Nourishing

#4 The Nourishing PreCleanse Balm (Formerly #4 The PreCleanse Balm)

Name: #4 The Nourishing PreCleanse Balm
Brand: RATIONALE
Price: 148.00 NZD
Availability: InStock

Nourishing cleansing balm for all skin types.

50ml

$148.00

This cleansing balm restores skin barrier function with Intercellular Lipids and Ceramides, comforting the complexion while removing all traces of makeup, SPF and impurities.

Use in the PM

Benefits

Thoroughly cleanses

Visibly calms

Amplifies suppleness

Targets

Dryness

Dehydration

Ingredients

Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phenylpropanol, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocotrienols, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide Np, Talc, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide Ap, Ceramide Ng, Phytosphingosine, Ubiquinone, Fragrance/parfum*, Limonene, Citral, Ci 19140 (Yellow 5 Lake), Ci 73360 (Red 30). *contains: Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Litsea Cubeba (May Chang) Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Peel Oil.

Gift with Purchase on all* orders over $400

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New Names, Same Favourite Formulations

In the coming weeks and months, you’ll begin to see a shift in how our formulations and collections are named and presented on our packaging.

This change is small, but significant—and intended to support client navigation, education, and discoverability when it comes to exploring the RATIONALE range. It’s an evolution we’re proud to be bringing you on.

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The Ritual

Warm a pearl-sized amount between fingertips.

Massage gently over dry skin (including makeup/SPF). The balm will convert to an oil which can be taken over the natural lashes to remove eye makeup.

Leave on skin, then, apply one pump of #4 The Nourishing Cleanser over the top, emulsify together, adding water to enhance a creamy consistency.

Rinse clean or remove with a damp face washcloth.

Inside the Formulation

Every RATIONALE Formulation is crafted with the highest quality of ingredients, formulated into three key Complexes.

The Primary Complex

A proprietary Skin-Identical Ceramide Complex and Intercellular Lipids fortify skin barrier function and integrity.

What is a Primary Complex?

Key ingredients that predominantly influence a Formulation.

The Secondary Complex

A unique profile of Lipid-soluble Antioxidants alleviates oxidative stress, reducing visible signs of free radical damage.

What is the Secondary Complex?

Consists of supplementary ingredients that complement the Primary Complex.

The Delivery System

Oil-Based

What is the Delivery System?

Carries active ingredients into the skin.

The Nourishing Cleansing Duo, at Reward Pricing

This cleansing pair brings together #4 The Nourishing PreCleanse Balm to melt away the day, then #4 The Nourishing Cleanser to wash away the rest while nurturing the barrier. Available at reward pricing when purchased as a bundle.

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The Integrity Actives

Skin Identical Ceramide Complex replenishes the skin’s intercellular lipid matrix to fortify barrier function and boost resilience while preventing Trans-Epidermal Water Loss (TEWL), reducing sensitivity and increasing hydration.

Opposite: ‘Intercellular Lipids’
Illustration by Jessie Milligan

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phenylpropanol, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocotrienols, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Talc, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Phytosphingosine, Ubiquinone, Limonene, Citral, CI 73360 (Red 30).

The Integrity Actives

Antioxidant Lipid Coenzyme Q10 nourishes and reinforces the skin, preventing lipid oxidation and replenishing natural lipid barrier reserves, while preventing TEWL to encourage moisturising and healing processes.

Opposite: ‘Intercellular Lipids’
Illustration by Jessie Milligan

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phenylpropanol, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocotrienols, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Talc, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Phytosphingosine, Ubiquinone, Limonene, Citral, CI 73360 (Red 30).

The Integrity Actives

Vitamin E (Tocopherols + Tocotrienols) are lipid-soluble antioxidants which prevent the formation of Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS) within the skin, alleviating oxidative stress and reducing signs of solar damage, erythema and oedema. A complete complement of Vitamin E molecules enhances the synthesis of Natural Moisturising Factors (NMFs), elevating skin hydration.

Opposite: ‘Intercellular Lipids’
Illustration by Jessie Milligan

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phenylpropanol, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocotrienols, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Talc, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Phytosphingosine, Ubiquinone, Limonene, Citral, CI 73360 (Red 30).

The Integrity Actives

Jojoba Esters work to regenerate and repair damaged skin cells. Rich in Essential Fatty Acids, powerful antioxidants and vitamins, these naturally derived compounds help to alleviate skin sensitivity, reduce reactivity, and stimulate the synthesis of intercellular lipids.

Opposite: ‘Intercellular Lipids’
Illustration by Jessie Milligan

Ingredients: Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Sorbeth-30 Tetraoleate, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Methylpropanediol, Hydrogenated Jojoba Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Beeswax, Jojoba Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Phenylpropanol, Santalum Spicatum (Sandalwood) Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocotrienols, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Oil, Behenyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Litsea Cubeba Fruit Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Oil, Juniperus Mexicana Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens Oil, Citrus Aurantium Amara (Bitter Orange) Flower Oil, Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Leaf Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Ceramide NP, Talc, Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NG, Phytosphingosine, Ubiquinone, Limonene, Citral, CI 73360 (Red 30).