Mayday

Intensive After-Sun Treatment

Accelerated recovery to damaged skin cells
Boosts blood flow + collagen production
Soothes redness, swelling + minimizes peeling
Restores and strengthens skin’s protective lipid layer

For those days you get a little too confident with the elements.

Mayday gel cream is powered by a 3x boost of Sirenas Complex AQ, delivering active relief and intensive recovery. It quickly soothes inflammation and irritation while supercharging your skin's natural healing process—from sunburns, windburns, or the occasional campfire. Keep it handy at home or in your travel carry-on—and thank us later.

: • A 3x concentrated blend of Sirenas Complex AQ utilizes powerful healing botanicals to strategically neutralize free radical damage, rebalance the effects of environmental exposure, and restore your skin’s natural defenses—helping protect against future damage.

• Stimulates blood flow and and boosts collagen production for faster recovery.

• Restores the skin’s protective lipid layer with plant-based fatty acids and phytosterols, optimizing long term strength and resilience.

Some skin types may experience minor flushing and a warm sensation due to increased microcirculation. This is typically temporary and indicates the product is working as intended.
: Step 1: Make sure skin is clean and dry before applying.

Step 2: Shake well before use. Apply a dime-sized amount to the affected area every 8-12 hours for 3-4 days for optimal results.

Pro Tip: While Mayday is your go-to solution for sunburns, it’s also perfect for other minor skin irritations: use it on razor burn, chafing from active wear or hiking boots, heat styling tool burns (like curling irons), and minor cooking burns (from grilling or campfires).

VIP Tip: Keep Mayday in the fridge for an added cooling effect when you need it most.
: Water/Aqua,
Solvent that helps to deliver our product's efficacious ingredients to your skin.
Glycerin,
Plant-based humectant that helps your skin retain and lock in moisture.
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3),
Vitamin that improves skin barrier function and skin tone, minimizes pores, and reduces hyperpigmentation for a more even complexion.
Propanediol,
Naturally derived humectant and preservative booster that keeps our product safer for longer.
Squalane,
Promotes skin regeneration, reduces redness and swelling, and enhances moisture retention.
Undaria Pinnatifida Extract,
Seaweed extract that soothes skin and helps the skin return to balance when under stress.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter,
A rich butter that provides intense moisture to skin and has been shown to have regenerating and anti-inflammatory properties.
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract,
Seaweed extract that has antioxidant and hydrating properties.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract,
Skin conditioner and humectant that is suitable for dry skin due to its high polysaccharide content.
Hippophae Rhamnoides (Sea Buckthorn) Fruit Oil,
Plant derived emollient that provides an occlusive layer for skin barrier protection and has been shown to help in the healing of burns.
Evodia Rutaecarpa Fruit Extract,
Plant extract that strengthens the skin barrier, has anti-inflammatory properties, and helps to brighten and soothe skin.
Sodium Benzoate,
Naturally occurring antimicrobial ingredient that is used as a preservative.
Cetearyl Olivate,
Emulsifier derived from olive oil that mixes water and oil ingredients together.
Sorbitan Olivate,
Emulsifier derived from olive oil that mixes water and oil ingredients together.
Potassium Sorbate,
Naturally occurring antimicrobial ingredient that is used as a preservative.
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate,
Humectant derived from coconut oil and preservative booster that keeps our product shelf-stable.
Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6,
Texturizer that provides a pleasant experience when applying our product to skin.
Polyglyceryl-4-Laurate/Succinate,
Plant-based emulsion stabilizer that keeps the product stable and well blended.
Sodium Phytate,
All-natural chelating agent that keeps our product shelf-stable for longer.
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose,
Emulsion stabilizer that provides a pleasant experience when applying our product to skin.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate,
Emollient derived from coconut oil that helps lock in moisture for skin in need of extra hydration.
Tocopherol,
Antioxidant that moisturizes skin (also known as Vitamin E).
Citric Acid
Acidifier that adjusts the pH of our product to ensure skin safety.

Dermatologist Approved
Cruelty Free
Paraben Free
Sustainable
Clean Formula

SOS: Too much of a good thing calls for a game plan.

We’ve all pushed our limits with the elements—and felt the burn. While some sunshine is great for a healthy dose of Vitamin D, overexposure requires more than just a quick fix to help our skin recover.

BUILT FOR ACTIVE RECOVERY

Mayday steps up when you need it most. With a 3x concentration boost of Sirenas Complex AQ, it does more than just cool you down—actively treating inflamed/damaged skin, accelerating your skin’s natural healing process and minimizing peeling. So you can get back on track and be ready for whatever’s next.

BACKED BY OVER 10 YEARS OF RESEARCH AND INNOVATION

Our advanced technology taps into the ocean’s natural healing chemistry to create highly effective skin health solutions

SCIENCE + NATURE

CONCENTRATED With SIRENAS COMPLEX AQ

Actively Reduces Redness and Swelling

Infused with a higher concentration of marine ingredients to quickly reduce redness and swelling, providing fast-acting relief after overexposure to the elements.

Skin Repair & Regeneration

Helps reduce peeling by accelerating the skin’s natural healing mechanisms. Peeling happens when our body sheds damaged cells, but with Sirenas Complex AQ, Mayday activates and accelerates the healing process before peeling even starts.

Prevents Transepidermal Water Loss (TEWL)

With powerful moisturizing nutrients, it helps restore skin’s lipid barrier and prevents transepidermal water loss, providing lasting hydration and protecting severely dehydrated, damaged skin from future harm.

Nourishes Skin Barrier

Our blend is rich in vitamins, minerals, and other micronutrients that support and improve overall skin health.

DERMATOLOGIST APPROVED
Sustainable
CRUELTY FREE
Clean Formula
PARABEN FREE

≈ 30 DAY TURNOVER

MAXIMUM RESULTS MINIMUM ROUTINE

We convinced our founder to put our Everyday moisturizer to the test. He kept his daily routine exactly the same—surfing, showering, working, and chilling at home—except he only applied Everyday moisturizer to his right hand. The results? Let’s just say, his hands had a lot to say about it.

HOW TO USE

STEP 1

Make sure skin is clean and dry before applying.

STEP 2

Shake well before use. Apply a dime-sized amount to the affected area every 8-12 hours for 3-4 days for optimal results.

Pro Tip : While Mayday is your go-to solution for sunburns, it’s also perfect for other minor skin irritations: use it on razor burn, chafing from active wear or hiking boots, heat styling tool burns (like curling irons), and minor cooking burns (from grilling or campfires).

VIP Tip: Keep Mayday in the fridge for an added cooling effect when you need it most.

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11/04/2024

JESSICA H.

United States

Everyday all of the time

As someone who spends a lot of time outside mountain biking and have never used skin products - I have become a convert and use Everyday all of the time and Mayday on the weekends. Jeff H

12/13/2024

Loren B.

United States

A little goes a long way!

Excellent consistency to the product, feels light and a little goes a long way to making your face feel great. I cant imagine going back to the big store brands anymore.

01/25/2025

Melanie

United States

This cream has changed my skin!! I bought eight to give to my entire family! It is a game changer! Also, the price point is such a no brainer value play given the technology in this tube! Forget about La Mer—- Buy Terns!

01/27/2025

United States

great product

Package came in time, as soon as I opened the box I could smell the product. Such a nice clean fragrance. Love the light texture, not heavy at all. I also use it as my night time moisturizer before bed and it has kept my skin hydrated and youthful.

01/29/2025

Jemma

United States

Great product!

I rarely write reviews, but if you’re care about your skin and want that lasting youthful appearance that works based on real science, Terns is definitely a product you should know about! For decades I’ve used high end and very expensive beauty products, but nothing compares to Terns in quality and value. I travel quite a bit and am constantly outdoors. The results I’ve seen using Tern’s Everyday product in keeping my skin soft, wrinkle free and protected from the sun’s damaging rays is amazing and is at a price point where I can stock up! Terns gives me results I can count on every minute of everyday. I even got my husband to use it now too! He likes the feel on his skin. People say I’m looking younger than ever and have been asking what I’ve done to my face lately :)

FOR THOSE WHO

Live to Challenge Nature’s Elements

Backed by Science, Built for Movement.

Rapid relief and intensive skin recovery from sunburn, windburn and even occasional cast iron pan.

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Mayday

Intensive After-Sun Treatment