Nourish Crème Riche

The Backstory

I bought Nourish Crème Riche largely because of its color.

I’m generally bored by plain white creams. Give me something with an interesting shade, and I immediately start imagining an unusual texture and a beautiful fragrance. Is this a particularly sensible way to shop for skincare? Probably not. Am I the target audience for this nonsense? Absolutely.

Sahajan’s cream had a lovely light-brown color, almost like a chai latte. The ingredient list suggested an appealing scent, and the rich texture looked exactly like something I’d enjoy.

I wasn’t particularly invested in the Ayurvedic philosophy or expecting extraordinary results. I wanted a beautiful cream that would be a pleasure to use.

Formula & Claims

The formula has a substantial moisturizing foundation, with glycerin, apricot kernel oil, camellia oil, coconut oil, and kokum butter.

Its featured botanical ingredients are triphala, a traditional blend of three antioxidant-rich fruits, and gotu kola, or centella asiatica, which has research supporting its skin-conditioning properties. Triphala is also responsible for the cream’s distinctive earthy color.

Sahajan makes broader claims about firmness, fine lines, and uneven tone, supported by a small company study. While the ingredients are interesting, I approach this primarily as a nourishing cream rather than a corrective treatment.

The fragrance is listed as parfum, with an essential-oil blend that includes lavender, patchouli, rose, and sandalwood, according to Beauty Heroes.

The Experience

The cream smells wonderful. There’s a gentle sweetness and soft, spiced warmth that reminds me of a fragrant vanilla tea.

Its texture is thick, rich, and satisfying, although it melts into the skin more readily than I expected. I sometimes prefer creams that leave a more substantial protective layer, but this one still feels beautifully moisturizing.

I particularly enjoy it at night, when I find myself craving the scent and texture. That’s something relatively few products accomplish, especially when I have so many other creams to choose from.

I’d happily use it during the day, too, with a lighter application.

It’s not a product I reach for because I’m expecting remarkable results. I reach for it because I genuinely enjoy the experience.

Final Words

Nourish Crème Riche delivered exactly what I hoped for: a substantial, beautifully scented cream that makes moisturizing feel indulgent.

At $56 for 50 ml, I also consider it very reasonably priced. I’ve tried considerably more expensive creams that were far less interesting to use.

A repurchase would be motivated by pleasure rather than measurable improvements, and I see nothing wrong with that. A good moisturizing cream doesn’t need to revolutionize my skin to earn its place.

Sometimes it simply needs to make me want to use it.

And this one does.