This ceramide and peptide moisturizer restores and protects your skin. If you’ve been using tretinoin, AHAs or any active that weakens your barrier, this is the step your routine is missing. It’s formulated for melanin-rich skin that deals with prolonged sensitivity, post-inflammatory redness and a disrupted barrier, which makes it one of the best face moisturizers for dry skin and a gentle face moisturizer for sensitive skin.

What This Ceramide Peptide Moisturizer Does

• Strengthens your skin barrier with Ceramides 1, 3 and 6 II for healthier, more resilient skin
• Deeply hydrates with hyaluronic acid, glycerin and betaine, so dry skin stays soft, plump and comfortable all day
• Calms irritation and helps stressed skin recover faster with panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
• Supports skin renewal with Oligopeptide-1 for a smoother, firmer-looking complexion
• Smooths the look of fine lines with consistent use
• Lightweight, non-clogging and gentle enough for daily use on all skin types

Shelf life: 1 year from the date of first use.

1. Cleanse with a gentle cleanser such as our Hyaluronic Cream Hydrating Face Cleanser, then apply Beauty Water (Toner).
2. Treat with any face serum and let it absorb.
3. Moisturise: take a small amount of cream, warm it between your fingertips and apply to your face and neck in gentle circular motions, working from the centre of the face outward.
4. Protect: let the cream absorb fully, then apply Hydra Glow Sun Protection Gel in the morning, or your next skincare step at night.

Frequency: morning and evening. Consistent daily use builds long-term barrier strength and supports skin renewal.

Pro tip: this cream is the ideal recovery step after retinol, AHAs or tretinoin, such as our Multipurpose Retinal Cream 0.05%. Apply it once your actives have absorbed to calm the skin, reinforce the barrier and prevent the dryness and flaking those ingredients can cause.

Actives

• Oligopeptide-1 (EGF) (Synthetic Epidermal Growth Factor): Potent signal for skin renewal; stimulates collagen and elastin to visibly diminish fine lines, smooth texture, and promote long-term firmness. Included for daily use; often in clinical anti-aging treatments.
• Sodium Hyaluronate: Low-molecular-weight humectant for deep, lasting dermal hydration.
• Glycerin + Betaine: Dynamic humectant duo draws and locks in atmospheric moisture for sustained, multi-layer hydration.
• Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5): Quickly calms inflammation, accelerates barrier repair, and maintains softness. Ideal for skin recovering from stress or active ingredients.
•  Ceramide 1, Ceramide 3 + Ceramide 6 II

Full Ingredient List

Water, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Cetearyl Glucoside, Petrolatum, Dimethicone Oxyane, Oligopeptide-1, Panthenol, Betaine, Ceramide 1, [Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Laureth-7], Caprylyl Hydroxamic Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate, Ceramide 3, Ceramide 6 II.

Is this a good face moisturizer for dry skin?

Yes. Three ceramides rebuild the barrier that stops moisture escaping, while hyaluronic acid, glycerin and betaine draw water into the skin. Dry, tight and flaky patches soften with daily use.

Is it suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. Panthenol calms irritation and the ceramides strengthen a reactive barrier, so skin becomes more resilient over time. It’s especially suited to melanin-rich skin prone to post-inflammatory redness. As with any new product, patch test first.

Is this safe to use with tretinoin or retinol?

Yes. The triple ceramide base makes this an ideal recovery moisturizer after prescription retinoids or over-the-counter retinol. Apply it after your retinol or tretinoin has absorbed to calm the skin, reinforce the barrier and reduce dryness and flaking.

Can I use this every day?

Yes. Use it morning and evening. Daily use is what builds barrier strength and visible anti-aging benefits over time.

It’s a day cream. Can I use it at night?

Yes. Despite the name, it’s made for both morning and evening, and night is when your skin does most of its repair.

Does this face moisturizer contain SPF?

No. In the morning, follow it with a separate sunscreen such as Hydra Glow Sun Protection Gel, especially if you use retinol or acids.

Will it clog my pores?

No. It’s lightweight and non-clogging, so it suits all skin types. If your skin is oily or acne-prone, our face moisturizer for oily skin, the Snail Secretion Filtrate Repair Face Cream, is the closer match.

Which face moisturizer should I choose?

Choose this cream for dry, sensitive or stressed skin and fine lines. Choose the snail cream for oily skin and post-acne dark spots. Compare both in our face moisturizers, or book a skin consultation.