Hydration Kit

The Hydration Kit by Josh Rosebrook beautifully demonstrates that well-hydrated skin needs more than a single “moisturizer.” Four coordinated products gradually supply the skin with water, water-binding botanical ingredients, and nourishing lipids - for a plumper, smoother, and more resilient skin feel.

• Product type: four-piece hydration routine in travel and discovery sizes
• Skin types: suitable for all skin types; especially dry, dehydrated, sensitive-feeling, and tight skin
• Main benefits: provides and binds moisture, replenishes lipids, and supports a supple skin barrier
• Included: Hydrating Accelerator 30 ml, Hydration Boost Concentrate 15 ml, Vital Balm Cream 10 ml, and Advanced Hydration Mask 10 ml
• Routine principle: Hydration → bind moisture → seal in lipids → intensive additional care
• Key ingredients: Aloe Vera, glycerin, senna polysaccharides, mango and shea butter, as well as high-quality botanical oils
• Ideal for: travel, discovering the brand, or gifting
• Quality: numerous certified organic botanical ingredients, cruelty-free, made in the USA; due to the honey in the Vital Balm Cream, the set is not vegan

The routine begins with the Hydrating Accelerator: the fine aloe vera mist delivers moisture to the skin and complements it with precisely balanced botanical oils and an exceptionally complex herbal blend. The Hydration Boost Concentrate follows directly on still-damp skin. Glycerin, aloe vera, and the water-binding polysaccharides of Indian senna help retain this moisture in the stratum corneum.

The Vital Balm Cream then provides a protective finishing layer. Mango and shea butter, along with avocado, jojoba, borage, and evening primrose oils, supply lipids and help reduce moisture loss through the skin’s surface. For intensive care, the Advanced Hydration Mask complements the set with senna polysaccharides, rich botanical butters, and a concentrated botanical blend.

This makes the Hydration Kit ideal for discovering Josh Rosebrook’s hydration routine, for travel, or as a high-quality gift. The products are designed for different skin types - however, the set is particularly interesting for dehydrated, dry, tight, or sensitive-feeling skin.

The Four Hydrators

• Hydrating Accelerator - 30 ml: The fine facial mist is the first hydration step. Aloe vera supplies the skin with water-binding polysaccharides, while jojoba, marula, evening primrose, hemp, and other botanical oils already provide a light lipid component. The mist is especially useful directly before serum, oil, or cream: subsequent products can be spread more evenly over slightly damp skin. You can also use the Hydrating Accelerator anytime during the day as a quick hydration boost.
• Hydration Boost Concentrate - 15 ml: The concentrated, oil-free serum focuses on humectants and botanical polysaccharides. Glycerin is high in the formula, complemented by aloe vera and Indian senna. Their long-chain polysaccharides form a fine, water-binding film on the skin and are therefore often referred to as “botanical hyaluronic acid.” Chemically, they are not hyaluronic acid - what they primarily share is the ability to bind moisture.
• Vital Balm Cream - 10 ml: The richest step in the daily routine combines the suppleness of a balm with the pleasant finish of a cream. Mango and shea butter, avocado, jojoba, borage, evening primrose, and broccoli seed oils replenish the skin with valuable lipids, while aloe vera, glycerin, and senna polysaccharides simultaneously support hydration. It is precisely this combination of water binding and lipid care that makes the cream an ideal finishing step in the routine.
• Advanced Hydration Mask - 10 ml: The set’s intensive treatment goes one step further. Shea and mango butter form the rich base, while Indian senna, aloe vera, and various botanical oils support both water binding and lipid replenishment. Marshmallow, calendula, licorice, ashwagandha, turmeric, and numerous other botanicals complement Josh Rosebrook’s characteristic botanical matrix. The Advanced Hydration Mask can be used for approximately 30 minutes or as an intensive overnight mask.

Why the Combination Works

Dehydrated skin does not always simply need a richer cream. The interaction of different skincare steps is what matters:

Aloe vera and the Hydrating Accelerator bring water to the skin. Glycerin and senna polysaccharides then help bind this water. Botanical butters and oils form a lipid-rich layer over it and reduce moisture loss.

This layering is precisely what makes the Hydration Kit interesting. Each product performs a different task, while the formulas work together. This allows the routine to be adjusted individually - lighter for combination skin and in summer, richer for dry skin, cold weather, or low humidity.

How to Use

Daily routine

• Generously mist the face and neck with the Hydrating Accelerator.
• Apply 2-3 drops of Hydration Boost Concentrate to still-damp skin and gently distribute.
• Then apply a small amount of Vital Balm Cream to the face and neck.
• In the morning, finish the routine with a suitable sunscreen.

Intensive mask

• First, generously mist the face and neck with the Hydrating Accelerator.
• Apply the Advanced Hydration Mask to still-damp skin.
• Leave on for approximately 30 minutes or overnight.
• Then remove excess product with a dry, soft cloth - do not rinse with water.

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FAQ

Who is the Hydration Kit especially suitable for?
The set is generally suitable for all skin types, especially dehydrated, dry, tight, or sensitive-feeling skin. Combination and oilier skin can also be dehydrated and benefit from a more strongly water-binding routine.

What is the difference between dry and dehydrated skin?
Dry skin often lacks sufficient skin lipids, while dehydrated skin primarily lacks water. Both conditions can occur at the same time. That is why the Hydration Kit combines humectants such as glycerin and botanical polysaccharides with rich botanical lipids.

Do I have to use all four products every day?
No. Hydrating Accelerator, Hydration Boost Concentrate, and Vital Balm Cream form the daily routine. The Advanced Hydration Mask is an additional intensive treatment and can be used according to your skin’s needs.

Can I wear the Advanced Hydration Mask overnight?
Yes. Josh Rosebrook expressly recommends it as an overnight treatment as well. The next morning, gently remove excess product with a dry cloth.

Why is the Hydration Boost Concentrate applied to damp skin?
Humectants such as glycerin and senna polysaccharides bind water. On still slightly damp skin, moisture is immediately available to them and can then be more effectively sealed in by the Vital Balm Cream.

Is the set also suitable for sensitive skin?
The products are generally also designed for sensitive and reactive skin. Hydration Boost Concentrate is free from essential oils. However, Hydrating Accelerator, Vital Balm Cream, and Advanced Hydration Mask contain essential oils or natural fragrance components. If you react sensitively to these, test the products individually first.

Is the Hydration Kit vegan?
No. Hydrating Accelerator, Hydration Boost Concentrate, and Advanced Hydration Mask are vegan, but the Vital Balm Cream contains honey.

Is the set intended only for trying the products?
No. The sizes are excellent for discovering the products, but they also constitute a complete skincare routine and are especially practical for travel thanks to their compact format.

Josh Rosebrook

Josh Rosebrook combines high-quality botanical ingredients, proprietary herbal extracts, and sophisticated cosmetic formulation to create distinctive high-performance skincare. The independent, owner-operated brand develops its products in small batches, focusing not on the fastest possible launch cycles but on ingredient quality, skin feel, and thoughtfully designed formulas.

Ingredients

Hydrating Accelerator

*Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Oil, †Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil, *Tocopherol (Vitamin E), *Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, *Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil, *Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, *Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, *Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, *Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Almond) Oil, *Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, *Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Extract, *Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Extract, *Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Extract, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract, *Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh) Extract, *Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, *Polygonum Multiflorum (Fo-Ti) Root Extract, *Medicago Sativa (Alfalfa) Extract, *Vaccinium Myrtillus (Bilberry) Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, *Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Extract, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Extract, *Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, *Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Extract, *Rosa Canina (Rose Hips) Extract, *Euphrasia Officinalis (Eyebright) Extract, *Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Extract, *Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Extract, *Crataegus Monogyna (Hawthorn Berry) Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, *Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Extract, *Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Extract, *Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, *Trifolium Pratense (Red Clover) Extract, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, *Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, *Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Extract, *Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Extract, †Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Oil, †Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Oil, †Eucalyptus Globulus (Eucalyptus) Oil, †Citrus Bergamia (Bergamot) Oil, †Daucus Carota (Carrot) Oil, |Benzyl Benzoate, |Benzyl Salicylate, |Farnesol, |Limonene, |Linalool.

Hydration Boost Concentrate

Aqua (Water), *Glycerin, *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Camellia Sinensis (White Peony Tea) Leaf Powder, *Cassia Angustifolia (Senna) Seed Extract, *Aesculus Hippocastanum (Horse Chestnut) Seed Extract, *Arctium Lappa (Burdock) Root Extract, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Flower, *Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Powder, *Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract, Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Powder, *Moringa Oleifera (Moringa) Leaf Powder, *Theobroma Cacao (Cacao) Seed Extract, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Roselle) Flower Extract, *Arnica Montana (Arnica) Flower, *Echinacea Purpurea (Echinacea) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, §Xanthan Gum, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ethylhexylglycerin.

Vital Balm Cream

*Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, *Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, *Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, *Cassia Angustifolia (Senna) Seed Extract, *Glycerin, *Acacia Senegal Gum (Gum Arabic), *Borago Officinalis (Borage) Seed Oil, *Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, *Mel (Honey), †Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, *Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Oil, *Tocopherol (Vitamin E), *Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Leaf Extract, *Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Leaf Extract, *Rosa Canina (Rose) Flower Extract, *Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract, *Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh) Root Extract, *Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Extract, *Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract, *Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, *Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract, *Trigonella Foenum-Graecum (Fenugreek) Seed Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, *Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, *Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, *Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, *Euphrasia Officinalis (Eyebright) Extract, *Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract, *Rosa Canina (Rose) Flower Powder, *Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Extract, *Uncaria Tomentosa (Cat’s Claw) Extract, *Cinnamomum Cassia (Cinnamon) Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, *Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract, *Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract, †Tanacetum Vulgare (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil, †Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, †Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Herb Oil, *Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Bean Extract, §Xanthan Gum, Potassium Sorbate, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Farnesol, Limonene, Linalool.

Advanced Hydration Mask

*Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, ‡Candelilla Cera (Candelilla Wax), *Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter, *Cassia Angustifolia (Senna) Seed Polysaccharides, *Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, *Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, §Xanthan Gum, *Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, *Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, *Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, *Withania Somnifera (Ashwagandha) Leaf Extract, *Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Leaf Extract, *Althaea Officinalis (Marshmallow) Root Extract, *Calendula Officinalis (Calendula) Extract, *Cimicifuga Racemosa (Black Cohosh) Root Extract, *Euphrasia Officinalis (Eyebright) Extract, *Fucus Vesiculosus (Bladderwrack) Extract, *Ginkgo Biloba (Ginkgo) Leaf Extract, *Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, *Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Extract, *Lycium Barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, *Rosa Canina (Rose) Flower Extract, *Rosa Canina (Rose) Flower Powder, *Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Fruit Extract, *Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract, *Sambucus Nigra (Elderberry) Extract, *Silybum Marianum (Milk Thistle) Extract, *Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract, *Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, *Trigonella Foenum-Graecum (Fenugreek) Seed Extract, *Uncaria Tomentosa (Cat’s Claw) Extract, *Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Extract, *Hypericum Perforatum (St. John’s Wort) Extract, *Cinnamomum Cassia (Cinnamon) Extract, §Potassium Sorbate, †Tanacetum Vulgare (Blue Tansy) Flower Oil, †Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, †Matricaria Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Oil, †Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Herb Oil, |Citral, |Citronellol, |Geraniol, |Limonene, |Linalool.

*Certified Organic
† Organic
‡ Wildcrafted
§ Non-GMO Plant Sourced
| Natural Constituents of Essential Oils