athletia Core Balance oil 50ml

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athletia Core Balance Oil

A bi-phase booster oil that softens, plumps and prepares the skin for the rest of your skincare routine.

athletia Core Balance Oil (アスレティア コアバランス オイル) is a Japanese bi-phase facial oil serum designed to be used immediately after cleansing and before lotion.

Inspired by the way the body warms up before a workout, athletia introduces a unique first step in skincare: massage freshly cleansed skin with oil to gently soften and condition it before applying hydrating products.

The formula features a carefully balanced 6:4 ratio of oil and essence, creating the ideal combination of glide and grip for facial massage. Despite its oil-rich composition, it feels surprisingly light on the skin, leaving it soft, supple and prepared to receive the lotion that follows.

A New First Step After Cleansing

Instead of applying lotion immediately after washing your face, athletia recommends beginning with Core Balance Oil.

Freshly cleansed skin can feel tight or less receptive to water-based skincare. Massaging the oil into the skin helps soften the stratum corneum and creates a smoother, more supple surface.

This "warm-up" step is designed to help the lotion applied afterward spread more evenly and penetrate more readily into the stratum corneum.

The recommended athletia skincare order is:

Cleanser → Core Balance Oil → Lotion → Special Care

Unique 6:4 Oil-to-Essence Balance

At the heart of Core Balance Oil is its distinctive two-layer 6:4 formula.

The ratio was carefully developed to provide enough slip for comfortable facial massage while maintaining just the right amount of grip beneath the fingertips.

Shake the bottle to combine the two layers before use, creating a lightweight oil-serum texture that spreads smoothly without feeling excessively heavy.

Oil Layer

The oil phase contains athletia's Natural Oil Complex, a moisturizing blend of 10 plant-derived oils selected for their affinity with the skin.

These include:

• Sugarcane-derived Squalane
• Macadamia Seed Oil
• Meadowfoam Oil
• Evening Primrose Oil
• Almond Seed Oil
• Grape Seed Oil
• Carrot Oil
• Coconut-derived Oil
• Palm/Coconut-derived Oil

The blend includes oils such as squalane and macadamia seed oil, chosen for their skin-compatible feel and ability to leave the complexion soft and supple.

Essence Layer

The essence phase is rich in athletia's proprietary Bio Energetic Complex, featuring:

Ashitaba Leaf/Stem Extract, Perilla Leaf Extract, Rice Ferment and Glycerin.

Core Balance Oil contains the highest concentration of Bio Energetic Complex within the athletia brand, helping deliver moisture to the stratum corneum and support healthy-looking skin.

7 Benefits for Soft, Plump-Looking Skin

With continued skincare use, Core Balance Oil is designed to support seven aspects of a healthy-looking complexion:

Moisture — Helps replenish and maintain hydration.

Refined-looking texture — Conditions the skin for a smoother appearance.

Firmness and elasticity — Helps skin appear supple and resilient.

Radiance — Promotes a healthy, naturally luminous look.

Moisture-derived clarity — Well-hydrated skin appears fresher and more translucent.

Smoothness — Softens rough-feeling skin after cleansing.

Plump, refined-looking pores — Helps create a firmer, smoother-looking complexion where pores appear less noticeable.

Designed for Facial Massage

Core Balance Oil isn't simply a facial oil to spread over the skin.

Its 6:4 oil-and-essence balance was specifically designed for massage, providing enough slip to allow the fingers to move comfortably while retaining the controlled grip needed for massage movements.

This step helps gently loosen the feeling of tightness after cleansing while turning the beginning of your skincare routine into a calming daily ritual.

Helps Prepare Skin for Lotion

One of the most distinctive features of Core Balance Oil is its position before toner or lotion, rather than at the end of skincare.

athletia's approach is based on two ideas: massage helps soften freshly cleansed skin, while conditioning the skin with oil helps prepare it so the lotion that follows can spread more evenly and penetrate into the stratum corneum.

For the complete athletia routine, pair it with Core Balance Toning Lotion N after applying the oil.

99% Naturally Derived Formula

Core Balance Oil has a 99% naturally derived index, including water, calculated according to ISO 16128.

Its botanical-rich formula combines athletia's Bio Energetic Complex with the Natural Oil Complex for a skincare experience that balances moisture, comfort and sensorial pleasure.

5-Free Formula

Core Balance Oil is formulated without:

• Preservatives
• Silicones
• Mineral Oil
• Petroleum-derived Surfactants
• Synthetic Colorants

Woody Herbal Botanical Scent

Core Balance Oil features athletia's signature woody herbal fragrance, inspired by the depth and tranquility of forest trees.

The subtly sweet combination of cedarwood and geranium is layered with sandalwood, patchouli and bergamot to create a deep, calming botanical aroma.

Key fragrance notes include:

• Cedarwood
• Sandalwood
• Patchouli
• Geranium
• Bergamot

The scent transforms the first step of skincare into a more immersive, relaxing ritual.

How to Use

Use immediately after cleansing, before lotion or toner.

Because this is a bi-phase formula, shake the bottle well to blend the oil and essence layers before use.

Dispense an appropriate amount into your palm and gently spread it across the face.

Massage into the skin using comfortable movements, allowing the formula to soften and condition the complexion.

Follow with your usual lotion or toner, such as athletia Core Balance Toning Lotion N, and continue with the rest of your skincare routine.

Why You'll Love It

6:4 bi-phase formula — Carefully balanced oil and essence layers provide ideal glide and grip for facial massage.

Booster skincare step — Used before lotion to prepare freshly cleansed skin for the skincare that follows.

10-oil Natural Oil Complex — Features squalane, macadamia, meadowfoam, evening primrose and other plant-derived oils.

Bio Energetic Complex — Contains Ashitaba, Perilla, Rice Ferment and Glycerin for moisturizing care.

Soft, plump finish — Helps improve the appearance of hydration, smoothness, radiance and firmness.

Lightweight oil feel — Provides nourishing oil care without an excessively heavy finish.

99% naturally derived — Naturally derived index including water according to ISO 16128.

Woody herbal scent — A sophisticated botanical blend centered around cedarwood and geranium.

Award-Winning Japanese Skincare

athletia Core Balance Oil was awarded 3rd Place in the Booster Category of the BITEKI Beauty Experts' Best Cosmetics Awards for the First Half of 2020.

Its unusual oil-before-lotion approach has become one of the signature steps of athletia's skincare philosophy.

Product Details

Product: athletia Core Balance Oil
Japanese Name: アスレティア コアバランス オイル
Type: Bi-Phase Booster Oil / Facial Oil Serum
Skincare Step: Immediately after cleansing, before lotion
Oil-to-Essence Ratio: 6:4
Naturally Derived Index: 99% including water (ISO 16128)
Key Complexes: Natural Oil Complex & Bio Energetic Complex
Skin Benefits: Moisturizing, smoothing, softening, radiance and firmness care
Fragrance: Woody Herbal
Key Scent Notes: Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Patchouli, Geranium & Bergamot

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use athletia Core Balance Oil?

Use it immediately after cleansing and before your lotion or toner. Unlike many facial oils that are used toward the end of a routine, Core Balance Oil is designed as a booster step.

Why do I use an oil before lotion?

The oil and massage step helps soften freshly cleansed skin and prepare it so the lotion applied afterward can spread evenly and penetrate more readily into the stratum corneum.

Is athletia Core Balance Oil a facial oil or a serum?

It's best described as a bi-phase oil serum or booster oil. The formula consists of both an oil layer and an essence layer in a 6:4 ratio.

Do I need to shake the bottle?

Yes. The oil and essence form two separate layers, so shake well before use to blend them together.

Is it suitable for facial massage?

Yes. The 6:4 oil-to-essence ratio was specifically designed to provide the combination of slip and fingertip grip needed for comfortable facial massage.

Does it feel very oily?

Despite its high oil content, athletia describes the texture as light and skin-compatible. The goal is to leave the complexion feeling soft and supple rather than heavily coated.

What does Core Balance Oil smell like?

It has a woody herbal fragrance with cedarwood, sandalwood, patchouli, geranium and bergamot notes, creating a deep, botanical scent reminiscent of forest trees.