THIRST TRAP Barrier Repair Cream + SPF Ultra-Hydration Bundle

Lion Pose™ THIRST TRAP Barrier Repair Cream + SPF Ultra-Hydration Bundle

Ready to quench your skin’s deepest thirst while shutting down sun damage? Meet your ultimate hydration and protection powerhouse. The THIRST TRAP Bundle is a best-selling, two-step daily system meticulously engineered to flood your skin with long-lasting moisture, lock down a compromised skin barrier, and shield your face from UV-induced aging and dark spots.

We are completely over heavy sunscreens that leave a chalky film and thick moisturizers that trigger breakouts. Designed hand-in-hand with Harvard-trained dermatologists, this dynamic duo combines our elite, barrier-rebooting peptide cream with a weightless, sheer tinted 100% mineral SPF. Together, they melt into the skin with a cushiony glide, leaving your complexion looking smooth, balanced, and fresh with a dewy, lit-from-within glow.

What's Included: Your Ultimate Day + Night Ecosystem

PEP TALK™ Bio-Peptide Barrier Repair Cream (50 mL): A nourishing, non-comedogenic face moisturizer that repairs a compromised lipid barrier and delivers an absolute surge of comforting hydration.

UNGHOSTED™ Sheer Tinted 100% Mineral SPF 42 (50 mL): A lightweight, zero-white-cast mineral sunscreen infused with moisturizing squalane that protects your skin while doubling as a flawless makeup primer.

The 5-Point Clinical Standard: Uncompromising Results

At Lion Pose, we hold ourselves to a higher standard by conducting objective clinical testing on diverse skin tones (Fitzpatrick scales I–VI). Our independent panels proved statistically significant results:

Immediate Hydration Surge: PEP TALK™ improves skin hydration by 133% instantly, with 100% of participants showing a strengthened skin barrier.

8-Hour Sustained Moisture: UNGHOSTED™ is clinically proven to increase and retain the skin’s moisture levels by 136% after 8 full hours of wear.

Redness Relief: 100% of retinol users saw a visible reduction in skin redness and irritation.

Holistic Health + Skin Benefits: Shield & Rebuild

Formulated to safely and beautifully serve all skin types and tones—including melanin-rich and deeper complexions—this bundle targets real skin concerns without irritation:

Deep Barrier Rehabilitation: Rebuilds and patches up a broken skin barrier, significantly reducing Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL) to eliminate chronic dryness and flaking.

No-White-Cast UV Defense: Broad-spectrum SPF 42 uses specialized non-nano zinc to bounce away damaging UVA/UVB rays, actively preventing hyperpigmentation, melasma, and sun spots without leaving a ghostly residue.

The Post-Active Soothing Blanket: Instantly calms hot, visible redness and irritation brought on by high-strength retinols, acne treatments, or conditions like rosacea and eczema.

Pro-Youth Sculpting & Plumping: Boosts structural collagen and elastin pathways to visibly smooth out uneven texture and soften the look of fine lines over time.

The Energizing Ritual: How to Use

This streamlined, daily hydration duo works seamlessly to keep your skin plumped and protected:

Your Morning Routine (AM): Hydrate & Shield

1. Prep: Wash your face thoroughly and pat dry.

2. Step 1 (Hydrate): Apply 1 to 2 pumps of PEP TALK™ Bio-Peptide Cream to your face and neck, massaging gently until fully absorbed.

3. Step 2 (Protect): Follow immediately with a generous layer of UNGHOSTED™ Tinted SPF 42. Blend it out evenly for a fresh, dewy finish that acts as the perfect canvas for makeup or a bare-faced glow. Reapply as needed, especially after swimming or heavy sweating.

Your Evening Routine (PM): Reset & Restore

1. Repair: Cleanse away the day's environmental toxins. Apply 1 to 2 pumps of PEP TALK™ Bio-Peptide Cream to clean, dry skin to supercharge your skin barrier’s natural overnight recovery cycle.

Our Mission: The Lion Pose Story

Lion Pose was founded by Madhu and Nisha, two Harvard Business School graduates who met over a decade ago. After witnessing a massive lack of regulation in the skincare industry compared to other fields, they noticed a glaring problem: mainstream clinical skincare brands were completely failing to test their products inclusively on diverse skin tones, textures, and ethnicities.

Inclusivity Backed by Science

Frustrated by their own personal battles with painful cystic acne, scarring, and products that actually made hyperpigmentation worse for deeper skin tones, they decided to change the scientific landscape. Lion Pose is on a fierce mission to raise the bar for clinical testing. Developed alongside leading Harvard-trained dermatologists who specialize in treating the full range of human skin, we formulate clean, safe, and robust products that treat real skin issues—like hyperpigmentation, acne scars, and eczema—with prescription-level efficacy.

Science-Backed Active Ingredients

PEP TALK™ Active Key Botanicals

Vegan Bio-Placenta®: A 100% vegan bio-mimetic peptide complex that mimics human growth factors to signal skin repair, smooth fine lines, and support healthy cellular renewal.

Triple Lipid Complex: A replenishing blend of ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids that reinforces moisture retention.

Hyaluronic Acid, Glutathione & Ashwagandha: Humectants and adaptogenic antioxidants that deeply plump the skin while defending against daily skin fatigue and environmental stressors.

UNGHOSTED™ Active Key Botanicals

15% Super Zinc® Non-Nano Zinc Oxide: The sheerest form of zinc oxide available to provide high-performance, reef-safe mineral sun defense with absolutely no white cast.

Squalane: A bio-compatible oil that keeps skin ultra-hydrated, smooth, and visibly radiant during sun exposure.

Glutathione, Rice Bran & Oak Root Extracts: A powerful tripeptide and botanical network that fiercely shields cells from free radical damage.

Clean Ingredients Lists

PEP TALK™ Cream

Water/Aqua, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, 1,2-Hexanediol, Coco-Caprylate, C12-16 Alcohols, Palmitic Acid, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium, Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Hydroxyacetophenome, C15-23 Alkane, Decyl Glucoside, Glyceryl Caprylate, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Allantoin, C13-14 Alkane, Lecithin, Propanediol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Xanthan Gum, Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernal Flour, Acetyl Glutamine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceramide NP, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Simmondsia Chinesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Squalane, Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil, Carbomer, Bacilus/Folic Acid Ferment Filtrate Extract, SH-Oligopeptide-1, SH-Oligopeptide-2, SH-Polypeptide-1, SH-Polypeptide-11, SH-Polypeptide-9, Tocopherol, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Glutathione, Ceramide EOP.

UNGHOSTED™ SPF 42

Active Ingredient: Zinc Oxide 15%.

Inactive Ingredients: Water (Aqua / Eau), Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Squalane, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Propanediol, Coco-Glucoside, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract, Quercus Suber Bark Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Magnolia Officinalis Bark Extract, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Extract, Oak Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Jojoba Esters, Glutathione, Tocopherol, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Oleate Citrate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Lecithin, Acacia Senegal Gum, Xanthan Gum, Silica, Caprylyl Glycol, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492).

Product Attributes + Integrity

Sizes Included: 50 mL PEP TALK™ / 50 mL UNGHOSTED™

Formulated Without: Chemical UV Filters (Oxybenzone/Avobenzone), Synthetic Fragrances, Parabens, Phthalates, Sulfates, or Toxins.

Purity Standards: 100% Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Non-Comedogenic, Reef-Safe, and Dermatologist-Tested.

Packaging: Housed in clean, travel-friendly airless pumps to protect ingredient freshness.