Protect and Repair Duo

Original price was: R888.00.Current price is: R529.00.

Defend and repair in one duo: Annique’s Essense Skin Protect SPF 50 shields skin from daily UV damage while the Barrier Repair Masque, with Ceramides and Rooibos, rebuilds a stressed skin barrier — fragrance-free care for sensitive, reactive or environmentally-stressed skin.

Category: Limited Offers Tags: Anti-Ageing, Ceramides, Fragrance Free, Rooibos, Sensitive Skin, Squalane

Annique Essense Skin Protect SPF 50 & Barrier Repair Masque Duo – 30ml Each

Daily UV defence and deep barrier repair, paired for skin under real environmental stress.

A healthy skin barrier and daily sun protection are two of the most important things any skincare routine can offer, and they work best together rather than in isolation. The Protect and Repair Duo pairs two of the Essense range’s most targeted treatments: Essense Skin Protect SPF 50, a lightweight, fragrance-free broad-spectrum sunscreen, and Essense Barrier Repair Masque, a leave-on treatment built to rebuild a compromised skin barrier. One defends against the daily UV exposure that causes long-term damage; the other repairs the structural damage that stress, active ingredients and harsh seasons leave behind.

Essense Skin Protect SPF 50 uses next-generation, photostable UV filters that shield skin from both UVA and UVB rays throughout the day, without the heaviness or white cast older sunscreens are known for. Rooibos and Jojoba round out the formula, soothing and supporting comfort so daily use never feels like a chore. Essense Barrier Repair Masque works from a different angle: six actives, including skin-identical Ceramides, Jojoba Oil, Castor Oil, Squalane, Allantoin and Rooibos, work together to rebuild the barrier itself, cutting down on ongoing moisture loss and calming skin that’s already reactive or under strain.

Why Sun Protection And Barrier Repair Belong In The Same Routine

UV exposure is one of the biggest everyday causes of a compromised skin barrier — alongside harsh actives, seasonal shifts and general environmental stress — so treating sun protection and barrier repair as two separate, unrelated steps misses how closely connected they actually are. Daily SPF slows new damage from happening in the first place, while the Barrier Repair Masque, used two to three times a week as a rinse-off treatment or overnight for more intensive care, helps rebuild what’s already been affected. Used together, they cover both directions: prevention through the day, repair through the week.

This pairing is especially useful for anyone using active ingredients such as retinol or exfoliating acids elsewhere in their routine, since those actives increase sun sensitivity and put extra demand on the barrier at the same time. It also suits skin going through a seasonal rough patch — cold, dry winters or harsh, dry heat — when the barrier needs extra support and UV exposure continues regardless of the weather. Both products in this duo are fragrance-free, so the whole pairing stays gentle enough for sensitive and reactive skin while still doing serious protective and restorative work.

Key Ingredients and Benefits

Advanced Broad-Spectrum UV Filters
In Essense Skin Protect SPF 50. Photostable, next-generation filters that shield skin from UVA and UVB rays throughout the day without breaking down in sunlight.

Jojoba
In Essense Skin Protect SPF 50. Supports skin comfort and helps maintain a smooth, balanced feel during and after sun exposure.

Ceramides
In Essense Barrier Repair Masque. Skin-identical lipids that rebuild the barrier itself and cut down on ongoing moisture loss.

Jojoba Oil & Castor Oil
In Essense Barrier Repair Masque. Balance, nourish and help seal in hydration, protecting compromised skin from further water loss.

Squalane
In Essense Barrier Repair Masque. A lightweight emollient that replenishes lipids and softens skin without clogging pores.

Allantoin
In Essense Barrier Repair Masque. A soothing ingredient that calms active irritation and supports skin’s own recovery process.

Rooibos
In both products. Annique’s signature antioxidant, defending against environmental stress and calming skin that’s already reactive.

Skin Benefits

Broad-spectrum daily protection against UVA and UVB rays
Rebuilds and strengthens a compromised skin barrier
Reduces ongoing moisture loss
Calms redness, tightness and irritation
Fragrance-free formulas suited to sensitive and reactive skin
A useful recovery step alongside active ingredients such as retinol or exfoliating acids

Who It’s For

Anyone who wants a fragrance-free daily sunscreen alongside a genuine barrier-repair treatment — this duo suits sensitive, pigmentation-prone and generally reactive skin especially well.

It’s also a practical pairing for anyone using active ingredients such as retinol or exfoliating acids, since those actives increase sun sensitivity and place extra demand on the skin barrier at the same time.

Skin going through a seasonal rough patch — cold, dry winters, harsh heat, low humidity or indoor heating — will find the masque a useful weekly or overnight reset, alongside the daily SPF step that both products share the goal of protecting.

How To Use

Complete the rest of your skincare routine, then apply Essense Skin Protect SPF 50 generously to the face, neck and any exposed skin, every morning.
Reapply the SPF every 2 hours when outdoors for extended periods, and immediately after swimming or sweating.
Two to three times a week, cleanse and apply Essense Barrier Repair Masque to face and neck, avoiding the eye area, and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes before rinsing off.
For more intensive repair, apply the masque as your final evening step instead and leave it on overnight, rinsing off in the morning.
Follow the masque with your usual moisturiser, and continue with daily SPF the next morning.

Note: SPF protection is theoretical under real-world conditions — sweat, heat and uneven application all reduce it, so reapplying through the day matters regardless of the SPF number on the label.

Pairs Well With

Essense Skin Detox Serum – 30ml
Apply underneath the SPF for antioxidant defence against environmental stress, layered with daily UV protection.
Essense Hyaluronic Acid³ Serum 30ml
Adds an extra layer of hydration support alongside the masque's barrier-repair work, especially useful on very dry or compromised skin.
Liquid Skin Nutrition Spray – 100ml
A light, hydrating mist to use through the day alongside this duo's deeper protective and repair work.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What’s included in the Protect and Repair Duo?
A: Essense Skin Protect SPF 50 – 30ml and Essense Barrier Repair Masque – 30ml.

Q: How often should I use each product?
A: Use the SPF 50 daily, every morning. Use the Barrier Repair Masque two to three times a week as a rinse-off treatment, or overnight for more intensive repair.

Q: Can I use the masque and SPF on the same day?
A: Yes — apply the masque as part of your evening routine or overnight, then continue with daily SPF the next morning as normal.

Q: Are both products fragrance-free?
A: Yes. Both Essense Skin Protect SPF 50 and Essense Barrier Repair Masque are fragrance-free, making the whole duo suitable for sensitive and reactive skin.

Q: Do I still need sunscreen if I work indoors?
A: Yes. UVA rays penetrate glass windows and cause skin damage even indoors, so daily application is recommended regardless of how much time you spend outside.

Q: Is this duo suitable if I use retinol or exfoliating acids?
A: Yes — the masque is a useful recovery step alongside active ingredients, and daily SPF is especially important since actives like retinol increase sun sensitivity.