The Start Here Set

The Start Here Set

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The Start Here Set

Name: The Start Here Set
Brand: More Than Nine
SKU: VB-002
Price: 46.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Your simplified skincare routine, done

Formulated for all stages of motherhood

Dermatologist founded and tested

Safe for sensitive skin

As a dermatologist and a mom, I wanted to make the daily stuff easy. This skincare set is the foundation: The Take a Sec Cleanser to melt everything away and The Go-To Moisturizer to keep your skin comfortable all day. Two products. No guessing. Just a simple face care routine for clean, hydrated skin without the overthinking.

The Take a Sec Cleanser (236ml / 8 fl oz) — Your moment of calm. A creamy, hydrating reset when you finally get to the sink.
The Go-To Moisturizer (50ml / 1.7 fl oz) — Lightweight, lasting hydration. Feels like a hug for your face when you need one most.

Let It Go: The Take a Sec Cleanser

AM or PM, apply a dime-sized amount to your wet face.
Gently massage for 20 seconds (and 10 more seconds if you have makeup on).
Rinse well and pat dry. Good clean fun? Done.

Seal It In: The Go-To Moisturizer

AM or PM after cleansing, smooth over face and neck. Hydrated, hassle-free, easy.

The Take a Sec Cleanser

Water/Aqua/Eau, Glycerin, Coco-Glucoside, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Betaine, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Panthenol, Glycol Distearate, Phenoxyethanol, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Coconut Acid, Fragrance/Parfum, Sodium Isethionate, Potassium Sorbate, Tetrasodium EDTA, Sodium Hydroxide

The Go-To Moisturizer

Water/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Polysilicone-11, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Disodium EDTA, Citric Acid, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Polysorbate 60, Sorbitan Isostearate, Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Fragrance/Parfum, Ceramide NP, Ceramide AP, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum, Ceramide EOP, Coumarin

I Made This Skincare Starter Kit for Us

Here's the thing: you don't need ten products, especially if you're trying to build a skincare routine for pregnancy or a postpartum skincare routine. You need a simple facial skincare routine that works. A cleanser that takes everything off without stripping you. A moisturizer that lasts without feeling heavy.

That's the foundation of a dermatologist formulated skincare routine. Start here.

The Skincare Set I’d Tell You to Start With

Person cleansing their face with The Take a Sec Cleanser

Your moment of calm. A creamy, hydrating reset when you finally get to the sink.

We Ran User Trials with Moms, Moms-To-Be, and Moms Trying-To-Be

93% said "This cleanser did not irritate my skin"*
90% said "The cleanser felt gentle enough for sensitive or reactive skin"*
90% said "This cleanser removed make up and daily grime without stripping my skin"*
89% said "The experience of using the cleanser was calming and enjoyable"*
94% said "This cleanser fits easily into my daily routine"*
91% said "I felt confident incorporating this product into my routine during pregnancy or breastfeeding."*

Based on a 14-day U.S. consumer perception study of 110 women, including pregnant and breastfeeding women. See our Safety Statement.

At 15%, this cleanser contains significantly more glycerin than most moisturizers use (typically 3–5%). The intentionally high level helps counteract the moisture loss that typically accompanies cleansing, leaving skin feeling hydrated and comfortable after rinsing — not tight.

An osmoprotectant naturally found in sugar beets, extracted here from the upcycled side stream of sugar production. Helps skin cells manage water balance and supports the skin barrier function over time, complementing glycerin's immediate hydrating effect.

Provitamin B5, at a meaningful 1.5% concentration. Known for its moisturizing, soothing, and anti-inflammatory properties — particularly effective at calming sensitized or reactive skin, making it well-suited for the skin changes that can accompany hormonal shifts.

A lightweight emollient that contributes to the cleanser's ability to dissolve makeup without a double-cleanse step. Leaves skin feeling conditioned, not stripped, and rinses clean without residue.

Four sulphate-free cleansing agents — two coconut-derived, one amino acid-derived, one glucose-derived — chosen together for the gentlest effective profile available. They produce a cushiony, low-irritation lather that cleans without disrupting the skin's natural pH or surface lipids.

Person applying The Go-To Moisturizer to their cheek

Lightweight, lasting hydration. Feels like a hug for your face when you need one most.

We Ran User Trials with Moms, Moms-To-Be, and Moms Trying-To-Be

91% said "I felt confident incorporating this product into my routine during pregnancy or breastfeeding."*
93% said "This moisturizer felt lightweight and not heavy"*
90% said "I would recommend this product to a friend or fellow mom"*

Based on a 14-day U.S. consumer perception study of 112 women, including pregnant and breastfeeding women. See our Safety Statement.

One of the most studied ingredients in skincare, and at 4%, it's at a meaningful working level — not a trace amount on a label. It helps shield skin from UV and blue light damage, reduces the appearance of fine lines and uneven tone, and supports the skin's resilience against everyday environmental stress.

A blend of skin-identical lipids — ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids — that mirrors the composition of the skin's natural barrier. It helps support barrier function and improve moisture retention, especially for skin that's been stressed by hormonal shifts or environmental exposure.

A native Australian superfruit with the highest natural Vitamin C content of any known food source — up to 100x more than an orange. Used as a stabilized extract here for antioxidant protection, improved skin radiance, and a more even skin tone.

One of the most well-researched humectants in dermatology. It draws water up into the surface of the skin and helps keep it there, providing immediate and lasting hydration without heaviness.

A fat-soluble antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals from UV exposure and pollution. Also helps protect the formula's other actives and extends shelf life.

A lightweight, naturally derived emollient rich in oleic and linoleic fatty acids. Softens skin without clogging pores and layers cleanly under makeup.

The liquid-fraction version of shea butter — nourishing fatty acids without the heaviness. Absorbs quickly, doesn't pill under foundation.

More Than Nine products with flowers and the Is This OK prompt

5-Second Answers from Dr. Aegean

You just want someone to tell you what actually works. My job is to look at the actual research and tell you what really matters, without the fear and without the confusion.

Yes, these products are appropriate in a skincare routine for pregnancy as well as in a postpartum skincare routine. More Than Nine was thoughtfully formulated for all stages of motherhood—and developed with sensitive skin in mind. Each formula is reviewed by an independent toxicologist, made with well-studied ingredients at conservative levels, and tested for skin compatibility, including through an independently administered Repeat Insult Patch Test (RIPT) with individuals with sensitive skin. For more information, read our full Safety Statement.

Because most skin doesn’t need more—it needs consistency. This skincare set covers the essentials: cleansing without stripping and hydration that supports your skin barrier all day. It’s the simplified skincare routine I’d tell almost any busy mom to start with.

Because when your skin feels off, more steps usually aren’t the answer. A gentle cleanser and reliable moisturizer can do a lot of heavy lifting—especially during seasons when your skin is changing.

Yes, this cleanser does the job in one step, no double cleanse needed. It was independently evaluated using the EpiOcular™ Eye Irritation Test, a validated non-animal method for assessing eye irritation potential. Based on results, the formula is considered a non-ocular irritant, supporting that it’s gentle enough for use around the eye area when used as directed. If stinging or discomfort occurs, discontinue use and rinse thoroughly.

Yes, this moisturizer was evaluated through independent non-comedogenic testing, a standard dermatologic assessment to determine whether a product is likely to clog pores when used as directed. In testing, the formula did not show a tendency to contribute to comedone (clogged pore) formation. As with all skincare, individual responses can vary, but this supports that it’s appropriate for acne- and breakout-prone skin.