The Balancing Botanical System
Scenturie’s Balancing Natural Skincare Set is expertly formulated to restore harmony to skin exposed to the harsh New Zealand elements. It combats both excess oil and deep dehydration, delivering a clear, healthy, and perfectly balanced glow.
Featuring 2026 International Beauty Shortlist Award winners, this science-led routine proves that natural skincare can outperform harsh synthetic alternatives for oily and combination profiles. By harnessing the bioactive properties of wild-harvested New Zealand botanicals, it targets blemishes, calms redness, and locks in lightweight moisture without clogging pores.
“Balancing combination skin is all about zoning. You don’t need to strip your skin to control oil; you need to feed it the right lipids. This specific sequence is exactly how I clarify the T-zone while keeping the rest of the face deeply hydrated, plump, and resilient.” — Tania Cibulskis, Founder & Formulator
What’s Inside Your Award-Winning Set
This curated collection includes four high-performance formulas designed to work in perfect synergy:
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Facial Cleansing Oil (195mL) | GOLD WINNER: Best Cleansing Oil 2026
Like cures like. This luxurious oil dissolves excess sebum and stubborn makeup without stripping your delicate lipid barrier or triggering reactive oil production.
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Replenishing Natural Toner (100mL) | Multi-Year Industry Commended
An alcohol-free, deep-conditioning liquid that instantly tightens the look of pores, balances pH, and quenches thirsty skin cells using low-molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid.
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Super Boost Bakuchiol Serum (30mL) | GOLD WINNER: Best Bakuchiol Serum 2026
The cellular renewer. Delivers all the clarifying, pro-ageing benefits of traditional retinol without the irritation. It refines skin texture and helps fade post-blemish marks.
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Nourishing Natural Day Cream (60mL) | HALL OF FAME: Best Daily Moisturiser
A weightless, velvety powerhouse. It delivers targeted hydration exactly where needed, sealing in nutrients while leaving a smooth, satin-matte finish under SPF.
The Botanical Actives Breakdown
We utilise advanced plant science to regulate oil production and clear congestion without compromising barrier health.
| Ingredient | Source | Targeted Skin Benefit |
| Plant-Based Lipids | Cleansing Oil | Binds with your skin’s surface sebum to gently lift away impurities without drying. |
| Native Kawakawa | Toner | A powerful anti-inflammatory that instantly calms redness and soothes active breakouts. |
| Bakuchiol (1%) | Serum | Regulates cellular turnover to prevent dead skin from trapping sebum inside pores. |
| Non-Comedogenic Argan Oil | Day Cream | Delivers essential lightweight moisture that will not block pores or cause congestion. |
The Ritual: Your 4-Step Balancing System
A targeted daily routine designed to clarify the T-zone while deeply hydrating the cheeks.
Morning (AM): Clarify & Protect
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Cleanse: Massage 1 pump of the Facial Cleansing Oil onto dry skin to melt away overnight oils. Activate with warm water to emulsify into a light milk, then rinse thoroughly.
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Tone: Apply 2-3 sprays of the Replenishing Toner onto a reusable cotton pad or your fingertips, and sweep over the face and neck to lock in initial hydration.
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Moisturise: Apply a pea-sized amount of the Nourishing Day Cream, focusing primarily on the cheeks and dry areas. Lightly sweep whatever remains over the T-zone. Always finish with an SPF.
Evening (PM): Purify & Regenerate
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Double Cleanse: Massage 1–2 pumps of the Facial Cleansing Oil onto dry skin to thoroughly dissolve SPF, makeup, and daily sebum. Rinse away with a warm, damp face cloth.
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Tone: Apply the Replenishing Toner via a cotton pad or fingertips to balance the skin’s pH and prepare it for treatment.
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Treat (Zone): Press 2–3 drops of the Bakuchiol Serum into the skin. Expert Tip: If your T-zone is exceptionally oily, focus the serum on areas showing fine lines, texture, or breakouts, allowing the lightweight oils to balance your sebum profile overnight.
Real Results: Client Experiences
“This cleansing oil is magic. It melts my waterproof mascara and foundation right off without any scrubbing. My skin feels so soft and hydrated after, never tight or dry. It’s the best first step in my routine, and the subtle spa-like scent is divine.” — Taylor F., Auckland
“A total convert to facial oils! I was scared to use an oil on my oily skin, but I am a total convert! This cleanser has made my skin feel so much more balanced and clear. It cleans everything off and my complexion just looks brighter and feels so soft. I’m on my second bottle.” — Kate F., Wellington
Expert FAQ: The Balancing Set
Will using a cleansing oil make my oily skin worse?
Not at all. It is a common skincare myth that oily skin should avoid oils. Traditional foaming cleansers use harsh surfactants that strip the skin, triggering a panic response where your sebaceous glands produce more oil. Our award-winning Facial Cleansing Oil uses light, plant-based lipids that bind with your skin’s surface sebum, gently lifting away impurities and balancing oil production without drying your skin out.
How does Bakuchiol help combination and oily skin types?
Bakuchiol is highly effective for breakout-prone and combination skin. It helps regulate cellular turnover, which prevents dead skin cells from trapping sebum inside pores—the root cause of blackheads and blemishes. Because it is non-irritating and anti-inflammatory, it calms active redness while delivering exceptional pro-ageing benefits.
Is this set free from synthetic fillers?
Yes. Every product in this set is formulated without synthetic fragrances, artificial colourants, parabens, silicones, or harsh sulfates. It is also completely free from unsustainable palm oil, ensuring that your high-performance skincare routine remains gentle on your skin barrier.
The Scenturie Standard
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100% Vegan & Cruelty-Free
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Formulated in small batches in Auckland, NZ
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Free from unsustainable palm oil
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Plastic-Free Refills Available
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Packaged in infinitely recyclable amber glass
Kate F (verified owner) –
I was scared to use an oil on my oily skin, but now I am a total convert! This cleanser has made my skin feel so much more balanced and clear. It cleans everything off and my complexion just looks brighter and feels so soft. I’m on my second bottle.
Abby P (verified owner) –
I have had combination/acne-prone skin most of my life, so the thought of using a Cleansing Oil absolutely terrified me. I am so glad I trusted the process! My old foaming cleansers were actually stripping my skin and making me produce more oil. Since switching to this 4-step set, my afternoon T-zone shine is completely gone, and my skin feels so incredibly soft. The oil literally dissolves my blackheads.
Taylor F (verified owner) –
This cleansing oil is magic. It melts my waterproof mascara and foundation right off without any scrubbing. My skin feels so soft and hydrated after, never tight or dry. It’s the best first step in my routine, and the subtle spa-like scent is divine.