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Dermalogica
intensive moisture balance moisturizer
A face moisturizer built around Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin C derivative, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 19.50 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Dry skin
- Normal skin
- Sensitive skin
- Fine lines & wrinkles
- Dryness & dehydration
How to use
After cleansing and toning, apply over face and neck in light, upward strokes. Use twice daily, morning and night.
What's inside
Ingredients List
19 trigger at least one check · 19 trigger none
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating11
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, PEG-8, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair14
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Caprylate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Smoothing12
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Centella Asiatica Extract, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Caprylate, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lactic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne6
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis16
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Caprylate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydroxystearic Acid, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Myristic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, Potassium Cetyl Phosphate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris6
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate
Emollient
Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate →Butylene Glycol
Fragrance, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Butane-1,3-diol (CAS No. 107-88-0/ EC No. 203-529-7) (R)-(-)-butane-1,3-diol” (CAS No. 6290-03-5/ EC No. 228-532-0)
Learn more about Butylene Glycol →Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate →Cetyl Caprylate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetyl Caprylate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Caprylate →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →PEG-8
Humectant, Solvent
.Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, (8 mol EO average molar ratio)
Learn more about PEG-8 →Octyldodecanol
Fragrance, Perfuming, Emollient, Solvent
Octyldodecanol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Octyldodecanol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Se may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Se →