Nourish Argan Skin Renew Cream Now Comes In A Tube. Is It Worth The Splurge?

Last Updated on December 6, 2025 by Giorgia Guazzarotti

So you want to know if Nourish Argan Skin Renew moisturiser is any good? Fair question. This cream promises younger-looking skin thanks to argan oil and a bunch of plant extracts. Sounds nice in theory, but we all know skincare brands love making big promises they can’t keep. Is this the case? Mmmm… I’ve been using it for a while now, so let’s talk about what it actually does for your skin and whether it’s worth spending your money on:

What’s In Nourish Argan Skin Renew?

JOJOBA SEED OIL TO MOISTURISE SKIN

Just because Nourish Argan Skin Renew is named after Argan oil, doesn’t mean that’s the main oil used here. That honour goes to jojoba oil, a lightweight oil that’s practically identical to human sebum. You know what that means? It’s super moisturising and absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue behind – even on oily skin! P.S. Did you know that jojoba is pronounced “ho-ho-bah”?

Related: 6 Skincare Uses For Jojoba Oil

ARGAN OIL TO MOISTURISE AND FIGHT WRINKLES

Argan may not be the main oil in Nourish Argan Skin Renew, but it still deserves a mention. Derived from the kernels of the Argan tree, Argan oil is rich in fatty acids that strengthen the skin’s protective barrier, deeply moisturise skin and leave it soft and smooth. Linoleic acid (one of the main fatty acids in argan oil) goes the extra mile. It also has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce redness and irritation and may even help treat acne.

Related: Can You Fight Acne With Oils?

ROSE OF JERICHO TO HYDRATE SKIN

I’m mentioning rose of Jericho because some websites that sell Nourish Argan Skin Renew claim that “formulating a product with Rose of Jericho allows the creation of a product that will detect the changes in the skin and provide the necessary solution.” WTH?!

No! No! No! Skincare can’t do that! A cream doesn’t have a computer inside that tells it “oh you’re getting a little drier today so I’ll give you more moisture” or “you have enough moisture today so I’ll hydrate you less.”

The cream moisturises the same way whatever your skin type and needs are. It’s your job to tailor your skincare to your needs. If you find the cream is too moisturising for you, switch to something lighter. Don’t expect the cream to become lighter for you! To add insult to injury, there’s so little rose extract here I doubt it does anything but make the cream smell good.

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The Rest Of The Formula & Ingredients

• Aqua (water): It’s literally just water. You need water in cream or else you’d be rubbing a lump of oil on your face which would suck.
• Helianthus annuus (sunflower) seed oil: Sunflower oil’s got vitamin E and stuff that keeps your skin barrier from falling apart so all your moisture doesn’t just evaporate out. Light, doesn’t clog stuff up, doesn’t make you look like you dunked your face in a fryer.
• Glycerin: This thing grabs water out of the air and shoves it into your skin. Super basic moisturizer but it actually works really well, that’s why it’s in basically everything.
• Cetearyl alcohol: I know it says alcohol and that sounds bad but it’s not the kind that dries you out. It’s fatty alcohol which is moisturizing and basically just makes the cream thicker so it’s not all runny and weird.
• Cetearyl glucoside: Stops the oil and water from splitting up and looking gross in the jar. Makes the texture less annoying to apply too.
• Borago officinalis (borage) seed oil: Has a buttload of GLA which is this omega-6 fatty acid that fixes your skin barrier when it’s screwed up and calms everything down. Good for when your skin’s being dry and dramatic.
• Crambe abyssinica (Abyssinian kale) seed oil: Light oil that sinks in quick, doesn’t leave you shiny. Omega-9s keep everything moisturized and smooth without the heaviness.
• Rosa canina (rosehip) seed oil: Vitamins A and C plus fatty acids, good for fading spots and making your skin less bumpy or rough. Does hydration and anti-aging and evening out your tone all at once which is handy.
• Levulinic acid: Preservative made from plants, keeps the cream from going bad and growing nasty stuff. Also messes with the pH to keep everything working right.
• Glyceryl stearate: Makes your skin softer and glues the watery parts and oily parts together. Gives it that thick creamy feel instead of being all thin and runny.
• Aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf powder: Aloe’s soothing if your skin’s pissed off, hydrates, has antioxidants. Feels kind of cooling which is nice.
• Cetearyl olivate: Emulsifier they get from olives, blends everything smooth and helps other ingredients actually get into your skin instead of just sitting on top.
• Sodium levulinate: Teams up with that levulinic acid to preserve things and stop bacteria from partying in your moisturizer. Natural, doesn’t usually bother people.
• Sorbitan olivate: Another olive emulsifier that works with cetearyl olivate to make it light and not greasy. Together they supposedly mimic how your skin’s built which sounds nice in theory.
• Potassium sorbate: Just a preservative. Kills mold and bacteria. They use it in food too so it’s not scary.
• Tocopherol: Vitamin E, antioxidant, stops free radicals from aging your face. Also keeps the oils from going rancid which would smell absolutely disgusting.
• Olibanum (frankincense) oil: Anti-inflammatory, tightens skin a bit, maybe helps wrinkles. Smells good but if you’ve got sensitive skin it might piss it off.
• Sodium hyaluronate: Hyaluronic acid but in salt form. Holds like a thousand times its weight in water or something ridiculous, plumps everything up. Makes those dehydration lines way less obvious.
• Bisabolol: From chamomile, calms redness and irritation. Helps stuff absorb better and might lighten things up a little.
• Commiphora myrrha (myrrh) oil: Kills bacteria, reduces inflammation, soothes. Smells nice but same deal as frankincense, sensitive skin might hate it.
• Lactobacillus ferment: Probiotic bacteria thing that balances out the bacteria on your skin and strengthens your barrier. Exfoliates a tiny bit and calms inflammation too.
• Palmitoyl tripeptide-5: Fake peptide that makes your skin pump out more collagen so things get firmer and wrinkles chill out. Actually one of the ingredients doing anti-aging work instead of just sitting there.
• Zingiber officinale (ginger) root extract: Ginger’s got antioxidants, fights inflammation, protects from environmental garbage and gets blood moving. Evens out tone if you use it for a while.
• Limonene: Shows up naturally in the frankincense and myrrh. Makes it smell decent but can irritate or cause allergies if you’re sensitive to fragrance, so watch out.

Texture

I wouldn’t call the texture of Nourish Argan Skin Renew thick, but it’s not lightweight either. It spreads easily and absorbs quickly on my slightly dry skin. For oily skin, it may be a tad too much.

Fragrance

The reason this cream and I don’t get along? I just can’t stand the scent. The frankincense is really strong and overpowering. It lingers around for ages and… it’s just not my taste.

How To Use It

In the AM, in between serum and sunscreen. At night, it’s the last step of your skincare routine.

Packaging

A see-through bottle with a self-locking pump that eliminates the need for a separate plastic cap. It’s simple, yet looks pretty good on your vanity.

Performance & Personal Opinion

If you can put up with the overpowering scent (hey, your scent taste may be so different from mine, you dig this stuff), Nourish Argan Skin Renew does a great job at moisturising skin. I used it at night and, after every application, my skin was softer and smoother. The cream also plumped up my skin, so my fine lines looked smaller. Most importantly at this time of the year, it strengthened my skin’s protective barrier so the cold winter winds can’t dry it out as much as they’d like to. Without a good moisturiser, my skin’d be flaky now. I’m pretty happy with the moisturizer. But please Nourish… tone down the scent a notch or two!

What I Like About Nourish Argan Skin Renew

• It actually moisturizes really well. My skin was softer and smoother every morning after using it at night, which is kind of the bare minimum but some creams don’t even do that.
• Plumps up my skin so fine lines look less obvious. Not like magic or anything but enough that I noticed.
• Strengthens your skin barrier which is clutch in winter when the cold wants to turn your face into sandpaper. Without this my skin would be flaking off everywhere right now.
• The texture’s easy to work with. Spreads fine, sinks in quick, not too heavy but not so light it does nothing.

What I DON’T Like About Nourish Argan Skin Renew

• The frankincense smell is SO strong and it just won’t go away. It sits there on your face forever and I genuinely can’t stand it.
• Might be too heavy if you’ve got oily skin. It’s fine for my slightly dry skin but if you’re already producing enough oil this could be overkill.

Who Should Use It?

If you’ve got normal to dry skin and you need something that actually moisturizes and protects your skin barrier, this’ll do the job. It’s good for winter or if your skin’s feeling tight and dehydrated. Just make sure you either like frankincense or don’t care what your face smells like because that scent is THERE. If you’re oily or you hate strong smells, skip it.

Does Nourish Argan Skin Renew Live Up To Its Claims?

Price & Availability

£35.00 at Nourish

Do You Need It?

If you can take the scent, it does the moisturising job well.