DAILY FACE MOISTURIZER
ONE STEP.
ZERO SHINE.
Fast-absorbing hydration for dry air, sun, wind, and bad sleep. Apply it. Forget it's there.
“So smooth going on, no grease or shine.”
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30-day money-back guarantee. Keep the bottle. Full refund.
- Published concentration
- 5% Niacinamide
- Published concentration
- 2% Panthenol
- Money-back guarantee
- 30 days
- U.S. shipping
- Free
One Product. Three Daily Needs.
Built for how men's skin actually works
- A matte finish designed to avoid the heavy feel of a traditional cream
- Niacinamide selected to help balance the appearance of oil over time
- Light enough to layer under sunscreen without adding another greasy step
Base Layer pairs 5% niacinamide with a lightweight emollient system. The goal is simple: add daily moisture without making already-shiny skin feel coated. Individual results and timing vary.
See the formula evidence- Squalane helps hold moisture without a waxy finish
- Hyaluronic acid supports hydration in dry indoor and outdoor air
- Designed to work alone or under your daily sunscreen
The formula combines a daily moisturizer with serum-style ingredients in one bottle. Squalane and hyaluronic acid support hydration, while the finish stays lightweight enough for a routine you can repeat.
- Panthenol helps soothe skin and support its natural moisture barrier
- Centella was selected for comfortable-feeling skin after shaving
- Fragrance-free, with no added scent competing with your routine
Shaving can leave skin feeling tight or uncomfortable. Base Layer uses 2% panthenol alongside centella to support post-shave comfort. If your skin is raw or broken, let it settle before applying.
Full ingredient breakdownPrecision Skincare
Formula, without the mystery
Six key ingredients at disclosed concentrations. See why each one is here.
Niacinamide
5%Why we chose it: Selected to help balance the appearance of oil and support the skin's natural moisture barrier.
Learn moreCopper Peptide GHK-Cu
0.03%Why we chose it: A signal peptide included alongside the moisturizer's barrier-supporting ingredients.
Learn moreCentella Asiatica
2%Why we chose it: Selected to support comfortable-feeling skin, especially after shaving or exposure to dry air.
Learn moreHyaluronic Acid
0.5%Why we chose it: A humectant that helps draw and hold water at the skin's surface without adding a heavy feel.
Learn moreSqualane
3%Why we chose it: A lightweight emollient that helps reduce moisture loss without the waxy feel of a traditional cream.
Learn morePanthenol
2%Why we chose it: A vitamin B5 derivative selected to soothe skin and support its natural moisture barrier.
Learn moreEVERYTHING YOUR SKIN NEEDS. NOTHING IT DOESN'T.
Six key ingredients. Every concentration disclosed. Limited founding batch at $38.
DON'T TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT.
Hear from guys who tried it.
Disclosure: The testers pictured received free Base Layer product in exchange for their honest feedback. They are product testers, not paying customers or verified buyers.
"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."
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW.
It is designed to absorb quickly with a lightweight, matte finish. Skin varies, so the 30-day guarantee gives you time to judge the finish on your own face.
Yes. The formula includes 2% panthenol to help soothe skin and support its natural moisture barrier. If shaving leaves your skin raw or broken, let it settle before applying.
No. It's fragrance-free.
Only if you want it to be. One-time purchase is the default. There's an optional Subscribe & Save if you'd rather not think about reordering — cancel or pause in one click, no lock-in, no games.
Your first order is covered by our 30-day guarantee. Contact us within 30 days of delivery for a refund; no return shipment is required.
About six weeks when you use one pump morning and night. Actual duration varies with how much you apply.
Orders ship from Colorado within 1-2 business days.
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.
Six key ingredients. Every concentration disclosed. One daily moisturizer. $38.
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