A scientifically balanced, lightweight moisturizer formulated with essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid to hydrate and restore the skin’s protective barrier.
This formula represents a gold standard for skin barrier repair and moisturization. It features a synergistic blend of three essential Ceramides (NP, AP, EOP), Cholesterol, and Phytosphingosine, which mimic the skin’s natural lipids to restore the protective barrier. Glycerin and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid act as powerful humectants to attract moisture, while Dimethicone and Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride provide effective occlusion to lock hydration in without feeling overly greasy. The inclusion of MVE Technology ingredients (suggested by the specific ingredient order) allows for sustained release of hydration.
The formula is fragrance-free and generally suitable for sensitive skin. However, the inclusion of Methylparaben and Propylparaben acts as a slight negative for consumers seeking ‘clean beauty’ standards, despite these preservatives being deemed safe and effective by major regulatory bodies. Additionally, the combination of Cetearyl Alcohol and Ceteareth-20 can be potentially comedogenic (pore-clogging) for a small subset of users with highly congestion-prone skin.
This is an exceptional, dermatologist-favored moisturizer. Its focus on skin-identical ingredients creates a formula that not only hydrates but actively heals compromised skin. While the preservative system is traditional (parabens) rather than modern-natural, the efficacy-to-cost ratio and the robust scientific backing of the lipid blend make it a top-tier product for normal, dry, and sensitive skin types.
This formulation is widely regarded as a dermatological staple for good reason. It eschews luxury marketing ingredients in favor of a functional, barrier-mimicking approach. The core of this product lies in its use of Ceramides (NP, AP, and EOP), Cholesterol, and Phytosphingosine. These ingredients are identical to the lipids found naturally in human skin, allowing the moisturizer to integrate seamlessly into the stratum corneum. This helps repair compromised barriers, reducing sensitivity and preventing transepidermal water loss. Unlike heavy creams that rely on thick waxes or petrolatum, this lotion uses Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride and Dimethicone. These provide a silky, non-greasy finish that creates a breathable seal over the skin, making it appropriate for use under makeup or sunscreen. The hydration system is powered by Glycerin and Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, both of which are potent humectants that draw moisture from the environment into the skin. One significant aspect of this formula is its preservation system, utilizing Methylparaben and Propylparaben. While some consumers avoid parabens due to lifestyle trends, they remain some of the least sensitizing and most effective preservatives available, making this product exceptionally safe for reactive or allergic skin. However, the texture and emulsification rely on fatty alcohols like Cetearyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol combined with Ceteareth-20. While these ingredients provide a luxurious slip, this specific combination can be comedogenic for a small percentage of users who are prone to congestion. Furthermore, the inclusion of Behentrimonium Methosulfate adds a conditioning effect that leaves skin feeling soft immediately upon application. Overall, this is a utilitarian masterpiece—a fragrance-free, reliable workhorse that hydrates and heals without unnecessary irritation, suitable for almost everyone.
🧪 CERAMIDE NP / 神经酰胺 NP
Purpose: Skin-identical ingredient, barrier repair
Concerns: None
Notes: One of the key ceramides naturally found in the skin; helps reinforce the protective barrier.
🧪 CERAMIDE AP / 神经酰胺 AP
Purpose: Skin-identical ingredient, barrier repair
Concerns: None
Notes: Works synergistically with other ceramides to hydrate and protect.
🧪 CERAMIDE EOP / 神经酰胺 EOP
Purpose: Skin-identical ingredient, barrier repair
Concerns: None
Notes: Critical for the structure of the skin barrier lipid layers.
🧪 PHYTOSPHINGOSINE / 植物鞘氨醇
Purpose: Cell-communicating ingredient, antimicrobial
Concerns: None
Notes: A precursor to ceramides; helps the skin produce more natural ceramides.
🧪 CHOLESTEROL / 胆固醇
Purpose: Skin-identical ingredient, emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Works with ceramides and fatty acids to maintain barrier health.
🧪 HYDROLYZED HYALURONIC ACID / 水解透明质酸
Purpose: Humectant, moisturizer
Concerns: None
Notes: Low molecular weight hyaluronic acid that penetrates deeper to hydrate.
🧪 AQUA / WATER / EAU / 水
Purpose: Solvent
Concerns: None
Notes: The base of the formulation.
🧪 GLYCERIN / 甘油
Purpose: Humectant
Concerns: None
Notes: A superstar ingredient for hydration; draws moisture into the skin.
🧪 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE / 辛酸/癸酸甘油三酯
Purpose: Emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Derived from coconut oil and glycerin; light and non-greasy.
🧪 CETEARYL ALCOHOL / 鲸蜡硬脂醇
Purpose: Emollient, texture enhancer
Concerns: None
Notes: A fatty alcohol that is non-drying; makes skin feel soft.
🧪 CETYL ALCOHOL / 鲸蜡醇
Purpose: Emollient, stabilizer
Concerns: None
Notes: Another fatty alcohol that helps stabilize the cream and soften skin.
🧪 DIMETHICONE / 聚二甲基硅氧烷
Purpose: Occlusive, emollient
Concerns: Some users avoid silicones due to perceived pore-clogging (though generally non-comedogenic)
Notes: Provides a silky slip and forms a protective seal to prevent moisture loss.
🧪 BEHENTRIMONIUM METHOSULFATE / 山嵛基三甲基硫酸甲酯铵
Purpose: Emulsifier, conditioning agent
Concerns: None
Notes: Despite the name ‘sulfate’, it is not a stripping detergent; it is a gentle cationic surfactant.
🧪 CETEARETH-20 / 鲸蜡硬脂醇聚醚-20
Purpose: Emulsifier
Concerns: Potential for contamination if not purified (usually safe in cosmetics)
Notes: Helps mix oil and water phases.
🧪 SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE / 月桂酰乳酰乳酸钠
Purpose: Emulsifier, thickener
Concerns: None
Notes: Also aids in the delivery of active ingredients like ceramides.
🧪 CARBOMER / 卡波姆
Purpose: Thickener, texture enhancer
Concerns: None
Notes: Creates a gel-like consistency.
🧪 XANTHAN GUM / 黄原胶
Purpose: Thickener, stabilizer
Concerns: None
Notes: Natural sugar-derived thickener.
🧪 POLYSORBATE 20 / 聚山梨酯-20
Purpose: Emulsifier, solubilizer
Concerns: None
Notes: Helps dissolve ingredients.
🧪 POLYGLYCERYL-3 DIISOSTEARATE / 聚甘油-3 二异硬脂酸酯
Purpose: Emulsifier, emollient
Concerns: None
Notes: Plant-derived emulsifier suitable for sensitive skin.
🧪 METHYLPARABEN / 羟苯甲酯
Purpose: Preservative
Concerns: Public controversy regarding endocrine disruption (though deemed safe by scientific bodies in low concentrations)
Notes: Effective anti-fungal preservative.
🧪 PROPYLPARABEN / 羟苯丙酯
Purpose: Preservative
Concerns: Public controversy regarding endocrine disruption (though deemed safe by scientific bodies in low concentrations)
Notes: Often used with Methylparaben for broad-spectrum protection.
🧪 DISODIUM EDTA / 乙二胺四乙酸二钠
Purpose: Chelating agent
Concerns: None for skin use
Notes: Binds to metal ions to prevent spoilage and maintain stability.
🧪 POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE / 磷酸钾
Purpose: pH adjuster, buffer
Concerns: None
Notes: Keeps the product pH stable.
🧪 DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE / 磷酸氢二钾
Purpose: pH adjuster, buffer
Concerns: None
Notes: Works alongside Potassium Phosphate.