- The Intention
- The Ingredients
- The Ritual
- The Monastery Story
A gentle yet deeply effective retinol cream infused with beta-glucans from reishi - the revered "mushroom of immortality" - Rei supports skin renewal while honoring hydration and barrier integrity. This nourishing formula helps brighten tone, boost collagen, and soften fine lines without the dryness often associated with traditional retinol treatments. Fungi-derived beta-glucan works alongside botanical oils and soothing extracts to protect the skin barrier and accelerate moisture retention, leaving the complexion smooth, supple, and resilient. Thoughtfully crafted for nightly renewal with a calm, comforting feel, Rei offers radiant results through a slow, skin-respecting approach to retinol.
1fl oz
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Water, Tocopherol, Cera Alba, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Artemisia Pallens (Davana) Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Retinol, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil, Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract, Populus Tremuloides (Aspen Bark) Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract
Apply 2 to 3 pumps to clean skin. When beginning a retinol routine, start 1 to 2 times per week and gradually build up to nightly use as skin adjusts. Follow with a moisturizer or serum for optimal hydration.
Monastery is the creation of Athena Hewett, a master esthetician and herbalist whose deep reverence for plant medicine and skin health is woven into every offering. Inspired by her Greek heritage and ancestral healing rituals, Athena formulates each product in Monastery’s in-house San Francisco lab using whole plant ingredients, exquisite essential oils, and traditional distillation methods that preserve botanical vitality. Every formula is designed to support the skin’s natural intelligence, calm inflammation, and cultivate resilient, radiant skin.
The Intention
A gentle yet deeply effective retinol cream infused with beta-glucans from reishi - the revered "mushroom of immortality" - Rei supports skin renewal while honoring hydration and barrier integrity. This nourishing formula helps brighten tone, boost collagen, and soften fine lines without the dryness often associated with traditional retinol treatments. Fungi-derived beta-glucan works alongside botanical oils and soothing extracts to protect the skin barrier and accelerate moisture retention, leaving the complexion smooth, supple, and resilient. Thoughtfully crafted for nightly renewal with a calm, comforting feel, Rei offers radiant results through a slow, skin-respecting approach to retinol.
1fl oz
The Ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Water, Tocopherol, Cera Alba, Alcohol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Artemisia Pallens (Davana) Flower Oil, Rosa Damascena (Rose) Flower Oil, Pelargonium Graveolens (Geranium) Flower Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Retinol, Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Extract, Juniperus Virginiana (Cedarwood) Oil, Algae Extract, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Beta-Glucan, Lonicera Japonica (Honeysuckle) Extract, Lonicera Caprifolium (Honeysuckle) Extract, Populus Tremuloides (Aspen Bark) Bark Extract, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract
The Ritual
Apply 2 to 3 pumps to clean skin. When beginning a retinol routine, start 1 to 2 times per week and gradually build up to nightly use as skin adjusts. Follow with a moisturizer or serum for optimal hydration.
The Monastery Story
Monastery is the creation of Athena Hewett, a master esthetician and herbalist whose deep reverence for plant medicine and skin health is woven into every offering. Inspired by her Greek heritage and ancestral healing rituals, Athena formulates each product in Monastery’s in-house San Francisco lab using whole plant ingredients, exquisite essential oils, and traditional distillation methods that preserve botanical vitality. Every formula is designed to support the skin’s natural intelligence, calm inflammation, and cultivate resilient, radiant skin.