5%
Formula concentration
Niacinamide
Helps balance visible oil and improve the look of tone and texture.
Ingredient detailsImage 1 of 7: Base Layer Daily Face Cream bottle and carton on white background
Founding Offer2 bottles
Performance Daily Face Cream
4.8·5 reviews
The one-step daily moisturizer for men.
$96$6829% BELOW FUTURE RETAIL
$68 total · $34 each
Fast-absorbing, lightweight finish designed to stay matte
Replaces your serum, moisturizer, and eye cream
Fragrance-free. Built for men's skin.
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Breckenridge-Formulated
Fragrance-Free
30-Day Guarantee
Cruelty-Free
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Use it daily. If it's not for you, keep the bottle—we'll refund your purchase.
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What It Actually Does
Absorbs Fast
Squalane is a lightweight emollient selected to help hold moisture without the heavy feel of a traditional cream.
Stays Matte
The formula pairs a matte finish with 5% niacinamide, selected to help balance the appearance of oil over time.
Post-Shave Support
Two percent panthenol helps soothe skin, while centella supports comfortable-feeling skin and its natural moisture barrier.
Formula breakdown
Six workhorse ingredients. Every dose disclosed.
No mystery blend. Base Layer publishes the concentration of every highlighted ingredient and prints the full INCI on the bottle.
0.03%
Formula concentration
Copper Peptide GHK-Cu
Supports a firmer, smoother-looking complexion without another serum step.
Ingredient details2%
Formula concentration
Panthenol
Vitamin B5 that helps soothe skin and support its natural moisture barrier.
Ingredient details2%
Formula concentration
Centella Asiatica
Helps calm the visible look of redness and supports sensitive-feeling skin.
Ingredient details3%
Formula concentration
Squalane
A lightweight emollient that helps hold moisture without a heavy feel.
Ingredient details0.5%
Formula concentration
Hyaluronic Acid
A water-binding humectant that helps skin feel hydrated and look smoother.
Ingredient details
HOW TO USE
One pump. Twice a day.
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Morning. Night. Clean face. One pump. Done.
Who This Is For
Four common skin profiles. One lightweight daily formula.
For visible shine Oily + combination
Lightweight hydration with a matte finish, plus 5% niacinamide.
For a simpler routine Breakout-prone
Designed to be non-comedogenic. Patch test first if your skin is reactive.
For easily irritated skin Post-shave + sensitive
Two percent panthenol and centella support comfortable-feeling skin.
For tight-feeling skin Dry + dehydrated
Squalane and hyaluronic acid help hold moisture without a heavy feel.
Customer Reviews
4.8Based on 5 reviews
- Molly PedowiczVerified Purchase
Bought this product for my husband and he absolutely LOOOOOVES it!!! Finally a product that doesn’t scare him away from maintaining great skin.
- Mike J
Really good feel, just too small size. Went through it faster than 6 weeks adverties
- Mark
Found this on IG and was blown away by how nice it feels and how great my skin looks now. Girlfriend loves it too
- Matt B
Wifey got me this and i'm loving it
- MarkVerified Purchase
So smooth going on, no grease or shine. Love that its helping with my wrinkles too
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REAL RESULTS
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.
BEST FOR OILY SKIN
"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."
Sean, 34Oily skin · Denver, CO
MOST NOTICED
"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."
Marcus, 28Combination skin · Austin, TX
BEST FOR TRAVEL
"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."
Cooper, 27Dry skin · Boulder, CO
30-day money-back guarantee. Keep the bottle.
CURRENT PRICE CHECK
TWO BOTTLES. ONE DOLLAR LESS.
Base Layer's 2-pack is 100 mL for $68. Blueprint's SFC Facial Moisturizer is currently $69 for one 50 mL bottle as a one-time order.
- BASE LAYER
- $68
- 2 × 50 mL
- BLUEPRINT
- $69
- 1 × 50 mL
Public one-time prices observed August 13, 2026, before tax or promotions. Competitor pricing can change. Check Blueprint's current price.
Before You Buy
ONE MOISTURIZER.
DAILY HYDRATION.
NO HEAVY FINISH.
30-day guarantee. Hate it? Keep the bottle.