The journal
Notes from the studio
Ontop started in a Pittsburgh machine shop, with cracked knuckles, razor burn, and a bathroom shelf full of products that either did nothing or smelled like a cologne counter. The routine didn't need to be bigger — it needed to work.
Ontop — Everyday performance skincare.
So we built the line we couldn't buy: wash, treat, moisturize, protect, with ceramides, stabilized vitamin C, and encapsulated retinal at levels that do something. Fragrance-free, short ingredient lists, and nothing on the shelf that hasn't earned its place.
“Everyday performance skincare.”
We're a small crew. We answer the phone ourselves, we test every batch on our own faces first, and we'd rather sell you four products that work than fourteen that don't.
Come say helloWhat we stand for
Short routine, real work
Four steps, honest actives, no ten-product rituals. Do it, forget it, get on with the day.
Built for daily wear
Sweat, commutes, dry office air, early mornings — formulated for the conditions skin actually lives in.
30-day skin guarantee
If it doesn't agree with your skin, send it back within 30 days — even opened.
No fluff, no perfume
Fragrance-free across the line. Every ingredient has a job or it's out.
Questions, answered
No. It's built for anyone who wants a short, effective routine — we just formulate for thicker, oilier, shave-exposed skin, which plenty of people have regardless of gender.
A recurring order of your chosen products every 2 months at 15% off, charged to your saved card. You can skip, swap, or cancel anytime from your account — no emails, no phone calls needed.
Morning: wash, vitamin C, moisturizer, SPF. Evening: wash, retinal (2–3 nights a week), balm or moisturizer. Post-Shave Fix after any shave, Eye Fuel in the morning. Start one new active at a time and patch-test first.
Everything except the Beard & Face Oil, which carries a light natural cedar note. The rest of the line is fragrance-free — no masking scents, nothing to react to.
Because most shelves are full of steps that don't earn their place. Wash, treat, moisturize, protect — everything in the line does a job, and nothing in it is filler. Four products that work beat fourteen that don't.
Yes — we ship to most countries. Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout so there are no surprises on delivery.
The fine print
Shipping, returns, privacy, and how your payment stays safe.
Shipping policy
Orders ship from Pittsburgh, PA within 1–2 business days. Domestic delivery takes 3–6 business days. Shipping is complimentary on orders over $60; a flat $6 applies below that. International duties and taxes are calculated at checkout.
Last updated 2026-11-04
Returns
Not the right fit for your skin? Return any item — even opened — within 30 days of delivery. Domestic return shipping is free; email us for a prepaid label.
Last updated 2026-11-04
Privacy policy
We collect only what we need to fulfil your order and improve your experience, and we never sell your personal data. Payment card data is handled by our PCI-DSS payment provider and is not stored by us. You can request a copy or deletion of your data at any time by contacting support.
Last updated 2026-11-04
Payment security
Checkout runs over an encrypted (TLS) connection and payments are processed by a PCI-DSS Level 1 provider. Card details are tokenized in your browser and never reach our servers, and eligible cards are authenticated with 3-D Secure. Your statement will show ONTOP CARE.
Last updated 2026-11-04
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Contact
Come say hello
We answer the phone ourselves, mon–fri, 8am–6pm et. Reach out any time — before or after you order.
- +1 (904) 706-4394
- Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm ET
- Ontop, 77 Foundry Row, Suite 6, Pittsburgh, PA 15203