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SkinCeuticals
Daily Face Moisturizer
A face moisturizer built around Vitamin E and Hyaluronic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 85.00 · checked 28 Sept 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
- Combination skin
- Sensitive skin
- Dryness & dehydration
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Once or twice daily, apply a generous amount of Daily Moisture to the entire face, neck, and chest. If using in the morning, apply after a SkinCeuticals vitamin C antioxidant serum and before a SkinCeuticals sunscreen. If using with a retinol at night, apply after retinol application.
What's inside
Ingredients List
17 trigger at least one check · 35 trigger none
- 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 acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating12
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Glucose, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair18
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Dimethicone, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Propylene Glycol, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation8
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Panthenol, Urtica Dioica Extract
Redness Reducing7
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Urtica Dioica Extract
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Citric Acid, Dimethicone, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Palmitic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate
Oil Control6
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Retinyl Palmitate, Urtica Dioica Extract, Zinc Sulfate
Pore Refining5
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Water, Urtica Dioica Extract, Zinc Sulfate
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Tocopherol
Concerns
May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis13
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Ceteth-20, Cetyl Alcohol, Cetyl Palmitate, Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-75 Stearate, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Retinyl Palmitate, Steareth-20, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Triethanolamine
May Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Cetyl Palmitate
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Cetyl Palmitate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Palmitate →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 →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 →Palmitic Acid
Emollient, Emulsifying
Palmitic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Palmitic Acid →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Dimethicone
Antifoaming, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Protecting
Dimethicone is a silicone.
Learn more about Dimethicone →Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Opacifying
Polymethylsilsesquioxane is a silicone.
Learn more about Polymethylsilsesquioxane →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →
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