Fresh Waves Balancing Moisturiser

Name: Fresh Waves Balancing Moisturiser
Brand: Tropic Skincare
SKU: SFL
Price: 30.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.7 (612 reviews)

£30.00

Oily & Blemish-Prone Skin

Refillable

Cosmos Organic

Prevents Blemishes

Refines Pores

Choose a size

50ml
50ml refill

Free Returns Within 30 Days

Free Gift £90+

Free Delivery £40+

vegan
cruelty free
made in britain

Product Description

WHAT IS IT?

Like a cool, refreshing tide sweeping across your skin, this lightweight, organic moisturiser has been carefully formulated for those with oily or blemish-prone complexions.

WHAT DOES IT DO?

Using 100% naturally derived ingredients, the rebalancing formula works to protect and nourish your skin’s microbiome.

While prebiotics stabilise sebum levels and defend against blemish-causing bacteria, blue spirulina refines pore appearance and blueberry seed extract brightens.

With a cream-gel texture that’s instantly absorbing, cooling and soothing, it’s ideal for anyone who struggles with spots.

And, with no silicones in sight, it provides a shine-free finish that sits perfectly under makeup.

Better still, Fresh Waves is available as part of our money-saving Essential Collection. Buy today and save £22.

50ml

Clinical Results

In a 28-day independent clinical study 91% of users' agreed their skin is less oily and uneven, and more refined.

Independent clinical study. Average results after 28 days.

How To Use

After cleansing and toning, massage 2-4 pumps of the moisturiser into your face and neck using upward, circular motions.

For extra nourishment use a nourishing oil, like Elixir or Super Greens, to lock in there storing benefits.

Ingredients

Probiotics

Helping to keep your skin’s microbiome happy and healthy, prebiotics work to keep sebum levels in check and ward off blemish-causing bacteria.

Sea Kelp Extract

Packed with iodine, minerals, and antioxidants, sea kelp extract helps to regulate sebum levels, reduce inflammation, and protect against environmental stressors.

Hyaluronic Acid

Did we mention how amazing this is for skin? High molecular weights act as bodyguards to protect the top layers of skin from moisture loss, while the medium and low molecular weights can get busy keeping the cells below the surface topped up without any disturbances from the outside environment.

Delivery & Returns

UK Delivery

Standard Delivery: £3.95
FREE when you spend £40+

Delivery time: 5-8 working days

Returns

We believe in our products so much that we offer an extended 90-day happiness guarantee so you can shop with confidence this festive season. If you're not completely satisfied, you can return your purchase within 90 days for a full refund or exchange.

Full delivery & returns information here

Sustainability

We believe you deserve to know exactly what goes into our products and the values behind them. That's why we use Provenance® to share clear, accessible information about our ethics and sustainability practices. Verified Proof Points are backed by independent third parties, while Evidenced Proof Points are supported by our own data.

Full Ingredients List

Ingredients (English):

Aloe Vera Juice [Reconstituted]*, Fractionated Coconut Oil, Plant Derived Humectant and Emulsifier, Prebiotic Ferment, Grapeseed Oil*, Blueberry Seed Oil, Hyaluronic Acid, Coconut Derived Emollients and Emulsifiers, Vegetable Glycerin, Probiotic Beta and Alpha Glucan, Plant Polysaccharide, Algae Gum, Plant Derived Humectant, Aloe Vera Leaf Extract*, Extracts of Blue Spirulina and Giant Sea Kelp, Radish Root Ferment, Plant Derived Humectant, Gentle Preservatives from Star Anise and Basil, Corn Derived Chelating Agent, Vitamin E, Cape Jasmine Flower Extract, Natural Parfum, Maize Derived pH Balancers, Vegetable Starch, Components of Natural Parfum

*from organic agriculture

Ingredients (INCI):

Aqua, coconut alkanes, butylene glycol, candelilla/jojoba/rice bran polyglyceryl-3 esters, lactobacillus ferment, vitis vinifera seed oil*, vaccinium corymbosum seed oil, sodium hyaluronate, cetearyl alcohol, coco-caprylate/caprate, glyceryl stearate, sodium stearoyl lactylate, cetearyl glucoside, glycerin, beta-glucan, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, pectin, sclerotium gum, saccharide isomerate, aloe barbadensis leaf extract*, spirulina platensis extract, macrocystis pyrifera extract, leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, trehalose, sodium anisate, levulinic acid, sodium levulinate, sodium gluconate, tocopherol, hydrolyzed gardenia florida extract, parfum, citric acid, sodium citrate, maltodextrin, geraniol, linalool

*from organic agriculture

OF TOTAL: 76% ORGANIC, 100% NATURAL ORIGIN

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Bergamot Peel & Crushed Leaf eau de parfum

This alcohol-free, water-based eu de parfum delivers fragrance in a fresh, lightweight mist.

Youth Potion

Our world-first certified natural retinal serum visibly reduces signs of ageing including

Eye Lift

Works in synergy with your skin's overnight recovery processes to visibly firm and smooth the eye area.

Sun Day Facial SPF 50

Our all-time bestseller, infused with a limited edition zesty, uplifting, and sophisticated fragrance blend.

Rainforest Dew

Promising intense daily hydration, this refreshing serum harnesses lush botanical extracts and reparative plant peptides from the world's tropical rainforests.

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Exclusive

Summer Spritz

Your favourite refreshing facial mist is back for a limited time only – exclusively in the Carry-On Collection.

Packed with organic aloe vera juice, wild mango and yuzu extracts, it's the perfect summer pick-me-up.

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Choose Your Scent

Crafted with master perfumers in Grasse, each scent combines natural aromas with premium distilled essential oils.

White Jasmine & Monoï
Delicate, floral, and comforting.

Lime Zest & Pineapple
Fresh, zesty, and energising.

Wild Mango & Blood Orange
Tropical, juicy, and vibrant.

Eucalyptus & Black Pepperleaf
Clean, woody, and restorative.

The Functional Benefits

Discover the potent ingredients that deeply cleanse, strengthen, and restore your skin – this is where science meets self-care.

Refill. Reuse. Recycle.

Did You Know Eye Work Is Refillable?

To switch your refill:

Tap the ZAMAC tip gently on a hard surface to loosen it.
Rinse and dry the tip, giving it a gentle polish with a bamboo bud.
Align TROPIC on the applicator with the back of your new tube.
Push until it clicks into place - and you’re ready to roll again.

Remember to recycle your used tube and lid.

To recycle your ZAMAC tip please take to your local scrap metal recycler or local recycling centre.

Refill. Reuse. Recycle.

Did You Know Confidence Is Refillable?

How to refill:

Twist the cap anticlockwise to remove, then twist the ring clockwise to remove.
Remove the empty pod and twist the base fully clockwise to reset.
Remove the lid from your new refill pod and insert the whole base into the case.
Re-attach the ring, twisting anticlockwise until it clicks, and pop the cap back on.
Twist the base anticlockwise to raise the product and you're good to go.

Close-up of jojoba plant with green and golden fruits on the branch, the natural source of golden jojoba oil.

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At the heart of our Smoothing Cleanser is jojoba oil: a golden, skin-loving liquid that closely mimics your skin's own natural oils. That means it deeply cleansers without disrupting your delicate moisture barrier. Rich in vitamins E and B-complex, jojoba oil gently melts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily build-up, while keeping your skin nourished and balanced. It's non-comedogenic (so it won't clog pores), making it ideal for all skin types, from dry and sensitive to oily and blemish-prone. We chose jojoba for its versatility and skin compatibility, but you'll stay for the silky-soft glow it leaves behind.

Why Jojoba Oil Is Your Skin's Best Friend

At the heart of our Smoothing Cleanser is jojoba oil: a golden, skin-loving liquid that closely mimics your skin’s own natural oils. That means it deeply cleanses without disrupting your delicate moisture barrier.

Rich in vitamins E and B-complex, jojoba oil gently melts away makeup, sunscreen, and daily build-up, while keeping your skin nourished and balanced. It’s non-comedogenic (so it won’t clog pores), making it ideal for all skin types, from dry and sensitive to oily and blemish-prone.

We chose jojoba for its versatility and skin compatibility, but you’ll stay for the silky-soft glow it leaves behind.

Refillable Skincare

We’re proud to be the first beauty brand to roll out 100% refillable Innerbottle® technology. It’s all part of our Infinite Purpose to help create a healthier, greener, more empowered world.

Once you’ve squeezed every last drop out of your favourite formulation, simply:

Set aside the moisturiser’s lid and pump, so they’re ready to reuse when you purchase a money-saving refill bottle
Remove the empty Innerbottle® balloon (and send back to Tropic HQ once you’ve collected five)
Recycle the remaining glass bottle

To return your five Innerbottle® balloons and claim your £10 voucher, complete the form below.

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Product Reviews

Overall rating: 4.6639476 / 5 from 613 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

This lightweight, organic moisturiser is praised for its refreshing feel, hydrating properties, and ability to balance oily and blemish-prone skin. Customers appreciate its small amount, lightweight texture, and non-greasy formula. The product is also noted for its divine smell and smooth application.

Summary topics

Skin Feel (25%): Many customers stated that this moisturiser leaves their skin feeling soft, hydrated, and balanced.
Product Quantity (4%): Customers appreciated the small amount of product, which goes a long way in hydrating the skin.
Product Weight (3%): It was observed by customers that the product is lovely, light weight, and great for aging combination skin.
Product Scent (28%): Many customers appreciated the smell of the product, describing it as divine, beautiful, and fantastic.
Product Texture (5%): It was reported by customers that the texture of this product is lovely, smooth, silky, and amazing.

Review topics: ["size","weight","feels","smells","quality","improvement","results","problems","looks","packaging","texture","felt","skin","amount","absorbs","delivery","fragrance","bottle","face","price","consistency","hydration","spots","moisturiser","pores","ingredients","irritation","cream","breakouts","oil"].

Review highlights

"Lovely light weight cream, great fresh smell." — Andrea J.
"My skin feels so lovely and hydrated and silky soft" — Nichola I.
"I love the feel and smell of it and it does balance out my skin really nicely." — Jenny T.

Reviews

This moisturiser is perfect. I

"This moisturiser is perfect. I have dry skin and dermatitis around the eyebrows. This moisturiser has stopped the dryness in these areas and I have a brighter complexion. It does not feel greasy or heavy and melts into the skin."

— Chloe E. (5/5)

No improvement

"Used a full bottle of this hoping to see improvement. I could tell it prevented oily skin during the day but I had no improvement with my blemishes. I noticed around my mouth I had breakouts"

— Ella (2/5)

My teen daughter hasn't been

"My teen daughter hasn't been using it all that long. But she is loving the feel of it on her skin. And it smells lovely too"

— Yasmin C. (5/5)

Fresh Waves moisturiser is very

"Fresh Waves moisturiser is very light and gives my skin just enough hydration after my other Tropic skin routine."

— Lindsay C. (5/5)

My teenage daughter loves it!

"I bought this as part of a balance discovery kit for my daughter and she loves the cream. It smells very nice and it feels very light but very mosturizing. It works well with the make up products she uses. She does not need to use a lot of cream."

— Meritxell D. (5/5)

Good, product nice and cooling.

"Good, product nice and cooling. However it was out of its packaging on arrival"

— Megan m. (4/5)

Beautiful fragrance and lovely and

"Beautiful fragrance and lovely and light on my skin. My daughter loves it too! (Age 8)"

— Beejal L. (5/5)

"Returning customer … my daughter’s range . . says it feels great on her skin with no flare ups"

— MRS (5/5)

Love this product, blends in

"Love this product, blends in to my skin effortlessly making it feel silky smooth"

— Janet S. (5/5)

Lovely product - my daughter

"Lovely product - my daughter loves this face cream. Light on her skin and feels good"

— Brenda S. (5/5)

Q&A

I cannot get my new moisturiser that I’ve received today to pump, any ideas? Thank you: Hi Lynne, thank you for getting in touch. We are sorry to hear this regarding your Fresh Waves balancing moisturiser. We will be in touch to discuss this directly with you.
Can I apply fresh waves to my 7 years old: Hi Cheena, thank you for getting in touch. Our facial moisturisers, including our Fresh Waves balancing moisturiser, have been approved for use on age 4 and older. We would advise a patch test to a small area of the skin first to see how their skin responds. We hope this helps!
Hello, I received a refill bottle of fresh waves and when I put my previous pump on nothing seems to be coming out?: Hi Emma, thank you for getting in touch. We will be in contact with you directly.
Is this good for hormonal teen skin, for my 13 year old? Thank you: Hi Michele, thank you for getting in touch. Yes, our Fresh Waves would be a great moisturiser to help with hormonal, teenage skin. It contains Prebiotics that work to keep sebum levels in check and ward off microbes and blemish-causing bacteria. It also contains blue spirulina – this skin superfood works to refine the appearance of pores and reduce inflammation, leaving complexions evenly-toned and glowing. We hope this helps.
Hi, I have just started to use this moisturiser and I love it. I just wanted to ask when I would use pure lagoon. Would it best to use before the fresh waves moisturiser or after the moisturiser as it says on the back of the tube. 🙂: Hi Helen, thank you for getting in touch with us. We're so pleased that you're loving our Fresh Waves! You would apply this after your Pure Lagoon. We hope this helps!
Hello! Can I use Elixir after fresh waves moisturiser?: Hi Leigh-Ann, thank you for getting in touch. Our Elixir radiance boosting omega oil can be used after our Fresh Waves balancing moisturiser. We hope this helps!