Sweet Black Tea and Ginger Oil-Free Moisturiser - 50ml

The Sweet Black Tea and Ginger Oil-Free Moisturiser is the moisturiser oily and combination skin has been waiting for — hydrating deeply with hyaluronic acid while ginger and cinnamon purify pores and balance sebum production naturally, for a luminous matte finish that lasts.

This refreshing gel-cream format delivers the anti-ageing benefits of fermented sweet black tea kombucha alongside the shine-reducing and pore-purifying properties of ginger and cinnamon — addressing the paradox of oily skin simultaneously: genuine hydration without any added oil, and visible pore refinement without the dryness that conventional astringents cause.

Completely oil-free. Immediately reduces shine. With regular use, visibly reduces fine lines and regulates oil production at the source.

• Oil-free gel-cream — deeply hydrates without any added oil
• Immediately reduces shine for a luminous matte finish
• Ginger acts as a natural astringent to balance sebum and refine pores
• Cinnamon purifies and prevents congestion
• Kombucha provides antioxidant protection and regulates oil production naturally
• Hyaluronic acid 0.2% plumps and hydrates — clinically shown to have healing properties at this concentration
• Visibly reduces fine lines and wrinkles with regular use
• Suitable for oily, combination and acne-prone skin
• Paraben-free, sulfate-free and fragrance-free
• 100% Vegetarian. Cruelty free. Dermatologist tested.

The Sweet Black Tea and Ginger Oil-Free Moisturiser is Step 4 of the Javanese Glow Renewing Ritual — for oily, combination and blemish-prone skin that needs genuine hydration without added oil. It is the ideal moisturiser for skin that shines by midday, has enlarged or visible pores, or has felt heavy and congested after using richer moisturisers.

It is also exceptional for skin that is oily in the T-zone but dry or sensitive on the cheeks — the gel-cream format hydrates where needed without adding oil where it is not.

For normal to dry skin, see the Sweet Black Tea and Rice Moisturiser instead.

Morning and evening. Apply 1 to 2 pumps to face and neck after cleansing, essence and serum application. Massage gently until fully absorbed. In the morning follow with SPF 50+.

For the complete Javanese Glow Renewing Ritual: apply after the Rice Facial Cleanser, Triple Tea Antioxidant Essence and Clove Flower and Turmeric Anti-Ageing Serum.

Metta's tip: Apply to skin that is still slightly damp from the Triple Tea Essence — the gel format absorbs noticeably more deeply on prepared, damp skin. The matte finish appears within seconds of application and holds beautifully under makeup. For oily skin prone to midday shine, a second very light application to the T-zone at midday provides a natural mid-day refresh without disrupting makeup.

Ginger (Zingiber officinalis) — A cornerstone of the Jamu tradition for centuries. On the skin, ginger acts as a natural astringent — tightening pores, eliminating excess oil and impurities and soothing redness and irritation. Gingerol, its active compound, has powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that calm the inflammation behind blemishes and congestion.

Fermented Sweet Black Tea (Kombucha) — The miracle tea of the Jamu tradition. Rich in Vitamin B and antioxidants, kombucha smooths fine lines, neutralises free radical damage and naturally regulates sebum production — addressing the underlying cause of oily skin rather than simply masking its symptoms.

Cinnamon (Cinnamonum cassia) — Naturally antibacterial with special healing properties for oily and congested skin. Used in Jamu preparations for centuries to purify and refine, cinnamon helps prevent the formation of new blemishes while improving the overall clarity of oily skin.

Hyaluronic Acid (Sodium Hyaluronate) 0.2% — At this specific concentration, clinically shown to have genuine healing properties beyond simple hydration. Provides the genuine moisture that oily skin frequently lacks beneath the surface — breaking the dehydration-overproduction cycle that most oily skin is stuck in.

Burnet Root (Poterium officinale) — A botanical astringent traditionally used in herbal medicine to refine pores and balance oil production without dryness or irritation.

Water/Eau, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Butyl Avocadate, Stearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Silica, Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, POE (30) Sorbitol Tetraisostearate, Sorbitan Sesquiisostearate, POE (20) POP (8) Cetyl Ether, Acrylates/Beheneth-25 Methacrylate Copolymer, 1,1 Dimethyldiethylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Butylene Glycol, Burnet (Poterium Officinale Root) Extract, Cinnamon (Cinnamon Cassia) Extract, Ginger (Zingiber Officinalis) Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl Glycol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Phenylpropanol, Carbomer, Potassium Hydroxide.