After about 6 months of allergy issues, dermatologist appts, steroid creams (all to no avail), I turned to this cream and it has been an absolute saviour!!Have been having allergic reactions to all my usual products, even the hypoallergenic basic ones.I stripped everything out of my routine and just used the indie Lee face wash and this cream and my skin has finally settled. Fantastic product!

My skin has been flaking like crazy as it adjusts to prescription retinol. Not a good look! This has been amazing at calming and soothing, rehydrating and not causing breakouts. Insane price tag, but… I bought a million different things trying to soothe my skin and this is the only thing that’s doing that without also blocking pores.

I use this dreamy bouncy hydrating cream at night along side my retinol I find this helps me not over do it on the retinol and calms down the skin peeling and redness by giving my skin barrier that extra protection as come on we have all over done it on the acids before! Again if that is the issue you are having this cream is for you!! 

This is exactly what my skin needed a couple of weeks ago when I got slightly too excited trying new peels and over-exfoliated. My skin was so angry and crying for help so when I saw this, it felt like fate. It has everything I would want to use to soothe and repair a compromised barrier AND it feels amazing. The balmy-like texture melts into the skin and leaves a cushiony hydrated finish that's not too greasy for my combo skin or dangerous for my beloved pillowcase. The next day my skin felt already a lot better and looked less dull too, after a week of nightly use my skin was happy again! I've loved this so much that it has taken a spot in my night routine. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to enhance their skin's ability to retain moisture and defend itself.

I'm such a fan of this brand, they are consistently brilliant with all of their launches, while also being on the button with consumer trends and the latest high tech skincare ingredients. This is a beautiful barrier protector, it's gentle on my mature skin, maintains moisture through the day but somehow doesn't feel heavy to wear under makeup. As I've got older, I've found high-active ingredients tend just to aggravate my skin without making it look better at the end of the process, this has stopped my skin from being reactive to extremes. The results creep up on you, like a skin ninja :)

Allies will always have my heart, and my face, with their advanced, clinically-proven formulas that really deliver results. This barrier boosting balm-meets-cream soothes the skin instantly, working to repair damaged, compromised skin while imparting essential moisture and improving your skin's resilience. While this is an incredible treatment for anyone suffering from compromised skin, I'd recommend this to anyone who is about to start on a new treatment of retinol or exfoliation to really support their skin through the transition of a new active ingredient or simply to achieve healthy skin every day. I have loved using this daily in my regime to keep my skin supple, supported and in check throughout seasonal and skincare changes. It even layers well in the day under makeup and SPF, which for a combination skin type is unheard of for a balm/cream formula!

Throughout my time at Cult, one brand often surfaces as a lesser known hero of our skincare portfolio, that brand is Allies of Skin. It's not just the formulations, the cool packaging and the upfront naming people like, but also the results - which I have found to stand head and shoulders above others products making similar claims. With the Recovery Cream Balm they have done it again. I love the texture of this, which is light enough for me to wear during the day and still feel like I really do have a barrier against the pollution of Central London and when I use it in the PM I wake to bouncy, soothed and happy looking skin. My cheeks look less reddened and my forehead isn't drying out as quickly, plus it's not clogging my pores the way I worried it might and for that reason I think if your skin is craving a bit of comfort and nourishment, look no further than this.

This is such a beautiful, elegant, and nourishing cream. Though rich and slightly denser this isn't overly heavy and would still say feels like a cream on the skin, but my Gawd is it nice even for my combination skin. This is perfect for a night cream, especially in the winter for all skin types, but if you are more dry use it day and night, if your skin needs some love perfect, if you've had a reaction or sensitivity use it, if you are combination skin and need something extra for your dry areas apply even on top of your moisturiser. Honestly, I love this cream, and it has been a hero post laser hair removal on my face when my skin is a lot more sensitive and raw. I would say if your looking for something for slugging this isn't quite that thick but perfect for a more a nourishing daily cream.