell Powder – upcycled and finely ground, rich in Vitamin E to protect against free radicals and support collagen.
Aloe Vera – deeply hydrating and soothing, helping to cool and calm sensitive or irritated skin.
Cocoa Butter – rich in fatty acids, strengthens the moisture barrier and promotes elasticity.
Linseed Oil – helps reduce redness, irritation, and breakouts, making it beneficial for rosacea, acne, and eczema-prone skin.
Sage Oil – balances and purifies the skin while providing a subtle natural scent.
Glycerine – draws moisture to the surface layer of the skin, ensuring long-lasting hydration.
How to Use
Massage gently into clean skin using circular motions until fully absorbed. Use morning, evening, or as needed throughout the day. For best results, apply before UpCircle’s Face Oil to lock in hydration.
Why We Love It
At The Bare Alternative, we love how this moisturiser combines everyday skincare with sustainability. It shows that upcycled ingredients, like argan shell powder, can deliver real benefits while keeping waste out of landfill. The formula is gentle yet effective, fast-absorbing, and suitable for all skin types, making it perfect for a simple, eco-conscious skincare routine that cares for both your skin and the planet.
Dietary and Lifestyle
Vegan (Vegan Society Certified), Cruelty-Free (Leaping Bunny Certified).
Origin
Made using ingredients from various countries and produced in the UK, supporting ethical, small-scale manufacturing and a lower carbon footprint through reduced transport emissions. UpCircle also works with local businesses to collect and repurpose by-products such as argan shells and fruit stones, giving them a new purpose in their skincare range.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Ensure the lid is closed tightly when not in use to maintain product quality.
Packaging
This product's packaging is 100% plastic-free. It comes in a recyclable glass jar with an aluminium lid and a recyclable cardboard outer box made from sustainably sourced materials, which is widely collected for recycling. The brand avoids unnecessary plastic wherever possible and uses minimal packaging to reduce environmental impact.
Customers can also return their empty bottles through UpCircle’s Return and Refill Programme, where packaging is cleaned, sterilised, and reused. This closed-loop system keeps materials in circulation for longer and reduces the overall waste created by each product.
Safety Information
For external use only. Keep the jar tightly closed when not in use and out of reach of children. Use clean, dry hands or an applicator to remove the product to prevent introducing bacteria. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and seek medical advice. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Avoid contact with eyes.
Size
6.0 x 6.0 x 5.7cm - 60 ml.
Disclaimer
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UpCircle Face Moisturiser with Vitamin E and Aloe Vera - Vegan (60ml)
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UpCircle is the UK's leading upcycled beauty brand, dedicated to creating sustainable products from natural ingredients that would otherwise go to waste. Their mission is to produce skincare that benefits both you and the planet. Founded by siblings Anna and Will Brightman, the brand is built on a simple yet powerful idea: ingredients that would typically be discarded can be revitalised and given a new life.
Their product range features repurposed ingredients such as used coffee grounds, fruit stones, and chai spices, all of which are carefully transformed into high-quality natural skincare. By converting waste into valuable products, UpCircle demonstrates how the beauty industry can participate in a circular economy, extending the use of resources and minimising landfill waste.
UpCircle is a Certified B Corporation, which means they meet the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance. This certification highlights their commitment to ethical sourcing, transparent practices, and measurable positive impact. They are also Plastic Negative, removing more plastic from the environment than they produce, and their products are Menopause Friendly and Dermatologist Approved, making them suitable for all ages and skin types.
Every product is Vegan (Vegan Society Certified), Cruelty-Free (Leaping Bunny Certified), and manufactured in the UK. The packaging is designed to be minimal and easily recyclable, and they offer a refill and return scheme to help customers further reduce waste.
UpCircle believes that sustainable skincare should be accessible to everyone, not just a luxury. Their product range combines affordability with effective, ethical ingredients that nurture both your skin and the planet.
At The Bare Alternative, we appreciate how UpCircle aligns with our commitment to low-waste living, practical sustainability, and making better choices easy for everyday routines.
99% NATURAL INGREDIENTS
Aqua, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter*, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Butter*, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Blood Orange) Peel Oil, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Oil, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract*, Coconut Alcohol, Citrus Limonum Peel Oil, Tocopherol, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Oil, Salvia Sclarea Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Leaf Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sucrose Stearate, Benzyl Alcohol, Coco Glucoside, Xanthan Gum, Salicylic Acid, Sorbic Acid, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, CITRAL.
* Organically-grown ingredients.
Allergy Information
See ingredients listed above in BOLD.
