Elite Balance is a limited-edition holiday skincare set featuring Elite Gentle Clean and Elite ALT-A Daily Rejuvenating Moisturizer, two clinical-level professional formulas expertly paired to help visibly smooth texture, replenish hydration, and support a healthier-looking skin barrier. Designed for skin showing early signs of aging, this cleanser and moisturizer duo offers a complete daily ritual built around gentle renewal.

Elite Gentle Clean is a sulfate-free, soothing gel cleanser formulated with Sodium Hyaluronate and botanical extracts to gently remove impurities without stripping skin of essential moisture. Unlike harsher cleansers that can compromise the skin barrier, this formula replenishes hydration during cleansing, leaving skin feeling soft, calm, and prepped for treatment products. It's the professional-grade first step that sets up everything that follows.

Elite ALT-A Daily Rejuvenating Moisturizer is formulated with Bakuchiol, a plant-based retinol alternative that helps refine the look of texture and tone without causing the photosensitivity or irritation associated with traditional retinoids. This means it can be used both morning and evening, delivering visible renewal around the clock. Ectoin further supports the skin barrier against environmental stressors while Silk Tree Extract (Albizia Julibrissin) helps revitalize fatigued-looking skin.

Together, these two formulas create a synergistic ritual: Gentle Clean prepares the skin with a hydrating, barrier-respecting cleanse, and ALT-A follows with targeted rejuvenation. The pairing was designed to maximize results while maintaining gentleness, making it ideal for anyone whose skin is ready for clinical-level care but prefers a non-aggressive approach.

Both products reflect COSMEDIX's Elite collection philosophy: professional-grade formulations that step up from the core line with more advanced, concentrated actives. Aestheticians recommend this pairing for clients showing early signs of aging who want visible improvement in firmness, texture, and radiance without the adjustment period that traditional retinol requires.

At $130 (a $177 value), Elite Balance offers 27% savings on two professional favorites designed to work beautifully together. Limited edition. Available only this holiday season.

Q. What is the Elite Balance set?
A. Elite Balance is a limited-edition holiday set pairing Elite Gentle Clean (a sulfate-free, hydrating cleanser) with Elite ALT-A Daily Rejuvenating Moisturizer (a Bakuchiol-based anti-aging moisturizer). Together they form a complete cleansing and renewal ritual for skin showing early signs of aging.

Q. Who is Elite Balance best for?
A. It's ideal for anyone noticing early signs of aging like fine lines, uneven texture, or loss of radiance, and who wants gentle but effective professional-grade care. It's also a great fit for those who haven't tolerated traditional retinol well, since Bakuchiol offers similar visible benefits without irritation.

Q. What is Bakuchiol and how does it compare to retinol?
A. Bakuchiol is a plant-based ingredient that helps refine the look of skin texture and tone similar to how retinol does, but without causing photosensitivity or the irritation and peeling often associated with traditional retinoids. Unlike retinol, Bakuchiol can be used both morning and evening.

Q. Can I use Elite ALT-A in the morning?
A. Yes. Because it contains Bakuchiol rather than retinol, ALT-A does not cause photosensitivity and is designed for both AM and PM use. Always follow with SPF in the morning as part of standard skincare best practice.

Q. Is Elite Gentle Clean safe for sensitive skin?
A. Yes. It's sulfate-free and formulated with soothing ingredients like Bisabolol, Chamomile Extract, and Aloe. It's gentle enough for daily use, post-procedure skin, and even the most sensitized complexions. Aestheticians recommend it as a step up for clients with dry, reactive, or compromised barriers.

Q. How is this different from the regular COSMEDIX cleanser and moisturizer?
A. The Elite collection is COSMEDIX's clinical-level professional line, designed as a step up from the core collection. Elite Gentle Clean is more soothing and hydrating than Benefit Clean, and ALT-A delivers more advanced anti-aging benefits through Bakuchiol and barrier-supporting actives.

Q. How long will one set last?
A. With twice-daily use, Elite Gentle Clean (5 FL OZ) typically lasts 6 to 8 weeks. Elite ALT-A (1.75 FL OZ) is dispensed from an airless pump and provides approximately 45 days of supply at a pea-sized application.

Q. Can I pair this with my vitamin A serum?
A. Yes. Elite Gentle Clean pairs beautifully as a prep step before any treatment serum. ALT-A can be used alongside retinol serums for added retinoid-alternative support, or used on its own as a standalone anti-aging moisturizer for those who prefer a retinol-free approach.

Q. Why do aestheticians recommend the Elite line?
A. The Elite collection represents the most advanced tier of COSMEDIX skincare, formulated for clients who have been on their professional skincare journey and are ready for more concentrated, clinical-level actives. Aestheticians use these products in treatment rooms and recommend them as step-ups for experienced clients.

Q. Is this set available after the holidays?
A. No. Elite Balance is a limited-edition holiday exclusive at this special pricing ($177 value for $130). Both products are available individually year-round at full retail, but the bundled savings is only available this season.