When it comes to night creams, few rival the RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Cream. Celebrated for its ability to retexturize, firm, and enhance radiance, it has become a cornerstone in my routine. Now, the brand has raised the bar yet again with Rescue Balm, a groundbreaking overnight formula designed to calm, restore, and repair stressed skin barriers while you sleep.
What Is the Rescue Balm?
The RéVive Rescue Balm is your go-to for healing and rejuvenating damaged or irritated skin in just one night. Though technically described as a balm and overnight mask, it feels more like an indulgent cream. Unlike traditional balms (usually solid or oil-based), this formula offers the plushness of a luxurious moisturizer. It’s a creamy, leave-on mask that doubles as a transformative night cream—suitable for all skin types and ages.
What’s Inside the Formula?
Rescue Balm brings together science and nature in a formula that’s as innovative as it is effective. It features RéVive’s signature Bio-Renewal Peptide, known for promoting skin renewal and resilience.
Key ingredients include:
• Adaptogen Mushrooms: Turkey Tail and Shiitake to soothe and strengthen.
• Superfoods: Kale and Olive Extracts to nourish and replenish.
• Squalane and Aloe Vera: To hydrate and calm irritation.
• Poppy Flower Extract: A botanical powerhouse that restores the skin barrier, reduces redness, and stimulates microcirculation for a healthy glow.
The scent is fresh and subtle, while the formula’s light purple hue comes from skin-safe synthetic colorants (I did look for Indigo Extract on the INCI because that’s how my mind works).
How to Use the Rescue Balm
RéVive suggests applying Rescue Balm 1-3 times per week or as needed. Here’s how I’ve been using it:
The creamy, cocooning texture feels slightly occlusive but breathable, making it perfect as a standalone night cream. If you’re alternating with the Moisturizing Renewal Cream (as I do), Rescue Balm fits seamlessly into your routine.
For layering, I recommend pairing it with one of the following RéVive favorites:
• Enzyme Essence
• Moisturizing Renewal Oil
• Peau Magnifique Serum
(Pro tip: less is more which is why I only use one serum before applying the Rescue Balm to avoid pilling.)
It’s also a brilliant companion to retinoids. Applying Rescue Balm over your Vitamin A treatment helps lock in hydration and prevents dryness or irritation. And on nights when I skip active ingredients, I use it over the Sensitif Calming Serum for an ultra-soothing pairing.
Results: Calm, Restored, Radiant Skin
From the first use, the balm’s rich yet elegant texture delivers instant comfort. It absorbs beautifully without any tackiness, leaving skin feeling soft, calm, and deeply nourished. After two weeks of twice-weekly use, my complexion looks noticeably smoother and more balanced by morning.
My only wish? A travel-size tube! This one is begging to be slathered on before an overnight flight.
$215 (75ml) at reviveskincare.com
