Gesso
Niacinamide Balm
30ml
Balance + Nourish
Gesso is our ultra-hydrating, barrier-strengthening niacinamide balm designed to seal in moisture, balance oil production, and leave skin supple, smooth, and refreshed, with a soft matte finish. Formulated with active botanicals, hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, antioxidants, and rosehip oil, it delivers intense hydration while soothing, protecting, and repairing your skin—perfect for nighttime renewal after long summer days or for cooler fall and winter seasons.
Its rich texture also works beyond the face—ideal for chapped hands or targeted areas that need extra hydration without heaviness.
✔️ Made for daily use and all skin types
✔️ Gender neutral
✔️ Formulated with 97% active botanical ingredients, niacinamide, and hyaluronic acid
✔️ Provides results within 4 weeks of use
Details
Gesso combines hyaluronic acid for enhanced hydration with niacinamide to help strengthen the skin barrier. Antioxidants like those found in green tea, chamomile, and aloe vera help protect against environmental stressors, while rosehip oil works to soften fine lines and fade summer spots.
Carefully blended to deliver the thick cream experience in a moisture-sealing balm—without any wax fillers—Gesso provides all the benefits of a traditional balm without the waxy texture. With its rich emollients and balm texture it delivers deep hydration, locks in lasting moisture, and supports barrier health—making it an ideal companion for your nighttime ritual.
How To Use
Take a pea-sized amount of Collage Gesso Balm and gently tap it into your face and neck allowing skin to absorb fully. Use at night on top of Collage Canvas Serum to lock in moisture and support overnight skin renewal. Safe for all skin types. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
Clinical Results
Our formulas are backed by real people: before we launched, we conducted full Home User Testing (HUT) across all three of our products with men and women, aged 18-78.
This kind of testing is typically only done by major global brands, but we felt it was essential to ensure our products delivered meaningful, measurable results, especially for people with sensitive or reactive skin.
We also went above and beyond the norm found in most beauty brands:
- We tested on a larger-than-average group
- We didn’t stop at one product — we tested all three
- We included a wide range of skin types and conditions to ensure our products work for real skin, not just ideal skin
What This Means for You
You can trust that every claim we make is backed by real-world feedback from people who tried our products in their everyday routines. Here’s what we discovered from our independently verified testing:
- 100% of participants say they love the texture
- 94% agree skin feels more hydrated
- 94% report more nourished skin
Ingredients
Frequently Asked Questions
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Witch Hazel
Anti-inflammatory astringent, neutralizer of free radicals.
Chamomile
Anti-inflammatory, soothing, and anti-allergic, it reduces redness while calming rosacea and acne breakouts.
White Willow Bark
A natural source of salicylic acid, it exfoliates and promotes the growth of new cells.
Green Tea Leaf
Powerful antibacterial agent packed with vitamins to protect the skin’s microbiome
Aloe Vera
Ultra hydrating, rich in vitamins, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial, it helps in soothing and healing sensitive skin.
Cucumber Peel
Packed with vitamins and minerals, it acts as a toner brightening, tightening and strengthening skin.
Rosehip
Packed with vitamins and minerals, this antimicrobial fatty acid aids in absorption and soothes the skin.
Neroli
A calming scent produced from the blossom of the bitter orange tree.
Gesso Instructions
Gently take a pea-sized amount of Collage Gesso Balm and softly tap it into your face and neck allowing skin to absorb fully.
Use at night on top of Collage Canvas Serum to lock in moisture and encourage skin cell regeneration.
Safe for all skin types. If irritation occurs, discontinue use.
COMPLETE YOUR ROUTINE
A Message from the Founders
We created Collage in British Columbia with a single vision: to offer skincare that evolves with real life and real skin.
Coming from very different worlds, we each brought our own experiences. Marlene Schluter came from the boardroom, and Olga Roberts from the skies. What connected us was a shared desire for balance between nature and science, luxury and sustainability, ritual and results.
Collage was born from our commitment to creating skincare for all genders and skin types that adapts to you through every stage of life. For us, Collage is more than skincare. It is a daily practice of self-nurturing and a reminder that radiance begins with how you care for yourself, from the inside out.
We will not compromise. We created clean, plant-science-based formulations made with 97% botanicals and proven actives to deliver visible benefits while respecting the skin’s natural rhythm. Every product is proudly made in the Okanagan Valley, reflecting our belief in local craftsmanship, sustainability, and care.
With gratitude, Marlene & Olga
Co-Founders, Collage Skincare