Film · How to applyHow to useLight enough for day.
Light enough for day.
Rich enough for night.
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CleanseStart with clean, slightly damp skin.
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ApplyMassage a blueberry-sized dollop into face and neck with gentle, upward strokes.
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LayerWear under makeup by day, or over a serum or face oil at night.
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SealFor dry skin or winter, finish with a pea-sized amount of Pure Nilotica Melt.
Try it with the Copper Wand for a cooling facial massage.
IngredientsBotanicals from the
Botanicals from the
source of the Nile.
A lightweight formula built around organic Nilotica, with hibiscus to gently refine pores and wild Ugandan vanilla for antioxidant protection.
- NiloticaVitamins A, E + K and 25% more essential fatty acids than shea.
- HibiscusNatural AHAs gently exfoliate and refine the look of pores.
- Cape AloeAloe vera's more potent cousin, soothing and restoring.
- Ugandan VanillaThe most potent antioxidant in the spice family.
- SqualaneOlive-derived. Locks in moisture and supports elasticity.
- Hyaluronic acidDraws in and holds hydration for plump-looking skin.
Full ingredient list: Water (Aqua), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Nilotica) Butter, Glycerin (plant-based), Squalane (plant-based), Octyldodecyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candelilla Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Hydrosol Water, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Hydrosol Water, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance* (*Natural Ginger Oolong).
What is itLuxuriously light,
Luxuriously light,
seriously hydrating.
A lightweight yet nourishing daily moisturizer with replenishing Nilotica, hibiscus flower and Ugandan vanilla — delivering fatty acids, gentle AHAs, hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and vitamins A, E + K. Ideal for all skin types, under makeup by day or layered with a serum at night.
- Vegan
- Plant-powered
- Silicone-free
- Cruelty-free
- Gently scented
- Social impact-sourced
Benefits
Proven in 24 hours.
Lightweight hydration, all day
Absorbs quickly and layers easily under makeup or over a serum.
Rich in hibiscus AHAs
Gently resurfaces and smooths, with antioxidants to support skin elasticity.
100% plant-powered
Vegan, cruelty-free, and free of synthetic fragrance, parabens, and silicones.
100%
showed brighter, smoother skin and improved texture
96%
showed more hydrated skin
93%
showed more even skin
82%
showed improvement in sustained skin hydration
24-hour, 28-panel clinical test. Expert-graded results.
Packaging
We take potency seriously.
Exposure to light gradually weakens skincare ingredients, which can take the effect out of a formula before you've finished it. Crème du Nil comes in a 50ml recyclable glass jar that looks almost black but is actually deep violet. It filters out damaging visible light, so every application performs as well as the first.
Subscriptions include a complimentary LXMI Copper Wand with the first order; one-time orders can add one at checkout.
Does this clog pores?
Crème du Nil is non-comedogenic. We added hibiscus to gently exfoliate and refine your pores without irritating your skin. The cream is rich in hydration but lightweight in feel, designed to nourish without clogging pores.
How do I use it?
Massage a blueberry-sized dollop onto a cleansed face and neck using gentle, upward strokes. Crème du Nil works great layered over a serum or face oil as the final step in your routine (especially for normal, combination or oily skin, or during warmer months).
For dry skin, during winter, or for an overnight moisture boost, apply Crème du Nil first and finish with a pea-sized amount of Pure Nilotica Melt. Bundle both in the AM/PM Kit to save.
Which skin types is it for?
- Normal
- Dry
- Sensitive
What is it a solution for?
- Dryness
- Enlarged pores
- Lackluster skin
- Uneven texture
What is it formulated without?
No parabens, sulfates, phthalates, gluten, petrochemicals, triclosan, synthetic fragrances or synthetic dyes. We developed the formula specifically for people who have issues with most cosmetic formulas.
What does it smell like?
A natural ginger oolong scent, without synthetics or fillers. Because it's used at just 0.5% strength (vs. around 5% common in conventional beauty), the scent is subtle and doesn't linger after application. We don't use masking agents, so you'll also notice some grounding, earthy notes of the botanical base.
Current labeling regulations require us to list it simply as "fragrance," despite its natural origin.
Is your squalane animal or plant-derived?
Plant-derived, from olives. Crème du Nil is a vegan formulation.
How do I use the Copper Wand that comes with it?
Use the flat, black end to hygienically scoop product from the jar, keeping your skincare free from contamination. Then glide the rounded copper tip over your face in upward, outward strokes to massage the product in. It helps boost circulation, depuff and promote absorption, with a cooling, calming effect.
Bonus tip: store it in the fridge or dip the copper tip in ice water for an extra cooling effect.
What are the ingredients?
Water (Aqua), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Nilotica) Butter, Glycerin, Squalane, Octyldodecyl Olivate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Candililla Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters, Glyceryl Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hibiscus Sabdariffa (Hibiscus) Hydrosol Water, Vanilla Planifolia (Vanilla) Hydrosol Water, Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Gluconolactone, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Stearoyl Lactylate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance* (*Natural)
What does social impact mean?
A social impact brand differs from a regular business, whose primary focus is profit. Like a non-profit, the main driver for an impact brand is to make a difference — but it sustains itself through the products or services it sells (not donations).
LXMI's impact mission centers around uplifting marginalized women & Indigenous communities and protecting biodiversity through ethical + regenerative ingredient harvesting. For us, doing good isn't an add-on or an afterthought to doing business — it's the foundation.
In the press
What the editors say.
“This sustainable moisturizer laughs in the face of 12-hour days”
“A moisturizer to target pores, texture, and even fine lines.”
“Unlike any cream you've tried. Not only does it repair dryness better than other moisturizers I've tried, it's every bit as luxe as La Mer.”
“The anti-aging ingredient you've never heard of that will transform your skin”
“For years, skincare formulators have used the excuse that they "need" to use silicones to create desirable textures. Well, LXMI proved 'em wrong. It IS possible to achieve a creamy, luxurious consistency without silicones.”
“All you need to get flawless skin”
Women's Wear Daily
“Really great for aging skin and is deeply hydrating”
“Super lightweight yet majorly hydrating, it leaves my skin soft, smooth, and plump without interfering with any sunscreen or makeup I apply afterwards.”
“Rich in vitamins A and E, it's proven to restore skin's elasticity and is the number one beauty ingredient in this region.”
“When I tried it, my jaw dropped. Never before had my travel-ravaged skin looked or felt so smooth and plump.”
“Luxury products with a unique sense of place — a terroir, just like wine.”
“The purest nut-based oil you can find, harvested exclusively from the 20-year-old trees that line the Nile River in an industrially untouched part of Africa.”
“My combo dry-oily skin also loved the hibiscus flower acids, which provide some genius, pore-refining exfoliation.”
“While it hydrates with natural Nilotica, it's also hard at work exfoliating your skin (and pores) with naturally derived hibiscus flower acids.”
“Shelves of beauty products do great things for your skin and others do great things for the world. But natural beauty pioneer Leila Janah's luxury skincare line, LXMI, does both.”
Reviews
Thoughts from the community.
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