Crimson Reign - Restorative Repair Balm
A velvety, wax free balm that transforms the moment it touches the skin. Crimson Reign cocoons the complexion in deep, lasting moisture while helping restore balance and reinforce the skin barrier. Powered by antioxidant rich botanicals, it calms the look of visible redness and soothes signs of skin stress, leaving skin softer, smoother, and deeply comforted.
THE PILLARS
A revered botanical in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Gromwell Root helps calm visible signs of inflammation and skin stress. Rich in naturally occurring shikonin compounds, it also helps defend against glycation linked visible aging (A.G.E.s) while supporting a more even, resilient looking complexion.
Harvested from the Amazon rainforest, Cupuaçu is a deeply replenishing plant butter known for its exceptional moisture retention. Rich in phytosterols and fatty acids, it helps reinforce the skin barrier and restore softness, suppleness, and resilience.
Exceptionally high in chamazulene, this powerful botanical extract helps soothe visible signs of inflammation, including redness and irritation. It supports a calm, balanced complexion and contributes to the balm’s deep blue hue.
THE OUTCOME
• Delivers deep moisture to relieve dryness and restore suppleness
• Helps reinforce the skin barrier for stronger, more resilient skin
• Calms visible signs of inflammation, including redness and irritation
• Comforts compromised skin and supports recovery after overexfoliation or stress
• Smooths rough, dry patches and softens the feel of texture
• Leaves skin feeling protected, balanced, and deeply comforted
The Method
Remove a small amount with a clean spatula and warm between your hands until fully melted. Massage into the skin after Luminous Vitality, morning and night, focusing on areas that feel dry, reactive, or compromised. May also be used around the eyes, lips, and on the body anywhere you need restorative comfort.
Tips
• For an intensive reset, apply a slightly thicker layer as a balm mask for 10–15 minutes, then massage in the remainder.
• For very dry skin, blend with a couple of pumps of Luminous Vitality before massaging into the face.
• For extra comfort and glide, mist Mystic Elixir onto the skin before applying Crimson Reign. After application, mist once more and massage again to help the balm melt in beautifully.
• Store in the refrigerator for a cooling, comforting application anytime skin feels overheated or stressed.
• Use morning and night on the neck and décolleté to restore this delicate area and help protect it from ongoing dryness and stress.
• Use on lips, around the eyes, the backs of the hands, or anywhere you can’t seem to get enough moisture.
THE INTENTION
Crimson Reign was born from experience, both in the treatment room and in my own skin. After entering perimenopause, I watched my complexion change almost overnight. Dryness intensified, sensitivity increased, and patches of irritation and eczema appeared where my skin had once felt stable.
At the same time, I was seeing more clients struggling with compromised barriers from overexfoliation, stress, hormonal changes, and aggressive treatments. Skin that once tolerated anything was suddenly reactive and depleted.
I created Crimson Reign to restore a sense of strength and calm. A balm that could deeply replenish moisture, support barrier repair, and quiet visible signs of inflammation without overwhelming the skin. Something protective, resilient, and dependable, the product you reach for when your skin needs to feel calm, balanced, and supported again.
THE DEVOTEE
For those who are ready to approach skincare differently. Done with trends, overexfoliation, and harsh actives that leave skin reactive, depleted, and disrupted.
This is for anyone who wants to stop compromising the barrier in the name of results. For those who understand that constant stimulation can induce visible inflammation and sensitivity, and that true change comes from restoring balance, strength, and comfort.
Crimson Reign is for skin that wants to be supported, not compromised.
The Pairing
Crimson Reign and Luminous Vitality are the dynamic duo of Eliara, created to work in harmony. Use them morning and night by layering, or blend them together in your palms and massage into the skin, either over other serums or on their own.
To amplify hydration and glide, begin with Mystic Elixir before applying Crimson Reign, then mist again over the top and massage once more. It helps seal in moisture and leaves a light, dewy finish.
For the eye area, pair with Astra Aura. Apply Astra Aura first, then smooth a small amount of Crimson Reign over the top and massage in well for comfort and a refreshed look that lasts all day.
Choose options
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil* (Camellia Seed Oil), Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter (Cupuaçu Butter), Prunus Domestica Seed Oil* (Plum Seed Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter* (Shea Butter), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter* (Cacao Seed Butter), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil* (Jojoba Seed Oil), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil* (Marula Seed Oil), Garcinia Indica Seed Butter* (Kokum Butter), Jojoba Esters (Jojoba Esters), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract* (Calendula Extract), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil* (Olive Fruit Oil), Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil* (Açaí Fruit Oil), Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil* (Blue Tansy Essential Oil), Lavandula Angustifolia Oil* (Lavender Essential Oil), Tocopherol* (Vitamin E), Boswellia Sacra Oil* (Frankincense Essential Oil), Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract* (Rosemary Leaf Extract), Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil* (Geranium Essential Oil), Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil* (Helichrysum Essential Oil), Linalool† (Naturally Occurring), Geraniol† (Naturally Occurring), Citronellol† (Naturally Occurring), Limonene† (Naturally Occurring), Citral† (Naturally Occurring).
*Organic
†Naturally occurring in essential oils
Begin with one slow, deep breath. Inhale through the nose for four counts, then exhale fully through the mouth. Let the shoulders and jaw soften.
Warm Crimson Reign between your hands until melted, then massage in this order:
• Décolleté: glide outward from the center of the chest toward the shoulders to soften tension.
• Neck: use slow upward strokes from collarbone to jaw, then sweep down the sides of the neck to release.
• Jaw: gently sculpt along the jawline from chin to ear, then massage the masseter area with small circles.
• Cheeks: sweep upward following the line of the cheekbones, then make small circles through the mid cheek where tension can linger.
• Eyes: smooth around the orbital bone without pulling the skin.
• Forehead: smooth upward from brows to hairline, then finish with slow circles at the temples.
Finish with gentle acupressure. Apply steady, comfortable pressure for 5–8 seconds at each point. You can use your fingertips or our acupressure tool, The Meridian Wand, to pinpoint areas of tension and encourage release of qi.
• Between the brows
• Center of each brow
• Outer corner of the eyes near the temples
• Under the eye, centered beneath the pupil
• Directly under the eye in the hollow of the orbital bone
• Along the cheekbone over the zygomatic area
• At the corners of the mouth where tension gathers
• Along the jaw near the masseter muscle
Repeat morning and night. This ritual helps ease facial tension, support circulation, and enhance the restorative effects of Crimson Reign.
• Shikonin rich botanicals such as Gromwell Root (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) have demonstrated significant anti inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity in published research, supporting skin resilience and recovery¹
• Shikonin derivatives have been shown to modulate inflammatory pathways and support wound repair mechanisms, reinforcing their role in calming compromised skin²
• Gromwell Root extract and its key constituent shikonin have been shown to dose dependently inhibit glycation and the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), while enhancing antioxidant defenses and reducing inflammatory signaling, supporting its role in defending against glycation linked visible aging (A.G.E.s)³
• Chamazulene, the key bioactive compound in Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum), has demonstrated anti inflammatory and free radical scavenging activity, helping calm visible redness and irritation⁴
• Cupuaçu butter (Theobroma grandiflorum) has been shown to improve skin elasticity and enhance moisture retention, supporting barrier strength and suppleness⁵
Scientific References
1. Chen X, Yang L, Oppenheim JJ, Howard OMZ. Cellular pharmacology studies of shikonin derivatives. Phytother Res. 2002;16(3):199–209.
2. Andújar I, Ríos JL, Giner RM, Recio MC. Pharmacological properties of shikonin and its derivatives: a review of their anti inflammatory and wound healing activity. Planta Med. 2013;79(18):1685–1697.
3. Wang Z, Li H, Yang Z, et al. Anti glycation and antioxidant activity of shikonin from Lithospermum erythrorhizon. Molecules. 2018;23(6):1404.
4. Miguel MG. Antioxidant and anti inflammatory activities of essential oils: a review. Molecules. 2010;15(12):9252–9287.
5. Santana MH, et al. Evaluation of moisturizing and elasticity effects of Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter in topical formulations. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2004;26(6):305–312.
The Ingredients
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil* (Camellia Seed Oil), Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter (Cupuaçu Butter), Prunus Domestica Seed Oil* (Plum Seed Oil), Butyrospermum Parkii Butter* (Shea Butter), Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter* (Cacao Seed Butter), Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil* (Jojoba Seed Oil), Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil* (Marula Seed Oil), Garcinia Indica Seed Butter* (Kokum Butter), Jojoba Esters (Jojoba Esters), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract* (Calendula Extract), Olea Europaea Fruit Oil* (Olive Fruit Oil), Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Oil* (Açaí Fruit Oil), Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil* (Blue Tansy Essential Oil), Lavandula Angustifolia Oil* (Lavender Essential Oil), Tocopherol* (Vitamin E), Boswellia Sacra Oil* (Frankincense Essential Oil), Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract* (Rosemary Leaf Extract), Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil* (Geranium Essential Oil), Helichrysum Italicum Flower Oil* (Helichrysum Essential Oil), Linalool† (Naturally Occurring), Geraniol† (Naturally Occurring), Citronellol† (Naturally Occurring), Limonene† (Naturally Occurring), Citral† (Naturally Occurring).
*Organic
†Naturally occurring in essential oils
The Practice
Begin with one slow, deep breath. Inhale through the nose for four counts, then exhale fully through the mouth. Let the shoulders and jaw soften.
Warm Crimson Reign between your hands until melted, then massage in this order:
• Décolleté: glide outward from the center of the chest toward the shoulders to soften tension.
• Neck: use slow upward strokes from collarbone to jaw, then sweep down the sides of the neck to release.
• Jaw: gently sculpt along the jawline from chin to ear, then massage the masseter area with small circles.
• Cheeks: sweep upward following the line of the cheekbones, then make small circles through the mid cheek where tension can linger.
• Eyes: smooth around the orbital bone without pulling the skin.
• Forehead: smooth upward from brows to hairline, then finish with slow circles at the temples.
Finish with gentle acupressure. Apply steady, comfortable pressure for 5–8 seconds at each point. You can use your fingertips or our acupressure tool, The Meridian Wand, to pinpoint areas of tension and encourage release of qi.
• Between the brows
• Center of each brow
• Outer corner of the eyes near the temples
• Under the eye, centered beneath the pupil
• Directly under the eye in the hollow of the orbital bone
• Along the cheekbone over the zygomatic area
• At the corners of the mouth where tension gathers
• Along the jaw near the masseter muscle
Repeat morning and night. This ritual helps ease facial tension, support circulation, and enhance the restorative effects of Crimson Reign.
The Evidence
• Shikonin rich botanicals such as Gromwell Root (Lithospermum erythrorhizon) have demonstrated significant anti inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial activity in published research, supporting skin resilience and recovery¹
• Shikonin derivatives have been shown to modulate inflammatory pathways and support wound repair mechanisms, reinforcing their role in calming compromised skin²
• Gromwell Root extract and its key constituent shikonin have been shown to dose dependently inhibit glycation and the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs), while enhancing antioxidant defenses and reducing inflammatory signaling, supporting its role in defending against glycation linked visible aging (A.G.E.s)³
• Chamazulene, the key bioactive compound in Blue Tansy (Tanacetum annuum), has demonstrated anti inflammatory and free radical scavenging activity, helping calm visible redness and irritation⁴
• Cupuaçu butter (Theobroma grandiflorum) has been shown to improve skin elasticity and enhance moisture retention, supporting barrier strength and suppleness⁵
Scientific References
1. Chen X, Yang L, Oppenheim JJ, Howard OMZ. Cellular pharmacology studies of shikonin derivatives. Phytother Res. 2002;16(3):199–209.
2. Andújar I, Ríos JL, Giner RM, Recio MC. Pharmacological properties of shikonin and its derivatives: a review of their anti inflammatory and wound healing activity. Planta Med. 2013;79(18):1685–1697.
3. Wang Z, Li H, Yang Z, et al. Anti glycation and antioxidant activity of shikonin from Lithospermum erythrorhizon. Molecules. 2018;23(6):1404.
4. Miguel MG. Antioxidant and anti inflammatory activities of essential oils: a review. Molecules. 2010;15(12):9252–9287.
5. Santana MH, et al. Evaluation of moisturizing and elasticity effects of Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter in topical formulations. Int J Cosmet Sci. 2004;26(6):305–312.