The job
GIFT SET | Daily Essential Skincare covers the three places an active day shows up first: a face that dried out, underarms that worked hard, and knuckles and heels that took the hits. One product for each, and none of them takes more than a minute.
How to use it
- Morning: smooth a pea-sized amount of PIT STOP onto clean, dry underarms.
- Any time skin feels tight: shake FACE THE DAY, close your eyes, and mist two or three times over a clean face. After a workout is a good time.
- Before bed or after time outdoors: swipe ROUGH PATCH onto knuckles, heels, and elbows.
Each product works on its own. Use what you need, when you need it.
Picked, infused and poured near Ottawa.
Every jar starts with a plant we grew or foraged ourselves. Evelyn forages and formulates. Mark runs the operation and is the product's hardest critic. Nothing ships until it's been tested to make sure it's safe, effective and meets Health Canada's cosmetic regulations.
Every ingredient, and why it's there
Wind, dry indoor heat, and sweat pull water out of facial skin, and splashing it with plain water leaves it feeling tighter than before. FACE THE DAY pairs rose (Rosa damascena) flower water and aloe (Aloe barbadensis) leaf juice with glycerin and hyaluronic acid, humectants that hold water in the top layer of skin so the mist doesn't just evaporate. Witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) leaves skin feeling refreshed.
Odour comes from bacteria breaking down sweat, not from sweat itself. PIT STOP uses magnesium hydroxide, a mild mineral that neutralizes odour at the surface without the sting many people get from baking soda. Shea (Butyrospermum parkii) butter and plantain (Plantago major)–infused fractionated coconut oil let it glide on, even over freshly shaved skin.
Knuckles, heels, and elbows bend, rub, and get washed more than most skin. ROUGH PATCH infuses dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) into grapeseed (Vitis vinifera) oil, which is high in linoleic acid that integrates into the skin's lipid layer. Mango (Mangifera indica) seed butter softens rough skin, and beeswax leaves a thin film that slows moisture loss.
Good to know
- PIT STOP is a deodorant, not an antiperspirant. It handles odour; you will still sweat.
- ROUGH PATCH contains beeswax. Not suitable for people with bee or honey product allergies.
- All three products contain essential oils.
- Patch test first if your skin is sensitive.
- Do not apply PIT STOP to broken skin.
- For external use only.
- Avoid eyes and mucous membranes.
- Discontinue use if irritation occurs.
Questions people ask
Who is this set for?
Anyone with an active life and not much time for skincare: runners, cyclists, hikers, gardeners, and people who work with their hands.
What comes in the set?
FACE THE DAY facial spray (50 ml), PIT STOP deodorant paste (85 g), and a ROUGH PATCH balm twist tube (12 g).
Do I have to use them together?
No. Each product does its own job. Use whichever one you need.
Can I choose the PIT STOP scent?
Yes. Choose Rose & Lotus, Sandalwood & Patchouli, Bergamot, Lime & Ginger, or Tea Tree & Sage.
Is PIT STOP an antiperspirant?
No. It handles odour and leaves a dry finish, but it doesn't block sweat. If you're switching from an antiperspirant, expect more sweat for the first week or two.
Can I throw these in a gym bag?
Yes. The ROUGH PATCH twist tube is made for on the go, and FACE THE DAY is a 50 ml spray bottle.
Is it good for sensitive skin?
All three contain essential oils, and ROUGH PATCH contains beeswax. Patch test first if your skin is sensitive or reactive.